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Mandatory certification requirements for professional rodenticide purchase came into force January 1, 2026 across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
PGM Pest Control is urging UK businesses, farmers, and pest control professionals to review their rodent management following major regulatory changes that came into force on 1 January 2026 under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. The updated rules mean that...
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Mandatory certification requirements for professional rodenticide purchase came into force January 1, 2026 across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
PGM Pest Control is urging UK businesses, farmers, and pest control professionals to review their rodent management following major regulatory changes that came into force on 1 January 2026 under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. The updated rules mean that...
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DRPG Labs Hosts Tech Showcase for Events Industry
Worcestershire, March 2025 – Creative communications group DRPG successfully concluded its Innovation Week, hosted by its dedicated innovation entity, DRPG Labs. The event, held in the studio complex of DRPG’s headquarters in Hartlebury provided clients and interested...
ISO QSL Welcomes Two New Team Members
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) are pleased to welcome two new starters to its growing team. Edward Phipps Castro joins as Finance Assistant, while Eleanor Tustin takes on the role as Client Care Advisor. Edward discovered his passion for finances whilst completing...
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Worcester Foodbank Selected as University’s Charity of the Year
Worcester Foodbank has been chosen as the University of Worcester’s Charity of the Year 2022/23. The Foodbank was chosen following a staff vote, which saw many hundreds of colleagues participate in an online poll. Worcester Foodbank provides emergency food and support...
University Chalks Up Another Sustainability Award
A scheme to encourage sustainable food choices at the University of Worcester has received a national award for sustainability. The University achieved Silver in the recent Green Apple Environment Awards, which recognise, reward and promote environmental best...
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Hundreds of local business have their say in 2019-20 Salary & Benefits Report
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce‘s 2019-20 Salary & Benefits Report, in association with Hewett Recruitment, gives an insight into the issues facing businesses in recruiting and retaining the right staff, barriers to growth and a...
Worcester City Council recruiting for Museums Commercial Officer
Worcester City Council are looking for an experienced Commercial Officer to support and develop the operation of commercial, retail and catering enterprises across their city museums. Like many other Museums across the country, their shops and cafes are a key part of...
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BCC responds to Conservative Party business proposals
Responding to proposals unveiled by the Conservative Party, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Dr Adam Marshall said: Business rates: “We have continually highlighted the damaging impact that upfront business costs are having on companies across the...
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BCC responds to Conservative Party business proposals
Responding to proposals unveiled by the Conservative Party, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Dr Adam Marshall said: Business rates: “We have continually highlighted the damaging impact that upfront business costs are having on companies across the...
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Member offer from Jobsworth Recruitment
Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions Ltd is offering fellow Chamber Members a fantastic discount on its recruitment services. For permanent recruitment, Chamber Members receive a 33% discount (from 15% down to 10%) on all permanent roles during 2020. For temporary...
Leading figures in business gather as registrations open for Worcestershire LEP’s Annual Conference
Business leaders from across the county joined the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) team for the launch of the Worcestershire LEP’s 2020 Annual Conference, and businesses are being encouraged to register their place. Over 400 delegates are...
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Pershore College Apprentice Arborist Wins Industry Award
A Kidderminster arborist who has overcome his fear of heights to excel in the profession has been recognised with an award from a major industry organisation. Edd Acutt, 30, recently completed a Level 2 apprenticeship in Arboriculture at Pershore College and works for...
Acorns Children’s Hospice Announces New CEO
Acorns Children’s Hospice announced today that Trevor Johnson has been appointed as the charity’s new Chief Executive. Trevor will take up his position at Acorns in March next year and replaces Toby Porter, who stepped down as Acorns CEO in September after six years...
Kidderminster College Launch New Team Leader Apprenticeship
Kidderminster College are collaborating with employers across Worcestershire, Sandwell and Herefordshire to provide training to their existing staff with a new Team Leader Apprenticeship. Kidderminster College’s new Team Leader Apprenticeship aims to upskill the local...
Impact Mortgages Launch Christmas Hamper Giveaway!
Impact Mortgages Ltd based in Wyevale Business Park, Hereford, have teamed up with Tilly’s Farm Shop and are giving away the ULTIMATE festive hamper – packed with delicious treats just in time for Christmas. This really is all your food hamper dreams come true:...
Stylish silk scarves on sale to support hospice care
Beautiful silk scarves reflecting the concepts of peace and hope are now on sale to raise funds for a Worcestershire hospice. Evesham-based digital textile printing specialist, The Silk Bureau, called on artists earlier this year to design a silk scarf in aid of St...
Family barrister and judge reveals trials and tribulations of remote court hearings
Charmian Jackson, a barrister and deputy district judge in the Midlands, has shared some interesting experiences of the family law system in a podcast created by Thursfields Solicitors. Ms Jackson, a barrister at St Ives Chambers in Birmingham who also serves as a...
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