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Tech Sector Leads Exodus Of 6,000 Business Owners

Nearly 6,000 high-growth business owners left the UK in just two years between 2024 and 2026, with the greatest proportion working in tech sectors.

Arco Opens New Aberdeen Energy Safety Centre

Arco, the UK and Ireland’s leading safety experts, has opened a specialist centre to help oil, gas, and renewables sector companies minimise risk and maximise productivity.

Lamont Pridmore Flags Concerns For Family Businesses Without Clear Succession Plans

North West accountancy firm Lamont Pridmore has raised concerns about how prepared family businesses are for succession, retirement and planning future tax liabilities.

Windermere Art Exhibition Celebrates Landscapes Of The North

The rugged landscapes of Northern England are the focal point of a new art exhibition in the latest gallery display at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.

Manufacturing Output Decline Slows In Quarter To February – CBI Industrial Trends Survey

Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to February, though at a slower pace than in January – according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS).

JCB Supports Life-Saving Heart Screening In Memory Of Engineer

Digger manufacturer JCB has donated £1,000 to help a community group stage a life-saving heart screening programme in memory of a mechanical engineer who died suddenly aged just 26.

Urgent Warning Over April Cost Crunch For Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is sounding a warning shot ahead of a looming cost crunch in April that could push many small firms to breaking point.

Lake District Estate Launches Intimate Wedding Package

A rural Lake District hospitality venue has launched a new elopement package in a nod to the rising trend of couples choosing greater intimacy for their wedding day.

Love At First Dig, Giant JCB Display Stops Londoners In Tracks

A full sized JCB digger dressed up like a collector’s scale model stole a few hearts on Valentine’s Day – and stopped Londoners in their tracks outside an iconic railway station.

New 5 Star Showroom Set To Create 20 New Jobs In Telford

A leading home improvement specialist has started its recruitment drive this week to create up to 20 new jobs in Telford.

New Chief Executive At TL Dallas

Independent insurance broker, TL Dallas, has appointed Tim Mortimer as its new Chief Executive, as the fourth-generation family firm positions itself for the next phase of managed growth.

New Chery Cars Arrive In Portsmouth As Hendy Expands Local Showroom

Car buyers in and around Portsmouth now have some exciting new options to choose from, following the opening of Hendy’s new Chery showroom on the Southampton Road.

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