Passengers across East Anglia are being encouraged to check before travelling this Christmas as engineering work will be taking place, affecting some rail services over the festive period.

Today, SHW is pleased to announce that we have joined the United Nations Global Compact and the UN Global Compact Network UK — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices.Today, SHW is pleased to announce that we have joined the United Nations Global Compact and the UN Global Compact Network UK — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices.

Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box continues to grow from strength to strength, with two new Senior Managers appointed to the firm’s expanding audit team, which now comprises 65 specialists.

The charity supports children under the age of five with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments from across the Southeast. Their specialist early intervention services include physiotherapy, music therapy, speech and language therapy along with a community outreach service.

For the first time, employees at the UK’s largest rail company, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), have taken part in a companywide fundraising week, helping to raise a total of £15,194 for mental health charity, Mind.

Horsham District Council are inviting feedback on the drafts of a new Economic Prospectus and Business Charter as part of, ‘Enterprising Horsham’ (a new Economic Development Framework) between now and the 29th November 2024.

Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter has further expanded its growing family team with the appointment of experienced partner Marie Stock.

SHW has been appointed as the new leasing agent for Trade City Sydenham.

Accountants, business, and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves is celebrating winning two awards at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2024 and being a finalist in two other categories.

The OfS announced funding for 33 universities to expand their apprenticeship offering. It will provide the University of Sussex with £301,610 over the 2024-25 academic year to grow the Level 6 apprenticeship, and work with regional employers to address barriers to inclusion and access to apprenticeships. This will give candidates the opportunity to obtain a full bachelor’s degree while continuing to work.

Property consultancy Vail Williams, which has Gatwick area bases in Crawley and Brighton has reduced its emissions by 42% since starting its journey towards net zero by 2030.

It’s been over two years since the first cohort of SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) business leaders graduated from the Help to Grow: Management programme at the University and they’ve just celebrated filling their 10th cohort. The numbers tell of a success story for the programme and the businesses that have grown with them.

There is no better way to kick off the festive season than with a Christmas Party in the magnificent, converted Chapel. Whether it’s the office party or getting a group of friends together, the Richard Towneley Suite hosts Christmas parties that will provide a night to remember!

Young Epilepsy are urgently in need of a vehicle for our nurses station, travelling across campus to reach students in an emergency!

This month, we are offering all members of GDB, a completely FREE initial deep clean of your workplace!

Leadership versus Management is a topic which has been debated for many years, and here at Roffey Park Institute, we advocate both and deliver distinctive programmes for each. As we approach Q4 and business begins to slow for many organisations, there is a great opportunity to invest in professional development so here is an article courtesy of George Barnes exploring the difference in our leadership and Management Open Programmes which are both available to book for this November and December.

Demand for residential property is expected to boom in Brighton & Hove by 2040, according to Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter, following a major report, which predicts a surge in first time buyers, despite the challenges around affordability.

Kickboxer Emily Girling has joined Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box as a Senior Manager at the firm’s fast-growing Portsmouth office.

SHW has been appointed by MRP as Commercial Property Manager for The Portland Building, the new 30,000 sq ft, Grade A office development located in the heart of Brighton.

A career in accountancy continues to be a popular choice for many school and college leavers, university graduates and career changers, with Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box announcing the recruitment of 26 new trainees – a record intake for the firm.