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🗞️ 💷   &   News 🗞️ 💷£30m venture studio to unlock investment for West Midlands foundersA powerful new collaboration has ...
09/10/2025

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£30m venture studio to unlock investment for West Midlands founders

A powerful new collaboration has been launched to position the West Midlands as the UK’s “North Star” for inclusive innovation. The Inclusive Innovation Catalyst brings together four leading organisations to deliver an ambitious venture studio model that will unlock £30m in co-investment, build over 50 startups, and generate £40m+ in portfolio revenues over the next three years.

“The West Midlands has world-class entrepreneurs, but too many face systemic barriers to accessing finance. With this venture studio, we’re creating a pipeline of ventures that investors can trust and communities can believe in. It’s the future of co-investment in action.” - Rupert Lyle, Future Planet Capital Regional, which manages West Midlands Combined Authority’s Co-Investment Fund.

Read more about it here -> https://shorturl.at/8AOC6

-> Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, TIN Ventures, The Open University

A powerful new collaboration has been launched to position the West Midlands as the UK’s “North Star” for inclusive innovation. The Inclusive Innovation

🗞️   &   News 🗞️Highland to help companies seize ‘new era’ in health tech growthHealth tech growth partner Highland has ...
09/10/2025

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Highland to help companies seize ‘new era’ in health tech growth

Health tech growth partner Highland has revealed its new identity – reflecting a sharper focus as it helps health tech companies to find market opportunities, convince target audiences, and drive growth.

Known for nearly a quarter of a century as Highland Marketing, the company has built a strong reputation for launching and championing many successful health tech brands.

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Health tech growth partner Highland has revealed its new identity – reflecting a sharper focus as it helps health tech companies to find market opportunities,

🐶 😺   News 🐶 😺Shropshire vets mark World Mental Health DayA Shropshire-based veterinary practice is marking World Mental...
09/10/2025

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Shropshire vets mark World Mental Health Day

A Shropshire-based veterinary practice is marking World Mental Health Day by raising awareness of the mental health issues faced by those working in the profession.

Co-founders of Stafford Park’s Southwater Vets, Ryan Davis and Rob Hamilton, are joining their staff and fellow vets in marking the international awareness day, held annually on October 10th.

Read more about it here -> https://shorturl.at/NgCfM

-> J&PR Ltd, Southwater Veterinary Group

Co-founders of Stafford Park’s Southwater Vets, Ryan Davis and Rob Hamilton, are joining their staff and fellow vets in marking the international awareness

🗞️ 💻   &   News 🗞️ 💻Prepare for cyber threats in 2026 with free Stoke-on-Trent seminar this NovemberCyber security and w...
09/10/2025

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Prepare for cyber threats in 2026 with free Stoke-on-Trent seminar this November

Cyber security and workplace computing company SyTech It are bringing UK experts to North Staffordshire to help businesses to prepare for 2026.

Darren Kirby, Managing Director, at Stoke-on-Trent based SyTech IT says firms need a reset for 2026 as online threats continue to grow.

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Cyber security and workplace computing company SyTech IT are bringing UK experts to North Staffordshire to help businesses to prepare for 2026.

🗞️ 🥔   &   News 🗞️ 🥔FreshFlow Food Solutions celebrates first audit success with ‘A’ accreditationVegetable processing s...
09/10/2025

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FreshFlow Food Solutions celebrates first audit success with ‘A’ accreditation

Vegetable processing specialist FreshFlow Food Solutions, part of the Oakland International group, is celebrating a major milestone after its new Midlands facility secured a coveted BRCGS ‘A’ accreditation at its very first audit.

Managing Director Richard Hall said: “This is a fantastic achievement for our team. Securing an ‘A’ grade straight out of the blocks reflects the dedication and hard work of every colleague involved. It’s a proud moment for all of us.”

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Vegetable processing specialist FreshFlow Food Solutions, part of the Oakland International group, is celebrating a major milestone after its new Midlands

🗞️ 🏆   &   News 🗞️ 🏆Shrewsbury teenager shortlisted as one of the best apprentices in ShropshireBosses at a Shrewsbury i...
09/10/2025

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Shrewsbury teenager shortlisted as one of the best apprentices in Shropshire

Bosses at a Shrewsbury insurance firm have hailed the impact of a teenager who has been named as one of the best in Shropshire at an award ceremony.

Maddie Armstrong is nearing the completion of her apprenticeship with Howden Insurance and was shortlisted in the business, legal and finance category at the Shropshire Apprenticeship Awards held in Telford on Thursday, October 2.

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Maddie Armstrong is nearing the completion of her apprenticeship with Howden Insurance and was shortlisted in the business, legal and finance category at the

⚖️   News ⚖️Lanyon Bowdler maintains strong rankings in legal ‘bible’A Shropshire law firm has retained its top tier ran...
09/10/2025

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Lanyon Bowdler maintains strong rankings in legal ‘bible’

A Shropshire law firm has retained its top tier ranking in two categories in the latest edition of the “industry bible”, Legal 500.

Lanyon Bowdler has been recommended in 13 practice areas of the prestigious guide with tier-one recognition once again awarded in the legal fields of clinical negligence and agriculture and estates.

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Lanyon Bowdler has been recommended in 13 practice areas of the prestigious guide with tier-one recognition once again awarded in the legal fields of clinical

🗞️   News 🗞️Rack Collapse Prevention Ltd tackles industry questions with innovative safety systemUK-based safety innovat...
09/10/2025

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Rack Collapse Prevention Ltd tackles industry questions with innovative safety system

UK-based safety innovator Rack Collapse Prevention has addressed some of the most frequently asked questions from warehouse operators, insurers, and logistics professionals about its pioneering racking safety solution.

It is the first of its kind to prevent catastrophic collapse by securing racking from above rather than reinforcing from the ground up.

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UK-based safety innovator Rack Collapse Prevention has addressed some of the most frequently asked questions from warehouse operators, insurers, and logistics

🏥 💻   &   News 🏥 💻 Starting a tech career, motivated to make a difference: Yousif’s story with Sectra and The King's Tru...
09/10/2025

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Starting a tech career, motivated to make a difference: Yousif’s story with Sectra and The King's Trust

Embarking on healthcare technology career after leaving his home as a refugee during his teenage years, Yousif is passionate about making a difference. He reflects on an apprenticeship in which he has worked alongside technology innovators and the hospital teams that put solutions into practice for patient care.

When Yousif saw an opportunity advertised to learn skills that would help him begin a technology career, his attention was caught.

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He refers to an employability programme launched by The King’s Trust, formerly The Prince’s Trust, and medical imaging and cybersecurity company Sectra in

🏨 💻   &   News 🏨 💻 AI reshapes hotel distribution: 4th HPI Series wraps in New YorkArtificial intelligence is no longer ...
09/10/2025

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AI reshapes hotel distribution: 4th HPI Series wraps in New York

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend but a present force reshaping hotel distribution and pricing. That was the central theme of the 4th Hospitality Pricing Innovation (HPI) Series, hosted by 123compare.me in partnership with the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) and Keytel.

Held at Park Avenue Plaza in New York City, the roundtable brought together senior executives, distribution experts, and revenue leaders to examine how AI and data management are rewriting the rules of hotel distribution. The event concluded with strong participation and delivered actionable insights that directly affect hotel competitiveness worldwide.

Read more about it here ->

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend but a present force reshaping hotel distribution and pricing. That was the central theme of the 4th

🚛 🤝   News 🚛 🤝Oakland International Ltd strengthens sustainability leadership with appointmentOakland International has ...
09/10/2025

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Oakland International Ltd strengthens sustainability leadership with appointment

Oakland International has appointed Elinor Smith as Sustainability Officer, strengthening its commitment to leading sustainability in the logistics and supply chain sector.

Elinor holds a First-Class Geography degree from Lancaster University and a Distinction in Environment, Development and Politics from the University of Birmingham, providing strong expertise in environmental science, policy, and sustainable development. Her knowledge will advance Oakland’s bold goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of industry targets.

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Oakland International has appointed Elinor Smith as Sustainability Officer, strengthening its commitment to leading sustainability in the logistics and supply

⚡   News ⚡Major investment in green energy paying dividends at Telford charityA charity in Telford says it anticipates s...
09/10/2025

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Major investment in green energy paying dividends at Telford charity

A charity in Telford says it anticipates saving at least a third of its energy usage thanks to a major project to invest in solar panels and heat source pumps.

Bosses at Meeting Point House say the switch to green energy is already paying dividends by being more efficient and cost-effective.

Read more about it here -> https://shorturl.at/M0kxo

-> J&PR Ltd, People's Postcode Lottery

Bosses at Meeting Point House say the switch to green energy is already paying dividends by being more efficient and cost-effective.

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