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Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
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Calm Before The Inflation Storm
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...
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The Westmead Hotel Joins the Chamber of Commerce — A Proudly Independent, Family-Owned Business Strengthening Local Connections
The Westmead Hotel is delighted to announce its membership with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. As a proudly independent, family-owned business with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, joining the Chamber marks an exciting...
Westons Cider Extend Bulls Partnership For Five More Years
From left to right: Martin Brain: Commercial Manager at Hereford FC, Gemma Evans –Westons and Westons Direct Brand Manager, Darryl Hinksman – Head of Business Development at Westons Cider and George Webb, Commercial Director at Hereford FC Hereford FC is...
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David vs Goliath FA Cup Match ‘Like a Dream’ for Worcester Student
A student says working with Tamworth FC on their incredible FA Cup run has been ‘like a dream’, as he played his part in one of the biggest competitions in football. Ethan Parker, 22 and in the 3rd year of his Sports Coaching degree at the University of Worcester, has...
Appointment Expands Law Firm’s Residential Development Team
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Worcester office, residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner...
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Step 3 sees indoor hospitality reopen and further restrictions lifted
Monday 17 May saw the government ease limits on seeing friends and family wherever possible, allowing people to decide on the appropriate level of risk for their circumstances. Most legal restrictions on meeting others outdoors have been lifted, however gatherings of...
Evesham College to focus on technical skills to meet local and regional economic needs
A new-look Evesham College will place a stronger focus on developing technical skills to meet local and regional economic needs. College group WCG has announced plans to shift the focus of courses at the college to more technical qualifications and the delivery of...
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West Mercia Women’s Aid – Service Delivery During The Covid-19 Emergency
West Mercia Women’s Aid (WMWA) are being pro-active in responding to the challenges of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and would like to reassure you that WMWA is making every effort to continue to provide all of their services whilst protecting their staff, stakeholders and...
Childhood cancer families in Worcestershire need your support
Here at the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust we are very aware of how the current situation is affecting the whole community and our thoughts are with everyone right now. The charity is being contacted by a number of families that are affected by childhood cancer in...
British Chambers of Commerce react to the announcement of the new Prime Minister
Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Sarah Howard, Chair of the BCC, said: “We would like to congratulate Liz Truss on running a successful campaign to become the UK’s new Prime Minister. “She must now take immediate steps to support the economy....
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British Chambers of Commerce react to the announcement of the new Prime Minister
Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Sarah Howard, Chair of the BCC, said: “We would like to congratulate Liz Truss on running a successful campaign to become the UK’s new Prime Minister. “She must now take immediate steps to support the economy....
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Bromsgrove celebrating Levelling Up announcement
Bromsgrove District Council has been awarded £14.5m through the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The regeneration proposal submitted in July by North Worcestershire Economic Development and Regeneration (NWedR), on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council, will see £14.5...
Tech businesses urged to apply for accelerator support worth £50k
BetaDen, the commercial technology accelerator based alongside one of the country’s first 5G testbeds in Worcestershire, has today opened applications for the fifth cohort of businesses to join the programme. The accelerator is unique in the sector, offering...
Herefordshire News
Week long online festival on the fringe of cyber security
The academic team behind the new Midlands Centre for Cyber Security in Hereford has organised a week-long online festival covering a wide range of topics on the fringe of cyber and security. The Cyber Fringe Festival, which is running from Monday 23 until Friday 27...
Rural Media Nominated for 3 Royal Television Society Midlands Awards
Rural Media are delighted to be nominated for two RTS Midlands 2020 awards. Alongside a wide-ranging array of Midlands talent, Rural Media have been nominated twice in the Animation category. First, for their New Creatives animation Flesh – a short-film created...
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Leadership Consultancy, Strategus Consulting, Record Another Successful Year
As we close the books on our 4th year of trading, we share some of the highlights of another successful year: 1. 67% win ratio using Bid SMART. 2. Significant growth in our Strategy & Business Planning and Business Coaching service streams. 3. Launched our Podcast...
Leaders in Strategy Blog. Episode 6: Are Company Values Old Hat?
Written by Mike Harris, managing director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello & welcome back to all you Leaders In Strategy. I’m Mike Harris and this is episode six of my blog, which I am which I’m calling “Are Company Values Old Hat?” I...
Limelite HR Proudly Sponsors The Greatest Show Charity Ball in Support of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Limelite HR is excited to announce our role as one of the headline sponsors for The Greatest Show Charity Ball, supporting the vital work of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. As a valued retainer client, we are proud to partner with them and contribute to their...
ISO QSL – 50% Black Friday Offer!
Elevate your career this Black Friday with our unbeatable 50% off on ISO Online Training Bundles! Whether you’re looking to dive into Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, or Internal Auditor + ,our self-paced courses will equip you with the...
Students Working with Local Businesses to Improve their Sustainability
Students at the University of Worcester are helping local businesses to be more sustainable. They are working with a range of firms to assess their practices and make recommendations on changes to improve their sustainability. Now, the Business School is looking to...
David Ogden, Founder of The Key Safe Company, has been Recognised in the Global CEO Excellence Awards
A trailblazing Midlands entrepreneur has landed a global accolade for his leadership – and a number of industry award nominations for good measure. David Ogden, founder of The Key Safe Company in Worcester, has been named Most Innovative Key Security Solutions...
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