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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
Shopping Centre Thrives Under New Owner
A revamped Peterborough shopping centre has taken another step closer to 100 per cent occupancy following a successful festive period and...
Jan 24, 20253 min read
Visit Leicester Launches New Guide To City’s Cultural Quarter
Visit Leicester has launched a new guide to the city’s Cultural Quarter to showcase the area as a place to visit, be entertained, or in...
Jan 21, 20251 min read
Significant 'Cutting' Edge Investment For Nottinghamshire Family Firm
A Nottingham-based packaging giant has bolstered its current machinery fleet by investing in a £1.4m die-cutter. The Bobst Expertcut 106...
Jan 16, 20252 min read
Pneumatic Tube Firm Installs Unique Drinks Delivery Service
A Nottingham firm has parcelled up a unique cocktail delivery method at a ‘top-secret’ 1940s postal service-inspired bar in one of...
Jan 16, 20252 min read
Minister's Insight Into The JCB Machine Fixing Britain's Roads
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP dropped into JCB on National Pothole Day – to see close up a machine which is helping fix...
Jan 15, 20252 min read
New Business Development Manager At Central Foods
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has promoted Mackenzie Roper to business development manager. Mackenzie, who joined Central Foods...
Jan 14, 20251 min read
JCB's Hydrogen Engine Approved For Use
JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings...
Jan 10, 20252 min read
Ives Campion & Hibbert-Jones To Hit Milestones Against Gloucester-Hartpury
Lilli Ives Campion and Daisy Hibbert-Jones will both achieve significant milestones when Loughborough Lightning take on...
Jan 10, 20252 min read
Leicester College To Open New Green Technology Hub
Leicester College is set to open a new Green Technology Hub at its Freemen’s Park Campus in March 2025. The Hub will feature...
Jan 8, 20252 min read
Clegg Construction Appoints New Commercial Director
Contractor Clegg Construction has strengthened its board with the promotion of Dan Manley to commercial director. Dan, who joined the...
Jan 7, 20252 min read
The Lord-Lieutenant Of Leicestershire Takes Part In A Tree Planting Event
The Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur OBE CStJ, has taken part in a tree planting event which united community leaders,...
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Charnwood Sports Awards 2024 Winners Revealed
Sporting excellence and achievement in Charnwood has been celebrated at an annual awards ceremony. The 14th Charnwood Sports Awards were...
Dec 12, 20242 min read
Christmas Lights Switch-On Launches Festivities In Loughborough
Nine-year-old Felicity Chan from Loughborough switched on the Christmas lights. Photo shows - from left: Lead member for economic...
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Businesses Help Celebrate Bianca’s ‘Culinary Journey Of Gratitude’
Local business owners and special guests in Coventry and Warwickshire gathered to celebrate the launch of a new book championing...
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Christmas In Loughborough
A decorative image for Christmas in Loughborough events taking place between Friday, 29 November and Sunday, 1 December 2024....
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Mum Thanks ‘Bob’ For Saving Daughter
A mum has hailed a borough council joiner as a hero after he helped to save her daughter. Sian Berridge says she will be eternally...
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Charnwood Sports Awards Finalists Revealed
Awards will be handed out in 11 different categories at this year’s ceremony at Burleigh Court in Loughborough on Monday, 9 December...
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Sailing Club Making A Bigger Splash Thanks To Support From Charnwood Community
A new generation of sailors have benefitted after receiving a Charnwood Community Small Grant to help expand its sessions. Syston Sailing...
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Armistice Day Commemorated In Loughborough
Armistice Day was commemorated on Monday, 11 November with a service led by Reverend David Newman at 10.50am held at the Carillon Tower...
Nov 12, 20241 min read
New Book Is An Inspiring Celebration Of Food, Resilience & Community
Independent businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire are at the heart of a new book celebrating food, resilience and their community....
Oct 30, 20244 min read
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