Levelling Up: The devil’s in the delivery, say small firms
Responding to the Government’s Levelling Up white paper announcement, Shaping Portsmouth Associate, FSB’s Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight – Nicky Kildunne, said: “The new Levelling Up agenda gives an opportunity to rebalance the system, making sure opportunities and funding are more equitably spread across the UK. It’s important that this white […]
Express FM partners with the Sea Angling Classic
Express FM announces that it is joining as the official broadcast partner for the inaugural Sea Angling Classic 2022, bringing exclusive access to the event for its passionate-about-Portsmouth audience. The Sea Angling Classic is a unique international fishing competition taking place on 15-19 June 2022 based from Portsmouth in Gunwharf Quays and the Historic Dockyard […]
Would your Apprentice like to join our Programme?
Due to Covid the Apprenticeship Bus has been rescheduled but will still tour the city again in 2022. As part of Portsmouth Business Week in April, the bus will visit the senior schools of Portsmouth with current Portsmouth apprentices onboard. It aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices in our […]
HMRC announces Portsmouth to become a new regional centre
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have announced last week that Portsmouth will become the location for a new HMRC regional centre in the south of England and is committed to retaining a long-term presence in Portsmouth as one of their 14 regional centres. This decision follows a UK wide location review of HMRC’s network of […]
Shortened isolation period marks “important intervention”, say small firms, as they call for workplace testing relaunch
Responding to the announcement that the Covid isolation period has been shortened from seven to five full days, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight Nicky Kildunne said: “We’re pleased to see this decision from the Health Secretary and UK Health and Security Agency today. Over the last […]
GRP Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of composite specialist Tommi Buckley in the newly created role of Technical Manager.
GRP Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of composite specialist Tommi Buckley in the newly created role of Technical Manager. Tommi joins them with significant specialist knowledge of the manufacture of GRP & FRP products in the marine industry and beyond. He will be responsible for providing technical customer service and sales support across […]
Future Portsmouth – The Big Business Talk
This event will once again bring together Portsmouth businesses, education and training partners and public sector colleagues to encourage collaboration and innovation within our Great Waterfront City. This event will feature an eagerly anticipated keynote speech from the Leader of Portsmouth City Council, giving the most up to date information and insight into Portsmouth’s continuing […]
£40m boost ‘just the beginning’ of Portsmouth’s social value benefits
Portsmouth economy is set to benefit from a £40m injection thanks to the city’s new social value policy with even bigger benefits set to come. In less than a year, Portsmouth City Council has already secured commitments from contractors for the impressive economic boost in addition to the creation of more than 100 local jobs, […]
Portico accelerates forward with strong traffic growth
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Portico in Portsmouth has recorded a 21% increase in vehicle movements at the international cargo terminal since 2018. The increase in the number of vehicles at Portico has been driven by a successful diversification programme at the terminal, reducing their reliance on specific cargoes by investing in new equipment […]
Teach Portsmouth helps future teachers stay local
A free online tool designed to help local people start a teaching career in the city has been updated for the next academic year. Many people considering a teaching career will know where they want to live or have an idea of what age group they would like to teach. But with different training […]