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A leading cybersecurity company has achieved the hard-to-gain B Corp certification – by achieving high ethical standards for staff and the planet.

New research from M&S reveals that retail is helping more young people into work than any other sector, with nearly 1 in 4 beginning their careers in the industry - more than double the total for any other industry in the UK.

Graduates are choosing not to take up careers in aerospace and aviation because they are considered not green enough, a conference has heard. Several speakers at the Farnborough Aerospace Conference said the trend was exacerbating an already difficult situation recruiting in the industry.

A new study describes the creation of a curriculum which embeds empathic communication skills throughout undergraduate education for medical students.

The outstanding contribution of JCB employees across the globe is being recognised with an extra day’s holiday to mark the company’s 80th anniversary.

A business that helps families of disabled children travel more easily has doubled its turnover and moved into new premises after receiving specialist scale-up support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire.

Emirates and AC Milan are proud to announce the extension of their iconic partnership.

The Ives and Shand funeral business in Parkstone has grown following investment, with more staff joining.

Property consultancy Vail Williams has been appointed to manage the London headquarters of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The union is based near Kings Cross Station and the British Museum in prominent Headland House at 72 Acton Street, on the corner of Grays Inn Road.

A Glasgow charity is expanding its reach to support even more people living with mental health challenges, thanks to a new initiative that’s already making a difference.

Mid-market companies remained the growth engine of the UK private sector economy in September, according to the latest NatWest UK Business Growth Tracker data.

Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification, a globally recognised standard that measures social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

The NFU is calling on the government to renew its relationship with farmers and growers at the Budget by introducing measures that will ignite investment and growth in the industry, as rock-bottom confidence leaves investment as bone-dry as the fields this summer.

Consumer card spending declined -0.7 per cent year-on-year in September, down from 0.5 per cent growth in August and lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.

People earning more than £60,000 a year have a new way to manage their child benefit repayments following a change in HMRC’s process, according to a senior payroll professional.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded Birse Community Trust grant funding to conserve and reopen The Souter’s Shop in Birse, a purpose-built shoemaker’s shop left largely untouched for over half a century and the only surviving example of its kind.

Business exit strategies were the focus of a seminar given by three Hampshire-based professional services firms.

St Austell Brewery has announced the launch of Extra Special Tribute (EST) in over 250 Waitrose stores nationwide. Available from today (13th October 2025) it is the first time this limited-edition beer has been available in supermarkets.

London Gatwick has seen a significant rise in rail travel among younger passengers, with more than half of the airport’s Gen Z passengers catching a train to their plane. New data reveals that 53% of 16 to 24-year-olds chose to reach London Gatwick by rail in the first three months of 2025 - up from 47% in 2024. This compares to 44% of all passengers in 2025, underscoring Gen Z’s growing commitment to sustainable and efficient transport. The figures also show that Gen Z passe

Aylesford Electrical Contractors (AEC), part of the Metcor Group, has been shortlisted in two categories at the Electrical Industry Awards 2025: Renewable Installation of the Year and Contractor of the Year (turnover of over £5m). The double recognition reflects AEC’s rapid growth, technical excellence and leadership in delivering large-scale, future-proof electrical projects across the UK. The renewable nomination recognises AEC’s multi-site fleet EV charging installations