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New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
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New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
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Main Line Rail Companies Pitch in at the Severn Valley Railway
Thanks to an ambitious and unique joint volunteering effort by many companies across the rail sector, the Severn Valley Railway has succeeded in re-laying track across its newly repaired Mor Brook bridge in Shropshire. This was achieved in record time and at zero...
A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August
A full weekend of heritage trains and classic vehicles awaits as the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Vintage Transport Extravaganza rolls in on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. Just weeks after the railway proudly reopens its full 16.5-mile route from Kidderminster...
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Legal success as newly qualified solicitor takes on permanent role
A promising Wyre Forest solicitor is celebrating after becoming a fully qualified lawyer. Lawyer Amelia Edwards has now completed her 18-month training contract at law firm mfg Solicitors, having worked at the firm for 12 months prior to the commencement of her...
IT Director at Thursfields, Richard Webb to Join Discussion on Legal Tech Innovation in Birmingham
Richard Webb, IT Director at Thursfields Solicitors, will be providing insights and advice at the Transforming Legal Landscape Through Technology event on March 12th at Mills & Reeve in Birmingham. The event, organised by the Birmingham Law Society and hosted by...
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Covid rules: What are the new coronavirus restrictions?
A series of new restrictions to try to stop the spread of coronavirus in England have been announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
What are the latest changes in England?
Support urgently needed for hospitality businesses forced to close early
The government this week have set out further restrictions on certain businesses and have reversed its stance on working from home following the COVID-19 alert level being raised to 4 as a result of rising new coronavirus cases.
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Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs
Source: Gov UK An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today (19 January). Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged...
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Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs
Source: Gov UK An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today (19 January). Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged...
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Hospice celebrates donation for digital care
A Worcestershire hospice is celebrating a £100,000 donation from Barclays to boost its online care and support for patients and families in the county during the coronavirus pandemic. St Richard’s Hospice was chosen as one of just 100 UK charities to be given the...
Get EU-Exit Ready with Worcestershire County Council
The UK exited the European Union on January 31, 2020. A transition period is now ongoing while negotiations to establish a future relationship beyond December 31st take place. If these talks don’t produce an agreement, a ‘no-deal’ EU-Exit is still possible. Businesses...
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Prince Charles visits award-winning firm in Herefordshire
On Tuesday 5 November, HRH The Prince of Wales visited Herefordshire as part of the launch of the Gilpin 2020 Festival. The festival celebrates the county’s town Ross-On-Wye as the birthplace of British tourism, and Prince Charles was greeted by residents and...
HRH The Prince Of Wales congratulates Herefordshire Company on Engineering success
HRH The Prince Of Wales visited ETL Systems Ltd, a British satellite technology company at its headquarters in Madley, Herefordshire. The visit was to congratulate and commend the company on achieving global success from a rural location. The visit from HRH The Prince...
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£1M Study to Examine Heat Strain in Females.
A new study being launched at the University of Worcester aims to explore how heat affects females and offer advice on ways to manage it. Dr Jessica Mee, a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, has been awarded almost £1m in funding from the UK Research and...
Student Cricketer Selected to Play for England in Inaugural International Competition
A University of Worcester student has been selected for a new England Cricket women’s side set to compete in its first ever international tournament this weekend. Libby Thomas is among those who will board the plane for Spain as part of the NCCA (National Counties...
Marches LEP Awards Nearly £340,000 of Energy Grants in Green Boost for Business
Nearly £340,000 in grants has been awarded across the Marches under a new scheme to improve energy efficiency and drive down carbon emissions. Thirty companies and community groups across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin have been awarded the funding...
COP28: An Overview
COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023. UN Climate Change conferences (or COPs) take place every year, and are the world’s only multilateral...
Your Ultimate Guide to Making Running Your New Hobby in 2024
As we step into a new year, why not consider joining over 10 million others in the UK by making running your new hobby in 2024? Beyond being a cost-effective way to exercise, regular running offers a plethora of health benefits that extend beyond just physical...
Law firm mfg Solicitors gives £1,000 festive foodbank donation
Local law firm mfg Solicitors has donated £1,000 to help support Worcester Foodbank as the need grows for emergency winter food and clothing packages. The law firm, which has offices on The Tything has provided the money through its CSR Committee, seeing £1,000 going...
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