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Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017. Concern is highest in the hospitality sector (49%), with manufacturing (44%) and logistics (43%) close behind. In 2024, 27% of firms said they had scaled back or...
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Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017. Concern is highest in the hospitality sector (49%), with manufacturing (44%) and logistics (43%) close behind. In 2024, 27% of firms said they had scaled back or...
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Member to member collaboration between Hazelton Mountford and You Do Better
Strategic Members Hazelton Mountford Group partnered with member You Do Better from 2020. Since then, the company has benefited from expert marketing and public relations support. As Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers, Hazelton Mountford offer expert advice and...
Changes in SME Solicitors’ Commercial Property department
SME Solicitors is delighted to announce the promotion of Jack Smith to Partner. Jack became Head of Commercial Property in 2024, building on his extensive experience handling both commercial and residential property matters. He strives to provide a personal and...
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Apprenticeships at REHAU
Herefordshire-based REHAU UK has a long history of apprenticeships which extend across its manufacturing sites in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Runcorn and Heathrow, as well as a number of sales offices across the UK. CEO, Martin Hitchin said: “To succeed as a premium supplier,...
Manufacturing Excellence Boost For The West Midlands
Two pioneering engineering and technology centres form collaboration – Manufacturing Technology Centre and New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering A ground-breaking agreement has been signed between the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and the...
Chamber News
Coronavirus Mobile Device Scam Alert
There has been an increase in opportunistic criminal activity on the internet and mobile channels. Below are some examples of the types of scams you should be on the lookout for on your mobile devices: Mis-information – Your well-meaning contact may spread fake...
Coronavirus Scam Alert
After global phenomena, natural disasters or pandemics like COVID-19 occur, there is often an increase of opportunistic criminal activity on the internet. Below are some of the types of scams you should be on the lookout for: Mailicious websites – Websites with...
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Further support for businesses announced by the government
In an ever changing environment the government announced over the weekend more support measures to support businesses across the UK. It will pay 80% of salary for staff who are kept on by their employer, covering wages of up to £2,500 per employee. It is hoped that...
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Further support for businesses announced by the government
In an ever changing environment the government announced over the weekend more support measures to support businesses across the UK. It will pay 80% of salary for staff who are kept on by their employer, covering wages of up to £2,500 per employee. It is hoped that...
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BetaDen announces finalists for Cohort 3.0
BetaDen, Worcestershire’s dynamic commercial technology accelerator, has selected the next eight emerging technology entrepreneurs to join them for cohort 3.0, starting June 2020. The new cohort will have access to a unique package of mentoring, funding and industry...
Acquired brain injury charity appeals for support from community to lift clients’ spirits
Pictured above: Steven, one of the charity’s clients The doors to the Headway Worcestershire Wellbeing Centres might be temporarily closed, but the charity is most certainly still in business. Headway Worcestershire is adapting its services to continue to fight...
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Protecting Your Business Lunch hosted by Castle Green Financial Planning and Harrison Clark Rickerbys
The death or critical illness of an owner or key employee inevitably creates significant turbulence within a business. If you are a business owner or key employee, this informative talk will help you to understand how to protect your business should anything happen to...
Boosting Workforce Planning with Modern Technology Solutions
Workforce planning plays a vital role in ensuring businesses remain competitive in today’s fast-paced market. Embracing modern technology solutions can dramatically improve this process, allowing organisations to optimise staffing levels and enhance overall...
PSE Offline Marketing announces new hires and website as part of 2023 strategy
Following a year of substantial growth, family-run PSE Offline Marketing has announced the launch of its new website and brand strategy – and an ever-expanding team – as part of its repositioning for 2023. In addition to the new strategy, look and feel,...
What’s in the Spring Budget customs package and what does it mean for traders?
The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced his Spring Budget yesterday (15 March) and reaction has been generally mixed, with some commentators calling it “not bold, but not bonkers”. Importantly, the government also published a new package of customs measures alongside...
Chairs Report March 23
Planning for the future Following the challenges of recovering from the pandemic, inflation is now becoming the largest threat to business. We face continued challenges around labour shortages, supply chains, raw material availability and energy costs will drive price...
Inflation increase puts firms under significant pressure
Responding to the latest ONS inflation data, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “An unexpected rise in the CPI rate to 10.4% indicates that the UK economy is still in the midst of a stubborn peak. The main drivers of inflation...
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