Northamptonshire-based health and safety consultancy, Acorn Safety Services has been named as a finalist in two categories at the SME Northamptonshire Awards taking place in May. After a period of tremendous growth for the company, which has seen it move to new premises on Northampton’s Moulton Park and grow its…
29th April, 2024
This year will see new rules introduced for managing staff tips. It is expected that the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 comes into effect on 1 July 2024 which will require all employers to manage their staff tips in line with a fair and consistent criteria. Currently, when staff receive tips from…
29th April, 2024
In a world where stress and uncertainty seem to be the norm, there’s never been a better time to prioritise your mental and physical health. That’s why St Basils, the Midlands leading youth homelessness charity, are inviting you to lace up your hiking boots and join them for the Hike for Homeless 2024. A…
29th April, 2024
The average First-Time Buyer budget has climbed by nearly 10% in Glasgow over the last 12 months alone, as more wannabe homeowners battle to get onto the housing ladder. Provided by leading new homes property website, newhomesforsale.co.uk, this latest data has revealed that the average budget for First-Time Buyers in…
29th April, 2024
Times may be hard but that does not mean the UK’s cats and dogs are set to go without their favourite brand of food to save the pennies, according to a survey of more than 650 pet owners by consumer research specialists MSi-ACI. In fact, nearly two thirds (58%) of UK respondents said they’re prepared to swap out…
29th April, 2024
Oakwood Junior School pupil Freya Cushley, 11, has presented a cheque for £500 to Friends of the Baby Unit, a charity that supports Royal Derby Hospital’s neonatal unit which looked after her brother when he was born. Freya was supported by her school and good friend Amelie to organise two cake sales and to…
29th April, 2024
Law firm, Gardner Leader appoints local solicitor Lauren Blackman as Partner to further strengthen its Residential Property team in Maidenhead. Lauren’s appointment follows Vicky Schollar’s, who joined the Newbury office earlier this year as Head of Employment, as Gardner Leader continues to cement its position as…
29th April, 2024
A scheme that is transforming a derelict piece of industrial land into affordable housing in Blakenall Heath has been hailed a perfect example of ‘Brownfield First’. Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands and a passionate protector of the region’s Green Belt, praised the work of Keon Homes during a recent visit…
29th April, 2024
CandelaMartos, is Director & Co-Founder of Dirty Jack.Dirty Jack is a creative agency that helps brands across the globe capture ludicrous amounts of attention with outrageous video ads. Tell us a little bit about your business… Dirty Jack exists to create the most ridiculous video adverts on the planet,…
29th April, 2024
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England, has rated Midlands Air Ambulance Charity as ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection carried out at the organisation’s airbase at Strensham, Worcestershire. The CQC team assessed that the service provided by…
29th April, 2024
