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 From Sufferer to Social Entrepreneur: One Man’s Journey to Transform Lives Touched by Agoraphobia West London man builds national support organisation from scratch — now calling for wider awareness, medical education, and community support By Ophelia Birch • 3 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 Field vs digital advertising: Which channel wins on CPA? The difference is not just in how customers are acquired, but in how long they stay, how much they spend, and how they perceive the brand they’ve chosen to engage with By Debbie Shaw • 8 min read
Press release In-house vs. outsourced sales teams: a decision framework for UK enterprises When deciding between building an in-house sales team or working with an outsourced partner, you may be faced with some complex questions. Here, we break down cost, speed, compliance, scalability, and control to help your business make the right choice By Debbie Shaw • 7 min read
Press release The acquisition channel telecoms brands are underestimating Growth that depends too heavily on one channel is risky for any business, no matter the industry. Open up a more useful way to think about customer acquisition with multiple channels that can carry real commercial weight and meet consumer expectations from beginning to end By Debbie Shaw • 4 min read
Press release The newsroom tool that puts 100,000 citizen journalists at your fingertips PressHop's Newsroom plan is already the on-demand content solution for 600+ publishers worldwide. Now, with an Enterprise plan set to launch this May, the platform is going further - bringing full newsroom workforce management under one roof By Marcela Kunova • 3 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
