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New transition help for the Food and Drink sector

A series of digital guides on how the food and drink sector should be preparing for […]

December 17th, 2020

Marches businesses confident of survival, survey shows

The majority of businesses across the Marches remain confident of surviving the next 12 months, a new survey has revealed.

December 15th, 2020

Businesses warned of new Covid safety powers

Businesses have been warned they could face fines of up to £4,000 if they fail to […]

December 11th, 2020

Businesses urged to take action over personal data as end to transition looms

Businesses across the Marches have been urged to take urgent action to ensure personal data continues […]

December 11th, 2020

New Food and Drink group launched at online event

A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.

December 8th, 2020

New advisers to offer expert one-to-one support

A new team of expert advisers has been recruited for the Marches Growth Hub to provide detailed support to help the region's businesses to grow.

December 8th, 2020

New rules for overseas workers coming to UK

The UK’s new points-based immigration system has opened for applications – meaning the brightest and the […]

December 3rd, 2020

Search Local Shop Local campaign launched

A new campaign to encourage people to shop locally has been launched to coincide with Small […]

December 3rd, 2020

Golden Bear invests in digital thanks to grant help

One of the UK's leading toy manufacturers has invested around £150,000 in new facilities and personnel to enhance its digital offer after receiving nearly £70,000 from a grant programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. One of the UK's leading toy manufacturers has invested around £150,000 in new facilities and personnel to enhance its digital offer after receiving nearly £70,000 from a grant programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership.

December 2nd, 2020

Boost for retail as opening hours for Christmas shopping extended

Retailers will be able to extend their daily opening hours from Monday to Saturday in the […]

December 1st, 2020

Businesses told of changes to tender advertisements

Businesses are being told that the way that opportunities to supply the UK public sector are […]

November 30th, 2020

Specialist help for foreign owned companies

Companies across the Marches which are owned or part-owned by foreign investors can now access specialist […]

November 24th, 2020