Telford businesses hold fact-finding meeting with town’s MP
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce invited a range of employers to a round-table discussion with one of the county’s MPs – giving them chance to raise some of the key issues and challenges facing their businesses. Senior leaders from a wide range of sectors met with Telford MP Shaun Davies at the headquarters of civil engineering […]
UK Government to ‘turbocharge’ defence sector in Telford
The Government has confirmed its intention to ‘turbocharge’ defence spending and innovation, including plans to bring investment, jobs and production to Telford. Shaun Davies, MP for Telford, has signed an open letter from MPs (attached) to UK banks and fund managers, calling on them to unlock greater investment in defence by revising their Environmental, Social […]
Shropshire Chamber to hold a spring budget seminar
Businesses from across Shropshire are being invited to a seminar to hear first-hand about the implications of the Government’s spring budget statement. Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Post Budget Seminar on Friday, March 28, from 8am to 10.30am, at its headquarters at Trevithick House on Stafford Park, in Telford. It will take an […]
Telford MP visits Telford’s Mail Solutions – A local Business with a Global Reach
As part of a commitment to engaging with businesses across Telford, Shaun Davies MP recently visited Mail Solutions in Halesfield, one of the UK’s most successful manufacturers of envelopes and print. Not only is Mail Solutions a leader in its field, but it is also proudly employee-owned, demonstrating a commitment to both its workforce and […]
Telford & Wrekin Council joins National Careers Week celebration
Telford & Wrekin Council is joining a national celebration of careers advice and guidance this week. National Careers Week 2025, which runs from March 3-8, encourages people of all ages to explore different career pathways that match their interests and signposts people of all ages to guidance and free education resources across the UK. The […]
River Bloom is aiming to blossom in Ironbridge
A new boutique and gift shop is aiming to attract a global customer base after opening its doors in Ironbridge thanks to a Pride in Our High Street business start-up grant. River Bloom, based at Number 6, Tontine Hill, offers bespoke gifts for visitors that want a lasting memento of this worldwide tourist destination. The […]
Filtermist sets sights growth with new Global Business Development Manager
A Telford manufacturer that helps companies create cleaner and safer working environments is embarking on a major international expansion drive. Filtermist Limited, which employs over 150 people, has appointed Graeme Bell as its new Global Business Development Manager. The filtration expert will be responsible for driving new opportunities in the APAC region – particularly in […]
Fire safety improved thanks to £30,000 grant and donation
A community company is celebrating a double boost in a campaign to improve fire safety at properties it runs across Telford. A Better Tomorrow has been awarded £30,000 from the Clothworkers’ Foundation for new fire doors and received free fire alarms for all its properties from Oswestry-based Aico. The CIC said the support meant 240 […]
ACE completes £350,000 investment drive in capacity boost
A £350,000 investment drive has been completed at a Telford precision manufacturer giving it a major boost in capacity. Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE), which is approaching its 25th anniversary in business later this year, has installed two additional single chamber Chemcut etching machines and a state-of-the-art UCE developer for creating quicker and cleaner imaging. It […]
Telford based Ash Plumbing & Bathrooms gets a boost from Theo Paphitis
A Telford based firm has received a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. On the 5th January 2025, David and Fran Ash, of Ash Plumbing & Bathrooms submitted a post to Theo about their business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a repost by Theo to his […]
