Mark Shields, Eastern Daily Press

Mark Shields

Eastern Daily Press

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  • Eastern Daily Press
  • Norwich Evening News
  • Ipswich Star

Past articles by Mark:

Norwich's Bespoke Travel Group renames itself after 19th-century explorer

A luxury travel company from Norwich has taken inspiration from a 19th-century adventurer for its new rebrand. → Read More

Students discover career opportunities in East Anglia’s energy sector

Young people were brought together with firms from across the energy sector to learn about the jobs available to them now and in the future. → Read More

Ask the Expert: I’ve just joined a workplace pension scheme – so why am I not saving tax?

Our reader this week wants to know why enrolling on a workplace pension scheme hasn’t cut their tax contribution on their pay slip. → Read More

Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.com: It's time to stop the debt threats

Laws around debt are out of date and in need of modernisation, argues Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.com. → Read More

Pub and hospitality staff have had some of the biggest pay rises in 2018, study shows

Workers in pubs and catering have received some of the biggest pay rises this year, a new study suggests. → Read More

Brexit uncertainty freezing housing market in East, say surveyors

Uncertainty over Brexit is prompting home buyers and sellers to sit tight in increasing numbers, with fewer people interested in moving and properties now typically taking around four months to sell, according to surveyors. → Read More

Union hits out at 'betrayal' of 200 Norfolk workers by Construction Industry Training Board

The Norfolk-based Construction Industry Training Board has been accused of “betraying” its staff after it emerged that more than 200 staff faced relocating out of the county to keep their jobs. → Read More

Purplebricks reports growing losses after international expansion

Online estate agent Purplebricks has trimmed its full-year revenue guidance amid a sluggish UK property sector. → Read More

Mike Ashley warns Debenhams faces collapse without £40m cash injection

Mike Ashley has claimed Debenhams is on the brink of collapse as he urged the struggling retailer to accept his offer of a £40m loan to avoid a Christmas disaster. → Read More

Dixons Carphone staff have just been given a bonus worth £1,000

More than 30,000 staff at Dixons Carphone are in line for a bonus of at least £1,000 under a share scheme announced today by the struggling retailer. → Read More

Storage space in high demand in Norfolk as companies stockpile to ride out Brexit impact

Demand for warehouse and storage facilities is soaring as anxious companies make contingency plans for Brexit. → Read More

New gas engineering facility to open at City College Norwich to meet industry skills demand

A Norwich college will today unveil its new specialist facility after becoming the first in the region to offer gas engineering apprenticeships. → Read More

Norfolk's Kettle Foods has backed Walkers Crisps in its bid to cut plastic waste

Norfolk’s biggest crisp manufacturer is exploring how it can cut its plastic waste, after rival Walkers bowed to public pressure by bringing forward recycling plans. → Read More

Carpetright announces more changes at East Anglian branches

Carpetright is considering further changes to its store portfolio across East Anglia as it handles stinging losses. → Read More

East Anglian charities share £10,000 cash pot from financial adviser

Eight charities in East Anglia have shared a £10,000 windfall thanks to Norwich-based financial advisers Almary Green. → Read More

Council confident of back-up plan if Interserve cannot provide home care for Norfolk customers

Council bosses say they have plans in place to protect people in Norfolk being cared for by government contractor Interserve, which is trying to finalise a rescue package. → Read More

Interserve shares collapse as details emerge of rescue plan to tackle £500m debt

Major government contractor Interserve has seen its shares plummet this morning after shareholders were told their stakes are likely to be diluted in a plan to cut the firm’s debt. → Read More

Visit East Anglia rebrands itself and appoints two regional tourism leaders to head up organisation

Two leading figures in Norfolk and Suffolk’s tourism and hospitality scene have been appointed to head up a body promoting the region on the national and international stage. → Read More

Visit East Anglia rebrands itself and appoints two regional tourism leaders to head up organisation

Two leading figures in Norfolk and Suffolk’s tourism and hospitality scene have been appointed to head up a body promoting the region on the national and international stage. → Read More

Jamie Brown of Archant Local Impact: Do you want to know the secret to content marketing?

Content has become one of those buzz-wordy sounding things that it is trendy to bash. → Read More