Smarter shopping – what Full Fibre means for the future of retail
For some time, we’ve been hearing about the decline of physical retail, spurred on by the digital age and our growing preference for the online marketplace. In the 10 years between January 2010 and January 2020, for example, the UK lost over 50,000 shops. Despite that, physical retailers still hold much of the market share. […]
Portsmouth’s daily newspaper launches new way for businesses to promote themselves to help them bounce back from Covid
Portsmouth’s daily newspaper The News has launched a new way for businesses to promote themselves and help them bounce back from Covid. The regional title, which covers a large part of Hampshire and has an online readership of more than one million unique users, plans to start its Business Bounceback scheme on July 12. The […]
The News joins the Shaping Team
We at Shaping are very pleased to welcome The News as the latest local organisation to become a Patron. Since the very start of Shaping’s formation The News has been a great supporter of our work and has helped us with both news coverage and Editor Mark Waldron’s personal commitment and activity on a number […]
FSB UK’s leading business group sets out major overhaul of regulations to energise small firms
Regulatory requirements are a key concern for small businesses and the time is ripe for changes to the UK’s regulation system, according to FSB, which is launching its latest policy report today. Long before the pandemic and the country’s exit from the European Union, small businesses were struggling to manage the regulatory changes they were […]
New recruitment brand set to inspire qualified social workers in Portsmouth
Portsmouth City Council has launched a new brand for children’s social care recruitment designed to inspire newly qualified and experienced social workers to join the team. Stronger Futures supports the need to recruit qualified social workers to help the city’s children, young people and families. COVID-19 has shown the important role keyworkers play in our communities […]
CityFibre appoints new lead for Portsmouth’s full fibre rollout
CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform, has hired a new City Manager to lead the rollout of its £32m infrastructure investment in Portsmouth which will future-proof the city’s digital ambitions. Jonathan Russell will be the main point of contact between stakeholders and the CityFibre team, ensuring the rollout of city-wide full-fibre infrastructure continues […]
Could an Apprenticeship or Traineeship be part of your Roadmap to a Career?
Our vision to offer our next and future generations a pathway to their future has been branded Roadmap To A Career. A vital part of that vision is our Skills & Employability strategy which launched with our 100 in 100 campaign, in partnership with the Solent Apprenticeship Hub, Portsmouth City Council, the University of Portsmouth, […]
Councillors to discuss making some vehicles exempt from Clean Air Zone charge
Some drivers and operators of specific vehicles may not need to pay to drive in the government-mandated Portsmouth Clean Air Zone (CAZ) when it launches in November 2021, once details are confirmed at a Full Cabinet meeting. Portsmouth City Council will discuss a full list of exemptions for local vehicle drivers and operators who would […]
UK’s biggest business group calls for new strategy to help bolster ailing hospitality and tourism sector
Long term help must be given to ensure the survival of small hospitality and tourism businesses, according to a new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Research by FSB highlights the devastating impact of the pandemic on the UK’s tourism and hospitality sector and its supply chain and outlines what small firms, which […]
Fancy a tipple? Portsmouth Cathedral launches new gin with The Portsmouth Distillery Co.
Portsmouth Cathedral continues to collaborate with local businesses on innovative and unique products, being one of the first Cathedrals in the UK to launch their very own gin! The Dean’s Tipple gin has been produced in partnership with the award-winning local distillery The Portsmouth Distillery Co. with funding from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund for […]