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Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
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Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
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Medical School Leader Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
A senior leader at Worcester’s Medical School has been honoured for her contribution to furthering global healthcare. Professor Kay Mohanna, who was born in Evesham and brought up in Upton-on-Severn is the course lead for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of...
Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer this half term
The Severn Valley Railway is making family adventures more affordable than ever with the launch of its ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer for the May half-term holiday from 24 May to 1 June. For just £1 per child, families can enjoy an unforgettable heritage rail journey through...
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Law firm expands commercial property team with new appointment
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has again expanded its respected commercial property department with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Kidderminster headquarters, commercial property expert Lauren Powers has joined mfg and will work...
Trio of promotions announced at law firm mfg Solicitors
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three internal promotions at senior associate and associate level. In the firm’s widely respected Private Client department, experienced wills, assets and estate planning expert Melinda Rice, is promoted to a senior...
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Webinar: Technology and funding for entrepreneurs and small business owners
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://youtu.be/TTxgvENazfQ In this webinar, Commercial and Banking partners from Harrison Clark Rickerbys will cover the rise of technology during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the funding...
ESFA post-16 provider relief scheme
The government recognises that training providers are faced with enormous challenges in continuing to deliver education and training during this period of uncertainty as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. In line with Cabinet Office guidance they are introducing...
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Support for businesses who rely on Trade Credit Insurance
The government has announced that those businesses with supply chains which rely on Trade Credit Insurance and who are experiencing difficulties maintaining cover due to the current pandemic will get support from the government. Trade Credit Insurance provides cover...
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Support for businesses who rely on Trade Credit Insurance
The government has announced that those businesses with supply chains which rely on Trade Credit Insurance and who are experiencing difficulties maintaining cover due to the current pandemic will get support from the government. Trade Credit Insurance provides cover...
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Over £169m for Herefordshire & Worcestershire Businesses
A combined figure of over £169 million has been paid out to businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire who have been affected by the Coronavirus under the Government’s Small Business Grant Scheme. Over £134 million has been paid out to businesses in...
Stourport Welding Supply Company Donates PPE Equipment To Local Care Home
A welding supply store in Stourport has donated PPE equipment to staff at Areley House Care Home, also in Stourport, to help them keep residents safe during the Coronavirus outbreak. Richard Walker at Weldmax UK said: ‘Alongside our welding and industrial equipment we...
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Start Up, Scale Up by Lloyds Bank Academy
Lloyds Bank have launched a brand new programme to help support businesses with their growth ambitions, Start Up, Scale Up by Lloyds Bank Academy. The programme is free to attend and begins in Birmingham on 18th May at The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (B5...
Rural lawyer issues land squatters warning
One of Worcestershire’s leading agricultural lawyers has warned the county’s farmers and landowners to check Land Registry documents to ensure “every inch” of their land is legally registered. The alert has come from Hannah Taylor, a senior associate at law firm mfg...
Redefining Brand Boundaries
You Do Better has a distinctive way of working, not only does their pay-as-you-go model disrupt the usual ways of working within Public Relations (as most PR Agencies work only on retainer) it also redefines brand boundaries. When it comes to brand, most organisations...
The Cottage in the Wood Malvern wins Hotel of the Year award at the Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2023
The 32-bedroom hotel was praised by judges for its environmentally conscious strategy, friendly staff and award winning 1919 Restaurant. Owner, Nick Davies, said: “Winning the Hotel of the Year award is an absolute triumph for us. We are thrilled to have won this...
Firms urged to aim for first-ever King’s Awards for Enterprise
Companies in Herefordshire are invited to an event to launch the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s most prestigious business awards. Tricia Thomas DL, chair of King’s Awards for Enterprise Herefordshire, will host the event on May 18 at the Shell...
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Receives £65,000 From Global’s Make Some Noise To Fund Life Changing Services
Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of the Media & Entertainment group Global, has distributed grants totalling £2.5 million to small charities and projects across the UK following its determined fundraising efforts in 2022. Thanks to the incredible...
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