Can maker makes national awards final
21st August 2009
Rexam, which is based at Tongwell, is among the finalists in this year’s Best Factory Awards. The award programme that has been running for 18 years is organised by Cranfield...
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Don’t miss the signs of problems ahead
21st August 2009
Maureen Lamburn, president of the Beds, Bucks and Herts Society of Chartered Accountants, has identified ten warning lights that, she says, should not be ignored. She...
Business joins the fight against terrorism
14th August 2009
Project Griffin will train staff to spot suspicious activity which could range from a dubious package arriving in the post to vehicle-based incendiary devices and suspicious packages. ...
Firms fear ‘fit notes’ could increase absenteeism
14th August 2009
A government consultation on the proposed new 'fit note' scheme closes on Wednesday (August 19). But solicitors on the Insight team for regional law firm Tollers say so far their clients do not seem...
FA chiefs make new visit to assess city’s World Cup potential
14th August 2009
Many businesses in the city have already added their voice to the growing call for Milton Keynes to be included among the 15 venues in the bid. FA inspectors toured the city in July and...
Economy is being kept alive on monetary steroids, says senior Lib Dem
7th August 2009
Dr Cable (pictured) said that the economy faced a very tricky situation as the government prepared to withdraw the measures it had put in place to ward off the worst of the recession. “We...
Tips to ease VAT burden
7th August 2009
Neil Jennings, of business advisers Mazars, outlines nine potential approaches to reducing your organisation's VAT burden. 1 Subject to specific conditions, some...
Motor dealer unveils new name
7th August 2009
The move is in line with the Audi brand’s national policy and is part of the Wayside Group’s long-term strategy. Milton Keynes Audi is still owned and operated by the Wayside...
Council launches bid for jobs funding
7th August 2009
Latest figures show that unemployment fell for the third month in a row and the council has taken the opportunity to apply for part of the £1 billion Future Jobs Fund, a national pot of...
Dons chairman backs start-up campaign
28th July 2009
Pete Winkelman, who established his residential recording studio at Great Linford Manor, brought professional football to Milton Keynes and created Stadium:MK. Now he is backing a Business...
Chilli grower lands ‘hot’ deal
27th July 2009
Edible Ornamentals, based in Chawston, will supply chillies under the From My Farm brand to Morrison stores across the East of England. Almost three-quarters of Morrisons customers...
Think tank urges firms to think strategically
20th July 2009
Experts at the firm believe that the speed of the recession’s onset has led some local companies to resort to short-termism, as they are forced to tackle pressing business issues in a...
Chairman’s delight at receiving CBE
20th July 2009
Derek Ludlow, chairman of the Ludlow group of companies of Luton, received the honour from Her Majesty the Queen for his lifelong enthusiasm for community work in Luton and Bedfordshire. ...
City launches its World Cup bid
13th July 2009
The 88-page document was sent on its way by MK Dons FC chairman Pete Winkelman of MK Dons, John Lewis and Dr Ann Limb of Milton Keynes Partnership, Milton Keynes Council’s director of...
Small firms more optimistic on sales prospects
13th July 2009
While 49% of small firms reported that sales were down over the year, most notably in manufacturing and construction, fewer firms now expect to cut employment and 62% of small firms have not...
