Business

INVESTING in green infrastructure could be vital for future employment, according to Green New Deal UK. The movement , which is calling on the Government and industry to decarbonise the...

Wokingham firm Intersurgical is supporting the global fight against covid, by distributing equipment to India.

A Winnersh firm is looking for young people with bright ideas, as part of the Bright Future Prize project.

COVID-FUELLED shopping habits are here to stay, according to the Internet Association (IA). After surveying 250 small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), it reported that 71% of small retailers plan to...

SKILLS are critical to having a competitive edge, said Thames Valley Berkshire. Last week, its Local Enterprise Hub (LEP) published its first-ever local skills report to highlight how Berkshire can...

A THAMES Valley housebuilder has pledged more than £1 million to support young people. Persimmon Homes’ new Building Futures scheme has launched to support community groups working with under-18s in...

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH Council said local businesses and residents have “taken a compassionate approach” to council tax and business rate collection this year. Despite the pandemic, it said its rates have...

SHOP STAFF across the region have been abused more than ever before this year. It has sparked a national campaign supported by Southern Co-op, the Home Office and Crimestoppers, asking...

A WOKINGHAM family’s fundraiser has generated more than £7,000, with a bit of help from a town centre takeaway. Sultan Balti Palace, in Market Place, has been pulling out all...

A WOKINGHAM hotel has been celebrated in a county-wide award. Cantley House Hotel won the Best For Grown-Ups Award, as part of the Little Ankle Biters’ Awards virtual ceremony earlier...