Felixstowe-based freight forwarder and logistics provider Elite Universal has implemented Verso Waves, consolidating its forwarding activity on a single platform to improve job management, billing and operational visibility. The new system went live across the company’s operations on 1 August, following a planned migration supported by both teams. When selecting the software, Elite Universal prioritised…
Award-winning independent coffee house Midgar Coffee will officially open its new Ipswich Waterfront location on Wednesday, 11th November, bringing the quality, hospitality and community spirit of its Bury St Edmunds home to a second Suffolk location. Situated within the University of Suffolk’s Waterfront Building, Midgar Ipswich is an independently owned coffee house open to everyone,…
In partnership with Ipswich Town Foundation, the charitable arm of Ipswich Town Football Club (ITFC), Suffolk Building Society has delivered a series of financial education workshops to secondary school pupils across Ipswich, helping young people build their confidence and understanding of money management. As the new school term begins, the two organisations are looking to…
Suffolk financial advice firm Matthew Douglas is celebrating national recognition after securing a coveted place in Citywire New Model Adviser’s Top 100 for 2026, marking its 13th consecutive year on the list. The Hadleigh-based firm expects its assets under advice to reach £360 million in 2026, reflecting its growth since being founded in Suffolk in…
From cosy pubs and festive markets to spectacular wildlife experiences and winter walks, Suffolk residents are being encouraged to rediscover the Suffolk Coast and support local businesses during the quieter months. Summer crowds are fading and the county’s coastline is taking on a more peaceful character. Tourism and hospitality businesses across Suffolk are highlighting the…
Blue Fin International Shipping Limited, the UK arm of Dubai-based Blue Fin Group, is supplying new and used shipping containers to businesses nationwide, with delivery typically within three to five working days. Blue Fin Shipping, which launched its UK operation in 2021, offers containers from compact 6ft units to 45ft high cube pallet-wide models. They…
Independent coffee company, Paddy & Scott’s, is teaming up with six-time UK Latte Art Champion and World Latte Art Championship competitor, Dhan Tamang, to host the Latte Art Throwdown at Kavi Coffee London, on Thursday 19th November. Paddy & Scott’s is known for its commitment to fair wages for the coffee farmers it partners with,…
Impact Lawyers, one of the UK’s fastest growing business law platform firms, has agreed terms to acquire Richmond-based practice, The Legal Partners. Co-founded by Suffolk-based legal entrepreneur Kevin Withane, this strategic move will give Impact Lawyers an established London presence, take the company into regulated service provision, and more than double annual revenue. From a…