Wave Community Bank is celebrating after being named Best Business of the Year at the Sussex Business Conference & Awards, recognising the team’s hard work, commitment to members and positive impact on the communities it serves.
PS Tech has been named a finalist in the EMEA category of the 2026 MSP Titans of the Industry Awards, an international awards programme recognising Managed Service Providers that demonstrate an understanding of the needs and challenges of their region
King’s Church Uckfield is launching an exciting new venture to help local young people. The King’s Media Hub is inviting students aged 16+ who are studying creative media courses at college or university the opportunity to use professional equipment and software that they wouldn’t usually be able to access outside school.
From October 2026, UK employers will face stronger legal duties to prevent workplace harassment. Expectations around policies, training, reporting procedures and workplace culture will increase, with a greater focus on prevention rather than simply responding to complaints after the event.
For many businesses, checking that employees hold a valid driving licence is simply part of the routine. But a licence only tells you that someone is legally entitled to drive. It doesn't tell you whether they're actually a safe driver.
Beacon Down vineyard in Cross in Hand, which already runs tour and wine tasting experiences alongside picnic lunches, is this month opening the doors to a new café and shop. The new shop / café will be open six days a week (Tuesday-Sunday) and will showcase the award-winning wines of Beacon Down.
Business language everywhere can be better. It can be memorable and lasting, impressive and striking. It can be simple, clear, expressive, descriptive. It all depends on the words you choose and which other words you choose to put them next to.
I thought about sharing the email. For a moment it felt justified. The reply I'd received was polite, careful, and quietly infuriating. A request to promote a Menopause event had been met with the explanation that the subject matter would not be suitable or appropriate for all of their audience.
It’s tempting to think of your brand as your logo, your colours and the font you use. And although these things are important, your brand is so much more than that. It’s about how you present yourself to the world and the way you communicate with your customers. It’s also the personality behind your business and the impression people get when they come across you for the first time.
Another significant set of employment law reforms arising from the Employment Rights Act is on the horizon, and expectations placed on employers are increasing. The changes are phased across late 2026 and into 2027 but preparing now will make the transition far smoother.