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Cambridge Ahead: the voice of city business
Cambridge Ahead is the member organisation dedicated to the city’s long-term sustainable, inclusive growth. It represents over 50 organisations, including Cambridge United Football Club, This Land and Eastern Education Group, with a collective local workforce of more than 40,000...
Leader “bitterly disappointed” at Government decision to scrap devolution deal
A £600m investment to create jobs, homes and infrastructure has been scrapped, after the Government halted Norfolk's devolution deal.
Norfolk County Council had secured an in-principle devolution deal in December 2023, to bring more powers and funding to the county...
Construction firm opens regional office as building booms
British construction materials group GRS has opened a new office in Suffolk to support the housebuilding and energy infrastructure boom in the East of England.
Bury St Edmunds is the new regional base for GRS as the firm looks to...
Major barriers in way of future growth
The new Government is committed to growth in Greater Cambridge, as shown in a recent letter to the Mayor and senior officials. But it’s not without its challenges, says William Nichols, Regional Director in Lanpro’s Cambridge office.
In its first...
Ask The Legal Expert – Consumer issues: refunds, returns and liability
As Christmas and the busy sales season approach, it is essential to be prepared for the common questions that arise around refunds, returns, and consumer rights. Here, we answer three key questions that retailers are likely to face over...
Preparing your business for Labour’s potential corporate law reforms
Ashton Carter, Head of Corporate Law and Partner at Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP, a well-established and respected law firm with offices across Suffolk and Essex, explores the potential impact of the Autumn budget on businesses, particularly in light of...
Former office junior turned CEO nominated for national award
Law firm CEO Paula Fowler is a finalist in the prestigious 2024 National Business Women’s Awards in the £10m-£25m turnover category.
Paula runs Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP (FJG), - which has nine offices, including in Suffolk - and has helped...
Latest funding round open for agri-tech and food tech firms
Norfolk County Council is working in partnership with Innovate UK and regional partners Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Suffolk County Council and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority on the Launchpad with up to £7.5m to grow innovation in Eastern England's agri-tech...
Norfolk Business Board champions local economy
A Norfolk Business Board tasked with developing a vibrant economy, helping local companies to succeed and ensuring the region has the necessary skills and infrastructure has met for the first time.
Representing a wide range of backgrounds, including agri-food, clean...
Work starts on ‘Gateway Building for North Cluster’
The new facilities will address a shortage of purpose-built lab space in the Cambridge area.
Construction has started on a 139,000 sq ft development at Merlin Place, North Cambridge.
The investment is being made by Kadans Science Partner, which specialises in...
Local zoos launch appeal for help from business community
Local businesses are being asked to back a ‘Together for Wildlife’ campaign and help build a new flagship education centre for the region.
Banham Zoo – where the centre will be based - and Africa Alive, in Lowestoft, are seeking...
Local firm scoops coveted engineering award
A specialist welding company based in Waterbeach, Cambridge, has won a top national award.
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), a specialist in power beam welding technologies, won the ‘Manufacturing Technology Innovation’ award at the Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2024 for its...
Chartered surveyor opens new hub
Property experts Bruton Knowles have opened their 14th UK hub, in Bury St Edmunds, following the acquisition of several new projects.
This new Suffolk base will allow the national chartered surveyor firm to further extend services across the East Anglia...
Independent shop overwhelmed by response to high street opening
A new high street store in Suffolk has ‘exceeded all expectations’ in its first three months of trading.
Norwich-based jewellery and gifting brand Lisa Angel have opened the new store in Southwold – making it their third high street venture...
Norfolk and Suffolk join forces to attract tourists
Norfolk and Suffolk have joined the new national framework of VisitEngland-accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEP) after a successful bid by Visit East of England, supported by Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council.
Developed and administered by VisitEngland, the...
Wild Knight goes national with hand-crafted liqueurs
A Norfolk liqueur company is celebrating a sales bonanza this year, amid ambitious plans for expansion.
Wild Knight Distillery is on a mission to challenge the perception of liqueurs and spirits following a successful year that has seen sales of...
2024 Autumn Farming Conference to focus on sustainability
Environmental and financial sustainability will take centre stage at the 2024 Larking Gowen Autumn Farming Conference. After two successful annual events at venues in East Suffolk, it will be held in the west of the county, at All Saints...
Spire Solicitors LLP advises the Shareholders in the Sale of N E Engineering to Karnell
Norfolk, UK.
Spire Solicitors LLP (“Spire”) has advised the shareholders on the successful completion of the sale of N E Engineering Ltd (“NE”), a precision engineering company specialising in CNC milling and turning of small and complex components for demanding...
Peter passes the HR baton on
After 14 years serving the local business community, Peter Bailes - founder of HR Dept Norwich and East Coast - is handing over the baton to local HR professional Lucy Westlake.
Lucy, who was ‘born and raised’ in Norfolk, returned...
Green tech on curriculum for Cambridgeshire schools
Fifty schools in the region are to benefit from more sustainable connectivity and better energy management.
The initiative is a collaboration between tech specialist Cisco and The ICT Service, Cambridgeshire County Council’s not-for-profit ICT advisory and support service for schools.
It...
Free training for night-time economy staff
Free online Welfare And Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) training is available to venues, security staff and taxi operators in Ipswich.
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he training, backed by Ipswich Borough Council, is supported through Safer Streets 4 funding from the Home Office.
The initiative follows a...
Evelyn Partners boosts accountancy trainee intake at Cambridge office
Wealth management and professional services group, Evelyn Partners, are recruiting more accountancy trainees at their Cambridge office this year.
As part of the professional services team’s expansion in the city, four new trainees will join before September, together with six...
Suffolk Mind launches online training hub for business
A new e-learning platform has been officially launched by Suffolk Mind to help make mental health training more accessible for businesses.
The E-Toolkit was unveiled to guests at a special business breakfast at the Uniserve Group HQ in Felixstowe this...
New events roster helps brew community spirit
Local coffee company Paddy & Scott’s have given their Ipswich café a new lease of life as an events space.
General manager Rebecca Shepherd was appointed last year as Paddy & Scott’s sought to adapt to the huge post-Covid impact...
Niche Cocktails secures deal with Greater Anglia Railways
Canned cocktail brand Niche Cocktails has hopped onto rail travel with a new listing for train operator Greater Anglia.
The Suffolk-based brand, which specialises in all-natural, ready-to-drink canned cocktails, has secured a three-month trial to supply all Greater Anglia intercity...
Norwich in UK top 10 for business start-ups
Norwich has been named one of the best spots in the UK to start a business.
Data from the Office of National Statistics reveals business openings and closings in each local authority between 2022 and 2024.
The figures were tallied for...
Our growth and prosperity depends on sustainable infrastructure
David Meek, CEO of sustainable homebuilder This Land, examines the issues that could make or break plans for ambitious development in Cambridge.
Local stakeholders, including leaders of the City and County Councils, are rightly questioning the deliverability of the government’s...
What are the legal risks for my business allowing our staff to use AI in the workplace?
Ask the Legal Expert
Q: What are the legal risks for my business if I allow our staff to use AI in the workplace?
A: While AI applications have undergone rapid development in recent times, they are not perfect. Any gaps...
Flexibility creates nearly 300 jobs at Norfolk insurance brokers
By Gavin Hill, Manager, Adrian Flux
Adrian Flux and motorbike arm Bikesure are providing another monumental jobs boost to Norfolk with their latest recruitment drive.
The specialist motor insurance brokers – with offices in East Winch, Norwich and North Lynn - have...
Cambridge agency is PR ‘elite’ member
A local PR company is classed in the industry’s elite for the third year running.
Cofinitive, based in Cambridge, is listed in PR Week’s Top 150 PR agency rankings. It is the only agency in the county to be recognised...
