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A group of young people from Stockport have been recognised on the national stage for transforming how youth voices shape decisions locally.

Bright Hope, a charity based in North West Leicestershire, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2025. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Papua New Guinea international Dan Russell on a one-year deal – subject to international clearance.

Henry Brothers Construction has delivered a brand-new endoscopy unit at the Leicester General Hospital. The new unit includes six procedure rooms, and 20 private pods for patients before and after their procedures, each with an en-suite.

A senior lawyer at a south coast legal firm has urged landlords and lettings agents to ‘get ahead of what is to come’ as the countdown begins to a major reform of the private rented sector.

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -20%), extending a run of negative predictions that began in late 2024, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator.

A south coast care home provider has seen off the challenge of competitor groups from across the country to scoop a prestigious National Care Award.

When a hearing specialist opened her doors to the public for a special Open Day – her message was loud and clear. . .

Two apprentice chefs have joined a Cumbrian hotel group’s specialist training academy.

DMH Stallard has advised the Real Pet Food Company on the sale of its UK subsidiary Benyfit Natural to Finnish family-owned food group Snellman.

In the run-up to the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards on Monday, 17th November, a new survey of 534 established business owners by Allica Bank reveals that while many businesses continue to navigate tough conditions, investment plans remain strong.

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Ed Chamberlain on a season-long loan deal from Hull FC.

The UK manufacturing sector endured another challenging period in the quarter to October, with output and orders falling sharply, sentiment deteriorating and investment plans cut back sharply, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, with small business owners already worried about the prospect of tax hikes, 53% of UK small business owners say they need to secure funding or finance in order to invest in growth plans for 2026.

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -20%), extending a run of negative predictions that began in late 2024, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator.

The University of Dundee has bolstered its position as a global leader in stroke treatment and training by taking part in the world’s first robotic transatlantic thrombectomy.

Confidence among North West mid-sized companies remains resolute, according to new research from accounting and business advisory firm BDO.

Europa, one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical components and smart solutions, has been praised for its innovation, sustainability and contribution to local employment.

Law firm DMH Stallard has announced that the firm has selected Harvey, the generative AI platform for lawyers and legal professionals following a successful pilot across multiple practice areas.

Tax experts from a leading chartered accountancy and business advice firm are set to unpack the key announcements and implications of the forthcoming Budget at a free-of-charge breakfast event.