Author: Melanie

Businesses given more time to apply new product safety marking

Businesses will have an additional year to apply new product safety markings for most products placed on the market in England, Scotland and Wales, the government has announced.  

August 31st, 2021

Marches Growth Hub helps 52,295 businesses, new figures show

The Marches Growth Hub – the one-stop home for business support and advice across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford – has helped more than 50,000 businesses achieve their ambitions, new figures show.

August 10th, 2021

Action required – submit your July claims and prepare for changes to the Job Retention Scheme

HMRC is urging businesses in the Marches to submit their July Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims by the August 16 deadline to avoid missing out.

August 9th, 2021

New Peer Network programme to help Marches businesses help each other

A highly-successful programme which brings business leaders together to share their knowledge and help each other’s companies grow is returning to the Marches. 

August 6th, 2021

Problems with imports and VAT changes? We can help…

A series of one-to-one clinics will help businesses in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford & Wrekin navigate new VAT and import rules in the wake of the UK’s exit from the European Union.

August 6th, 2021

Employers urged to back vaccine push

NHS England and Public Health England have launched a new campaign to support employers in encouraging staff to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.

August 3rd, 2021

Herefordshire business urged to sign up to new loyalty scheme

Businesses in Herefordshire are being invited to sign up to a new loyalty scheme to help support economic recovery in the county, by encouraging people to stay, shop and spend locally.

July 6th, 2021

Dog food company expands thanks to grant programme

Herefordshire company which specialises in high-quality dog food and treats is expanding after buying new equipment thanks to help from a grants programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. 

June 30th, 2021

Businesses invited to exhibit at virtual Marches-wide careers fair

Employers were today urged to sign up for the first ever Marches Careers Fair giving young people across the region a chance to explore future careers and job roles. 

June 9th, 2021

Marches SMEs invited to join the fight against climate change

The UK government has partnered with business owners and respected climate groups to help businesses across the UK to cut carbon emissions and protect the planet.

May 26th, 2021

Conference to highlight how cutting-edge technology will help fight climate change

A major Shropshire conference examining the way technology will help tackle the climate change crisis has sparked interest from around the globe.

May 25th, 2021

£50m invested in businesses as MEIF and NPIF focus on net-zero

The British Business Bank's regional funds - the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) - have enabled more than £50m of investment, including from the private sector, into small businesses in the Midlands and North of England to reduce their carbon footprint and develop innovative solutions to tackling the climate emergency and reaching net-zero.

May 25th, 2021