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Responding to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics on the UK Labour Market showing that unemployment has risen to its highest rate in nearly five years and that wage growth is continuing to slow, especially in the private sector.

Experts behind a world-leading airport operating system with an enviable record of cyber-security built small models with incorporated digital systems to show what happens during an attack.

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.

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.

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.

The Hubb Foundation and Staffordshire digger giant JCB have launched a unique partnership to ensure thousands of vulnerable children across the city have free half-term holiday activities throughout the year.

Commercial cleaning product manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has added two new AI-powered robots to its steadily expanding cobotics range.

Deliveroo has launched a new packaging box for food delivery, featuring a locking mechanism design developed by Sheffield Hallam University’s award-winning apprentices.

As National Apprenticeship Week reaches its 19th year, HMG Paints is demonstrating its continued commitment to workforce development within the sector.

Property finance lender MSP Capital has welcomed industry expert Ben Arnold as Director of Property Services, the latest move in a £750 million loan book strategy.

Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer network, has expanded its Board of Trustees.

A Perthshire-based food and drink training business has strengthened its internal operations and embraced new digital tools after receiving tailored growth support from Business Gateway.

Aldi Scotland has marked a major milestone for its Scottish Sport Fund, reaching £500,000 in donations after ten years of supporting grassroots sports clubs across the country.

A spectacular display of more than 1,000 balloons floating above Farringdon marked the reopening of historic City pub The Hoop and Grapes.

Property consultancy Vail Williams has welcomed a government move to help beleaguered public houses by offering a discount on business rates.

A precocious golfing youngster from Broadstone Middle School has qualified for two world championships this year.

Hendy Group is starting 2026 on a high after securing a top 20 position in the national Family Business Apprentice Employers Report 2025, underscoring its continued commitment to nurturing future talent.

JCB apprentices have created a unique 80th anniversary project at the company’s World Headquarters that invites the public to tune into its past, present, and future.

Regal Food Products Group has officially opened a new multi-faith room at Leeds Bradford Airport, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces within community and public environments.

Exclusive Collection has taken a further step in its sustainability journey with the introduction of Kress electric mowers across a number of its hotel and golf properties, reinforcing its commitment to responsible land stewardship.