Survey reveals almost half of businesses are worried they won’t survive the next 5 years due to increasing costs
A new study of 114 business leaders reveals the bleak outlook facing companies across the UK in the wake of…
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Telford Business
Business news and events in Telford
Skills for Growth Partnership launch hailed a success
A new Skills for Growth Partnership that will transform skills provision for employers in Telford has been hailed a success…
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iconsys appoints Director of Services to drive sustainable growth
One of the UK’s fastest-growing control and automation specialists has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a…
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Telford Skills Show back this month
A huge showcase of employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities across the region is back in Telford this month. Telford &…
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New brand for Telford-based business
Building solutions specialist Aggregate Industries, the parent company of Telford-based Besblock, has rebranded to Holcim UK as part of a strategic shift…
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Expert workshop to help employers tackle workplace addiction
A leading Shropshire HR consultancy and pioneering community company have joined forces to stage a special event to help employers…
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Keli is crowned as start-up champion
A pioneering Wellington retailer has been crowned as winner in the county’s first start-up business awards. Keli King, who launched…
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Telford Hotel plans Magical Moments Party
A Telford hotel is planning ahead and teaming up with a charity dedicated to supporting children and families in Shropshire…
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Lack of support to address skills shortage
Telford business issues Report that reveals a current lack of confidence in government support is impacting the growing skills gap….
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Could there be a new store opening here soon?
Homebase closed it’s doors for the last time a couple of weeks ago, leaving a substantial gap in Wrekin Retail…
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Power-packed line-up for International Women’s Day event
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce welcomed a power-packed line-up of speakers for a special event to celebrate International Women’s Day. The…
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New film promises a ‘message of hope’
For Luke Allen, film is in his blood. It’s a passion that is as infectious as it is unstoppable. A…
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Telford MP visits Telford’s Mail Solutions
Shaun Davies MP recently visited Mail Solutions in Halesfield, one of the UK’s most successful manufacturers of envelopes and print….
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River Bloom is aiming to blossom in Ironbridge
River Bloom, based at Number 6, Tontine Hill, offers bespoke gifts for visitors that want a lasting memento of this…
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£350,000 investment drive at Telford manufacturer
A £350,000 investment drive has been completed at a Telford precision manufacturer giving it a major boost in capacity. Advanced…
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AI for Young Professionals
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s networking group for young businesspeople will be taking an in-depth look at Artificial Intelligence at its…
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Telford based Ash Plumbing & Bathrooms gets a boost from Theo Paphitis.
A Shropshire based firm has received a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. On the 5th January 2025, David…
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Midlands Engine Investment Fund II makes 100th deal in the region
Based in Telford, specialist highways drainage contractor Crown Plus secured £3.9m in equity funding. The funding will be used to invest in new equipment and take on…
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Start up grant for Martial Arts club
A Telford-based martial arts and self-defence school is going from strength-to-strength after opening its doors on Dawley High Street. Trinity…
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Distillers to release a commemorative gin
Distinct Distillers are to release a commemorative gin to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day Crafted in a WWII underground…
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Illegal and dangerous goods siezed
Telford & Wrekin Council Trading Standards officers received a tip-off that resulted in tobbaco and vapes being seized. In a…
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Community Theatre Company Looks to Expand to Telford Town Centre
A children’s youth theatre company is seeking feedback to help develop an exciting new performing arts project in the heart…
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Rising inflation piles the pressure on Telford businesses
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce said today’s sharp rise in the rate of inflation highlighted the growing pressure that businesses are…
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Dobbies’ announces new National Charity Partner
Dobbies’ Telford store to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK as garden centre announces new National Charity Partner. Dobbies’ Telford…
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Telford manufacturer to offer permanent contracts to all apprentices
A Telford steel fabrication company has announced its commitment to offer permanent contracts to all apprentices upon successful completion of…
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From apprentice plumber to housing group CEO
The chief executive of one of the West Midlands’ largest housing associations has shared his journey from apprentice plumber to…
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Say cheese: Apprentices love being part of an ‘exciting journey’
Apprenticeships have the ability to boost confidence, improve problem-solving skills and build successful careers. That’s the view of two Telford…
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Pave Aways appointed to carry out Wellington Market refurbishment works
Telford & Wrekin Council has appointed Pave Aways Ltd to deliver refurbishment works which will transform historic Wellington Market. The…
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Telford firm expands apprenticeship programme following business growth
A leading Shropshire automation and control systems specialist is set to expand its successful apprenticeship programme as part of ambitious…
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Apprenticeships can help firms beat National Insurance Contributions rise, says FBC Manby Bowdler
A leading employment law specialist says companies can beat the imminent increase in the cost of employing staff – by…
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Investment pays off for Aviramp as productivity soars
World-leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has seen its investment in the future rewarded with a 300 per cent increase…
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McPhillips to welcome next generation of talent
Leading Shropshire construction company McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd has announced plans to recruit up to five new apprentices in 2025 responding…
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Shifnal entrepreneur celebrates success at industry awards
A local business, owned by 25-year-old Entrepreneur Olivia Weaver, has celebrated great success at their industry awards in London on…
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New Telford Lidl build underway
Lidl has officially begun construction of its third site in Telford, located off Rock Road, with the store scheduled to…
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Hickory’s Announces Plans For New Telford Smokehouse
The Chester based Smokehouse Group are taking over The Priorslee pub with plans to open in early Autumn. The team…
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Skills event for employers to unveil new Telford partnership
A new partnership to help employers in Telford and Wrekin access the skills and training support they need will be…
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Midlands Air Ambulance to benefit from awards night fundraising
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has chosen the Midlands Air Ambulance to benefit from its charity fundraising efforts at this summer’s…
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Demand for decarbonisation solutions fuel new jobs at iconsys
15 new jobs are set to be created at a fast-growing control and automation specialist as it looks to exploit…
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25th anniversary of Chamber awards will be ‘the greatest show’
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has officially launched its annual business awards – promising to lay on ‘the greatest show’ for…
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Environmental investments paying off for FSP
A leading steel fabrication company is looking ahead to 2025 with confidence as key investments at its Telford base start…
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Former place of worship in Telford set to be sold for redevelopment
Bond Wolfe has been instructed to sell a former place of worship in Bank Road, Dawley, in Telford, which has…
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McPhillips builds on diamond year with multi-million project pipeline
Award-winning Shropshire constructor McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd is building on the success of its milestone 60th year, kicking off 2025 with a…
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Aviramp celebrates record year – and looks forward to bumper 2025
UK aviation specialist Aviramp is celebrating a record-breaking 2024 – and looking forward to continued growth over the next 12…
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Power-packed line-up for International Women’s Day event
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a power-packed line-up of speakers for a special event to celebrate International Women’s Day….
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New Filtermist MD targets domestic and global opportunities
The UK’s leading manufacturer of LEV extraction systems has made a high-profile appointment to help it target new opportunities at…
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Tributes paid to ‘deeply respected’ transport campaigner
A Telford businessman who made national headlines when nearly two million people signed his petition against plans to introduce road…
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New CT Scanner suite proposed
Haygate Vets owner CVS has submitted plans to invest in an extension to the front of the current premises that…
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Growth for change at Telford-based finance business
Novuna Business Cash Flow, which provides cash flow finance solutions to SMEs and larger corporate entities across a wide range…
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Telford film producer set for first feature
“First Christmas”, directed by Keith Wilhelm Kopp and written by Laurence Guy, enters development. The film will be produced by…
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Global food company partners with Telford College to train engineers
Telford College is partnering with food company Kraft Heinz to help create the future engineering workforce of tomorrow. The company,…
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New self-service dog wash opens in Telford
Amigos in Trench are set to help dog owners keep their pups in tip-top condition with a new self-service dog…
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New owners for local paper
A deal worth £65m has been agreed for Media Concierge to acquire National World, the owners of The Shropshire Star,…
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Happy Easter
We still have sprouts in the cupboard, yet if the supermarkets are to be believed, Easter is nearly upon us….
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Start a career and get £1000 bonus
Telford & Wrekin Council is one of six local authorities across the country chosen to take part in a pilot…
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Old Smithy plans approved
A former Victorian blacksmith’s workshop is to be transformed into a modern eco home – while retaining original features –…
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Shoe shop will be closing stores
Shoezone, the discount shoe store has announced that poor trading and the October budget has made some stores unviable. The…
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Chance to go behind the scenes at Telford’s new fire station
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s networking group for young business people will be going behind the scenes at Telford’s town centre…
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Call 01952 446666 A2Z Cars are a new Local Taxi company based in Telford providing services from A-Z, whether its…
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Bicycles & Tandems by Design celebrates 20 years in Telford
Bicycles & Tandems by Design, one of the UK’s leading bicycle design and manufacturing businesses, is celebrating two decades of…
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New Partnership to Address Community Challenges
Local charity Community Resource is excited to announce a new partnership with ANTA Community Training CIC, a not-for-profit organisation based…
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