When you become a new parent, you may find that you don’t always have time to enjoy time together as a family. So, when the holiday season comes around, you should make the most of it!

What are the destinations best for babies and tots? With the help of Babythingz — a leading UK supplier of cute cosytoes for prams and double buggies — we’ve discovered the top child-friendly destinations for you to choose from, as well as a selection of tips for travelling with youngsters.

The change in weather has had a hard impact on the way businesses operate; with power outages becoming a bigger problem. In July, Thorpe Park was hit by a series of power outages that left some visitors stranded on rides due to the sweltering temperatures of the region’s heatwave, while more than 15 power cuts were reported in 24 hours in Cambridgeshire at the end of the month, which were partly blamed on lightning strikes.

Combining more than a century of industry experience with the latest innovations in fabric, design and manufacturing, Leicester-based workwear and uniform supplier – Grahame Gardner Ltd, has positioned itself at the forefront of helping businesses across a variety of different sectors meet their workwear needs. From the more traditional and classic uniforms, through to modern, bright and fully bespoke garments that push the boundaries of uniform and workwear design, Grahame Gardner prides itself on its ability to capture an organisation’s personality and ensure that any team stands out from the crowd and is a true representation of their business and culture.

Fracino’s head of global sales and marketing, Peter Atmore, has been appointed to the board of Made in Britain.

Peter will contribute to the strategic decision of Made in Britain which promotes the British manufacturing sector in the UK and around the world.

Checkmate Fire offer the most comprehensive range of passive fire protection services in the market. We are fully third party accredited for all our services. We are founder members of the BRE/LPCB passive fire protection installer scheme, which started in 2007. Adding ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 accreditations in 2017 provides a further layer of credibility to our overall business operations. This demonstrates our on-going passion and investment in improving standards.

The GiG Pro 15 is an automated cocktail station that can be placed on or integrated into any bar counter. Controlled by a tablet, each cocktail can be dispensed in an average of 5 seconds with exact portions every time. The juices and purees can be connected through a bag in box system with the spirits connected by the bottle.

Ringtons Beverages for Business division supplies thousands of customers from every business arena.  Offering everything from coffee and tea blended and packed in its own UK facilities, to traditional and state-of-the art coffee equipment, barista training, café design and a private label packing service.

The latest raft of appointments for Birmingham coffee machine manufacturer Fracino brings the multi-award winning team to 70-strong. The seventeen new positions, which include engineering roles, service engineers, boiler manufacturers and assembly line operatives, are based in Fracino’s 45,000 sq ft factory – one of the world’s most advanced and efficient espresso equipment manufacturing facilities. 

As 2018 gets underway, espresso machine manufacturer Fracino continues its trailblazing success. Consistently delivering world-class manufacturing techniques, around 80 per cent of components are fabricated in-house. The result is a hugely popular range of competitively priced premium espresso and cappuccino machines. A champion of British manufacturing craftsmanship and a member of Made in Britain, Fracino boasts a strong network of UK distributors and clients include Subway®, Patisserie Valerie and Living Ventures Restaurant Group.

Woodhouse Contract Furnishers are a family-run company established since 1972. Banquette booths and bar seating are just some of the products designed, manufactured and installed by Woodhouse Contract Furnishers.