South East output falls slightly amid subdued demand conditions
The April NatWest South East Growth Tracker saw business activity slip back from March’s recent improvement.
Gender gap widens in South East as women in STEM roles drop
An analysis of the Annual Population Survey, which is produced by the Office for National Statistics, reveals the gender split in STEM roles within the South East of England.
Applications open for NHBC 2025 business graduate programme
NHBC, the UK’s largest provider of new home warranty and insurance, will be opening applications for its 2025 business graduate programme for three weeks from 15 May 2025.
Made Smarter South East off to a strong start as expert team assembled
A specialist delivery team and regional steering group have been appointed to lead Made Smarter South East and support manufacturing and engineering SMEs to adopt cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Listed companies in the South East issued 16 profit warnings in Q1
Listed companies in the South East of England issued 16 profit warnings in Q1 2025 – the same number as the previous quarter, according to the latest EY-Parthenon Profit Warnings report.
South East output falls slightly amid subdued demand conditions
The April NatWest South East Growth Tracker saw business activity slip back from March’s recent improvement.
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Gender gap widens in South East as women in STEM roles drop
An analysis of the Annual Population Survey, which is produced by the Office for National Statistics, reveals the gender split in STEM roles within the South East of England.
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Applications open for NHBC 2025 business graduate programme
NHBC, the UK’s largest provider of new home warranty and insurance, will be opening applications for its 2025 business graduate programme for three weeks from 15 May 2025.
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Made Smarter South East off to a strong start as expert team assembled
A specialist delivery team and regional steering group have been appointed to lead Made Smarter South East and support manufacturing and engineering SMEs to adopt cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Read More
Listed companies in the South East issued 16 profit warnings in Q1
Listed companies in the South East of England issued 16 profit warnings in Q1 2025 – the same number as the previous quarter, according to the latest EY-Parthenon Profit Warnings report.
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Viewing days announced for commercial units at historic Surrey grain barn
Local artisans and businesses are invited to explore a historic grain barn at Pierrepont Farm, Surrey, where five commercial units will soon be available for rent as part of a thriving creative community.
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Landlords and sole traders urged to prepare for MTD
It may be almost a year away, but landlords and the self-employed are being urged by South East accountants Carpenter Box to prepare for April 2026 when the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax era kicks in.
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Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) opens following major restoration
Following a multimillion-pound investment and two and a half years of upgrades and conservation work, Maison Dieu – Dover Town Hall – has officially reopened to the public.
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Recruitment activity falls at a sharper rate
Hiring conditions across the South of England continued to weaken at the start of the second quarter, according to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: South of England survey, compiled by S&P Global.
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Parker & Son named one of the best building companies in the region
Battle-based Parker & Son Construction is celebrating winning the ‘Best Contractor’ category in the South East Construction Awards 2025, which were presented during a gala dinner held at the Amex Stadium in Brighton and Hove.
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Royal British Legion Industries marks VE Day 80th anniversary
Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) has partnered with Transport for London (TfL) to pay tribute to servicemen and women on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day) on Thursday 8 May.
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Hospitality training programme for jobseekers to launch in Worthing
UKHospitality, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), will be running the new hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) in Worthing to help people into jobs in the sector.
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Who is sitting around your table?
Running a business has its ups and downs, as all business owners know, and sometimes all the planning in the world and the best ideas can have to be changed due to factors outside of your control.
Preparation is pre-requisite for positive planning
The government is talking a lot about ‘growth’ and has at last recognised the shortcomings in the nation’s planning system. Much is made of how poorly our planning system works, but what can businesses do to tip the odds in their favour?
A Budget for growth?
The rows over the government’s recent Budget continue to rumble on, and for businesses in the South East, the impact is still being assessed.
End-of-year reflections
As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on a year that began with significant challenges but has ended on a note of progress, resilience and growth.
Celebrating progress
As we reflect on the progress of the Sussex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), we’re excited to share the positive strides that have been made in shaping a more skilled, resilient workforce for our region.
More challenges ahead for our businesses
Businesses were disappointed in the recent Budget announcements. Whilst there were no direct hits on personal taxation, some of the actions will certainly have a knock-on effect.