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The Employment Rights Bill is set to bring about some of the biggest changes to employment law in a generation with the Bill set to gain Royal Assent before the end of the year.  One of the biggest changes comes in the form of the introduction of day one rights

The UK’s first green AI data centre planned for Stoke-on-Trent has been officially named Josiah 1, in honour of Josiah Spode, the pioneering potter who founded the original Spode Works site in 1770. Project director Jeff Nash, of developer Spode Works Regeneration, said the name reflects 250 years of innovation on the same

Burton upon Trent’s world-famous brewing heritage is set for an exciting new chapter with planning approval granted for The Old Brewery Quarter, a major regeneration project bringing new life, leisure and hospitality to the town centre. Approved by East Staffordshire Borough Council, the £multi-million development combines heritage, leisure and commercial

A Staffordshire-based furniture specialist has quietly played a key role in bringing Jeremy Clarkson’s newest venture, The Farmer’s Dog pub, to life. Taylor’s Classics were selected to supply a range of bespoke furniture for Clarkson’s Cotswolds-based pub after a handwritten letter caught the attention of Jeremy and his partner, Lisa

Keele University’s new Vice-Chancellor has outlined his ambitions for developing the institution’s links with local businesses and expanding its Science and Innovation Park.  In an interview with Daily Focus, Kevin Shakesheff described Keele’s innovation district as having the potential to be ‘internationally significant’ and said he would like to double

Local firms, entrepreneurs and community organisations are being invited to help shape a town’s next business festival, which is set to take place next spring.   The second Shaping the Future Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Festival will be held in March 2026, with events taking place across the town at venues including Keele

Construction specialist Tara Group has its sights set more than doubling turnover to £400m in annual sales by 2030 after strengthening its leadership team with three senior finance appointments. The Chasetown company, home to Cameron Homes, Chasetown Civil Engineering and Keon Homes, has brought in David Grady as Group Chief

Colleagues and family have paid tribute to founder of award-winning Staffordshire engineering company KMF, Michael “Mick” Higgins, who has passed away, aged 80,  following a short illness. He founded KMF with two colleagues from ICL, Kidsgrove in 1971, having previously worked in the metal shop there. The founders’ initials –

Iconic new colourways for a worldwide favourite ceramic classic are bubbling up the recovery of one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most famous pottery names two years after it was rescued. Wade Ceramics’ fish-shaped jugs, loved by owners the world over for their quirky design and gurgling noise when pouring, now come in