Uncategorised 5 May 2026
Peterborough Families Are Supported With ‘Neighbourly’ Grant
Stagecoach, the parent of Cambridgeshire’s biggest local bus operator, Stagecoach East, has supported an organisation, in Peterborough, as part of a scheme that has seen it distribute community grants to organisations across the UK. Each of the organisations has received a £500 grant to support their valuable local work.
Construction & Property 30 April 2026
Mayor helps break ground on international company’s Ely expansion
Thorlabs, an international company at the forefront of advanced manufacturing in the region, has marked the start of a major expansion of its facility in Ely with a visit from the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow.
Economic Growth 30 April 2026
Bank Facing Interest Rate Dilemma
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
“Holding the interest rate at 3.75% was the sensible call given the current geopolitical situation. The MPC is right to emphasise that monetary policy can not address the root cause of this shock – rising global energy prices. However, the Bank signals that future rate rises are possible if the conflict persists.
Awards 30 April 2026
Entries Open for the RECOUP Awards 2026
RECOUP is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2026, honouring the organisations and initiatives driving progress across plastics resource efficiency, recycling, and circularity. These awards highlight the cutting‑edge innovation, design excellence, and impactful projects shaping the future of plastics.
Uncategorised 30 April 2026
Peterborough bus driver celebrates 40 years at local operator
Peterborough’s biggest bus operator, Stagecoach East, is marking the 40th anniversary of a knowledgeable and hard-working member of its team.
Philip Coulson, a driver at Stagecoach’s Peterborough depot, on Lincoln Road, is a popular and knowledgeable colleague, and known for his hard work.
Defence, International 29 April 2026
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce brings senior Latvian delegation to Cambridge for strategic defence visit
A senior delegation from Latvia, including the Speaker of Parliament, the Latvian Ambassador to the UK and the Chair of the Defence Committee, visited Cambridge.
Economic Growth, International 29 April 2026
Conflict Cuts Middle East Trade By One Fifth
A sharp fall in certificates indicates goods are either being delayed, rerouted or not shipped at all.
The divergence shows this is not a general slowdown in demand, but a region‑specific shock consistent with the escalation of conflict and disruption across key trade corridors.
Business Growth & Development 28 April 2026
Price Bailey announces Governance Board appointments
Price Bailey is delighted to announce the next evolution of the Governance Board that stewards Price Bailey LLP and Price Bailey Group Limited.
The Governance Board will now consist of 8 members including Martin Clapson (Managing Director), Paul Cullen (Finance Director), Chand Chudasama (Chair), Richard Vass (Head of Audit & Assurance), Catherine Hardinge (Head of Compliance), Nadia Khan (Head of HR), Richard Grimster (Head of Tax) and Simon Blake (Acquisitions Lead).
Next Generation, Skills Development 27 April 2026
CWA Cambridge careers fair connects students with industry experts
Students at the College of West Anglia’s Cambridge campus met employers, organisations and industry professionals from across a range of specialist sectors at a recent careers fair designed to inspire their next steps.