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One mouth to go until historic Brum youth trends summit…
The young people of Birmingham have spoken and it’s almost time to hear them roar: the Brum Youth Trends Summit is taking place in just under a month and it’s set to be ground-breaking. Looking to hear from Europe’s youngest city, the Brum Youth Trends report collated the views of thousands of young people in the city. On the 10 October, the region’s policy-makers and influential young people will take to the Town Hall to debate their findings and work out what young Brum wants.
Set to start a conversation around how we can engage more young people in today’s leadership, not just tomorrow’s, the Brum Youth Trends report asked everything from the difficult to the straightforward, the everyday to the extraordinary. Using the findings to put together a report covering health, transport, relationships, culture, the future of the region and everything in between, Brum Youth Trends will be launching its finding at the summit. Read the full story »
Anchor Vans Announces Expansion…
Following a steady period of growth, Anchor Vans, the UK’s largest independent commercial vehicle hypermarket, is pleased to announce the expansion of their flagship dealership on the A4 at Padworth, just outside of Reading.
On 15 …
Worcestershire lawyer courts corporate success as training is completed…
One of Worcestershire’s brightest legal talents is celebrating after completing his training contract with a leading county firm.
Lawyer Jack Morley has qualified as a solicitor after successfully concluding his training with mfg Solicitors – since …
Skin HQ Eyes UK expansion with two new sites…
Leading aesthetic clinic, Skin HQ, has announced its ambitious expansion plans with the opening of two new sites in Birmingham and Bradford. The first step in a UK-wide programme, these new clinics see the business …
Half of UK businesses said lack of equipment has prevented them from scaling up…
In this day and age, it has never been easier to start a business, but many are struggling to lift off the ground.
New research, conducted by Atomik Research on behalf of Shire Leasing via a …
From pop-up shop to QVC – Debonair For Men groomed for major success…
Fast-rising male grooming brand Debonair For Men is ready to clip its rivals after landing a prime-time slot on QVC – the UK’s largest shopping channel.
Founded in 2015 by Derby entrepreneur Shaun Purewal, it is …
BBC Radio broadcast live from Dallas Burston Polo Club during Polo in the Park event…
Polo in the Park is an annual festivity at the Stoneythorpe Estate that celebrates the equestrian games hosted by Dallas Burston Polo Club. The yearly celebration also features non-polo related activities and this year, it …
Fracino named nation’s leading supplier by café owners and coffee shops…
Café owners and coffee shops across the country have named Birmingham-based Fracino as the nation’s premier coffee equipment and beverage supplier.
The 70-strong business, which is the UK’s only manufacturer of traditional espresso machines, supplies independents …
Award-winning estate agency branches out in Penkridge…
Staffordshire’s fastest growing estate agency has opened a second branch in Penkridge creating two full-time and three part-time jobs.
Dourish & Day (D&D), set up by experienced property professionals Steve Dourish and Jeremy Day in March …
Donation helps Penkridge poppy project mark Armistice anniversary…
A Penkridge community arts project has received a donation from a regional housebuilder to help mark the 100-year anniversary of Armistice by bringing the community together to make more than 8,500 poppies.
Penkridge Methodist Church has …
Leading London business change expert presents at PPS Business Lunch Club…
On Wednesday, 7 November 2018, PPS Chartered Accountants will present a PPS Business Lunch Club with Mark Bouch, managing director at Leading Change Limited, based in Mayfair, London.
The event, which is open to all business …
Edge Testing Solutions secures four major client wins…
One of the UK’s fastest growing and largest independent software testing companies, Edge Testing Solutions, part of Eurofins Digital Testing, has announced its success in winning four major new contracts with companies across the UK.
The …
Anthony Collins Solicitors wins three-year contract with UK’s biggest co-operative network…
National law firm, Anthony Collins Solicitors, has won a three-year contract with Co-operatives UK to provide a legal surgery to its member businesses.
With 37 of the top 100 UK co-operatives in membership, this new remit …
DIS get active after sealing £multi-million Virgin deal…
A Wolverhampton-based digital print, signage and production specialist is fighting fit after sealing a £multi-million contract with Virgin Active.
DIS, which employs 18 people at its state-of-the-art studio and print production facility at Hilton Trading Estate, …
Class 2 NICs U-turn another sign of Government’s failure to support self-employed….
After The Chancellor’s U-turn on plans to scrap Class 2 National Insurance Contribution yesterday, leading tax specialist for freelancers and contractors, Qdos Contractor, has said it is another indication that tax policy does not serve in the best …
Free online masterclasses launched for businesses to access export advice…
Businesses that want to learn about a range of basic export topics can now watch a series of video training masterclasses without leaving their desk.
Launched by West Midlands Chambers of Commerce and funded by the …
Town lawyer joins charity Hands Together as a trustee…
A respected Ludlow lawyer has joined the board of trustees at a local charity which supports vulnerable people.
Janna Vigar, from Corve Street-based mfg Solicitors, is now one of nine trustees at Ludlow charity, Hands Together.
Respect your descendants by making a will!
Last month, we lost music legend Aretha Franklin. Aretha left behind an impressive and extensive discography spanning six decades, a legacy of philanthropy and a reputation for advocating for civil and women’s rights.
Unfortunately though, she …
PM Connect ranks again in the Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100…
PM Connect has ranked for its second consecutive year in the prestigious Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 – coming in 79th place.
The league table, now in its 18th year, ranks the 100 British …
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