Local Skills Improvement Plan update
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We’re happy to report that the 2023 Cumbria Local Skills Improvement Plan has now been submitted to the Department for Education (DfE).
Seven steps to cut costs
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The goal of every business is to make a profit. Unfortunately, with rising costs, business owners are facing a difficult choice: raise prices or lose margin.