Press release ‘How safe are your electronics?” asks electrician Pete McCallum Pete McCallum, the founder of one of the South West's leading electrical contractors has launched a new service for businesses which centres around the four pillars of electrical safety. Since 2006, TECC Ltd have helped thousands of customers across domestic, commercial and public sectors maintain their four pillars of electrical safety. Founder, Pete says there needs to be far more education and understanding, particularly for businesses with premises, around electrical safety. His team routin By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Background screening expert warns energy sector to review screening processes as projects accelerate Energy companies should review whether their background screening processes would stand up to audit as projects accelerate and workforces become increasingly complex, according to Complete Background Screening (CBS), one of the UK's most trusted providers of pre-employment screening and DBS checks. Demand for labour across renewables, infrastructure and nuclear continues to grow, while organisations face increasing pressure to balance project delivery with security, safety and compliance requir By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release As employers lean on temp work, screening demand is building in the sectors under most pressure, says CBS The UK's temporary recruitment market is showing its strongest signs of recovery in more than two years, but Complete Background Screening (CBS), one of the UK's most trusted providers of pre-employment screening and DBS checks, is warning recruiters not to overlook the impact this could have on vetting and onboarding times. The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs found temporary billings increased in April, marking the strongest growth in more than two and a half years. The sectors driving t By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Workplace excellence: Local financial planning firm are rewarded for their supportive workplace The team at Southby & Co. Financial Planning, based in the South West, has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in multiple categories in prestigious national awards which recognise financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams. The Swindon firm were named ‘Highly Commended’ in both the Women’s Equality Champion category and the Mental Health Advocacy category at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2026, run by FT Adviser. These awards, now in the By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Loo of the Year Awards invited to speak at major international industry event Loo of the Year Awards, the UK's leading independent washroom benchmarking scheme, has been invited to share its expertise at Interclean Amsterdam, the world's largest professional cleaning and hygiene exhibition, with Managing Director Becky Wall BEM speaking on behalf of the organisation. Held at RAI Amsterdam, the event attracts cleaning, hygiene and facilities management professionals from across the globe and is widely regarded as one of the sector's most influential gatherings. Becky was By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Award-winning charity launches new initiative to connect local organisations Award-winning charity Best Mates hosted the first Community Impact Round Table in May, creating a space for organisations to share ideas, build connections and strengthen support across the community. Earlier this year, the charity was named Charity of the Year at the South West Business Awards in Swindon. During the event, co-founder Jeff Tucker won a business lunch for eight people in a raffle and decided to use it to bring together charities, community groups and organisations from across th By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Female Founders Highlight Hidden Barriers In Securing Investment Female founders Debbie Gilbert and Michelle Leong are speaking out about the unseen challenges women face when raising investment, as they continue to develop their productivity-focused app, Leanier. The pair are seeking funding of £250,000 to support the app ready for launch but have found many barriers to success – and their experience is not unique. In 2025, under three per cent of all venture capital funding available for business went to female founders globally. Having already invested By Fiona Scott • 4 min read
Press release National Minimum Wage welcomed as a positive step for businesses and workers The National Minimum Wage is s a positive force for both employees and employers and sets the foundation for loyalty around recruitment and retention according to Ashlea Fisher, founder IRecruit4. April will see the National Minimum Wage rise by 4.1 per cent from £12.21 per hour to £12.71. For some employers that uplift, spread across many employees, is a big commitment. “The national minimum wage sets an important baseline that ensures people are paid fairly for the work they do,” said Ashlea By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release The FD Consultant celebrates four award shortlists across two business awards The FD Consultant, founded by London-based finance director Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, has been announced as a finalist in four categories across two business awards. The firm has been shortlisted for Best Enterprise and Best Innovation at the inaugural Best SME Awards 2026, as well as Best SME Business and Excellence in Customer Experience at the Kingston Borough Business Awards. The Best SME Awards were launched this year to recognise small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Created by By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Background screening expert explains new DBS check rules for self-employed workers A recent change to DBS rules means eligible self-employed professionals can now apply for Enhanced DBS checks through a registered umbrella body – something that was previously only possible if an organisation applied on their behalf. Samantha Vaughan, Chief Product Officer at Complete Background Screening (CBS), says the update reflects how working patterns have evolved, with more people operating independently in roles that involve trust and responsibility. “Over the past few years we’ve se By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release How Team GB turned data into gold with real time performance technology A UK-based sports technology company founded by biomechanical expert Dr Dario Cazzola and Roy Shubhabrata has played an important role in the record-breaking success of TeamGB’s bobsleigh and skeleton team and their record-breaking gold medal run at the recent Winter Olympics. Dario is using computer vision technology and AI to transform how elite athletes and teams analyse and improve performance using video which is analysed in a matter of minutes so that actions and improvements can be taken By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Leanier founders selected for national fundraising accelerator programme Entrepreneurs Michelle Leong and Debbie Gilbert, co-founders of the Leanier app, have been selected to join the Female Founders Rise Fundraising Accelerator Programme, a national initiative supporting women-led businesses to become fundraising-ready and investment-confident. They have joined a cohort of 70 female founders from across the UK taking part in the programme, which is delivered by Female Founders Rise and supported by partners including Barclays Eagle Labs. The accelerator offers ex By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
