Here are the five business stories that you don’t want to miss this weekend

East Anglian Daily Times: The RBS branch in Princes Street, Ipswich which is to closeThe RBS branch in Princes Street, Ipswich which is to close (Image: Archant)

RBS Closure

As Ipswich was reeling from the news that Homebase is definitely leaving town, it was then announced that the Ipswich branch of Royal Bank of Scotland would also close, which will sadly leaving another empty unit in the town centre.

East Anglian Daily Times: File photo dated 31/07/2008 of a general view of shoppers walking past a Mothercare store on Oxford StreetFile photo dated 31/07/2008 of a general view of shoppers walking past a Mothercare store on Oxford Street (Image: Archant)

Clacton Mothercare

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Waterfront Picture: KEITH HUDSONIpswich Waterfront Picture: KEITH HUDSON (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

And in Clacton, staff at Mothercare - which was the only children’s clothing store in the town - were informed that they will lose their jobs, as the chain will be closing down its only store in North Essex.

East Anglian Daily Times: Queen's Award launch, Clare, Countess of Euston the lord-lieutenant of Suffolk, with Claire and Josh Richardson of Superyacht Tenders and ToysQueen's Award launch, Clare, Countess of Euston the lord-lieutenant of Suffolk, with Claire and Josh Richardson of Superyacht Tenders and Toys (Image: Archant)

Suffolk success

But while retail may be in the doldrums, thankfully, that doesn’t mean that the local economy isn’t booming. It turns out that more businesses are calling Suffolk their home than ever before.

East Anglian Daily Times: Milo Williams, Managing Director of Rubix Personnel Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNMilo Williams, Managing Director of Rubix Personnel Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Royal recognition

If you’re a go-getting Suffolk businessperson who feels they deserve more recognition, why not apply for a Queen’s Award for Enterprise?

In fact, none of last year’s 230 winners were from Suffolk, so we think this year its our county’s chance to shine.

An Ipswich inspiration

Finally, we celebrate the story of an ambitious young Ipswich entrepreneur, who went from college dropout at 17 to being head of his own £1.8m company at 25. Now, Milo Williams has his sights set on conquering Manchester, where he’s setting up new offices.