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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 282 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 122 min read


Support More Young People Into Work
Young people deserve better than unemployment after spending years studying for their exams, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Aug 213 min read


Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of England has made a significant decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% which could mean that borrowing becomes...
Aug 75 min read


Unlocking Hampshire’s Green Potential
Practical advice on sustainable procurement was on the agenda as more than 150 decision makers converged on Basingstoke for the south’s biggest business conference and expo devoted entirely to green growth.
Nov 202 min read


Forest Start-Up Gets Top Marque
A cutting-edge Hampshire start-up that provides dry wood for burning has marked its anniversary by achieving the New Forest Marque.
Nov 182 min read


Farm Shop Celebrates Customer Milestone In First Year
A Winchester farm shop marks its first anniversary with celebration of local produce and community support.
Nov 72 min read


UK Manufacturer Gets A Bigger Foothold In Europe
A British process filter manufacturer has taken on nearly 2,800 sq m of purpose-built production, warehouse and office space in Poland to bolster its European and global expansion plans.
Nov 73 min read


New Publican Takes The Helm At 16th Century Cornish Pub
A new publican has taken on one of Cornwall’s most cherished village pubs, the Polgooth Inn.
Nov 72 min read


Sustainability Chain Takes Centre Stage To Unlock Green Potential
Dozens of businesses keen to put clean growth and sustainability at the heart of their everyday operations are set to attend a free conference and exhibition in Basingstoke.
Oct 312 min read


Solent Freeport Sector Groups Focus On Business Growth
Businesses across the Solent region have the opportunity to spell out exactly what sort of support – including grants – they require to drive growth.
Oct 292 min read


St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust Donates Vital Equipment
The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust has donated six specialist jackets to West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team (WCSAR).
Oct 282 min read


Hampshire Business Leaders Urged To Do More On Diversity
The positive contribution of neurodiversity to the workplace was one of the key themes of Hampshire Chamber’s latest annual general meeting.
Oct 243 min read


MYTIME Young Carers Relocates
A charity fighting to level the playing field for young carers has signed a three-year lease on workspace at a multi-let block of office suites in Dorset.
Oct 242 min read


Kristina’s Head for Heights Boosts Berkshire Charity For Young People
High flying Newbury accountancy apprentice Kristina Pallaiova has raised hundreds of pounds for young people’s charity by jumping from an aeroplane.
Oct 212 min read


Blake Morgan LLP Appoints New CBI South East Council Chair
Mike Wilson, Managing Partner at leading UK law firm Blake Morgan LLP, has been appointed Chair of the CBI’s South-East Council.
Oct 172 min read


Parkstone Business Booms Following Investment
The Ives and Shand funeral business in Parkstone has grown following investment, with more staff joining.
Oct 171 min read


St Austell Brewery Launches Extra Special Tribute 2025 In Waitrose
St Austell Brewery has announced the launch of Extra Special Tribute (EST) in over 250 Waitrose stores nationwide. Available from today (13th October 2025) it is the first time this limited-edition beer has been available in supermarkets.
Oct 132 min read


Business Leaders Highlight Hampshire’s Potential
Business leaders have pledged to work alongside the winner of next year’s Hampshire and Solent mayoral vote to champion the region’s...
Oct 93 min read


Arkell’s Brewery And French & Jupps Unveil Ancestry – A Speciality Dark Heritage Beer
Arkell’s Brewery and French & Jupps are proud to announce the launch of Ancestry (ABV 3.8%), a brand-new cask ale brewed in collaboration...
Oct 92 min read


Iconic Dartmouth Pub Reopens After Transformational Refurbishment
One of Dartmouth’s most iconic buildings, the Royal Castle, has reopened this week following a transformational renovation by St Austell...
Oct 82 min read


Champions Revealed As Colten Care Celebrates Team Successes
More than 150 team members from care home provider Colten Care came together to honour the nominees, finalists and winners of its annual...
Oct 12 min read


‘Spirit Of Enterprise’ Highlighted At Hampshire Chamber Boat Show
More than 200 business leaders came together for the annual Southampton Boat Show lunch hosted by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. The...
Sep 193 min read


Ferndown Business Booms Following Investment
A Ferndown funeral directors’ business continues to grow, boosted by the success of its major refurbishment and introduction of a...
Sep 192 min read
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