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Hendy Group Celebrates 115th Anniversary Of Becoming Ford’s First British Retailer

Hendy Group Celebrates 115th Anniversary Of Becoming Ford’s First British Retailer

Next week, Hendy Group, one of the UK’s largest independent family-run dealer groups, is celebrating a remarkable anniversary: representing Ford Motor Company in Britain for 115 years.

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New Publican Takes The Helm At 16th Century Cornish Pub

New Publican Takes The Helm At 16th Century Cornish Pub

A new publican has taken on one of Cornwall’s most cherished village pubs, the Polgooth Inn.

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Luke Evans Bakery Unveils Fresh New Look

Luke Evans Bakery Unveils Fresh New Look

One of the oldest family bakers in the East Midlands has unveiled new updated branding and livery to reflect its heritage and quality.

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Luxury British Bedmaker Expands Global Presence In Indonesia

Luxury British Bedmaker Expands Global Presence In Indonesia

Award-winning fifth-generation British bedmaker since 1840, Harrison Spinks, has announced its debut in Indonesia, launching its renowned British Luxury Collection into one of the country’s leading retailers, Duta Abadi Primantara (DAP).

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Willmott Dixon Wins Contract To Deliver Durham Academy

Willmott Dixon Wins Contract To Deliver Durham Academy

Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £20.7m contract by the Department for Education to build the new Durham Academy in County Durham, replacing the current Durham Community Business College.

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Farm Shop Celebrates Customer Milestone In First Year

Farm Shop Celebrates Customer Milestone In First Year

A Winchester farm shop marks its first anniversary with celebration of local produce and community support.

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Entries Open For The National Family Business Of The Year Awards 2026

Entries Open For The National Family Business Of The Year Awards 2026

The 2026 National Family Business Of The Year Awards are now open for nominations.

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Local Hendy Dealer Named UK’s Best ‘New Car Retailer’

Local Hendy Dealer Named UK’s Best ‘New Car Retailer’

Hendy Group, which operates multiple showrooms across Surrey and is the UK’s largest family-run car dealer business, has been named the UK’s top ‘New Car Retailer’ at this year’s prestigious Autotrader Retailer Awards.

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Warehousing Sector Is All Taxed-Out UKWA Warns Ahead Of Budget

Warehousing Sector Is All Taxed-Out UKWA Warns Ahead Of Budget

The UK Warehousing Association is warning that the sector is all taxed out and that it needs the Chancellor to assist the sector in the forthcoming Autumn Budget.

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JCB Team Unveils Poignant Remembrance Day Tribute

JCB Team Unveils Poignant Remembrance Day Tribute

LEST WE FORGET: a team of JCB employees has unveiled a poignant Remembrance Day memorial which they hope will help raise funds for two charities.

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Why Managers Hoard Knowledge – And How AI Can Help Stop It

Why Managers Hoard Knowledge – And How AI Can Help Stop It

The biggest barrier to knowledge-sharing isn’t technology – but rather psychology and AI can help address this issue.

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Make UK Warns Of Budget Tax Increases Causing Deindustrialisation Risk

Make UK Warns Of Budget Tax Increases Causing Deindustrialisation Risk

Government urged to use the forthcoming Budget to focus solely on measures to boost growth.

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