The Marches region is today singled out as having a major part to play in ambitious plans for a huge growth in hi-tech cyber sector jobs over the next seven years. Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin are part of a special alliance which plans to double the number of jobs in the cyber security […]
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Shell Store transformation under way
Work has begun on site to transform Hereford’s Shell Store into a flagship business incubation and innovation centre.
Case Study: Arctic Circle Ltd
Qualified and serving apprentices at a leading manufacturing company in Hereford are urging women and girls to brush aside their fears and pursue a STEM career. The call comes during National Apprenticeship Week and in the wake of new data which shows girls in England are substantially less likely to consider taking science, technology, engineering […]
Case study: Ella Jones
Flying the flag for female Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) apprentices across Shropshire is 20-year-old Ella Jones. She’s a role-model for all those toying with the idea of undertaking an apprenticeship over a university degree course. Ella plumped for the former route after completing her A-Levels and has absolutely no regrets. She’s currently in […]
Battery business charges up for growth
A Telford-based battery pack manufacturer and distributor which was formed by industry specialists in 2010, will increase its capacity, operational efficiency, productivity and workforce following a period of sustained growth which has enabled it to successfully secure a grant from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The grant, worth £80,000, is part of the Marches […]
Apprenticeships aim to drive-up sector specific skills
Businesses across the Marches are being encouraged to steer the next generation of talent by helping to drive-up sector specific skills through the recruitment of 3,000 apprentices. The call comes during National Apprenticeship Week and as part of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) continued investment in ensuring skilled and flexible workforces across Herefordshire, Shropshire […]
Why the LEP Board needs more women’s voices
Sonia Roberts, the chief executive of Shropshire charity Landau, has been a board member of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership for the past three years. Today she explains why she chose to give her precious time to the LEP – and why other women should do the same.
Wanted: Leading businesswomen to drive region’s growth
The region’s leading businesswomen are being urged to step forward and play their part in driving the area’s economic growth.
Latest Government guidance for businesses on Brexit
The UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. Leaving the EU means businesses may need to prepare for change.
Midlands UK unveils highlights of its MIPIM event programme
Delegation involved in more than 40 events during the four-day event Midlands UK speakers to address thousands of potential investors The Ironbridge Power Station site, Hereford Enterprise Zone at Skylon Park and Newport’s new agri-tech focused business park are among £11 billion of investment opportunities from the Midlands being featured at the world’s leading real […]