
Award-winning IT firm expands with move to larger Suffolk headquarters
Award-winning IT and telecoms provider ICS has relocated to a larger headquarters in Suffolk as the business continues its growth across the East of England.

Award-winning IT and telecoms provider ICS has relocated to a larger headquarters in Suffolk as the business continues its growth across the East of England.

Ellisons has appointed Robert Tiffen as a partner in its dispute resolution team, further strengthening its long-term investment in Norfolk. Based in Norwich, Robert is a specialist in commercial litigation, contentious probate and franchising.

At a special sponsors and teams launch event, winners of the BBC’s Race Across the World 2025, Caroline and Tom Bridge, have inspired Norfolk’s intrepid business explorers with their own remarkable stories of their adventures.
In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Matt Freestone, founder & MD of Unmatched.
Matt talks about how a CRM can revolutionise your business. He reflects on his early career as a 26 year old in charge of a £2.5 million marketing budget and how he now helps clients build £25k a month extra revenue. Matt offers practical insights that will resonate with business owners, directors, and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.

Affinia, the UK’s largest purpose-built, purpose-led, accountancy and advisory firm, has announced four senior appointments as it continues to expand the specialist support available to clients across London, the Midlands, East Anglia and South East England.

Essex Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Gavin Benn as its new Director of Programmes & Partnerships, a key role that will strengthen the Foundation’s ability to drive change across Essex.

Ipswich Borough Council has announced that it has appointed development partners for the western gateway to the waterfront. This will allow the council to move forward with exciting plans for new homes, shops and leisure opportunities overlooking Ipswich’s beautiful marina, while carefully preserving an area of high archaeological and historical importance.

Affinia, a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company and the UK’s fastest-growing integrated accounting and advisory group, has announced that it has welcomed Wilson Partners, a Fordhouse-backed award-winning financial advisory and accounting services firm working with SMEs, private individuals and private equity investors across the UK.

Teams have until Friday 7th August to sign up for Home-Start Suffolk’s popular corporate challenge event
Local businesses are being urged to secure their place at Suffolk Sports Day 2026, with organisers issuing a final call for teams ahead of the registration deadline on Friday 7th August.

An accountancy and business advisory firm is reporting sustained growth as it marks the second anniversary of the opening of an office in Norwich city centre.

Suffolk New College’s Suffolk Rural campus has received a generous boost to its brickwork facilities thanks to a £1,000 donation of blocks and timber from Barnes Construction.

A transformational skills and innovation centre backed by £16.66 million of Freeport East funding was officially opened on 14th July in Stowmarket during an event attended by more than 100 local businesses, organisations and dignitaries.