Local Businesses
Food giant kills off corner shop video
A David and Goliath battle has ended in bitter defeat for a couple forced out of business by a ‘greedy’ supermarket giant.
Plans Point to the future of our city
New plans for shops and leisure facilities in a modern, prominent building at the site of The Point are in the next stage of development.
Tarts and buns maker is eaten up by well-bread bakery giants
A family run speciality bread and pastry maker in Milton Keynes has been bought out by bakery giant Warburtons.
Comment: How John Whiteley was a true inspiration – not Apprentice loser
It’s a shame the Milton Keynes contestant was booted off the new series of ‘The Apprentice.’
Economic slowdown ‘increases pressure to act unethically’
Management accountants are being put under growing pressure to act unethically, a meeting in Milton Keynes heard.
New plastic milk bottle is ‘virgin’ on the brilliant
Plastic milk bottle innovators from Newport Pagnell have done it again with yet another landmark.
Children with disabilities showcase talents to employers
A special school’s students will be showing off their employment skills at an event in Rugby on Wednesday (May 22).
Marketers used their grey matter to win award
A creative agency from Milton Keynes has scooped a commendation for one of its integrated marketing campaigns.
Regional event to put the spotlight on business support
An afternoon networking event near Milton Keynes next month is set to put the spotlight on business support.
Half a million contract to take Milton Keynes to China
Two cities in China are set to be based on Milton Keynes after a local firm announced a design contract worth half a million pounds.
Shoppers can expect the VIP treatment at Topshop
One of Milton Keynes’ Top Shops has re-opened following a four-month, mega-bucks makeover, writes Xenia Rimmer.
One seat left to fill before board is full
A partnership tasked with selling and developing £32million of land assets in Milton Keynes has only one board post to fill after the latest appointment.
Wave goodbye to ordinary networking
An events company is inviting marketing, events, sales or communications professionals from Milton Keynes-based international companies to go networking on yachts.
Fashion retailers link up with college
Students interested in careers in fashion or retail can talk one-on-one with staff from some of the biggest retailers from the UK and abroad during events held at their college.
Estate agent donations lift hospice funds
An estate agency with offices in Milton Keynes and Bedford makes monthly donations from each property sale to boost the coffers of a regional hospice.
Bar and nightclub operator has gone into administration
A Milton Keynes company that runs bars and nightclubs in Luton and Bedford has called in the administrators.
Slideshow: Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Young Enterprise Final video
Seventy-two teams involving 966 students from 46 schools across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes were whittled down to one winner to represent the patch at the next stage of the Young Enterprise business competition.
Video: Book idea wins Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Young Enterprise video
A school business team from Aylesbury beat off competition from the new city and the rest of the county to win the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes area final of the Young Enterprise competition.
Milton Keynes College to learn from experts at The Day Spa
Students at Milton Keynes College are set to enter into a beautiful relationship with a nearby spa.
Buckinghamshire and MK Young Enterprise teams to battle it out in county school business final
Two teams from Milton Keynes will be looking to defend the new city’s proud Young Enterprise record in the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes school business finals tonight (Friday).
Video: ‘Princess Diana’ cause gets mayor-to-be’s backing video
Incoming Milton Keynes mayor Brian White has chosen two charities to support this year - and one of them is a cause championed by the late Princess Diana.
Video: Businesses challenged to take Milton Keynes to a global level video
Milton Keynes companies have been challenged to use cyberspace to turn the new city into a true world player.
New drive for Milton Keynes to go global to be launched tonight
A new initiative aimed at putting Milton Keynes at the forefront of global trade and commerce is being launched this evening (Thursday).
Business leaders learn how to drown puppies
Learning how to drown puppies isn’t as cruel as the phrase sounds.
Video: Entrepreneurs gather to meet the high priests of business video
Hundreds of entrepreneurs from across the region have gathered at Cranfield University’s school of management today (Thursday) to get tips and advice at the sixth annual Venture Day.
New Waitrose set to open its doors video
The new Waitrose store at Oakgrove is set to open its doors on Thursday.
Young businessmen encouraged to apply for start up loans
Young entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses are being encouraged to apply for loans of up to £10,000 from a new government fund that supports start-ups with cash and business mentoring.
Red Bull gives you prizes for fundraising
Red Bull Racing’s charity Wings for Life are seeking businesses in Milton Keynes to enter a fundraising competition in exchange for some F1 prizes.
Shop offers printer ink amnesty in wake of Watchdog rant
A Bletchley printer ink cartridge refill shop is making the most of publicity from an item on TV consumer show Watchdog.
University students reunited with Bletchley’s WITCH video
Students young and old were beWITCHed by the world’s oldest digital computer today.
Video: Milton Keynes Food Awards Asian cook-off video
The final of this year’s Milton Keynes Food Awards Asian cook-off took place on Wednesday.
Video: Nissan needs engineers to fill skills gaps video
One of Bedfordshire’s flagship companies needs engineers to fill a big skills gap.
#LoveMK Day - it’s a roundabout way of promoting MK
Residents, visitors and businesses to Milton Keynes are being urged to join a campaign to set a trend on Twitter.
Builders step in to show cowboys how it should be done
A building company from Milton Keynes stepped into the breach when cowboys left a family with a half-finished extension.
Company moves show growing confidence
Two growing companies are showing confidence in the economy of Milton Keynes.
Shakespeares breaks into Top 25 listing for first time
A company with offices in Milton Keynes and Newport Pagnell has been recognised as one of the UK’s top 25 law firms for services to private clients.
Company stays loyal to MK despite flirtatious approaches
A Milton Keynes company decided to stay put in the new city despite the flirting of other towns when it became known that it was looking for much larger premises.
City battle to save legal aid solicitor service
Dozens of city legal aid solicitors fear they could lose their jobs if a Government economy drive is approved.
Girls just wanna... make money
Girls who mean business will be able to get advice in an oasis of calm at a roadshow being held in Milton Keynes.
Salaries in Milton Keynes ‘above £30,000’
Chefs, web developers and telesales professionals are in hot demand in Milton Keynes, according to a new report into the local jobs market.
Tom Watson on Leveson, libel and Murdoch
Tom Watson swapped Murdoch for millionaires during a visit to MK today.
Craig Hudson on the verge of Download dream
When Craig Hudson started making music at the age of 13 he didn’t expect to be on the verge of playing at the Download Festival just a few years later.
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