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Keir McClusky, Alex Harris and Joe are three Staffordshire apprentices joining in the celebrations for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week.   The trio, currently undertaking apprenticeships with Staffordshire County Council, are sharing their stories as part of this year’s campaign, which starts on Monday 10 February.   Events organised by Staffordshire Provider Network, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Careers […]

Britain will lose it’s vital ceramics and pottery industry without action, warns GMB. GMB Union, representing workers across the UK’s ceramics and pottery industry, has today called on the Government to act urgently to support the sector. The intervention comes after it was announced that Royal Stafford, which has manufactured ceramics in Stoke-On-Trent for nearly 200 years,

Businesses across the UK are invited to showcase their achievements at the prestigious SME National Business Awards 2025. Now in their 9th year, these awards have become a premier platform for celebrating the outstanding contributions of SMEs to the UK’s thriving economy.   The SME National Business Awards feature 19 categories, offering businesses with 250

We’re excited to announce the launch of our annual Staffordshire Business Awards, and we’re reaching out to our amazing businesses to make sure you don’t miss out on this year’s celebration. Winning an award can position your business as a leader in your field, with countless opportunities for exposure and recognition. This year our prestigious

Employee wellbeing has become a cornerstone of a thriving workplace. With shifting employee expectations and increased awareness of mental health, physical health, and financial stability, businesses must adapt their strategies to support their workforce holistically. A proactive approach to employee wellbeing doesn’t just benefit the team—it’s a smart business move that drives engagement, retention, and

Eagle House Eccleshall, a boutique guest house celebrated for its charm, hospitality, and commitment to sustainability, has been named a finalist once more in three prestigious categories at the 2025 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards. The awards, run by the local tourist board Visit Staffordshire, celebrate the very best in regional hospitality and tourism. Eagle

With thousands of workers in Staffordshire expected to submit online Self Assessment Tax Returns by 31 January, people are being urged to be wary of scams.   Criminals are using scam emails, texts, phone calls and even bogus websites to get their hands on people’s personal and financial details.   Now Trading Standards officers at

Staffordshire County Council’s eight enterprise centres welcomed 46 new businesses to their thriving communities in 2024.   The enterprise centres, strategically located throughout Staffordshire, provide a range of offices, workshops and industrial units designed to support small and start-up businesses to grow.   In 2024 alone, more than 325 local businesses benefited from the centres’

Returning for its 17th year, Startups.co.uk has unveiled its annual Startups 100 index, which ranks the most promising UK startups Among them are two West Midlands startups, Strolll and RideTandem, ranked 19th and 67th respectively The Startups 100, the UK’s longest-running index of the most promising new startups, has released its 2025 lineup and this

Running a small business comes with many responsibilities, and navigating the complexities of employment law can be one of the most challenging. Ensuring compliance with regulations is crucial not only to avoid legal disputes but also to foster a positive and productive workplace.   Why Employment Law Matters for Small Businesses Employment law governs the