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Celebrating 15 Years of Hoople Group
April 2026 marks Hoople’s 15th birthday. To celebrate this important milestone in the company’s journey, Hoople will be completing 15 “good deeds” throughout the year as a way of giving back to the community that has supported them along the way. Hoople colleagues...
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Celebrating 15 Years of Hoople Group
April 2026 marks Hoople’s 15th birthday. To celebrate this important milestone in the company’s journey, Hoople will be completing 15 “good deeds” throughout the year as a way of giving back to the community that has supported them along the way. Hoople colleagues...
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AGRI-TOURISM BOOM
Uncertainty and a creeping level of unease are everywhere in business at the moment. Rapidly changing world events, climate change and technology advances mean that creativity and agility are vital to survival for many businesses. Nowhere is this more true than in the...
Record-breaking number of finalists confirmed for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
A record 38 finalists have been announced for the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The finalists are from across 10 categories recognising apprentices, employers, training providers, mentors and schools, celebrating every aspect of the apprenticeship...
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School breaks shouldn’t mean hungry days
As the school summer holidays approach, countless families who depend on free school meals will soon face a harsh reality. With the cost-of-living crisis at an all-time high, feeding a family of three now averages £100 per week. Over the 6-week holidays, that adds up...
Solicitor says Businesses will Benefit from Changes to TUPE rules
A Worcestershire employment solicitor says that new TUPE laws which come into force on 1 July will cut red tape and relieve businesses of many complex and timely processes. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment and HR Services at law firm mfg Solicitors, said...
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BetaDen launches applications for Cohort 4
BetaDen – Worcestershire’s commercial technology accelerator based at Malvern Hills Science Park – has opened applications for its fourth cohort of businesses. Early-stage technology businesses joining the nine-month accelerator in March 2021 will have access to a...
Sajid Javid MP – Virtual Jobs Fair
Sajid Javid will be hosting his sixth annual Jobs Fair on Friday 27 November from 10.00am until 12.00pm. Due to public health restrictions, the Fair will be conducted online for the first time. Sajid would like to ensure as many businesses and organisations have the...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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Businesses invited to take part in regional suicide prevention initiative
Citizens and businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to take part in a new Suicide Prevention Project taking place across the two counties. The project team is based at Worcestershire County Council but the project itself is part of a national programme funded by NHS England. We’re pleased to invite you to our first virtual stakeholder meeting. We’ll be running two versions – one for Worcestershire and one for Herefordshire:
Employers urged to have their say on the Skills agenda
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is keen to make sure the Government’s wider skills offers continue to meet the needs of employers looking to develop their future talent; as well as individuals looking to progress in their careers. The following link opens a series of questions seeking employers insight and observations on a number of issues.
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Airband makes rural home broadband plans unlimited in rural Gloucestershire village in response to coronavirus crisis
As a result of a large increase in people working from home, some households will see multiple occupants requiring access to the internet, piling the pressure on download speeds and slowing work down for all. Rural broadband specialist Airband announced it has made...
NHS call for business support
The NHS are calling for businesses across the UK to help with protective equipment such as goggles and protection screens. Protective equipment such as goggles are a critical safety item for frontline staff and there are concerns that supplies will not last. The...
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Dorset House Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday Milestone
Reginald Whitworth, fondly known as Reggie, marked a century of life in the warm embrace of Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich Spa, surrounded by fellow residents, devoted staff, and loved ones. Born in 1924 and raised in Smethwick, Reggie’s journey reflects...
Former Student all Set for Huge Cycling Challenge in Memory of his Daughters.
A former student has just completed his final preparation session at the University of Worcester ahead of a 200-mile cycle challenge across some of the UKs most challenging terrains. 55-year-old Tony Frobisher already counts the London Marathon, a cycle from Land’s...
University Event Raises Awareness of the Importance of Plants in our World
Residents in Worcester can find out all about the important role that plants play in our lives thanks to a free interactive event organised by University of Worcester scientists. Academics and research students will deliver a day of activities, informative talks,...
Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd Celebrates Top Rated Adviser 2024 Accolade by VouchedFor
Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd proudly announces that their financial advisers have been honoured with the prestigious Top Rated Adviser 2024 recognition by VouchedFor, a leading platform for finding and reviewing financial advisers in the UK. VouchedFor’s Top...
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball
Business Community Invited to Support Charity Ball The Oakland Foundation, a children’s charity, will benefit from a Charity Ball to be held on Saturday, September 28th, at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon. An evening of music, fun and fundraising all to support...
Thursfields has Advised MTM Engineering on its Acquisition of TA Ronan, a Leading Provider of Cable Installation and Termination Services in the UK.
MTM was founded in 1997 and, in its 27-year history, has expanded rapidly, both organically and through acquisition. In 2022, Waterland Private Equity completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the MTM group. TA Ronan was established in 1949 and is headquartered...
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