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Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust response to Government’s 10-Year Cancer Plan
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust warmly welcomes the publication of the Government’s 10-Year Cancer Plan, and we are particularly encouraged to see a dedicated section focusing on children and young people. This represents a significant and long-overdue step...
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Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust response to Government’s 10-Year Cancer Plan
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust warmly welcomes the publication of the Government’s 10-Year Cancer Plan, and we are particularly encouraged to see a dedicated section focusing on children and young people. This represents a significant and long-overdue step...
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Wyevale Nurseries launches new Bareroot Hedging and Forestry Catalogue
WYEVALE Nurseries has launched a new Bareroot Hedging and Forestry Catalogue this month featuring details of the varieties it grows and the benefits of using each one (May 2025). The leading commercial nursery hopes industry members will use the free, handy guide,...
Skills Minister Supports VC Raising Funds for Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds
Support and donations for the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor continue to pour in, as he reaches the halfway mark on his challenge to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL is walking 280km along the coastal path...
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FBC Manby Bowdler discovers a more sustainable way to do business
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is the way all businesses are being encouraged to operate. Here’s how FBC Manby Bowdler is navigating the challenges and opportunities it brings. When we started our journey, our first challenge was not having dedicated...
Midlands Law Firm Continues Growth Journey Reporting Impressive Financial Results
Thursfields, a law firm located in the Midlands, has released impressive financial results for the period of 12 months to April 2023, underscoring their dedication to excellence. With a growth rate of over 10%, the firm’s annual turnover has now reached £11 million....
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Coronavirus furlough scheme to finish at end of October, says chancellor
The UK’s coronavirus furlough scheme will finish at the end of October, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed.
At the No 10 briefing, Mr Sunak also set out how employers will have to start sharing the cost of the scheme
Coronavirus: Timeline for Retailers
Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are set to reopen next month once they are COVID-19 secure and can show customers will be kept safe, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed.
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White Paper protecting flow of goods and services across the UK published
The Government has published its White Paper on the UK Internal Market, setting out the policy options to protect the flow of goods and services across the UK after the end of the transition period. The UK Government is proposing to introduce the principles of mutual...
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White Paper protecting flow of goods and services across the UK published
The Government has published its White Paper on the UK Internal Market, setting out the policy options to protect the flow of goods and services across the UK after the end of the transition period. The UK Government is proposing to introduce the principles of mutual...
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Thinking About Your Brand Post Lockdown.
Resetting your brand for the new normal. Have we all just woken up from a bad dream? Unfortunately not, the reality of the world post lockdown is scary, it may take years to see the final effects of the pandemic but there are things that we can all do now to ensure...
Worcestershire Area Council May Update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
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Is your school protected over the summer holidays?
As another school year comes to an end and the six weeks summer holidays are on the horizon, the education sector are being warned of a potential rise in criminal activity over this vulnerable period when their premises is largely unoccupied. Due to the cost-of-living...
Discovering your prospects budget
Let’s talk about Budgets It’s no secret that over the last couple of years costs to businesses have been increasing. Raw materials, energy prices, interest rates, cost of labour, the list seems endless. Therefore, when speaking to existing customers and prospects it’s...
Research Student and Leading Nurse Awarded OBE
As the nation celebrates the 75th anniversary of the NHS (on July 5), a University of Worcester PhD student in a senior national role has spoken of the privilege of being a nurse. After a career spanning more than 40 years, Liz Fenton, Deputy Chief Nurse in the...
Roxel UK celebrates 20th anniversary
Kidderminster based Roxel UK celebrates their 20th year in business as a world leader in propulsion systems for rockets and tactical and cruise missiles. Roxel was founded when Royal Ordnance Rocket Motors (Division of BAE) merged with Celerg in France 2003, with the...
Underinsured commercial property? Why the impact on business costs could be huge
A recent survey, conducted among business owners and commercial property claims managers, found that 43% of commercial properties in the UK are currently underinsured. This can have a huge impact on business costs should the worst happen. Mike Sutton, Director of...
Championing Sustainability across Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the Green Business Network
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomes new Members, the Green Business Networking Group. With a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, this dedicated group of professionals is making remarkable strides in promoting green...
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