1. Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Flare Solutions Limited

A Woodley consultancy firm has proved it is at the forefront of innovative thinking after winning the UK’s leading accolade for business success.

2. Hilton Hotel set for opening

This enthusiastic group will be looking after the needs of guests at Reading’s newest luxury hotel.

3. Media partners singing the same tune

Reading's family shopping centre has teamed up with the town’s radio station to give customers the perfect shopping soundtrack.

4. Laying bare the female body

A photographer is offering a solution to the dilemma of how to look good naked.

5. 50% tax warning from business boss

A leading businessman has warned the UK is on the slippery slope to becoming the “sick man of Europe”.

6. Costa opens a fifth branch

Workers can take a break from the daily ‘grind’ at the new Costa Coffee store at The Oracle.

7. Even the super rich are suffering in recession

Royals’ boss Sir John Madejski has slipped eight places down the prestigious Sunday Times Rich List – after his assets lost a reported £150 million last year.

8. Foster Wheeler’s ‘honour’ at award

Foster Wheeler has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for the eighth time.

9. Sales Tipz with Boyd Butler

10. Business profile - Simple Website Designs Ltd

The internet is the shop window to the world so having a snazzy website is crucial for any business or charity.