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R&Co Communications wins top industry award
R&Co Communications wins top industry award

A Leamington communications agency is celebrating after winning a prestigious industry award. R&Co Communications, which has offices in Leamington and Birmingham, came out on top as winner of the best healthcare campaign at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Midlands PRide awards ceremony in…

Welcome Amie Fellows! Vibrant Accountancy boost numbers with appointment of new Head of Operations and Management Accounts
Welcome Amie Fellows! Vibrant Accountancy boost numbers with appointment of new Head of Operations…

A leading Derby accountancy firm has boosted its team with the appointment of a new Head of Operations and Management Accounts. Experienced Amie Fellows has joined award-winning Vibrant Accountancy after spending almost seven years with Birmingham-based KPMG, where she worked with various-sized companies, covering a…

Worcestershire-based brand, Hope and Story, launches city centre pop-up to celebrate British businesses
Worcestershire-based brand, Hope and Story, launches city centre pop-up to celebrate British…

Fast-growing online marketplace, Hope and Story, has launched a brand-new pop-up shop in Worcester City Centre, to bring quality British brands to the high street in the build-up to Christmas.   Officially launched in August 2021, Hope and Story was originally inspired in spring 2020 when co-founder, Betsy Vickery,…

Derby’s mayor, music therapist and Derbyshire Constabulary share lived experiences of discrimination with pupils at The Bemrose School to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week
Derby’s mayor, music therapist and Derbyshire Constabulary share lived experiences of…

Derby’s mayor has spoken frankly about his experiences of homophobia at a special event held at a city school to help pupils learn about hate crime. Councillor Robin Wood – the longest serving member of Derby City Council – spoke to Year 8 students at The Bemrose School about his role as Mayor, and how, when he…

Why we need to talk more openly about the Menopause – business women collaborate to help others on World Menopause Day
Why we need to talk more openly about the Menopause – business women collaborate to help others…

A woman from Nottingham who set up her own business to help women going through the menopause, after it took five years to convince her GP that she had symptoms, says that we need to talk more openly about health issues. It comes as the UK marks World Menopause Day on October 18 with new statistics revealing that…

BizSmart® showcases franchise success at the National Franchise Exhibition, with support from BBC Apprentice Winner, Mark Wright
BizSmart® showcases franchise success at the National Franchise Exhibition, with support from BBC…

Industry-leading business support provider, BizSmart®, has received growing interest in its proven franchise model, after showcasing its success at the National Franchise Exhibition, with support from BBC Apprentice Winner, Mark Wright. The free two-day event took place at Birmingham’s NEC on 7th and 8th October…

New Trade and Investment Summit set to boost trade between the UK and French speaking Africa
New Trade and Investment Summit set to boost trade between the UK and French speaking Africa

UK businesses are set to benefit from an enhanced trade relationship with Francophone Africa, as a new trade and investment forum is established to unlock opportunities across the region. The inaugural meeting of the UK-Francophone West and Central Africa Trade and Investment Forum is set to kick off in London from…