Economic Growth Editor
Matt Stott
Matt reports on the driving forces behind our local economy, uncovering the barriers to growth and championing local businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Ipswich Town ownership restructured at reported £350m valuation
Ipswich Town is reported to be valued at approximately £350m – a Championship record – following an ownership restructure described internally as a "reshuffling of the pack".by
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College and university launch charity-business platform
Suffolk New College and University of Suffolk brought together over a dozen local charities and businesses in a new event designed to build partnerships beyond traditional fundraising. Organisers plan to make it an annual Christmas fixture.byMatt Stott
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Attwells beats national rivals for apprenticeship award
Local solicitors Attwells has won the National Apprenticeship and Skills Award 2025 for SME Firms, beating national competition for its commitment to developing emerging talent.byMatt Stott
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Ipswich welcomes Ipswich: Chambers explore cross-border ties
England might be trailing Australia 1-0 in the Ashes Down Under but Ipswich hosted a friendlier encounter after Queensland's Ipswich Chamber president visited Suffolk to explore business ties.byMatt Stott
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One Sixth Form College evacuated after malicious communication
Students were evacuated from One Sixth Form College after police were called to investigate a malicious communication on Tuesday, 2 December.byMatt Stott
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Mayor hails Kevin Sinfield's 'outstanding' MND challenge
The Mayor of Ipswich has praised Kevin Sinfield's "outstanding effort" after the rugby legend completed the first leg of his seven ultramarathons in seven days challenge in the town.byMatt Stott
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Male suicide prevention training launched for Suffolk firms
Suffolk Mind has launched free training to teach businesses how to spot warning signs of suicide among working-age men and start conversations around mental health.byMatt Stott
Opinion
Why Suffolk must keep faith in its own economy
The national verdict on Rachel Reeves' Budget has been damning. Analysts have warned of contracting investment, stealth taxes and a squeeze on living standards since the Chancellor's fiscal statement. But those forecasts mean nothing if Suffolk businesses talk themselves into paralysis.byMatt Stott
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Roadshow aims to unlock millions in apprenticeship funding
Suffolk businesses are being urged to maximise their apprenticeship levy funds at a series of roadshow events designed to help employers access millions in unspent funding that would otherwise return to central government.byMatt Stott
News
Ipswich Minster celebrates first Christmas Tree Festival
Ipswich Minster marked a milestone on Friday night as it launched its first Christmas Tree Festival since being granted Minster status this year, with around 100 decorated trees now on display until 7 December.byMatt Stott
Feature
Suffolk firms put big decisions on ice as Budget divides confidence
Five days after Rachel Reeves delivered her £26 billion tax-raising Budget, Suffolk businesses remain divided on whether the Chancellor has provided the certainty they need – with most major investment decisions deferred until 2026 as firms weigh painful clarity against missing reforms.byMatt Stott
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Leading legal journalist draws packed house at Suffolk law lecture
Joshua Rozenberg KC, one of the UK's leading legal commentators, drew a sold-out audience to the University of Suffolk's third annual law lecture, with discussions ranging from Donald Trump's threat to sue the BBC to the future of AI in law.byMatt Stott
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