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BGN wins projects with Empiric, Helix Rail and Meetupcall

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Manchester city centre-based BGN – brand-led design and digital agency – is celebrating after winning a raft of new projects with Empiric, Helix Rail and Meetupcall.

The agency will be working with Empiric, a scaling technology and transformation recruitment agency specialising in data, digital, cloud, security and transformation, on a brand evolution project. It will also be designing and building a new website. Empiric supplies experienced tech, change, and commercial recruitment services to businesses looking for both contract and permanent professionals from its 10-strong office network spanning the UK, Europe and the USA.

The second win is with Helix Rail which is a central hub for rail projects that brings together all disciplines and suppliers in one place. It provides complete visibility and allows teams to work efficiently and collaboratively. BGN has been appointed to deliver a rebrand, build a new website and then apply the new brand identity to Helix Rail’s product interface.

The final brief is with Meetupcall – the audio and video conference call provider. BGN has been brought in to assist with the creation of a brand for Meetupcall’s new telehealth platform which is slated for launch next year.

Antonio Giansante, managing director and founder of BGN, said: “Despite the economic turbulence we are living through right now, the last few months have been really buoyant for BGN. These wins are testament to the creative and intuitive thinking of teams and we are looking forward to developing each project.”

Sustainability pioneers Puredrive Energy powered for growth with £4m lending facility from Cynergy Business Finance

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Award-winning developer and distributor of solar energy storage solutions, Puredrive Energy, has received a £4m lending facility from Manchester-based Cynergy Business Finance to help support its strategic growth plans.

With a vision to reduce both the energy bills and carbon footprint of households, Cheltenham-based Puredrive Energy provides innovative solar energy storage solutions to help deliver a greener, more efficient, and sustainable energy source. Manufacturing its products in the UK and distributing internationally, its cutting-edge technology helps consumers to increase their renewable energy consumption by up to 85 per cent.

Having continued to invest heavily in the research and development of its products, the facility from Cynergy Business Finance will help to support Puredrive Energy’s fast-growing order book, that includes a number of high-profile international customers coming on board within the year.

The flexible invoice discounting facility allows Puredrive Energy to access a funding line and advance percentage level commensurate with the growth projections – key in its long-term ambitions of supporting greater global energy efficiency and sustainability.

Mark Millar, chief executive, Puredrive Energy Ltd, said: “Working with Cynergy Business Finance has been a breath of fresh air. We could speak directly with decision makers and they understood our need to be flexible and to take both our needs and the needs of the customers into account. It is clear that we were working together to find an outcome that was uniquely tailored to our needs as a business to meet growing customer demand, and with the years of experience Cynergy brought to the table, it was that approach which enabled us to get the facility across the line.”

Maxine Hennessy, corporate sales director, Cynergy Business Finance, added: “It has been a pleasure to work with Mark and Shamir at Puredrive. This is a fantastic example of how our flexible approach and industry expertise provided a £4m facility to this fast-growing client. With the renewable energy sector continuing to grow, I am delighted we’re partnering with such a dynamic, technology-led and environmentally focused business that is working to build a more sustainable energy sector. I wish the Puredrive team every success for the future.”

BE CYBER CRIME SAVVY SAYS B-COMPLIANT

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Manchester-based B-Compliant is urging firms in the financial sector to use October’s Cyber Security Month as an opportunity to stress test their technological defences.

The financial compliance specialists want FCA-regulated businesses to be more aware of their cybersecurity and take reasonable steps to protect the information they hold on clients.

B-Compliant director, Vicky Pearce, said: “Hackers don’t care about your bank balance, it’s your clients’ personal details that are valuable. Just imagine what an attack on your systems could do. The damage to your business and reputation would be catastrophic. GDPR also places the onus on you to protect sensitive data and you could be fined heavily for any breach of the rules.”

October marks the 10th anniversary of European Cyber Security Month, run by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). The awareness campaign aims to change behaviour online and reduce cyber incidents and is focusing this year on ransomware and phishing, both huge risks for the financial sector.

B-Compliant is recommending firms implement employee training to ensure all staff can identify malicious emails and files that lead to malware attacks and viruses, that they ensure any cloud-based software providers meet regulatory requirements and personal data is protected by strong passwords.

Vicky added: “According to research, our industry is the top target for phishing lures, which means we need robust defences in place. The increased usage of cloud-based applications and the popularity of remote working are risk factors that were perhaps not present in many firms just five years ago and if your security hasn’t been reviewed for a while, it is time to take action.”

For more information about how B-Compliant is helping clients improve their cyber security, telephone (0161) 521 8641, visit www.b-compliant.co.uk or follow the firm on Twitter, @b-compliant.

Inflata Nation Manchester is offering a Halloween discount over half term

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Indoor inflatable arena park Inflata Nation is offering a 15% discount over half term at their Manchester venue.

Families can enjoy a spooktacular trip at a fraction of the price from Friday 21st through to Sunday 30th of October.

The arena will showcase Halloween decorations, and venue employers will be dressed in fancy dress. Visitors can also come dressed in their Halloween costumes if they wish.

To receive the discount, customers need to use the code SPOOKYMANC* when booking online, before they visit. The discount will not apply when purchasing tickets from the venue.

Dylan Evans, Marketing Manager at Inflata Nation said: “We know the cost of living is currently affecting many people up and down the country, and as a result, millions are left worrying about how to keep the kids entertained over half term.

“As a result, we’ve decided to offer 15% off at our Manchester venue, as we believe the kids shouldn’t miss out on the fun.

“Our loyal customers have continued to support Inflata Nation, Manchester for over five years, and we want to make sure they can still enjoy the fun over the half-term period.

Just make sure to use the discount code when booking your tickets online.”

The news comes as Inflata Nation recently announced a nationwide Halloween photo competition. Using the hashtag #SpookNation, participants can upload a photo of themselves in their Halloween costume to Instagram or Facebook. One lucky winner will receive unlimited free visits to Inflata Nation for life.

For more information, please contact: [email protected]

Inflata Nation Manchester is located on Textilose Road, Trafford Park, Manchester.

Eurofins Digital Testing secures multi-million pound contracts across software and security testing businesses

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New multi-year contracts and returning clients herald new appointments at the company

Eurofins Digital Testing, the global leader in independent Quality Assurance, (QA), testing and cyber security for software systems and devices, has continued its success with impressive new business deals secured across its security and software testing divisions in the first three quarters of 2022 alone.

The firm’s office is on Peter Street, Manchester, and new client projects that Eurofins’ security division, Commissum, has won include support for a hospitality and leisure company, two forensic services accounts, a multi-year public sector deal for comprehensive testing services, a pharmaceutical company and annual testing for a financial services organisation.

Commissum is also working with Anchor Hanover, a housing association, providing multi-year Security Operations Centre (SOC) service.

New cyber security testing contracts mean Commissum is now the strategic cyber security partner of choice for over 135 companies UK-wide. Its new-business contract wins in the past 9 months have generated over £2.8 million, bringing the total value of contracts won in 2022 to over £7.3 million over the last 12 months.

Eurofins’ software testing business, Edge Testing, has also added to that contract value, with a raft of new deals secured over the last six months, including a £450K deal with one of the largest social housing providers.  

With its client roster expanding, Eurofins has also welcomed a new Client Engagement Director, to manage new business opportunities and ensure the company maintains its high level of client satisfaction. Ian Bratt joins the team from QA Ltd, a digital education and skills provider with a presence in technical, management and other associated professional skills. Before that position, he had roles with Capgemini and Qualitest.

Sharon Hamilton, UK Managing Director of Eurofins Digital Testing, commented: “We hit the ground running in 2022 and continue to progress with both our client base and team expansion. We continue to seek motivated people to join our team and look forward to welcoming new members who can help us maintain our already excellent reputation of the highest standards of delivery and excellence across our three testing services – security, software and devices.”

The three testing divisions are currently hiring across the board and welcome applications.

For more information, visit: https://www.eurofins-digitaltesting.com/

Are glass dining tables in style?

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An elegant, suitable size, decent color, and the best material dining table is a need if every house. It is a single place where family members gather three times a day for meals. It is the most prominent advantage of a dining table. But some people ask whether it is still in trend or not. Let’s read this article to find the detailed answer to this question.

1.   Heat Resistant

Dining Table mirrors are heat resistant. If you place a hot cooking pot on a bedsheet or a plastic sheet, it will have the chance of burning. However, dining tables are heat-friendly and protect the mirror from becoming hot and breaking.

2.   Scratch Resistant

Like heat-resistant, dining tables are also scratch resistant. You can easily clean your dining table without fear of scratching. Furthermore, if you want to set decoration pieces on a dining table, you can easily do it. Heavy decoration pieces will not damage your dining table.

3.   Space to Arrange Things

A glass dining table is the best option if you are a decor lover. A dining table is a place where you can set bundles of decoration pieces. The decoration pieces will make your meal more joyful. You can replace decoration pieces with bowls of fruit.

4.   Easily Moveable

The glass dining table will give you ease during movement. It will not be a headache if you are on rent. You can conveniently move it anywhere and anytime. If you live in a personal home, you can change the table position when you get bored with the previous setting.

5.   Fill the Gap in the Dining Room

The only thing that can cover the space in a dining room is a dining table. The dining room looks incomplete without a decent dining table. If you do not have a dining room, you can set a dining table in front of the kitchen for proper meals.

6.   Stress Releaser

A dining table is a point where you can release your all-day stress. You can share your feelings and anxieties with your family. When you share your tensions at a glass dining table, you feel relaxed when you leave the table. It is a strength of a quality dining table.

7.   Neat Bed Rooms and Floors

The people who do not have dining tables at home mostly organize meals on beds or the floor. It will increase the chances of untidy beds and mess grounds. You can keep your rooms and floors neat by arranging three-time meals on a glass dining table.

A Fact About a Dining Table

The people who ask about the trend of dining tables, manufacturers have been improving the styles and the designs of dining tables with time. Our ancestors used round dining tables only, but you can find different dining tables of different shapes on the website of furniture in Fashion.

Tips to Buy Glass Dining Table

You need to purchase a high-quality glass dining table to enjoy all these advantages.

  • The quality must be perfect whether you buy a wooden, iron, or glass dining table.
  • Furthermore, if you update your home every year, you do not need to invest more money in a single dining table.
  • However, if you want to buy an expensive glass dining table, use it for longer terms.

The Beautiful Dining Tables Are Available at Furniture in Fashion

Anyone who wants stylish and beautiful dining tables in the UK must try Furniture in Fashion. It is an online website where you can order unique glass dining tables at affordable rates. Their return policies are customer-friendly, and you can use them in case of damaged furniture pieces.

PIZZA HUT, KFC, BURGER KING AND WAGAMAMA FACE CHRISTMAS FOOD SHORTAGES AS GMB LAUNCHES STRIKE VOTE

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These workers bust a gut to deliver fresh, just in time food to some of the biggest names in the business, says GMB Union

Some of Britain’s best loved family restaurants face severe disruption to their food deliveries this Christmas as GMB launches a strike ballot among workers. 

Almost 600 GMB members working for Bestfood will take part in a strike ballot after they rejected the company’s latest pay offer. 

The workers, who deliver fresh food to the likes of Pizza Express, KFC, Zizzi, Burger King, Wagamama and Pizza Hut, rejected a 6 per cent pay offer, which would amount to a real terms pay cut this year and into next. 

A total of 93 per cent of GMB members rejected the offer, with 85 per cent indicating they wanted to be balloted formally for industrial action. 

Dates for the strike ballot will be announced in the coming days. 

Nadine Houghton, GMB National Officer, said: 

“These workers bust a gut to deliver fresh, just in time food to some of the biggest food businesses in the North West.

“Bestfood’s parent companies Booker and Tesco are making incredibly healthy profits and paying large dividends, while leaving these workers crushed by cost of living. 

“Now some of their biggest clients may well be left short this Christmas because they won’t meet GMB’s reasonable request for a pay deal that protects our members through this year and into next with a genuine cost of living increase.” 

Pixel Kicks announces arrival of new web developer

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Full-service digital agency Pixel Kicks has expanded its ranks once again following the appointment of Joe Tynan who has joined as its newest junior web developer. Prior to Pixel Kicks, Joe worked at Teegee digital for four years.

In his new role, Joe will play a key role in the building of new websites as well as the maintenance of existing sites for the agency’s roster of clients which spans the property, professional services, education, technology, medical research, hospitality and leisure sectors.

Joe’s appointment takes Pixel Kicks’ total headcount across its web design, SEO, social media, PPC, digital marketing, project management and business development teams to 20.

Commenting on his new role Joe said: “I really enjoyed my years working for a very small agency as it gave me the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and be hands on with clients. However, I knew the time was right to move on and Pixel Kicks felt like the right fit – especially because of the high calibre of work it delivers and its diverse range of clients.”

Chris Buckley – MD of Pixel Kicks – added: “We are delighted that Joe has joined us and I am sure he will bring energy, ideas and passion to his role.”

Homebuilder Northstone hits major North West milestone

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HOMEBUILDER Northstone has reached a major milestone – bringing three new North West sites to market within a month.

Northstone now has homes on sale at Tulach in Wigan, Glisk in Ellesmere Port and Airie in Bolton. The sites – totalling 591 homes when complete – are in addition to homes already on sale at Keld in Lancashire and Silkash in Bolton.

It marks rapid expansion for the North West-based homebuilder, part of Peel L&P. Launched in 2019, its aim was to challenge perceptions of new build homes, delivering design-led, energy-efficient homes initially in the North West.

Northstone now has over 1,300 homes in the pipeline on sites totalling around 150 acres, including sites under construction and those in the planning system. Its most recent submission included reserved matters plans for 74 homes in South Lancaster.

Chief Executive Phil Wilson credits the rapid success with his team’s willingness to challenge entrenched new build practices and diversify the homes coming to market, with adapted/accessible homes; bungalows and multigenerational homes among those being planned.

Phil Wilson, Chief Executive at Northstone, said:

“This has been a significant month in Northstone’s history, with three major sites launched and people filing through showhome doors – including our first community in Cheshire. It was always our intention to first define our unique design and offer to buyers, and then move quickly at key locations to respond to the need for high-quality new homes.

“We’ve seen really strong demand at sites across the North West. A major driver of that has been people who wouldn’t usually consider a new build, as well as attracting people looking for homes that are more efficient to run, in turn cutting down on monthly bills.”

Northstone is now eyeing further expansion, with plans to be actively involved in delivery of key Peel L&P sites in Greater Manchester, as well as considering its first sites in Yorkshire.

Part of its success has been establishing strong partnerships with respected contractors across the region, including Eurogold (at Silkash and Glisk) and Westbourne (Airie).

Phil Wilson added:

“The last few weeks have shown how quickly the markets can change and it’s clearly a challenging time for UK households and the wider economy.

“With lower bills, our homes are genuinely lower cost to run. If mortgage availability and interest rates are kept in check, then the latest stamp duty changes as well as plans to streamline the planning process in key locations as part of investment zones could assist housebuilding in the North West and beyond and keep the market moving.

“We’re delivering considered communities in sustainable locations and – by delivering what we promise – demonstrating to local authorities that Northstone can set a really high bar for what new build communities can be.”

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AT COTTONS HOTEL AND SPA

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Part of the nationwide Daniel Thwaites hotels and inns, Cottons Hotel and Spa boasts a superb location in the heart of Cheshire, yet with easy access to Tatton Park and the quaint village of Knutsford. Also very accessible is Manchester Airport, which is a short drive away.

Whether it’s a chance to get the family together, enjoy the festivities with your partner, or a festive catch up with friends, Cottons Hotel and Spa have your wonderful Christmas planned!

Enjoy a festive feast or indulgent festive afternoon tea within the AA Rosette restaurant.

Delicious lunches and dinners are offered by Cottons Hotel and Spa with cuisine choices including:

Starter – Roasted Celeriac, Aged White Port and Chive Soup, Chestnut crème fraiche

Caramelised Onion & Goat’s Cheese Tart, Honey Baked Fig, Fig Chutney with toasted pine kernels

Main – Butter Roasted British Turkey Paupiette, Streaky Bacon, Cranberry stuffing and pan gravy

Crisp Filo Pastry Vegetable Wellington, Sweet Potato, Roast Red Pepper and Spinach with Masala Spiced Sauce

Dessert – Thwaites Award Winning Ale Sticky Plum Pudding with Baileys Vanilla Anglaise

Chocolate & Salted Caramel Delice, Crème Chantilly and Alphonso Mango

Lunch – Adults £26.95 per person / Children under 12 years £13.95 per person

Dinner – Adults £34.95 per person / Children under 12 years £15.00 per person

Relax in the cosy bar near to the warming wood burner or head out and make the most of any winter sunshine on the outdoor terrace or by taking a turn in the garden.

The first-class spa which offers premium treatments by Caudalie and TempleSpa, also has a 13m pool, treatment rooms and an outdoor hot tub along with a well-equipped gym and activity studio. Guest rooms are contemporary and stylish with local artwork featuring throughout.

Father Christmas will be in town and visiting Sunday Lunch diners at the hotel on: 4th, 11th and 18th December at 1pm and at 4pm.

The only thing better than Cottons Hotel and Spa’s delicious Sunday lunch created by their award winning chefs, is the look on your little one’s face when they see that Father Christmas has popped in to say hello!

Adult 3 courses – £32.00 per person / Children (under 12yrs) – £19.95 per person (includes a gift)

Book now to avoid disappointment – 01565 622 143 / [email protected]

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