Sam Kirk
They regularly export to 45 countries around the world and have established commercial partnerships in Spain, Germany, Australia and India.
In August 2022 the business underwent a management buyout led by Sam Kirk (Managing Director) and Chris Barnes (Finance Director).
Brexit, Covid, energy crisis, cartel-like behaviour in the supply chain - just some of the challenges we've had to overcome in the last couple of years.
Media Coverage
Birmingham Live
Late payments cost economy almost £11billion a year causing 14,000 firm closures
Terms of up to 120 days are still being imposed on small suppliers by some major corporates
Daily Mail
Labour launches ‘morale boost’ quiz just days before miserable Budget
The timing of the quiz has come under scrutiny, particularly in asking how worried Brits are just a day before the Chancellor’s Budget.
Express.co.uk
Millions of Brits told it takes ‘five minutes’ to make simple healthy change
The new government initiative promises to boost mood and energy levels but has been criticsed for it’s proximity to the Budget
Express.co.uk
‘Rachel Reeves out of ideas – she’s about as much use as a chocolate fireguard’
Rachel Reeves is so busy pretending there’s no problem that she can’t fix the situation.
This Is Money
Small businesses face crippling charges for sending parcels from TODAY
The $800 ‘de minimis’ exemption allowed businesses to ship parcels to the US under the threshold, without paying any duties on imports.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves dealt another huge blow as GDP plunges UK economy into ‘trouble’
The UK’s economic growth rate slowed to 0.3% in the second quarter of the year, new data shows.
Business Insider
What does the Bank of England’s expected rate cut mean for the UK’s 5.5 million SMEs?
The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee will announce its interest rate decision on 7 August.
Express.co.uk
UK economy in tatters under Rachel Reeves – ‘bleak doesn’t begin to cover it’
EXCLUSIVE: Business leaders have given their views after it was revealed the UK’s jobless rate is up again - and they didn’t hold back.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves ‘catastrophe’ strikes as new economic bombshell rocks Labour
As Britain’s economy takes an unexpected downturn, the pressure mounts on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
January GDP: ‘The real reckoning is expected in April when Labour’s fiscal policy kicks in’ - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Explore insights on January GDP: ‘The real reckoning is expected in April when Labour’s fiscal policy kicks in.’
Freelance Informer
Can we survive the Great British Booze Tax of 2025?
Brace for higher prices. New glass tax and alcohol duty changes will hit UK wine, beer, and spirits in 2025.
Birmingham Live
‘Act now’ warning issued for anyone with an easy-access savings account
‘Act now’ warning issued for anyone with an easy-access savings account’
Business Matters
Sterling faces fresh sell-off as soaring borrowing costs could mean Reeves is on borrowed time
Traders are increasingly betting on a significant drop in the pound as concerns mount over the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s ability to stick to her fiscal targets following a sharp rise in borrowing costs.
Daily Mail
Small businesses consider shutting up shop after Rachel Reeves’ budget
Bosses said they will be forced to axe services, lay off staff or even shut down as a result of Labour’s tax bombshell.
Express.co.uk
Keir Starmer to announce major new deals after £24bn boost to UK economy
Ministers unveiled billions of pounds worth of major investment deals in AI, life sciences and infrastructure.
Express.co.uk
UK in crisis as economy stagnates yet again during Labour’s first month
The news would come as a huge blow to Sir Keir Starmer barely two months on from his General Election victory.
Daily Mail
Gail’s chairman warns four-day week would strangle businesses
Business groups called for caution over plans to open up a ‘compressed hours’ four-day work week to more workers, while Tory MPs said it was ‘as mad a way to run an economy as a three-wheeled car’.
Express.co.uk
Warning issued that price of 3 household items to soar due to Red Sea crisis
EXCLUSIVE: Energy prices have already risen on the back of rebel attacks in ships travelling through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
The National
Rishi Sunak insists UK can hit net zero targets despite softening rules
Prime Minister says Britain has ‘consistently over-delivered’
Express.co.uk
British businesses back Brexit as they warn rejoining EU is a ‘joke’
EXCLUSIVE: Businesses warn they are drowning in paperwork but have rejected the idea of rejoining the EU after Brexit.
Accountancy Daily
GDP down 0.3% in March
The economy contracted by 0.3% in March, but saw some growth overall in the first quarter, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
IFA Magazine
GDP Q1 data - “It’s more a question of how long we have left rather than how well we’re doing” - reaction from small businesses
Following this morning’s GDP data, which showed GDP fell by 0.3% in March 2023, after showing no growth in February 2023, and grew by 0.1% in the three month
SPA
GDP flatlines in February - SPA
The UK economy did not grow in February exacerbated by strikes by civil servants and teachers GDP flatlined in February 2023 after growth of 0.4% in January, the Office for […]