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Ipswich publican reveals true impact of Budget on local hospitality sector
An Ipswich publican has laid bare how employment cost increases will affect their business as industry bodies call for government action to protect jobs.
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Record-breaking ship makes history at Port of Felixstowe
The deepest draught vessel ever to visit a UK port has successfully docked at Felixstowe, following a £130 million channel deepening project.
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Green light for Suffolk's £14bn economic strategy – but can it deliver?
Suffolk County Council has approved a new £14 billion economic strategy, marking the start of an ambitious journey to reshape the county's future. The plan's success will depend on attracting substantial private investment and developing the local workforce.
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Ellisons expands insolvency team to become region's largest
As businesses face mounting financial challenges, Ellisons Solicitors has expanded its insolvency team to seven specialists, making it the largest dedicated team in the region.
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Classic car convoy to deliver Christmas cheer to Ipswich care homes
Suffolk-based classic car restoration company Bridge Classic Cars is set to spread festive joy by delivering mince pies to four local care homes in a convoy of vintage vehicles this Thursday.
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Ipswich law firm fights to keep legal careers accessible as reforms loom
An Ipswich law firm is speaking out against government reforms that could make legal careers less accessible to local talent. Attwells Solicitors warns the changes could undo progress made in making the profession more diverse.
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Suffolk sets out £14bn clean energy and technology growth plan
A new economic strategy for Suffolk aims to build on the county's renewable energy and nuclear power sectors to expand its role in clean technology. The plan seeks to attract £4 of private investment for every £1 of public funding.
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Local business leader Steve Flory to chair Ipswich Central
Lifelong Ipswich resident and Hudson Group boss Steve Flory has been named as the new chair of Ipswich Central, pledging to transform the town centre into a "safer, more welcoming place."
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Suffolk's largest independent grant-maker appoints new chief executive
Suffolk Community Foundation has named Hannah Bloom as its new chief executive. Bloom, currently the Foundation's Director of Philanthropy and Engagement, will take up the role in February.
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National small business roadshow to visit Ipswich next week
A nationwide tour celebrating small businesses will make Ipswich one of its 23 stops this November, ahead of Small Business Saturday in December.
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Concern as Port of Felixstowe loses major shipping routes to expanding London Gateway
The loss of major shipping routes to London Gateway highlights a growing infrastructure gap between Suffolk and Essex, with business leaders, experts and campaigners warning that the Port of Felixstowe's future depends on urgent transport improvements.
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Chamber launches new group as Suffolk businesses face tough choices over water use
Suffolk businesses must reduce their water usage by 9% by 2038 under government plans, in what is already the most water-depleted region in the country. A new chamber of commerce group aims to help companies meet this challenge.