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New Contract For Denholm Good Logistics

Denholm Good Logistics, an award-winning logistics provider, is pleased to be appointed by DP World as the UK liner agent, for their new Atlas service linking Morocco to the UK and North Europe. Denholm Good Logistics will be responsible for all UK commercial, operational and port agency activities.

IHT Change Doesn’t Come Close To Protecting Many Family Farms

The small change to inheritance tax for farm businesses is nowhere near enough to protect many family farms and does nothing to remove the cruel impact of the policy on elderly and vulnerable farmers

New Scone Of The Month Set To Bring Seasonal Flavour To Derbyshire

A Derbyshire bakery with over 100 years of family heritage is kicking off a new monthly tradition with the launch of its Maple & Walnut Scone.

RICS Report Warns Of Sustainability Slowdown In Built Environment

Report reveals slowdown in global demand growth for sustainable buildings and a concerning lack of progress in carbon measurement across construction projects.

Chancellor Unveils Tax-And-Spend Plan Amid Cost-Of-Living Pressures

The Chancellor has finally lifted the curtain on the government’s latest tax and spending plans in the Autumn Budget.

Perdue Farms Nourishing Its Neighbours Ahead Of Thanksgiving

Perdue Farms has provided thousands of its neighbours the access to high-quality protein to help ensure children, seniors and families have nutritious food on the table this Thanksgiving.

Puredrive Energy CEO Named Family Business Entrepreneur Of The Year

Puredrive Energy is celebrating a landmark achievement as CEO Mark Millar has been crowned Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year

Little Lady Locks Creates Pink Paradise Thanks To Brewers Stockport

Brewers Stockport has donated 70 litres of paint to support a local children’s hair-loss charity.

Steepest Fall In Retail Sentiment In 17 Years

Sentiment amongst retailers fell at the sharpest rate in 17 years, with a growing share of firms expecting their business situation to deteriorate over the coming quarter – according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.

Positive Work Relationships Lead To Proactive Behaviour At

Employees with positive work relationships are significantly more likely to take proactive action according to new research

BPR Report Published By Family Business Research Foundation

The Family Business Research Foundation (FBRF) has published a new research report, Business Property Relief and Family Firms in the UK: From Relief to Reform

Lake District Spa Wins Best In North West Award

A spa resort on Windermere has been voted the best in North West England at the 2025 Good Spa Guide regional awards ceremony in London.

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