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2026 Family Business Road Trip Set To Showcase The Strength And Diversity Of UK Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Family Business Road Trip, a six-week journey across the UK celebrating the innovation, resilience and community impact of family-owned firms.
Apr 32 min read
Built To Last: The Enduring Story Of George Bence & Sons
In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.
Mar 313 min read
Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read
Leicester College Student Wins Entrepreneur Of The Year
Jevean Barryclough, a student in the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) at Leicester College, has been crowned Entrepreneur of the...
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Board Promotion For Jenna Willshee
Burton-based Willshee’s Waste & Recycling has appointed Jenna Willshee to its board of directors following a 13 year career at the...
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Hamza Choudhury Extends Leicester City Stay
Leicester City can confirm that an agreement has been reached for Academy graduate Hamza Choudhury to extend his stay at King Power...
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Loughborough Lightning Re-Sign Five Internationals
Loughborough Lightning have locked in the futures of five internationals on extended deals heading into the 2023/24 season. Emma Wassell,...
Sep 24, 20232 min read
Aston Uni Staff Reach Finals To Celebrate Women In Tech
The Awards are dedicated to applauding the accomplishments of women who are carving a path in the tech industry, aiming to challenge...
Sep 14, 20232 min read
World Alzheimer's Month - Have Your Say
Hundreds of residents across Leicestershire have already taken part in a consultation aimed at helping people live well with dementia,...
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Gin Company Gears Up for Next Chapter In Business Growth
A Warwickshire gin company has acquired the Cocktail Tours company based in Tewkesbury to take its unique concept on the road for the...
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Nearly 40 Organisations To Showcase SEND Support
A roadshow for families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is being held in Glenfield....
Sep 4, 20231 min read
New Wicket Keeper & Batsman Signs For Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC is delighted to announce the signing of wicketkeeper-batter Ben Cox on a three-year contract. The 31-year-old joins...
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Adult Learning Taster Sessions Across Leicestershire
Leicestershire County Council’s adult learning service GoLearn are offering over 50 free learning taster sessions in venues across the...
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Woman Whose Life Has Been Shaped By Grief
A Balsall Common woman is taking her own experience with grief into the workplace following an increased demand for fostering mental...
Aug 25, 20233 min read
‘Tiny Forest’ To Be Created As Part Of New Eco-Park
A ‘tiny forest’ is to be planted in North West Leicestershire, as Leicestershire County Council continues to work towards its goal of...
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Community Orchard Scheme Set To Bear Fruit
Community groups, parish councils and schools are being invited to apply for free packs of fruit trees and use them to plant new...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Leicester College Celebrated First Ever T Level Results
Leicester College welcomed students who have completed T levels to collect their results. The overall pass rate for this cohort is 95 per...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
'Railways At Work' Gala Weekend
Experience the rattle of milk churns and the chatter of busy porters, plus cranes and trains will chugging back to life at the Great...
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Funding Awarded To Help Households Reduce Bills
Around 350 households across Leicestershire are set to benefit after Leicestershire County Council, in partnership with district...
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Waste Management Specialist Delivers Commercial Success
Coventry-based waste management specialist, Tom White, has reported successful year-on-year commercial growth, due to a number of key...
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Derbyshire Jewellery Firm On Right Track With Team England
Young athletes representing Team England at the Commonwealth Youth Games have been presented with a commemorative bracelet supplied by...
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Double Celebration For Leicestershire’s Iconic Parks
For the first time in its history, Bradgate Park has been recognised as a Green Heritage site – as well as securing a prestigious Green...
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Unpaid Carers Offered Year Round Attraction Visits
Unpaid carers across Leicestershire are being offered all-year-round free entry to two top county council attractions. They have until...
Aug 7, 20232 min read
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