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Property finance lender MSP Capital has appointed its first dedicated IT & Transformation Director as it readies systems and processes for a projected loan book worth £750 million over the next five years.

The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, ahead of the outbreak of the Iran war. Official figures revealed zero growth for the month – a much weaker figure than had been predicted and followed sluggish growth of 0.1% in December.

Family and employee owned insurance firm, TL Dallas, is expanding its footprint in North Yorkshire with a new presence in Harrogate, as the Yorkshire-headquartered firm continues to invest in regional growth.

The uniqueness of Oxford’s retail market is a major contributor to the city’s success while other high streets are suffering, says a regional commercial property specialist.

To coincide with Food Waste Action Week (9-15th March), St Austell Brewery is marking one year of its award-winning waste initiative with a dramatic uplift in recycling and a new commitment to tackling food waste across its whole business.

With artificial intelligence rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, many employees are caught between curiosity and concern.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, many families will be rushing to buy flowers, book brunch or grab a last minute card. UK spending reaches into the billions each year, but new research suggests the perfect gift might depend entirely on your mum’s age.

The first detailed account of the battle in which the world’s most famous tank, Tiger 131, was captured has finally been told.

An Edinburgh-based tour operator is turning a personal storytelling project into a sustainable tourism activity thanks to tailored guidance from Business Gateway.

A village pub in south Warwickshire is once again proving it has the recipe for success after scooping a string of awards for five of its pies.

St Austell Brewery is celebrating a remarkable achievement after winning four medals at the 2026 International Brewing Awards - one of the world’s oldest and most respected beer competitions.

Classeq, the leading British manufacturer of professional warewashing equipment, has launched Wi-Fi connectivity across its full range of dishwashers, glasswashers and utensil washers with the introduction of Clean Connect.

Lawyers have been appointed to represent more than 40 flat owners in a multi-million-pound fraud claim in the High Court after an alleged failure to identify extensive defects and fire risks during the construction of their block.

Business leaders have hailed the success of the sixth annual Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week organised by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

Willmott Dixon has started a new £20 million neighbourhood health hub in Weybridge, Surrey, to create a modern, purpose-built facility that will transform primary and community healthcare provision for the local population.

St Austell Brewery welcomed acclaimed chef, broadcaster and sustainability campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to its head office, as part of a special St Piran’s Day event celebrating Cornwall’s rich food and drink culture.

St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to its 175th anniversary with the launch of a special limited-edition cask ale range for 2026. The range includes several much-loved favourites, revived from the brewery’s archives.

Two Lake District hotel managers have swapped respective job roles and venues to obtain more experience and develop their professional skills.

Property finance lender MSP Capital has appointed an experienced real estate professional as its new Senior Business Development Manager.

“The current situation involving employees who are stranded in the Middle East raises a number of important employment law and HR considerations. Employers will need to approach matters carefully, balancing legal obligations with operational realities and employee welfare."