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Cambridge And The East Economy To Weaken As Economic Forecast Predicts Slow Growth Across The UK
The East of England saw a significant slowdown in its economic growth activity in 2018, with 1.1% Gross Value Added (GVA) growth compared with 2.2% in 2017. However, the region is expected to recapture some ground with its growth rate improving to 1.6% until 2021, although this is still lower than the UK average of 1.7%.
Plans to revitalise a major road in Watford has received a multi-million pound boost from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
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Local Hertfordshire Pub Owner Nominated For Four National Awards
Independent pub group, Oakman Inns, the owners of five popular family-friendly pubs in Hertfordshire (Kings Arms, Berkhamsted, Banyers House, Royston, Beech House, St Albans, Red Lion, Water End and The Akeman, Tring) has been nominated for four awards at the prestigious Publican Awards, the largest celebration of the UK pub industry's work. The ceremony will take place in March 2019 at Battersea Evolution in London.
Confidence among small firms in the East has fallen significantly, according the latest SBI from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
‘Brexmas' Effect Sees 37% Of Brits Cut Christmas Budget
More than a third of Brits plan to spend less on Christmas compared to last year, according to the results of a new global survey of 23,000 families.
Twenty Companies In The Southeast Win Places On League Table Of Britain’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Published this weekend, the 22nd annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table ranks Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales.
Breakspear Park Celebrates 30th Birthday
Breakspear Park, the home of many thriving businesses in Hemel Hempstead, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Originally, Breakspear Park was designed and built for BP Oil UK, however, today 14 companies utilise the modern office complex.
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch Appointed as New Chair of Rothamsted Centre For Research And Enterprise Board
Rothamsted Centre for Research and Enterprise, RoCRE, part of the historic, world-renowned Rothamsted Research campus in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, has announced the formal appointment of a new Chairperson, The Baroness Jones of Whitchurch. Baroness Jones will assume her position in December 2018 and will be responsible for leading RoCRE and its' Board in developing the strategy and vision, providing clear strategic direction, and ensuring that RoCRE delivers for all of its' shareholders.
