Pension experts have urged caution in the wake of the UK’s decision to exit the European Union. Emily Jacobs, Director of Newcastle-under-Lyme based Richard Jacobs Pension and Trustee Services, said that people should not panic and pause to consider their options. “The current volatality on the financial markets can lead to a reaction with people looking to take money from …
World War One hero Major Cecil Wedgwood and comrades honoured as exhibition launches at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum
Media opportunity: Launch of the Forward North Staffords Exhibition, 12 noon,Friday, July 1, the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, DMS Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9PY. A new exhibition is to be launched paying tribute to Major Cecil Wedgwood, a war hero and Chairman of the world renowned Wedgwood company, who led volunteer soldiers from the firm into one of the bloodiest battles in history. The …
Brexit is a gamble we cannot afford says Staffordshire businessman with EU insight
A Staffordshire businessman with first-hand experience of dealing with European regulatory proposals has described a UK vote to exit the EU as a gamble which we cannot afford. John Capper also dismissed talk of a mass of Brussels red tape, telling a referendum debate in Leek that it was no worse than Westminster. Mr Capper, is the President …
New qualifications spur growth at safety experts BPA Services
Qualification to the highest professional standards is helping Director Darren Bedson drive jobs and growth at Stoke-on-Trent based health and safety specialists, BPA Services. Darren has been accepted as a Chartered Fellow of IOSH (the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) – an elite status in the industry. Further recognition has come with Fellowship of the International Institute …
Film makers score a deal to tell the inspiring story of Leicester City’s Premier League title win
Investment in the latest 360 degree film technology is helping Inspired Film and Video score with Premier League champions Leicester City. The Stoke-on-Trent based company is a seasoned campaigner at Premier League level as it produces regular footage from the top English league for Danish TV. And Inspired’s latest success has seen them working on the Fearless Foxes exhibition which …
New qualifications spur growth at safety experts BPA Services
Qualification to the highest professional standards is helping Director Darren Bedson drive jobs and growth at Stoke-on-Trent based health and safety specialists, BPA Services. Darren has been accepted as a Chartered Fellow of IOSH (the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) – an elite status in the industry. Further recognition has come with Fellowship of the International Institute of Risk …
Relief as pension exit charges are axed but beware of the scammers, warns Richard Jacobs Pensions
Pension advisers have welcomed new plans which will ban excessive charges for people taking part of their retirement income early. But Emily Jacobs, Director of Newcastle-under-Lyme based Richard Jacobs Pension and Trustee Services, is warning savers to be on guard against a rising tide of pension scams. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans to limit exit charges to a maximum one …
Advanced ceramics plan adds up to a brighter future for North Staffordshire, says finance expert John Capper
A finance expert has welcomed plans for investment in an advanced business research centre. John Capper believes the AMRICC project will put North Staffordshire at the forefront of a new industrial revolution and bring much needed high wealth jobs to the area. John, a leading business and financial consultant, was drafted in to help a public and private sector consortium …
Bake for Heroes day as the Retreat challenges staff and customers to support injured servicemen and women
Staff and customers at the Retreat, in Leek, are being challenged to take part in a bake-off style competition while raising funds for the Help for Heroes charity. With interest in home cooking hitting new heights thanks to TV’s Great British Bake Off,the Retreat, on Mill Street, has seen a rise in popularity for afternoon tea. Now owners Yvonne Barlow and Vicky Dawson have hit …
New jobs and a bright new look office as Carthy Accountants invest in their own growth
A Stafford accountancy firm is forecasting new jobs and growth following a £100,000-plus extension of its town centre base. Carthy Accountants has doubled the size of its Eastgate Street offices with the acquisition of neighbouring office premises. Offices within the building have been reconfigured to allow space for bright, modern customer meeting rooms and new space will allow the …
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