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Grant Thornton UK LLP has welcomed 21 new joiners to its Thames Valley and Southampton team

Grant Thornton welcomes 21 new starters in the region

The headquarters of Commercial Fuel Solutions

The headquarters of Commercial Fuel Solutions

Southampton firm purchased by sustainable fuel company in 'exciting development'

New Balance, will open its first Hampshire-based store on Wednesday, November 27

New Balance, will open its first Hampshire-based store on Wednesday, November 27

Gunwharf Quays announces opening date for popular brand

The Biome Technologies board now expects adjusted revenue to fall below current market expectations

The Biome Technologies board now expects adjusted revenue to fall below current market expectations

Bioplastics developer warns of lower-than-expected revenue

Sibstar has announced the appointment of Louise Hill as a non-executive director.

Sibstar has announced the appointment of Louise Hill as a non-executive director.

GoHenry co-founder joins board of debit card for people with dementia

Beard's 2024 placement year students

Beard's 2024 placement year students

Construction firm welcomes university student to Southampton office

Keynote speaker Pippa Crerar, Political Editor of The Guardian and Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Group CEO Business South

Keynote speaker Pippa Crerar, Political Editor of The Guardian and Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Group CEO Business South

More than 220 business leaders attend Business South Conference

Gi Group staff at the British Recruitment Awards

Gi Group staff at the British Recruitment Awards

Recruitment company based in Southampton earns two top awards

CBRE Southampton has appointed Ryan Harris to a new role of Director of Residential Development and Investment

CBRE Southampton has appointed Ryan Harris to a new role of Director of Residential Development and Investment

New director role announced at CBRE Southampton

Carswell Gould Marketing Executive Maddie Gulliver and Healthy Pet Store Managing Director Deborah Burrows outside the Totton store

Carswell Gould Marketing Executive Maddie Gulliver and Healthy Pet Store Managing Director Deborah Burrows outside the Totton store

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Local pet store looks to grow nationally with new marketing partner

Elliotts has acquired Portsmouth's Futuremost Group Limited

Elliotts has acquired Portsmouth's Futuremost Group Limited

Elliotts acquires window manufacturer Futuremost Group

Mandy Boughton, the new President of Hampshire Chamber, with Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, left, and outgoing President Peter Taylor

Mandy Boughton, the new President of Hampshire Chamber, with Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, left, and outgoing President Peter Taylor

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce announces new president

Birmingham Airport tower

Birmingham Airport tower

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Birmingham Airport signs 10-year air traffic deal with Whiteley-based company

Victoria Chapman, founder of SMEketing

Victoria Chapman, founder of SMEketing

SMEketing rebranding to TLC Ads after 15 years in Hampshire

These planters were developed for and tested by clients of relevant organisations

These planters were developed for and tested by clients of relevant organisations

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Volunteers to extend city's only disabled-friendly allotment

The Inspiration Hub is designed to foster creativity and collaboration

The Inspiration Hub is designed to foster creativity and collaboration

New Inspiration Hub to launch at Venturefest South Festival

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has promoted Nick Hatfield to managing director.

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has promoted Nick Hatfield to managing director.

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK appoints new managing director

Mayfield Garden Centre, part of Solent Mind, will be closed until early December

Mayfield Garden Centre, part of Solent Mind, will be closed until early December

Hampshire garden centre run by Solent Mind closes for renovations

Signs Express (Southampton), operating for over 25 years, won the accolade at the 2024 UK Graphic Awards

Signs Express (Southampton), operating for over 25 years, won the accolade at the 2024 UK Graphic Awards

Signs Express Southampton wins gold at UK Graphic Awards

CooperVision and Bridge at the Digital Impact Awards

CooperVision and Bridge at the Digital Impact Awards

Hamble's CooperVision secures two accolades at Digital Impact Awards

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce outlines Autumn Budget wish list

The event, named

The event, named

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Southampton seminar to discuss new Employment Rights Bill

Zoe Miles, Owner and founder of The PMU Clinic Ltd

Zoe Miles, Owner and founder of The PMU Clinic Ltd

Beauty salon named finalist in three categories at national awards

Business professionals confronted their fears by walking barefoot over red hot coals at an ‘Evolution Day’

Business professionals confronted their fears by walking barefoot over red hot coals at an ‘Evolution Day’

Hampshire business leaders tackle firewalk challenge

Keith Cook, CEO and Founder of UCR Group and Andrew Barnett, Barnbrook Systems managing director

Keith Cook, CEO and Founder of UCR Group and Andrew Barnett, Barnbrook Systems managing director

UCR Group in partnership with Fareham's Barnbrook Systems

Mike Pavitt, an insolvency specialist from Southampton-based Paris Smith

Mike Pavitt, an insolvency specialist from Southampton-based Paris Smith

Expert issues warning to company directors over legal duties

Cutting the ribbon to the new shop

Cutting the ribbon to the new shop

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Nail bar opens in shopping centre

Stacey and Rebecca from Southampton are hoping to win at the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards

Stacey and Rebecca from Southampton are hoping to win at the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards

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Southampton friends in the running for a wedding industry award

Mike Duggan, Head of Corporate, and Kay Yung of business law specialist Hybrid Legal

Mike Duggan, Head of Corporate, and Kay Yung of business law specialist Hybrid Legal

Southampton business law firm expands its team

Adam Shaw has been appointed as Social Media Account Director

Adam Shaw has been appointed as Social Media Account Director

McKenna Townsend appoints new social media director

Clever Car Collection won the Innovation of the Year Award (Under 50 Cars)

Clever Car Collection won the Innovation of the Year Award (Under 50 Cars)

Gosport used car dealership wins at Auto Trader Awards

Venture Security will oversee Fareham Live

Venture Security will oversee Fareham Live

Security firm lands contract for Fareham Live

Chris Tate, R&I Partner at accountancy and advisory firm Azets

Chris Tate, R&I Partner at accountancy and advisory firm Azets

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Southampton accountant comments on latest company insolvencies

Neil Cook and Wayne Spolander

Neil Cook and Wayne Spolander

Surge in demand for legal firm ahead of Budget announcements

The company won a gold award for best customer service and a bronze award in the customers at the heart of everything category

The company won a gold award for best customer service and a bronze award in the customers at the heart of everything category

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines achieves success at industry awards

Kritika Gambhir, James Widdowson, George Miller and Lauren Smith of CBRE Southampton

Kritika Gambhir, James Widdowson, George Miller and Lauren Smith of CBRE Southampton

CBRE Southampton expands regional consultancy team

Dobbies Cadnam is opening its highly anticipated Christmas shop

Dobbies Cadnam is opening its highly anticipated Christmas shop

Dobbies garden centre in Cadnam opens Christmas shop

Shamrock Quay Marina's owners have bought the land off Lower William Street, which will be used for extra boat storage, manufacturing, and sales.

Shamrock Quay Marina's owners have bought the land off Lower William Street, which will be used for extra boat storage, manufacturing, and sales.

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Plans to expand marina on River Itchen after land purchase

Heather Williams, tax partner at accountancy firm Azets

Heather Williams, tax partner at accountancy firm Azets

Sharp drop in number of firms claiming R&D tax credits

The programme is part of the wider services offered by the Solent Growth Hub

The programme is part of the wider services offered by the Solent Growth Hub

Hovercraft company urges businesses to join programme

Matthew Samuel Camps, Vail Williams managing partner

Matthew Samuel Camps, Vail Williams managing partner

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Southampton firm Vail Williams cuts carbon emissions

The chief fun officer, or CFO, will explore The Entertainer's latest toys, enjoy Waterstones' imaginative world, and take home freebies and vouchers

The chief fun officer, or CFO, will explore The Entertainer's latest toys, enjoy Waterstones' imaginative world, and take home freebies and vouchers

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Whiteley Shopping Centre looking for 'chief fun officer'

ProGroup Recruitment, based in Southampton, operates mainly in the fire protection and property services recruitment sectors

ProGroup Recruitment, based in Southampton, operates mainly in the fire protection and property services recruitment sectors

Southampton-based recruitment team celebrates four years of success

Natalie Desty of STEM Returners

Natalie Desty of STEM Returners

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Southampton firm helps 500 professionals return to work

Rob Young, Partner at UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets

Rob Young, Partner at UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets

Azets issues warning over unlicensed insolvency advisors

Students boarding Cemex Go

Students boarding Cemex Go

Cemex hosts first careers open day at St Mary's Stadium

Sophie Fairall, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2021 at the age of 10

Sophie Fairall, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2021 at the age of 10

Builders merchant donates more than £1,000 to charity

Employees Taylor Ward and Lorenzo Chicca

Employees Taylor Ward and Lorenzo Chicca

Two Hampshire workers take plunge in Solent for nearby charities

Nicola and Chris Schutrups of The Mortgage Hut

Nicola and Chris Schutrups of The Mortgage Hut

Southampton-based mortgage provider records sizable growth

The Southampton-based bioplastics and radio frequency technology business saw its revenue fall to £2.3 million from £3.6 million

The Southampton-based bioplastics and radio frequency technology business saw its revenue fall to £2.3 million from £3.6 million

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Marchwood bioplastics company sees revenue drop by more than a third

LEAP Soton's Ben Turner

LEAP Soton's Ben Turner

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Leonardo LEAP programme to offer vital engineering careers for ex-armed forces

Sajid Ghufoor leads Azets’ tax investigations and dispute resolution service

Sajid Ghufoor leads Azets’ tax investigations and dispute resolution service

Bogus HMRC letter scam is targeting small businesses

Gary Whittle with the new dual branded trailers

Gary Whittle with the new dual branded trailers

Southampton firm makes £1m investment to enhance its output

Biome has announced a two-tranche plan to raise a total of £950,000

Biome has announced a two-tranche plan to raise a total of £950,000

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Marchwood company records 36 per cent drop in revenue