McPhillips leads region’s regeneration
As Shropshire’s largest construction contractor, and Company of the Year, McPhillips enters 2026 looking to be at the forefront in supporting growth and regeneration across the whole region. The firm, which employs 240 people and has delivered 140 projects with a value of £300million in the last five years, is set to complete on a […]
Shropshire Chamber launches its 2026 business awards
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for its 2026 business awards, promising a glittering event which will be ‘celebrating excellence and inspiring tomorrow’. More than 150 businesspeople gathered at Hencote vineyard and restaurant in Shrewsbury for the official launch event, to hear about this year’s categories. There are 13 awards on offer this year, […]
MyWorkwear partners with Telford Tigers
Telford based personalised workwear provider, MyWorkwear, has partnered with Autocraft Telford Tigers. MyWorkwear is continuing its commitment of supporting local businesses by becoming an official supporter of the Telford Tigers ice hockey team. The Telford-based workwear supplier has secured a rinkside advertising board as well as supplying a wide range of branded Tigers merchandise including […]
Wrekin College announces expansion for business networking initiative
A Shropshire school is set to build on the momentum of its business networking initiative in 2026, with plans to expand its programme of events and strengthen connections between parents, alumni and the wider business community. Following a successful launch last year, Wrekin College is positioning its Business Breakfast series and online Business Directory as […]
Learn Telford team to host Access to Higher Education progression event
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Learn Telford Team is hosting a progression and information day to help people take a closer look at Access to Higher Education courses and find out if university is the right pathway for them. The event is taking place at Southwater Library, Southwater One, Telford on Wednesday 21 January 2026 (12 noon […]
£30m boom as Telford-based food firm smashes sales record
Sales at a Shropshire-based food wholesaler have smashed records as the fast-growing family firm revealed a near 20 per cent surge to £30 million in just six months. Telford-based Harlech Foodservice, which also has sites in Cricieth, Carmarthen, Aberbargoed and Chester, says its rapid expansion over the past five years has transformed the business into […]
Telford & Wrekin Council achieves 63% carbon reduction in journey to carbon neutral
Telford & Wrekin Council has achieved a 63% reduction in carbon emissions since 2018/19, putting it 8% ahead of target in its journey to become carbon neutral by 2030. The progress made in 2024/25, outlined in a report to Cabinet on 6 January 2026, demonstrates the Council’s continued commitment to tackling the climate emergency declared […]
Telford College is recognised for its ‘innovation’ in training
Telford College has been named as a finalist in the prestigious national Apprenticeship and Training Awards. An independent panel of expert judges assessed more than 650 nominations from employers, training providers, colleges and universities. Telford College is one of just four finalists in the category for ‘innovation in training and delivery’. A parliamentary reception will […]
McPhillips builds for the future as new Cornerstone Employer
Shropshire company of the year McPhillips has thrown its weight behind a scheme to support local schools and colleges to produce the workforce of the future. The Telford-based construction firm has become a Marches Career Hub Cornerstone Employer – helping bridge the gap between education and the workplace. Cornerstone Employers work with the careers hub […]
Technology helping businesses to cut HR costs, says Telford expert
An increasing number of businesses are turning to technology to cut down on employment costs as they grapple with the changes being introduced by the Employment Rights Bill. That’s the view of Alasdair Hobbs, of Telford-based HR specialists Human Results, who said a lot of businesses were struggling with rising recruitment costs, as well as […]
