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Shepherd Neame Scoops Multiple Awards For Beers, Pubs & People
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, is celebrating a number of accolades received throughout October, recognising the quality of its beers, the success of its pubs and the achievements of its team members.
Oct 163 min read
As UK Export Growth Slows, Expert Highlights the Evolving Role of Shipping Containers
Seventy years after a converted oil tanker carried the first standardised steel boxes from New Jersey to Texas, the shipping container remains the basic unit that global trade is built on.
Oct 153 min read
Business Rates Shake-Up Risks Creating Uncertainty For UK SMEs
Small and medium-sized businesses face fresh uncertainty over how future business rates changes could affect their plans for growth, investment and recruitment.
Oct 134 min read
Glasgow City Council Appoints CBRE To Develop Business Case For Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has appointed CBRE to develop the business case for a potential growth fund for central Glasgow, exploring how public and private sector investment could work together.
Oct 83 min read
Dundee Scientist Recognised With Prestigious Medal For Parkinson Research
A Dundee academic has been awarded a prestigious national prize for his work on neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinsons. The...
Mar 31, 20252 min read
2024's Top 10 Consumer Spending Trends
Consumer card spending increased 1.6 per cent year-on-year in 2024 – noticeably lower than 2023’s 4.1 per cent growth – as Brits limited...
Jan 8, 20255 min read
Report Highlights Concerns About Microplastics In Packaging
A comprehensive new study by Aquapak, ‘FMCG flexible packaging: accelerating the move from plastic to paper’, based on research with 100...
Jul 9, 20243 min read
Global Success Requires Removal Of Language & Cultural Barriers
A recent comprehensive survey conducted by PAB Group across South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands has unveiled critical...
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Research Identifies Increased Optimism Amongst UK Manufacturers
Britain’s manufacturers are viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities compared to twelve months ago, with an...
Jan 8, 20244 min read
Manufacturing Output Stabilises But Orders Remain Subdued
Manufacturers reported that output volumes were stable during the final three months of the year - the first time output hasn’t fallen...
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Sodexo Supports The Future Of The Workplace
As the global landscape undergoes unprecedented changes, Sodexo Corporate Services sheds light on key elements that are vital in securing...
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Pay Inflation Peaks Bu Skills Crisis Still Very Real
The pay inflation that the UK’s workforce has experienced over the last year may have peaked, with economists predicting a stagnant...
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Drug Study Award To Help Children “Fulfil Their Potential”
The impact on children exposed to opioids while in the womb is to be examined following a major award secured by a University of Dundee...
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Manufacturing Output Stabilises But Business Sentiment Deteriorates Sharply
Sentiment among SME manufacturers deteriorated sharply in October relative to three months earlier, according to the CBI’s latest SME...
Nov 6, 20233 min read
SME Business Exits By 2025 Are On The Agenda Across The UK
One-in-five (20%) small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners plan to sell part or all their business within the next two years...
Oct 30, 20232 min read
AI & Machine Learning Set To Boost Industry’s Automation Push
Manufacturers are set to see a surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning as they push for greater automation...
Oct 30, 20234 min read
Construction Sector Exposed As Business Confidence Down
Business confidence in the UK halved in the third quarter as worries over higher interest rates and weakening sales growth bite, a major...
Oct 29, 20233 min read
Sustainable Products Are A Priority For Consumers
Cost is an increasingly large barrier to a more sustainable lifestyle in 2023, with the majority of consumers saying they haven’t adopted...
Oct 28, 20233 min read
SME Business Activity Slides Into Contraction
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) signalled a decline in business activity and new work during September, according to the...
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Fears Education System Failing In Job Preparation
SME owners hold the UK education system responsible for skills gaps, according to new data from small business lender iwoca. Key...
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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