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#Business News! The show must go on at Vulcan Works The show must go on is often a cry heard in theatre, however without the help of award-winning Northampton serviced office space Vulcan Works, a number of local shows wouldn’t have made it to the stage this year. Following the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) at Royal & Derngate in September last year, Vulcan Works provided vacant creative workspaces free of charge to give the 2023 pantomime cast a place to rehearse. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/403kAET -> Garrick Hurter -> #UKNewsGroup #EastMidlands #Northamptonshire

#Business News! Survey reveals over 60% of businesses are unprepared for Simpler Recycling legislation A survey of more than 200 businesses, by metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward Recycling has found that 62% of respondents have made no preparations for Simpler Recycling legislation, coming into force early 2025. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) consulted on the planned Simpler Recycling in 2023 publishing the consultation finding earlier this year, stating that “reform to the recycling system which means that people across England will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school, putting an end to the confusion over what can and cannot be recycled in different parts of the country.” Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/49Kt47f -> Donald Ward, Heather Foo -> #Survey #Businesses #MetalRecycling #WasteManagement #UKNewsGroup #EastMidlands #Derbyshire

#Business News! Auctioneer thanks team for another solid year of trading Nottingham-headquartered national auction house, John Pye & Sons Ltd, is celebrating business success by allocating 40% of its profits to staff bonuses, having exceeded £40 million turnover for its latest financial year. John Pye has consistently rewarded the team for their hard work. Over the last three years, the firm has paid out over £4 million to employees in bonuses. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/4iJ5bkx -> Adam Pye -> #Auctioneer #AuctionHouse #UKNewsGroup #EastMidlands #Nottinghamshire

#Construction & #Technology News! Construction consultancy celebrates five year milestone November 2024 marked a milestone in more ways than one for construction management consultants, Cube, as it celebrated a significant business anniversary and unveiled its latest project, Milestone, on its mission to build best practice into every element of construction. The past five years has seen construction experts Nicola Slater and Mark Johnston MCIOB, NECReg working with some of the biggest names in the construction industry. Combining their 60+ years in the sector, the entrepreneurial duo has helped regional and tier 1 contractors complete significant projects on time, protect margins, reduce client frustrations and mitigate project risk. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/404u4zY -> Cube Construction Consultants -> #Software #UKNewsGroup #EastMidlands #Nottinghamshire

#Business News! Businesses across the Midlands are facing SEO and PPC challenges as digital marketing demands outpace internal capabilities With digital marketing becoming increasingly specialised, many businesses are finding it harder to balance core marketing operations with the complexities of channels such as SEO and PPC. Emily Wakeman, of Ascendancy in Newport, said: “Digital marketing is growing in complexity, and it is placing a lot of pressure on businesses striving to stay competitive. SEO and PPC are not just about driving traffic - they are about aligning with broader business goals and delivering measurable results.” Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/41E08vD -> J&PR, Laura Mills -> #DigitalMarketing #PPC #SEO #BusinessSupport #WestMidlands #Shropshire

#Technology News! Stoke-on-Trent SyTech's growth allows company to develop future IT engineers Staffordshire-based SyTech IT has capped years of growth by taking on the IT engineers of the future. From a start-up based at the former home of MD Darren Kirby in late 2015, SyTech has grown to a team of 11 with offices at the Business Lodge, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/3P3dQ3L -> Nigel Howle -> #ITEngineers #BusinessGrowth #UKNewsGroup #WestMidlands #Staffordshire

#Business News! Sustainability journey for local company set to continue in 2025 after year of phenomenal awards success Sustainability remains firmly on the agenda in 2025 for Corby company See Limited, following four award wins this year – including one at national level. The holding company of businesses involved in the supply, distribution and fabrication of wood veneer and decorative laminate panels for the built environment sector, were selected as finalists in the sustainability category at five different award ceremonies in 2024. They walked away with four titles in just two months. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/3P7XTZS -> Daniel McNerney -> #Sustainability #AwardsSuccess #UKNewsGroup #EastMidlands #Northamptonshire

#Charity News! RSPCA Coventry and District Branch receives over £250,000 to redevelop their cattery to tackle cat crisis in Coventry The RSPCA Coventry and District Branch has successfully received over £250,000 from the national RSPCA that will greatly help towards the overall cost of the redevelopment of the cattery at the Coundon Wedge Drive animal centre. The RSPCA Coventry and District is separately funded to the national RSPCA and had to submit a bid against a strict quality and best practice criteria to receive the grant. This redevelopment will enhance the quality of care for the cats but will also play a part in combating the rise in cat abandonment seen across the region since 2019. The 11% increase marks one of the highest levels of abandonment the charity has seen, this is alongside an increase via national RSPCA inspectors too, and is driven by factors such as the rising cost of living, mandatory microchipping, increased vet fees, a lack of neutering, and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/3P7Xl6g -> Emma Davies -> #Cat #Cattery #Finance #Grant #UKNewsGroup #WestMidlands

#Business News! Helping women into work through Smart Works support SOS Group Ltd is joining forces with a Tyneside employment charity to support local women who need help getting into work. Smart Works Newcastle’s aim is to empower 1,000 women a year into employment, helping them to fulfil their potential and transform their lives. The charity provides high-quality interview clothing and one-to-one interview coaching, and 63% of its clients find employment within a month of their visit. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/3P3m8bR -> Smart Works Charity, Andrew Skelton, Helen Boyd -> #Charity #HelpingWomenInEmployment #GoWomenGo #UKNewsGroup #NorthEast

#Business & #Charity News! Corby company enables employees to dedicate some of their working day to volunteer at local foodbank A team of kind-hearted employees have dedicated their time over the last 18 months by volunteering at Corby Foodbank, which distributes three-day emergency, non-perishable food parcels to local people in food crisis. Bria J. from EBM Electrical Services Ltd, a family-run building services contractor located in Corby, spearheaded the support which sees a team of 20 regularly sparing up to two hours of their working time each week to volunteer at the Foodbank. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/3BH1Xxh -> Ballyhoo PR -> #Volunteer #UKNewsGroup #EastMidlands #Northamptonshire