Hornby George PR officially launches
January 4, 2024
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As 2024 unfolds a new name for all things PR has launched with one of the sector’s longest-serving PR professionals at its helm. Headed up
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Get set for HM King Charles III banknotes
December 20, 2023
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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has issued guidance regarding new banknotes featuring HM King Charles III. As part of the transition to these new
Bring in 2024 with Giving & Living
December 20, 2023
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As we race towards Christmas at full speed and the air outside gets frostier, preparations are hotting up for one of the best-loved trade shows
Doormats expert Primeur to make Spring Fair debut
December 20, 2023
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Poised to enter the halls of Spring Fair for the first time is a doormat specialist with a difference. Backed by 55 years of expertise
Over half of SME owners will work on Christmas Day
December 19, 2023
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Forget feasting on turkey and kicking back on the sofa scoffing Quality Street, over half of small business owners expect to be working on Christmas
Celebrating Poinsettia Day: 12th December
December 11, 2023
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Not just for silver surfers, these exotic seasonal plants can be embraced by young and old alike Whilst they have been prevalent for centuries across
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