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Thursfields’ latest Talk Legal webinar focuses on returning to the workplace
The various legal issues involved in returning to the workplace after Covid-19 will be the focus of a free Thursfields Solicitors webinar later this month. The Zoom-based event from 10am on Wednesday, July 28 will start with a short vidcast from Helena Morrissey (above), director and head of employment law at Thursfields, and she will then appear “live” for a question and answer session. Ms...
UK’s charge towards electrification could lead to huge ‘reshoring’ opportunity
The UK’s drive to become a world leader in electrification is set to create a major ‘reshoring’ opportunity, according to a new report. In Charge, a Protolabs-backed survey of 200 senior executives from the European battery industry, has revealed 84% of UK companies are looking to bring parts of their supply chain closer to their manufacturing base over the next 12 months. The desire to localise...
John Truslove helps The Steamhouse build a bigger bagel bakery base
A Worcestershire bagel bakery business is on the rise after a major move into bigger premises, advised by commercial property experts at John Truslove. The Steamhouse Bakery in Redditch is now in premises almost 10 times the size of its previous base, creating more than a dozen new jobs, as owners Ashley Baker and Kayleigh O’Mahony plan fresh growth. The couple launched the business five years...
Manufacturing Assembly Network leads industrial fightback with £10m sales boost
A leading UK manufacturing collective is setting its sights on a £10 million sales boost after seven of its nine members reported being back to or above pre-Covid levels. The Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), which works together to win new contracts and share best practice, has secured a string of contracts across automotive, electronics, medical and renewables following the easing of...
Spire Healthcare celebrates top industry award
Spire Healthcare, which includes Spire South Bank Hospital in Worcester, has been named as Best Healthcare Provider Partnership with the NHS at this year’s HSJ Partnership Awards. Following a comprehensive judging process, Spire Healthcare was handed the accolade ahead of a highly competitive shortlist. The award recognises its hard work and dedication to healthcare in what has been an...