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19 August 2025

Business Community Invited to Shape Future of Beaumanor Hall

Leicestershire County Council is calling on local businesses to have their say on the future of Beaumanor Hall, with a special business forum set to take place next month. The forum will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025,...

14 August 2025

SMEs Have Your Say: Help Shape the Local “Get Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Working” Plan

SMEs across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) are being invited to share their views to help shape a major new plan to boost jobs and skills in the area. The Get LLR Working Plan is part of the Government’s...

12 August 2025

Making your business water efficient

Water is essential — both for keeping your business running smoothly and for protecting our shared environment. With droughts becoming an increasing reality across the UK, the risk of water shortages is growing. Such shortages can disrupt operations, raise...

28 July 2025

Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars

Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the high street. Government...

25 July 2025

How SMEs Can Benefit from Using AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just for big tech companies. Today, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are using AI to streamline operations, improve customer service, and gain a competitive edge—often with minimal investment. Here’s how AI can benefit...

11 July 2025

How SMEs Can Get Involved in the New Hospital Programme: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

The UK Government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP) represents the most significant investment in NHS infrastructure in decades — and it’s bringing major opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a wide range of sectors. With a long-term pipeline...

8 July 2025

Businesses Invited to Shape Future of Public Procurement: Have Your Say

The Cabinet Office has launched a 10-week public consultation on reforms to public procurement, designed to strengthen British industry, create jobs, and boost skills across the workforce. The consultation is open now and closes on Friday, 5th September. For...

2 July 2025

Transforming lives with business surplus stock

Leicester based charity Giving World has been on a mission since 2001, to provide life essentials—like clothing, toiletries and household items to people living in poverty – excess stock from businesses. Shamefully one in every third child in the...

30 June 2025

Cyber Threats Are Rising: Protect Your Business Today

Over a quarter of UK businesses faced a cyber-attack in the last year, and experts warn the threat is only growing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially at risk, often with limited resources to defend against sophisticated attacks...