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Institutional investors second only to banks in MSME funding
Institutional investors second only to banks in MSME funding

Majority of investors ‘very likely’ to increase allocation of private credit in their portfolios last quarter. Key findings of a survey of finance professionals conducted by Tradeteq, the technology provider for securitisation-as-a-service and bank asset distribution. Institutional investors rank second only to…

Hedges Law to open new branch in Chipping Norton
Hedges Law to open new branch in Chipping Norton

Hedges, one of Oxfordshire’s longest serving law firms, has announced the opening of its Chipping Norton branch, its third location in the county and the firm’s second branch opening in the last 12 months. Occupying 22 High Street, the former home of Cotswolds Newsagents, Hedges will be sensitively transforming…

Students plant 400 trees in memory of teacher who died suddenly
Students plant 400 trees in memory of teacher who died suddenly

Lees Brook Academy students have planted 400 trees to create “Hunter’s Forest” in memory of a former assistant principal who died suddenly aged just 35.  The trees, donated by the Woodland Trust as part of its tree pack scheme to improve green spaces, were planted by 400 students – all of Years 7 and 8, on…

Digital transformation specialist heralds the power of data to improve the UK’s waterworks
Digital transformation specialist heralds the power of data to improve the UK’s waterworks

Digital transformation and the power of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) could help the UK develop new solutions to prevent the discharge of excess sewage into our rivers and seas. The important message comes from PTC’s James Radcliffe, who believes a combination of sensors and real time data can identify…

Empowering Voices – The impact of inclusivity at Brand Champions’ Spring gathering
Empowering Voices – The impact of inclusivity at Brand Champions’ Spring gathering

Last month, marketing consultancy Brand Champions hosted Champion Conversations at the Marylebone Hotel. This wasn’t your ordinary industry meet-up, it brought together some of the brightest minds from the worlds of Travel, Women’s Health, and more, for a day filled with talks, workshops, and networking. The…

‘Golden opportunity’ to shape future of research in multiple conditions
‘Golden opportunity’ to shape future of research in multiple conditions

An invitation to contribute to a “joined up” future for research in multiple long-term conditions has been issued by a new collaboration. Multiple long-term conditions refer to the co-existence of two or more chronic conditions (physical or mental) in a person. With an estimated 14 million people in England alone…

Spotlight On – Steph Hamill FRSA, Co-Founder of Divergence Supplements
Spotlight On – Steph Hamill FRSA, Co-Founder of Divergence Supplements

Steph Hamill FRSA is a pioneering leader in tech, health, media, and education sectors. Recognised for blending innovation with impact, Steph drives transformative success in ventures by advocating for excellence and pragmatic social responsibility. Her mission is impactful, inclusive innovation for lasting change…

The UK’s capacity crunch: Why Utilities should be front and centre of a housebuilder’s strategy, never an afterthought
The UK’s capacity crunch: Why Utilities should be front and centre of a housebuilder’s…

By Shaun Butcher, Utilities Consultant at Rapleys. Housebuilders are facing challenge upon challenge – soaring building costs, delays to the supply chain, labour shortages, varying changes to planning policies and viability concerns. Until lately, little has been written about connectivity and the delays linked to…

St Peter’s Hospice appoints new CEO
St Peter’s Hospice appoints new CEO

Local charity St Peter’s Hospice has successfully recruited Susan Hamilton as Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. St Peter’s Hospice are thrilled to announce the appointment of Susan Hamilton, following the retirement of their previous CEO. Susan brings to the Hospice a wealth of relevant experience from…

South Staffordshire Plc’s compliance division welcomes new sales director
South Staffordshire Plc’s compliance division welcomes new sales director

South Staffordshire Plc’s compliance division is delighted to welcome Nicki Hay as its new sales director. Nicki will join the senior management team overseeing all aspects of sales for the two compliance businesses, Integrated Water Services (IWS) Water Hygiene and Omega Red Group. Nicki’s background of over 20…