Building a community of thriving professionals June 12, 2026 The debate about where people work has largely been settled. The new question is harder: why would anyone choose to come in when they don’t have to? Salary matters. Career progression matters. But the businesses winning the talent conversation right now have figured out something else: the quality of the environment you spend eight hours [...]
Controlling the sprawl of shadow AI June 11, 2026 There’s a gap widening across UK organisations that nobody is properly discussing. It’s not between technology and security. It’s between what leaders think is happening with AI tools and what the workforce is actually doing. According to Okta’s AI Agents at Work 2026 study, 96 per cent of UK executives believe they have visibility into [...]
Nail your hospitality package this summer with Exact Lifestyle June 9, 2026 A hospitality package can make or break a trip to a summer sporting event. Exact Lifestyle can make sure everything goes according to plan With Exact Lifestyle, I have spent years arranging access to some of the UK’s most sought-after events, from sporting finals to sold out stadium gigs. Over the years, I’ve learnt that the [...]
Why ERG’s King’s Award matters for industrial air pollution control June 9, 2026 Few industries have benefited more from tightening environmental regulation than industrial air pollution control. Across wastewater treatment, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, industrial processing and waste management, operators are facing increasing pressure to reduce emissions, manage odours and demonstrate environmental compliance. What was once viewed as a technical challenge is increasingly becoming a boardroom issue, influencing investment [...]
Double Royal honour for worldwide exam board, the Learning Resource Network June 9, 2026 The UK-based Learning Resource Network has just landed a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, one of the United Kingdom’s highest business honours. The award marks its second Royal recognition in six years, following on from a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2020, and firmly enhances its reputation as a major contributor to the [...]
LMIS wins King’s Award as global expansion drives marine insurance success June 9, 2026 London Marine Insurance Services Ltd (LMIS) has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, marking a significant milestone for the specialist marine insurance provider and reinforcing its position as a leading British exporter of financial services. The King’s Award, widely regarded as the highest official accolade for UK businesses, [...]
The Derbyshire manufacturing firm putting the nuts and bolts into the world’s most extreme environments June 9, 2026 West Special Fasteners began in 1999 when its current CEO, James Hawkins, decided with a group of colleagues to leave their jobs in the Sheffield stainless steel industry and set up on their own. In his early 20s at the time, it was a confident step and one that’s paid off. Starting out with a [...]
Acres Engineering boosts UK industry with prestigious King’s Award win June 9, 2026 Derbyshire, Acres Engineering Ltd is a specialist British manufacturer delivering high-value precision-engineered and fabricated solutions to sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence, energy, rail, and critical infrastructure. Combining traditional engineering craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing capability, Acres provides bespoke fabrication, systems integration, production support equipment, and turnkey engineered solutions for leading OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers across [...]
British businesses celebrated at The King’s Awards for Enterprise June 9, 2026 British businesses have been recognised for their contribution to economic growth and innovation as The King’s Awards for Enterprise mark their 60th anniversary, with 186 recipients announced across the UK and Channel Islands. The awards, widely regarded as the most prestigious accolade for UK businesses, celebrate achievement in international trade, innovation, sustainability and social mobility. [...]
What’s behind Mars UK’s £190M investment in its historic confectionery hub? June 8, 2026 Over the past decade, UK manufacturing has faced persistent headwinds, from Brexit to Covid and ongoing supply chain disruption. Yet manufacturing still accounts for almost 9 per cent of UK GDP. Set against this backdrop, a major new investment from a global company at its historic Slough factory signals a vote of confidence in UK [...]
