Local business news for the Midlands and beyond
Leading renewables energy specialist CES says a two-fold infrastructure gap continues to hold back EV adoption across the UK’s commercial fleet sector. The Midlands-based company says a widening gap between the UK’s EV adoption ambitions and the availability of specialist...
A leading electrical engineering specialist today urged commercial transport dealerships across the UK to act quickly to take advantage of an £18 million funding boost for electric trucks. The increase to the government’s Plug-in Truck Grant will cut up to...
A family-run Shropshire coach tour company is expanding into European travel, driven by customer demand for sustainable options and personalised experiences. Wisteria Tours, which has built its reputation on UK coach tours and breaks showcasing historic properties and English gardens,...
A Shropshire businessman is urging SMEs to take advantage of a free event this month which will get them started on their journey to net zero. Michael Harte, managing director of British cheese and dairy supplier Bridge Cheese, said those...
A polythene manufacturing company from Herefordshire has made huge strides towards reducing its environmental impact, thanks to help from the Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP) which has been supported by the Marches Growth Hub. Elite Plastics Ltd, which is based...
A pioneering UK battery specialist has produced its first ever sodium-ion battery packs in a move it says could usher in a new generation of sustainable power. AceOn has produced ground-breaking 12 and 43volt sodium-ion packs – thought to be...
Businesses from across Shropshire are being invited to a free event which will help them understand better what actions they can take to become more sustainable. Business Net Zero (BNZ) has teamed up with the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire to...
One of the leading construction companies in Shropshire and Mid Wales has introduced new sustainability training as part of its ongoing strategy to build a greener future. Staff at Pave Aways, which has offices in Knockin, Newtown and Wrexham, will...
Businesses which fail to understand their customers’ views on the environment are putting their future at risk, according to a county carbon literacy expert. A recent survey by leading polling firm, YouGov, showed that a massive 72 per cent of...
Construction of a brand new £5.4m history centre for Staffordshire is set to start in early 2023. The Staffordshire History Centre will be formed by extending the existing Staffordshire Record Office on Eastgate Street in Stafford to incorporate the William...