47. February 2025

If you’re an SME employing people, you need to stay on top of HR changes. This is something you can’t afford to overlook, especially with recent changes to flexible working legislation. Since April 2024, all employees have had the right to request flexible working from day one of employment—and they can make up to two

At The Mortgage Branch, we’re excited to unveil our brand-new free digital mortgage monitoring service, designed to save you time, money, and stress. Stay on top of your mortgage with tailored updates, expert insights, and alerts when better deals become available – all at no cost to you. To celebrate the launch, we’re giving you

This month, Glued shares their journey towards sustainability, including how they’re reducing their carbon footprint and helping clients adopt more responsible marketing practices. From joining the Aston University Green Advantage programme to developing a sustainability roadmap, they’re making a big impact as a micro business… Being a micro business means our direct impact on the

Hazelton Mountford, Worcester’s privately-owned Chartered Insurance Brokers, has announced the acquisition of White Knight Group’s customer book of business. The deal marks the second acquisition in the last 5 years for the firm, whose sights are set on steady growth across the region. The new Lydney-based business is the third location for the brokerage, with

As the UK marks National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Hazelton Mountford is proud to spotlight the achievements of their talented apprentices and the role apprenticeships play in the future of the insurance industry. This year’s theme, ‘Apprenticeships: Building the Future’, aligns with the Chartered Insurance firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and creating opportunities for growth within

Sterling partner QBD has shared its top tips to help fellow members get their marketing in shape for the new year. The full-service marketing agency, which specialises in websites, SEO, creative design, content, video production and lead generation, says 2025 is a year of transformation and opportunity. But it warns that with developments like AI,

Direct cremation is becoming an increasingly popular choice across the UK. It offers a simple, no-frills approach to cremation that honours the wishes of individuals who prefer not to have a traditional funeral. However, for some families, the absence of a ceremony to say a final farewell can feel challenging. At Jackson Family Funeral Directors,