Lesters Packaging is pressing the button on a significant recruitment drive as it looks to bridge the skills gap in the packaging sector.
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Norwich is the happiest place to live in the UK, according to a new survey by Furniturebox
Norwich is the happiest place to live in the UK, according to a new survey by Furniturebox
Welsh-based company Afon Technology to sign manufacturing contract with Sony UK Technology Centre
Afon Technology Ltd, a pioneering company based in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, is finalising a landmark manufacturing agreement with Sony UK Technology Centre (TEC) Limited to produce its groundbreaking, innovative and market-leading medical device.
Rightcharge raises £1.6M to power EV charging payments for Europe’s fleets
Rightcharge, the UK startup that simplifies fleet EV charging payments, has raised £1.6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Soulmates Ventures, with participation from Blackwood Ventures, Unruly Capital and Purple Ventures.
Glasgow dad takes on 500-mile challenge for BBC Children in Need in memory of his brother
46-year-old Clydebank dad, Shaun Ennis, is about to embark on an extraordinary 465-mile running and cycling challenge from London to Glasgow to raise £20,000 for BBC Children in Need.
Spooktacular brings Halloween magic to Crewe town centre
Crewe town centre came alive for a frightfully fun day of Halloween celebrations as families headed into town to enjoy the Crewe Spooktacular.
Phillips & Cohen Associates’ Saima Hassan shortlisted for “Business Leader of the Year”
Phillips & Cohen Associates Ltd. (PCA) is proud to announce that it’s been shortlisted in two prestigious categories at the Women & Diversity in Credit Awards, which will take place in London on 19 November 2025. Saima Hassan, Global Chief of Staff, has been shortlisted for “Business Leader of the Year”, while PCA’s EmpowHER program has been shortlisted for Best Workplace Initiative. These nominations highlight PCA’s continued commitment to fostering exceptional leadership and cultivating a workplace where diversity, inclusion and performance thrive.
Barista-favourite Islands Chocolate levels up the hot chocolate aisle
Barista-favourite Islands Chocolate is bringing café-quality drinking chocolate into the weekly shop at Tesco. The new Islands Chocolate Indulgence Range launched on 27th October and is now available in 450 Tesco stores and online.
Importance of inclusive health and care research at the heart of informative video
A new online resource which shines a light on the importance of inclusive health and care research has been released.
Organisations are invited to come forward and help to ‘shape’ the 2026 Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Festival
Local businesses are being invited to come forward to help to shape a North Staffordshire Business Festival, which is set to attract hundreds of delegates next spring.
Southgate Global responds to Plastic Packaging Tax demands with GRS Certified product range
Southgate Global is helping organisations confidently navigate Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) requirements with the introduction of a new Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified product range.
Prime Payment Solutions welcomes James Hawkins as new Business Development Manager
Prime Payment Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of James Hawkins as our new Business Development Manager, effective 22 September 2025.