Construction & Property 2 June 2026
BTG Eddisons – Office let to subsidiary of global-leading IT firm at busy business hub near Cambridge
Open plan office space of 3,739 sq ft within a modern office courtyard business park seven miles from Cambridge has been let to ITI – a subsidiary of Wipro – a global leader in information technology, consulting and business process services – in a deal in which BTG Eddisons acted on behalf of the landlord.
Uncategorised 2 June 2026
Clare College, Cambridge, Celebrates 700 Years as Demand Continues for Historic Event Spaces
As demand continues to rise for distinctive venues across the UK’s meetings and events sector, one of Cambridge’s most historic institutions is marking a rare milestone: this year, Clare College celebrates 700 years since its founding.
The anniversary highlights the growing relevance of heritage venues for business events, where organisers are increasingly prioritising memorable settings alongside tech-ready infrastructure.
Economic Growth 2 June 2026
BCC Economic Forecast: Growth To Remain Subdued as Business Investment is Hit
UK economic outlook
UK GDP is expected to grow by 0.9% in 2026, which is only marginally slower than the BCC’s previous forecast, despite the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. This is largely reflective of stronger than expected GDP in Q1. The economy is expected to remain at a similar level in 2027, with GDP growth of 1%. It is forecast to pick up to 1.3% in 2028.
Services continue to be the strongest sector in the economy, with predicted growth of 1.3% this year. Meanwhile, construction is expected to contract by 1.0% in 2026 and the manufacturing sector will see a year of two-halves, with strong Q1-Q2 driven by restocking, but reversing as input costs bite, leading to 0.8% growth overall.
Business investment to fall significantly this year
Digital & IT, Skills Development 1 June 2026
FastTrack — Bespoke E-learning in 4 Working Days
FastTrack is Capytech’s managed e-learning production service, designed for UK businesses that need high-quality digital training without the long lead times.
You supply the content, a policy, a procedure, a set of guidelines, and Capytech structures it into a fully interactive, SCORM-compliant e-learning module, ready to deploy via any LMS or learning platform.
Awards 1 June 2026
Tracey-Anne Is Named As Finalist For National Award
Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator, Stagecoach East, is celebrating after one of the key members of its team was revealed as a finalist at the UK’s biggest bus operator’s national awards scheme.
Finalists for the Stagecoach Excellence Awards are named from more than 26,000 colleagues across the country.
Local Skills Improvement Plan, Next Generation, Skills Development 28 May 2026
Milburn Review highlights importance of local partnerships in tackling youth employment challenges
The Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the publication of the interim findings of the Milburn Review, which highlights the growing challenge of young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), and reinforces the need for stronger links between employers, education providers and skills systems.
Uncategorised 28 May 2026
Tees Better Future Fund awards grant to Herts Vision Loss
Tees’ Better Future Fund has awarded a grant of £4,811 to Herts Vision Loss (HVL) to support an inclusive sports and exercise project for blind and visually impaired children and young people across East Hertfordshire.
The funding will help deliver Vision in Motion; a new initiative designed for young people aged 7–25. The project will provide 12 weekly group sessions featuring adapted sports including Goalball, VI Tennis and Cricket, all led by trained instructors with specialist knowledge of visual impairment.
Awards 28 May 2026
Hinxton Hall Conference Centre achieves gold Green Meetings Award
Hinxton Hall Conference Centre has been awarded the top Green Meetings award from Green Tourism, the world’s leading sustainability certification.
The award is a third-party verified and independent endorsement of the venue’s commitment to sustainable, responsible, and ethical practices. A gold rating demonstrates that a business has a strong and broad environmental ethos and can provide excellent examples of best practice across all sustainability goals, have made significant changes to their work practices, and continue to review and maintain these practices.
Business Growth & Development 27 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes Resort manager acclaimed as role model for inclusivity in hospitality industry
Mihail Costea, Food & Beverage Manager at Wyboston Lakes Resort, has been chosen as role model for inclusivity in the hospitality and travel industries and will feature in the 2026 Retail Index produced by WiHTL & Diversity in Retail in partnership with The MBS Group.