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 […]
New support measures should help alleviate pressures, say small firms
Responding to the announcement of fresh government support measures for small firms, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight Nicky Kildunne said: “These positive measures will help alleviate the intense pressures that small firms are currently under, and hopefully arrest a significant decline in confidence over this year. […]
Time is running out to get ready for new import customs checks from the EU, with many businesses still unprepared
With just a fortnight to go, a third of UK importers are not ready for full Brexit customs checks. We’ve already helped businesses across the country with new UK-EU trade rules, so are ready and able to help those struggling with the incoming arrangements. According to a recent survey carried out by the Institute of Directors, three […]