The UK ceramics sector is calling on the Government to provide continuing support to help deal with mounting energy costs. Record increases in the price of gas of up to 20 times previous levels have hit ceramics which is one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK. The energy
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Work on a city centre development is set to begin after contracts for infrastructure and enabling works were approved. The Etruscan Square project, in Hanley, will see the former East/West precinct transformed into a new neighbourhood and leisure destination. Plans include new homes, restaurants, leisure facilities, a hotel and also
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Businesses are being urged to consider joining a charity’s network to help inspire young people. Ruff & Ruby, in Stoke-on-Trent, works to promote self-esteem and aspirations in young people and runs SOT Youth Collective bringing together over 50 city-wide organisations – but more members are needed. Founder and CEO Dawn
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It’s hard to believe that 12 months have passed since Staffordshire Chambers was named Chamber of the Year by the British Chambers of Commerce – an accolade that recognised our relationship with the business community and acted as a catalyst for the year that followed. In a year marred by
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Business leaders have warned that inflation remains the biggest threat to companies despite latest UK figures suggesting it has peaked. Figures for November show that the rate of price rises had slowed – with inflation down to 10.7 per cent last month from 11.1 per cent in October. The drop
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Businesses across Staffordshire are being urged to join a major marketing drive to increase business growth and visitor numbers in the county. Companies can sign up to become a Staffordshire Ambassador to shout about the county’s strengths and make connections in their networks. The Staffordshire Ambassador programme, which is free
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A charity for disabled children is looking for support to help give the gift of play this Christmas. Newlife, a charity member of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, has launched an appeal to fund play therapy pods – packages of specialist toys loaned to families to help children develop key skills.
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Businesses have been reminded of the importance of clear allergen and ingredient information over the festive period. Food businesses must provide an ingredients list highlighting any of 14 allergens for prepacked food. But in a pub, restaurant or takeaway, the information may be provided verbally or in the form of
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St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading developers and managers of logistics space, has been selected as a strategic partner for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (IoT) which will see employers and academia working collaboratively to provide training and learning to increase employment opportunities in the science, technology,
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The government is being urged to bring in urgent labour market reforms and be realistic about recruiting from abroad after new figures revealed job vacancies remain close to record high levels. The latest Labour Market data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for the period September to November
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