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March 2024

Tribera takes over the Midlands with explosive growth & new talent

Fast growing Brummie creative content agency, Tribera is leading the charge in the Midlands marketing landscape, after another year of significant growth with both client wins and new hires on the cards.  The agency achieved a record turnover of £4.4 million in 2024, with the year climaxing with a prestigious European Content Award for Medium […]

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Gilson Gray continues expansion with acquisition of Edinburgh firm MHD Law

(L) Kieran Fitzpatrick & (R) Chris Benson Full-service legal firm Gilson Gray has further strengthened its position in Edinburgh with the acquisition of MHD Law.  The deal represents the group’s second takeover deal of 2024. MHD has a 100-year history and, over that time, has established a strong local reputation for delivering legal services across

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Simple Online Pharmacy named as one of FT 1000 Europe’s fastest growing companies

(L) Simple Online Pharmacy COO Rebecca Moore & (R) CEO &Co-Founder Addy Mohammed Glasgow based, online healthcare provider Simple Online Pharmacy has been named in the prestigious FT 1000 ranking of Europe’s fastest growing companies.  The company was the highest ranking digital pharmacy provider and one of the highest ranking online healthcare businesses, listed as one

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BCC Economic Forecast expects recession to end but growth will be weak

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast has slightly upgraded growth expectations for 2024 and 2025, as the recession lasts just two quarters, but strong growth will remain elusive.  The UK economy is expected to grow every year until the end of 2026 but will continue to lack momentum. While 2023 ended with

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Cube Glass seals another international partnership with a Portugal-based minimalist sliding door pioneer

In one of its most imaginative and potentially far-reaching strategic alliances so far, leading precision manufacturer Cube Glass has become the selected supplier in Scotland for Swiss-owned and Portugal-based Panoramah.  The partnership will position the innovative Scottish glass and aluminium specialist as the gateway for the new trend towards using large panes of glass in both

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Renowned fashion icon Karen Millen OBE to headline International Women’s Day conference and expo in Birmingham

International Women’s Day is set to be celebrated in grandeur this year as Karen Millen OBE (pictured above), the esteemed fashion designer and businesswoman, takes centre stage as the keynote speaker at the IWD Conference and Expo on March 8th.  The event, scheduled to take place at the prestigious Millennium Point in Birmingham, promises an

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Strong demand for IT jobs as gender gap narrows across advanced economies in the UK, EU and US

The gender gap in tech has narrowed across the UK, EU and US in the past four years, according to analysis from the Financial Times. A report by Financial Times revealed that the proportion of women in the UK working in computer related roles rose from 29% in 2019 to more than 32% throughout the

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Verdant Gin lives on as Stargazey Spirits acquires Dundee’s first gin brand

Verdant, the first gin to be distilled in Dundee, has been brought back to life after the distillery closed in 2023. Stargazey Spirits have stepped in to breathe life into the award-winning gin that pays homage to Dundee’s shipping and trading heritage. Stargazey Spirit’s founder, Joe Barber (pictured above) said: “I was first attracted to

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McAvoy continues rental fleet expansion in the UK and Ireland

In response to growing demand across the healthcare, pharma, education and commercial sectors, NI-based offsite manufacturer McAvoy continues to invest strongly in the growth of its SmartSpace temporary building fleet. It recently launched additional new innovative space solutions via its QSpace and ESpace single modular buildings. The business continues to experience high demand for rental

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Kingdom Services Group completes Spectre Recruitment Group acquisition

Kingdom Service Group has successfully acquired Spectre Recruitment Group. Established in 2016, Spectre Group provide specialist staffing and recruitment services to some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, placing 1,500 colleagues each day across several sectors. The acquired business will be rebranded as Kingdom People to align with the existing Kingdom recruitment brand. Managing Director

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