A Suffolk-based mortgage broker is launching an education programme to urge people to ensure they know all the facts about equity release. Almost £4 billion was obtained by homeowners through equity release in the year to August 2019 – a 12 per cent increase on the previous year*. Yet for many people it remains a…
Two Barnes Construction employees started 2020 on a high after being recognised for their good work. Senior QS, Matt Mclaughlin won the National Rising Star Award at the annual Interact lunch, where he was up against strong competition from other regional winners. Matt has successfully moved through the ranks at Barnes and is currently managing…
Leading Suffolk-based oil boiler manufacturer, Hounsfield Boilers, has made the shortlist for a prominent national award. The H&V News Awards showcase the very best products within the heating and ventilation industry and Hounsfield’s revolutionary Tuscan wall mounted oil boiler is up for Domestic HVAC Product of the Year: Boilers and Heaters. The winner of the…
Developer JAYNIC and Aldi have announced exciting plans to develop a new Aldi supermarket, innovation centre and retail kiosks in Bury St Edmunds. These will provide sustainable facilities for both Suffolk Park, the adjoining commercial occupiers, and the nearby residential areas, reducing traffic congestion that results from shoppers needing to go to other parts of…
Scrutton Bland has announced its partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company to become a ‘Cornerstone Employer’, working with other employers to develop employability and skills in schools and colleges, and act as an ambassador for Social Mobility, by galvanising their networks and committing to work with other Cornerstone Employers. Scrutton Bland, working with The…
Lowestoft-based MP EASTERN, known for setting the standard in the field of metal finishing, sought assistance from risk management consultancy VARTAN on how to mitigate Customs charges and prepare for Brexit. The company had been incurring unnecessary costs on non-EU goods which were being imported for coating and then immediately returned to the customer. Richard…
Holiday lettings agency Best of Suffolk is preparing for another bumper year of tourism in the county, declaring 2020 ‘the year of the staycation’. Founded in 2006 by Alex and Naomi Tarry, Best of Suffolk has continued to bring high standards to holiday properties in the region. Now with over 400 properties within its portfolio,…
Premium condiment producer Stokes Sauces has created a new portfolio of gift products as it aims to take a bite of the gifting market in 2020. Launching at lifestyle trade show Top Drawer in January, Suffolk-based Stokes will showcase the new 11-strong range for the first time. The new selection packs will hero its best-selling…