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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


St Austell Brewery Launches Plantable Beer Mats
St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate.
May 83 min read


Property Finance Firm Renews Sponsorship Of Top Competitive Shooter
One of England’s top clay pigeon shooters is set to embark on his second summer of competitions with the backing of a property finance firm.
May 63 min read


Solent Freeport’s Boost For City’s Employment Hub
Solent Freeport has granted £10,000 to a Southampton project which helps young people into employment and training.
Apr 302 min read


Accountants HWB Choose Sophie’s Legacy As Charity Of The Year
The founder of a charity that provides vital support to families with children admitted to hospital has thanked a Hampshire accountancy firm for its help.
Apr 282 min read


Funeral Director Welcomes Promise Of Regulation
A leading Dorset funeral director has welcomed government plans to increase regulation of the industry.
Apr 282 min read


Golden Opportunity As Vail Williams Secures New HQ For Food Giant
Property consultancy Vail Williams has successfully acquired new headquarters in Surrey for the UK’s leading supplier of world foods.
Apr 242 min read


First Cohort Of Part-Time Trainee Teachers About To Graduate
The first cohort of primary school teachers who have studied part-time through the Poole-headquartered Castleman Learning Network (CLN) is about to graduate.
Apr 212 min read


How One World-Leading Company Took Off
A world-leading and pioneering defence and security technology business that now owns its own airport has credited early support from Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) with helping establish its UK journey.
Apr 12 min read


Another Industry Titan Joins Ship Repair And Refit Firm SMS
SMS Group, award-winning experts in interior outfit and marine refreshment, are both pleased and proud to welcome Wayne Bowers to the team.
Mar 312 min read


Law Firm’s Seminar Features Advice On Cybersecurity For Charities
Latest insight on key cyber threats was high on the agenda as representatives of more than 25 charities and non-profit organisations attended a law firm’s seminar on how to operate safely online.
Mar 232 min read


New Hire Boosts Azets Restructuring And Insolvency Team
UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has appointed a new insolvency practitioner on the South Coast as business demand grows.
Mar 162 min read


Senior Hire As MSP Capital Bolsters IT Capability
Property finance lender MSP Capital has appointed its first dedicated IT & Transformation Director as it readies systems and processes for a projected loan book worth £750 million over the next five years.
Mar 162 min read


St Austell Brewery Wins Four Medals At International Brewing Awards
St Austell Brewery is celebrating a remarkable achievement after winning four medals at the 2026 International Brewing Awards - one of the world’s oldest and most respected beer competitions.
Mar 112 min read


Double Promotion Strengthens Top Team At HWB Accountants
A Hampshire accountancy and tax advice firm has promoted two team members to its board of directors in a move designed to support strategic growth plans.
Mar 52 min read


MSP Capital Appoints A Business Development Manager
Property finance lender MSP Capital has appointed an experienced real estate professional as its new Senior Business Development Manager.
Mar 41 min read


‘Missed Opportunity’ Hampshire Chamber Responds To Spring Statement
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber’s Chief Executive and Executive Chairman.
Mar 31 min read


St Austell Brewery Teams Up With Endurance Athlete
St Austell Brewery has announced a year-long partnership with renowned endurance athlete Nick Butter and the immersive running retreat company he founded - Run Weekends.
Jan 222 min read


Best-Selling Author To Speak At Tank Museum
Best-selling Dorset author of ‘Motherkind’ Zoe Blaskey is to talk at the Tank Museum on ‘why becoming a mum changes everything (and why no one warned us)’.
Jan 212 min read


Leonard Curtis Secures £15M Finance Deal For Charles Trent
Leonard Curtis has secured a £15 million refinancing and growth facility for Charles Trent Limited, providing increased working capital and long-term headroom to support continued expansion, investment in innovation and the scaling of its circular-economy operations.
Jan 203 min read


Beer Festival Raises £18K For Important Causes
Thousands of beer lovers, who descended on St Austell Brewery’s much-loved Celtic Beer Festival in November last year, have helped raise £18,000 for charity.
Jan 162 min read
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