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Ballards strengthens private client capability with senior tax partner hire
(from left to right): Tim Lynch, Private Client Tax Partner, Martin Adams, Head of tax. Ballards LLP has appointed Tim Lynch as Private Client Tax Partner, strengthening its senior advisory capability as part of the firm’s long term growth strategy across...
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Ballards strengthens private client capability with senior tax partner hire
(from left to right): Tim Lynch, Private Client Tax Partner, Martin Adams, Head of tax. Ballards LLP has appointed Tim Lynch as Private Client Tax Partner, strengthening its senior advisory capability as part of the firm’s long term growth strategy across...
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Students Scoop £5,000 Prizes in Dragon’s Den-style Competition
Entrepreneurial students have scooped two £5,000 prizes in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to help launch their new businesses. Will Essex and Janka Chovancova, who are both studying at the University of Worcester’s Business School, were among the University students...
Leadership consultants celebrate 1st anniversary of popular podcast.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are delighted to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, hosted by Mike Harris (pictured). The Podcast has been a big success reaching over 350 people every month. With a regular...
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Ambassadors visit to rededicate the refurbished Gheluvelt Memorial
In a recent visit to Geluveld, Zonnebeke in Belgium, Duncan Sutcliffe took part in the unveiling and re-dedication of the Memorial to the actions of The Worcestershire Regiment in the First World War and the exploits of the 2nd Battalion at the Battle of Gheluvelt,...
Hazelton Mountford recruit two new starters
The growing insurance brokerage and Tenant Referencing firm, based in Worcester city centre and Evesham High Street, have welcomed two more team members. Mike Maher and Abi Hill joined Patron Members Hazelton Mountford in March 2023. Mike becomes a member of the...
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CWLC makes 145 visors for NHS
Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form, Design Technology department are making visors to help frontline workers. We noticed on social media that other schools were making the visors, so when we realised that we had the skills, equipment and material we...
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Following the sudden and unprecedented impact of Covid-19, we recognise that cashflow is likely to be a major challenge for businesses until restrictions are lifted and markets recover. However, now more than ever, we are determined to provide support and advice...
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UK enforces strict ‘stay at home’ measures – businesses to close
In a moment of ‘national emergency’ the Prime Minister delivered a poignant address last night to the nation ordering people to stay at home and for the immediate closure of non-essential businesses and premises. These restrictions will be under constant review and...
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UK enforces strict ‘stay at home’ measures – businesses to close
In a moment of ‘national emergency’ the Prime Minister delivered a poignant address last night to the nation ordering people to stay at home and for the immediate closure of non-essential businesses and premises. These restrictions will be under constant review and...
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Worcestershire Community Foundation asks for your support
We are all playing our part in addressing the impact of Covid-19 and key to this is the work of charities. They are facing huge increases in demand just as normal fundraising has to stop and staff and volunteers are self-isolating. Yesterday Worcestershire Community...
Vital healthcare equipment from University of Worcester makes its way to the NHS
The University of Worcester has made its nursing and healthcare training equipment available for use in the NHS in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. This is one of a number of measures that the University, its staff and students, are taking to assist in any way...
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Are you prepared for the growing number of company insolvencies?
Due to current economic uncertainty for both households and businesses, there are growing fears that we could see a wave of company collapses in 2023. With increased costs, the rise of inflation and a depleted workforce, there is a pessimistic outlook for many...
BCC welcomes supply chain and trade focus in integrated review
Reacting to the publication of the 2023 Integrated Review, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The renewed commitments to tackling climate change, sustainable development, and economic empowerment of women are all welcome in the Review. “On Europe,...
Here For Games Con: Free Inclusive Charity Games Convention
The Herefordshire Board Gamers are back for their 9th Annual Event – but with a brand new name. People from across the two counties are invited to “Here for Games Con”, a free inclusive charity games convention raising money for Herefordshire Mind. The event is taking...
Workforce Planning (People and Skills)
With recruitment at an all-time high and the UK facing a skills shortage, staff retention is more important than ever. Not only is training an essential part of workforce planning, but the right training increases productivity and efficiency; improves employee...
Meet Your Future Apprentice – Tuesday 25th April 2023
If you’re looking for apprentices in the Construction trades (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Brickwork, Property Maintenance) or Engineering & Motor Vehicle, Herefordshire & Ludlow College invites you to meet the students on their related courses at...
Serco Restart Scheme: providing a free service in your area to fill job vacancies
ChamSerco Restart Scheme: providing a free service in your area to fill job vacancies The Restart Scheme is part of the Government’s wider ‘Plan for Jobs’ programmes to help long-term unemployed people develop their skills so they can find sustainable and meaningful...
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