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We are delighted to share that Advocacy Focus has been named Employer of Choice at this year’s NWEEG Employee Voice Awards. This recognition means so much to us because supporting our team is at the heart of everything we do. We came first in the ‘under 150 employees’ category, [...]

When severe weather strikes your business premises, knowing your lease obligations becomes critical to ensuring swift reopening and minimising your loss of profits. The confusion surrounding who holds responsibility for repairs, however, can delay recovery, causing unnecessary business interruption and financial strain. For SMEs operating under commercial leases, getting [...]

The Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) has received a generous and forward-thinking donation from Cross Section Equestrian, who gifted one of their advanced turnout rugs to HAPPA Rose, an ex-racehorse currently being rehabilitated at the Charity’s Shores Hey Farm in Burnley. Lancashire based Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) [...]

Despite volatile energy prices since late 2021, Lancashire-based polymer processor  MGS Technical Plastics has achieved major energy savings and reduced its carbon footprint by 41 percent. This includes reducing its electricity use by 97,222 KwH between 2022 and 2023, and by a further 141,260 KwH in 2024. Managing Director Judson [...]

Birchall Foodservice is celebrating a major achievement after winning Best Wholesaler (turnover up to £50 million) at the 2025 FWD Gold Medal Awards, alongside a brilliant individual win for Jonny Carroll, who was crowned this year’s Telesales Star. The national awards, held in London, recognise the very best talent [...]

James Alpe Ltd are incredibly proud to announce that they have been awarded First Place in the Community Award at the ABP Night of Knights Awards on Thursday 21st November 2025 — a recognition that truly reflects the heart and values of our business. Community and charity are woven [...]