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New Intuit QuickBooks research has revealed how UK small businesses plan to tackle the new tax year as the 6th April start date looms closer.

The EU has recognised the need to future-proof its power infrastructure to connect masses of new renewables and accommodate the increased electrification of industry, transports and heating.

The mayors of the West Midlands and Greater Manchester have set out proposals for a new railway line between Staffordshire and Manchester Airport in a bid to improve connections to the north.

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced the appointment of Kristine Kubacki as Chief Strategy Officer, which was effective yesterday (April 1).

A Black Country electrical specialist has signed a major deal with Britain’s only manufacturer of hand-built EV cars.

The following statement has been provided on behalf of all of the shareholders of Thames Water: "Shareholders and Thames Water have been working with the regulator Ofwat for over a year on how to address the complex challenges facing the business.

Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, recorded another period of robust financial growth in the year ending 30 June 2023, expanding its core advisory business while investing for the future.

A new survey of 2,000 UK adults has found that:

The Stevie Awards, organisers of the world’s premier business awards, have opened a ninth international competition: the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. 

This new Stevie Awards program celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organisations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors. Individuals and organisations worldwide are eligible to enter – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

The program will recognize the world’s best technology professionals, organisations, achievements, products, and services since the beginning of 2022. The early-bird entry deadline, with reduced entry fees, is May 2.

The entry deadline is May 30, but late entries will be accepted through June 28 with payment of a late fee. Michael Gallagher, Founder and Executive Chair of the Stevie Awards, expressed enthusiasm about this significant milestone: "We are thrilled to announce the opening of our latest Stevie Awards competition, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.

“As we celebrate 22 years since the inception of the first Stevie Awards competition in 2002, this launch fulfils a long-awaited vision. With categories distinct from our existing programs, this competition provides a unique opportunity for startups, small businesses, corporations, and forward-thinking individuals to spotlight their technological accomplishments on a prestigious, global stage."

The program features more than 250 categories across 20 technology-industry groupings, with a broader set of categories for Information Technology.

Category groupings include:

• Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Technology
• Aerospace Technology
• Agricultural Technology
• Architectural Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Assistive Technology
• Biotechnology
• Business Technology
• Communication Technology
• Educational Technology
• Energy Technology
• Entertainment Technology
• Financial Technology
• Government Technology
• Green and Clean Technology
• Healthcare Technology
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Marine Technology
• Transportation Technology

Each year, Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations from organizations of all types and sizes in more than 70 nations. Past Stevie Award winners include Cisco Systems, Inc., DP DHL, EY Global Services Limited, HCLTech, IBM Corporation, LLYC, Proctor & Gamble, Samsung, Toyota, Verizon, Viettel Group, and many others.

Juries featuring more than 100 executives worldwide will determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners. Winners will be publicly announced on August 7 and celebrated at a joint awards gala with the ninth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers on September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City.

Entry details are available at: www.StevieAwards.com/tech.

A new approach from KISTERS combines water level and velocity measurement in a single compact sensor, overcoming cost barriers. 

Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, has announced the appointments of Sunil Bharti Mittal KBE, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Valerie Mars, senior vice president of corporate development at Mars, to its international advisory board.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has invested in a new software called WebTrak, which will allow members of the public to view aircraft operations live at Birmingham Airport.

Azets has strengthened its regional senior leadership team with the appointment of Gurj Sandhu as Regional Managing Partner of Birmingham.

PA Media Group has appointed Emily Shelley as its new Chief Executive Officer, the first woman to lead the business in its 155-year history.

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has welcomed back a visitor to its Glasgow Traincare Centre 64 years after his first tour.

A new multi-stakeholder partnership has been formed with local businesses to stimulate the local economy and improve the vibrancy of Dudley town centre.