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Suffolk tech creates AI ‘helping hand’ for business
When Bryan Himsworth launched EmpowerAI Solutions, it wasn’t driven by a love of technology for its own sake, but by a simple frustration shared with almost every small business owner he met.
He recalls, “People were losing work they’d already...
2026: Why East Anglia firms must choose strategy over standing still
If there’s one thing working with businesses across the East of England has taught me, it’s that growth doesn’t happen by accident. As we head into 2026, that’s becoming more apparent than ever.
EY forecasts put regional growth at around...
Ray Dolby Centre joins events bureau
Businesses can now book conferences, meetings and events at state-of-the-art Ray Dolby Centre through Meet Cambridge.
The Centre, the new home of the University of Cambridge’s world-renowned Cavendish Laboratory, officially opened last May, carrying the legacy of some of history’s...
From risk to resilience: strategic insights from the Autumn Farming Conference
The agricultural sector is entering a period of profound change. With sweeping tax reforms and environmental policy updates on the horizon, farmers and rural businesses face decisions that will shape their operations for decades. At the 2025 Larking Gowen...
Coming April 2026 – MTD for Income Tax: What You Need to Know
re you an individual, with income over £50,000 a year from self-employment and/or property? Here’s an important update for you from Hollie Watson, Cloud Manager, and Elizabeth Bello, Tax Manager, of Nordens Chartered Accountants and Advisors.
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he government’s ambitious Making...
Thinking of selling up? Act now before big tax hike
Entrepreneurs could lose thousands of pounds if they delay their exit beyond April 2026, warns The CFO Centre.
Business owners planning to sell their companies are being urged to act now ahead of major tax changes that will make exiting...
17 East Anglian trainee accountants join Ensors
Seventeen aspiring accountants from across East Anglia have begun their career journeys at accountancy firm Ensors, part of Azets.
The group, which is made up of a combination of graduates and school leavers, will work in one of Ensors’ six...
How new Senior Partner Charlotte Knappett is shaping a new era at Fisher Jones Greenwood
At the end of a busy day, Charlotte Knappett pauses to reflect, finding a moment of gratitude that reminds her of what truly matters.
“It’s such a simple thing,” she says, “but it teaches you to really sit in your...
Cambridge 2030 launches new strategy
Cambridge 2030 launched a new 5-year strategy at its recent forum, hosted with Cambridge Ahead.
Julie Spence OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire and ambassador for Cambridge 2030, highlighted the growing need for inclusive growth, to recognise and address the issues...
£10M-plus invested in Port of East Anglia
Green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables and Peel Ports Group are set to invest over £10 million in The Port of East Anglia, in Great Yarmouth, to support the construction of ScottishPower’s £4 billion East Anglia TWO windfarm.
The investment will...
Connected Energy’s Darren Cheadle and Rob Moore at the Hethel site.
Connected Energy invests £2 million in Norfolk’s Clean Tech hub
Norfolk-based Connected Energy is investing £2 million in a new advanced technology centre at Scottow Enterprise Park, securing high-quality jobs for the region and strengthening Norfolk’s position as a clean-tech...
East of England Energy Group award winners
Experts from energy industries across the region gathered for their annual awards dinner just before Christmas.
The EEEGR (East of England Energy Group) event shone a spotlight on the people, products and businesses that have made our area a national...
One Suffolk: hopes for ‘smarter, simpler and better future for local government’
Suffolk County Council has confirmed its formal response to the Government’s public consultation on LGR, strongly supporting the One Suffolk plan for a single unitary authority which would ‘save millions and streamline services’.
The council’s Cabinet also agreed on its...
Businesses need help with plastic packaging tax
Logistics firm Southgate Global, of King’s Lynn, is calling for a “robust, transparent, and uniform verification scheme” to help businesses navigate the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).
Following the last UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), there is an even more pressing...
Freeport East celebrates third anniversary
After a year of strong progress in supporting economic growth across East Anglia, Freeport East is setting out plans for continued investment and innovation this year.
n 2025, Freeport East:
Advanced around £250m of private sector investment and employment opportunities across its development sites.
Enabled over...
New business park in north Norwich aims to deliver 1,250 new jobs
A new business park on the edge of Norwich – backed by a loan from Norfolk County Council - is expected to create 1,250 new jobs, plus openings in supply chain and construction.
Infrastructure works have been completed on Phase...
Castle Quarter under new ownership
Castle Quarter in Norwich city centre has been acquired by private clients of asset manager Maritime Capital, with the sale completing in December.
Castle Quarter opened in 1993 as Castle Mall, Norwich’s first indoor shopping mall.
It was designed by local...
Local business group will be a ‘force for good’
A new business group aims to boost the local economy and community.
B Local Cambridgeshire is a regional network which seeks to build on the momentum of the growing B Corp movement.
Certified B Corporations – or B Corps - are...
‘Factories of the Future’ shows how digital tech is transforming local manufacturing
Manufacturers across the South of England made a step into the ‘factory of the future’ at a landmark event hosted by Made Smarter at Cranfield University.
The free one-day conference offered SME manufacturers a hands-on look at how digital technology...
Builder’s expansion marks over 30 years in Bury St Edmunds
Bloor Homes’ Eastern region has relocated to a new regional office, marking nearly a century of housebuilding in East Anglia.
The move cements the company’s long-standing presence in the area, having transitioned from its original base in Sudbury and former...
Start-up steps up fight against major crop pests
A biotech start-up has relocated to Norwich Research Park to continue work on its successful anti-bug products.
BugBiome is developing new bioinsecticides from crop microbes (tiny living organisms).
This year the company is concentrating on field trials for its lead pesticide...
Four remote courses every employer should be offering their employees
In today’s fast-paced world of work, continuous learning isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Robbie Bryant, Open Study College, shares four of the most valuable courses employers should consider for staff development.
Companies that prioritise training cultivate a team that...
Cambridgeshire entrepreneur named one of 2026’s leading UK female founders
Rebecca Dawson, founder of specialist plus-size outdoor retailer Vampire Outdoors and co-founder of plus-size outdoor community organisation Every Body Outdoors, has been recognised as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs.
Dawson, who founded her business in 2021,...
Major local employer appoints first DEI Lead
East of England Co-op, one of East Anglia’s largest employers with over 3,000 colleagues, has appointed its first dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead.
Jasmine Moss-Rahman joins from a leading consultancy, where she spent five years developing and delivering a...
Peter drives fire engine to Ukraine on mercy mission
A Norfolk business development manager who drove a donated fire engine to Ukraine on a humanitarian aid mission has returned safely following a challenging ten-day journey.
Peter Mortin, business development manager at Crane Garden Buildings, was part of a volunteer...
Laura Rumsey Appointed Panel Deputy by the Office of the Public Guardian
Rogers & Norton Solicitors is pleased to announce that Laura Rumsey, Director and Head of the firm’s Private Client Department, has been appointed as a Panel Deputy by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), with her appointment beginning...
Norfolk companies unite to support Food Larder
Members of local business group BNI LynnK have joined forces this winter to support families in need by funding and donating 60 festive food hampers to Long Sutton Food Larder.
The initiative brings together businesses across King’s Lynn and West...
Foodbank appeal to Cambridge businesses
Cambridge City Foodbank has launched its 11th annual Winter Appeal amidst high need for emergency food support in the city.
This year, the Foodbank is inviting individuals, businesses and organisations from across Cambridge to either donate a Christmas hamper or...
Rogers & Norton’s Family Team Celebrates a year of Growth
Rogers & Norton Solicitors is celebrating the one-year anniversary of our new Family Law team, marking a period of exceptional growth and success for the department. Since its formation in late 2024, the team has expanded rapidly and continues to...
Rogers & Norton advises on the sale of leading East Anglian theme park Pleasurewood Hills
Norfolk law firm Rogers & Norton has advised on the acquisition of Pleasurewood Hills, one of East Anglia’s best-known family attractions. The purchase marks an exciting new chapter for the park and strengthens the law firm’s growing reputation for...
