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As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 kicks off, Make UK is calling on the Government to commit to a Skills Investment Pledge to address the decline in apprenticeship starts and rise in those not in education, employment or training (NEET).

The National Allotment Society (NAS) has announced the theme for National Allotments Week 2026, taking place from 10–16 August 2026. The new theme, Grow to Learn – Lifelong lessons from the allotment, will celebrate the educational, personal development, and well-being benefits of allotment gardening for people of all ages.

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) kicked off its 60th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration at Leicester Racecourse, welcoming over 130 guests to honour six decades of transforming lives, empowering communities and championing the voluntary sector across Leicester and Leicestershire.

The latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index report reveals that despite affordability pressures, regulatory challenges and financial caution, four in five businesses (83 per cent) operating in housebuilding and its supply chains remain confident about their outlook for the year ahead.

Property consultancy Vail Williams has successfully negotiated the sale of nearly one-and-a-half acres of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) land in a prime Croydon area.

As the Government unveils its Warm Homes Plan, Stuart Dantzic, MD of Caribbean Blinds, argues that external solar shading must move from the margins to the mainstream of home energy policy.

Caribbean Blinds has been shortlisted in all five categories it entered at the 2026 BBSA Excellence Awards, marking a superb showing for the Suffolk based specialist in external shading and outdoor living.

In the county of Hampshire, England, Paul Hendy has turned a century-old family legacy into a dedicated platform for community support.

One of the first major recruitment companies to offer apprenticeships has urged careers officers in schools to push youngsters towards the industry.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team officially unveiled the racing livery for its 2026 challenger, the FW48 – revealing a new look for the team in Formula 1’s all-new regulations era.

An accountancy firm has been acquired by Nuvo, marking the company’s arrival in Warwickshire.

Mark Little has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of multi-award winning national commercial cleaning and FM company Cleanology.

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of England international Amy Hardcastle as Women’s Development Manager.

Anthropic and Atlassian Williams F1 Team announce a multi-year partnership, making Claude the team’s Official Thinking Partner.

A team of cricketers swapped bats and balls for treble 20s and bullseyes as they staged a darts marathon for charity.

Rising tax and cost pressures forced more than one in five (21%) SME bosses to lay off staff last year, according to a survey commissioned by Rathbones, one of the UK’s largest wealth and asset management groups.

Scotland’s largest furniture retailer, Sterling Home, has announced a new collaboration with broadcaster and personality Vogue Williams for an exclusive furniture collection available only through its stores in Scotland.

St Austell Brewery is proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as its Charity of the Year.

A Lake District hospitality venue is manufacturing its own home-made, flavoured crisps for guests to enjoy in its bar, restaurant and microbrewery.

Croxsons, a 150-year-old family business that manufactures premium glass packaging for the food and drink sector, has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.