National IoD confirms David Miliband for first global conference The Institute of Directors (IoD) has today confirmed that David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, and a former UK Foreign Secretary, will give a live-streamed keynote address at the its first online global conference, which will be hosted by IoD Scotland in September. Also speaking will By The Editor • 2 min read
National Studio LWD bucks pandemic trend and invests in first office space Multi-service creative agency StudioLWD has invested in its first office space as it looks to recruit two additional creatives in the coming months. The Poulton-Le-Fylde based firm has signed a 3-year lease with Mellor Holdings for a loft style suite within a period converted, city centre building, The Whitehouse. The By The Editor • 2 min read
National Moda Living announces 13 new hires to support its growth in 2021 * 13 new hires onboarded over the last month at Moda to supercharge growth. * 4 Senior Hires include 3 Project Directors and 1 General Manager. * Recruitment drive focused on operations, marketing, and development. * Moda continues to strategically hire from the hospitality sector to best serve its customers Moda, the vertically integrated By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Company insolvency stats continue to defy gravity but IVA increase shows personal finances are taking a hit Insolvency figures released today* by the Government’s Insolvency Service show a 20% drop in corporate insolvencies compared to March last year, and a 37% drop compared to March 2019. Conversely, Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), used by individuals in personal financial difficulty, were up 24% for the three months to By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Fast-growing brownie business reveals expansion plans with ten new stores nationwide A Yorkshire-headquartered business which bakes chocolate brownies and sells them online and in shops and cafés across the UK has announced a major expansion which will see it almost double in size inside the next ten months. Love Brownies, an award-winning bakery which started on owner and head-baker Chantal Teal’ By The Editor • 1 min read
National Commercial expert saves customer £38k per annum with £2.2 million refinance Commercial finance broker Commercial Expert has achieved a significant annual saving for a property investor forced to refinance with an existing bank. The County Durham-based broker was able to help with a £2.2 million refinancing package which resulted in a saving of £38,000 per annum for the client. By The Editor • 2 min read
National The Mountaineers have landed Emerging from the head office of Mid UK, in the sprawling metropolis of Caythorpe, Lincolnshire is the new team of sustainability superhero’s, Mountain Recycling. The latest brand to join the UK group of Beauparc companies are already taking the East Midlands commercial waste market by storm, offering solutions to By The Editor • 2 min read
National Passion for gaming lands talented writer career opportunity A lifelong passion for gaming has secured a talented writer his dream job at pc gaming and tech publishing house, By Gamers for Gamers (BGFG). Craig Robinson joins the rapidly growing firm as staff writer for one of its newest sites, Esports Verdict.com. In his new role, he will By The Editor • 2 min read
National Moving house locally? Follow these tips When choosing to move house, both locally and outside your local area, there are plenty of things to consider. Not to mention, it is an exciting time in your life and is the beginning of a brand-new chapter in your story. That being said, there may well be some people By The Editor • 2 min read
National Studio LWD builds on record-breaking 2020 with three new client wins Multi-service brand building agency Studio LWD has made a strong start to 2021 after securing three major contracts with a trio of UK firms. The Poulton-based firm has been appointed by contact centre software company MaxContact, commercial consultancy firm Facets, and business recovery specialists CG&Co. Their team of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ‘Made in Britain’ tag worth additional £3.5bn a year to UK exporters * New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals the premium international consumers are prepared to pay for products ‘made in Britain’ * Consumers in India, the UAE and China are prepared to pay most for British-made goods * These markets, in particular, associate British goods with being of a higher quality * British food By The Editor • 3 min read
National Construction begins on duo of clean energy generation plants in Lancs Electrical engineering firm, Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd, has commenced design work for two new gas peaking plants in Lancashire. The contract will be delivered on behalf of infrastructure investment and asset management firm, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. Construction work is well underway on a 10.3MW plant in Great Harwood, as By The Editor • 1 min read
