An innovative £3 million investment and improvement programme is under way at a Staffordshire manufacturer aimed at putting sustainability at the heart of its operations. Broxap specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of street furniture including outdoor seating, litter and recycling bins, bollards, shelters and walkways and outdoor gym
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Businesses are being urged to get involved in shaping a new company aimed at attracting investment and expanding Stoke-on-Trent’s role in driving growth. The Stoke-on-Trent Growth Company has been launched to unlock the city’s full potential and make it a key driver in economic expansion regionally. It is being launched
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Royal Mail has advised customers to hold any export mail while it resolves a cyber issue that is causing ‘severe disruption’ across the network. The company has launched an investigation into the incident and ‘sincerely apologies’ to customers for the delays. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We are temporarily unable
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The Government has launched a £7 million fund to help SMEs develop more efficient ways of improving the freight transport system. The Freight Innovation Fund (FIF) will help 36 small and medium-sized enterprises work towards improving transport links and making the freight system greener. Under the scheme they will liaise
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The ceramics industry has welcomed the Government’s modified support for business energy bills – but with reservations. The newly-announced Energy Bills Discount Scheme, which will run for 12 months from March, provides extra help for energy-intensive industries such as ceramics. The revised arrangement, replacing the more substantial Energy Bills Support
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A livery company has seen throughput shoot up 700 per cent thanks to a £750,000 investment in a new printer. Sapphire Curtains and Graphics, based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, purchased the UV LED printer after seeing an ever-increasing demand for improved vehicle livery aesthetics. The firm supplies products for curtain-sided, commercial
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A £16.6 million project to deliver ultrafast broadband to more “hard-to-reach” towns and villages in Staffordshire is gathering pace. Around 10,000 properties are now ready to connect to the 100 per cent fibre optic network provided by broadband company FullFibre, through its Fibre Heroes brand, and supported by Staffordshire County Council. Leek
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A unique Staffordshire-based business consultancy centred around horse-led workshops is expanding. Altezza People UK offers experiential learning for businesses, teams and individuals, building on the healing power of our equine friends.
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Commuters faced further rush hour holds-ups this morning after a busy road remained closed following an accident at a flagship regeneration project. A large machine fell onto a building at the £60 million Goods Yard development in Stoke-on-Trent on Monday lunchtime. It forced the closure of Glebe Street and the
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A reduced energy bills support scheme for business is in danger of falling short for thousands of firms, it was warned today. Under the new plan the Government is providing £5.5 billion support over the 12 months from April 1, 2023. However, the discount firms will get is on wholesale
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