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More Clouds Gathering Over Business Confidence
Confidence among firms has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the UK’s largest business sentiment survey. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey also found more businesses now expect to raise prices in...
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More Clouds Gathering Over Business Confidence
Confidence among firms has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the UK’s largest business sentiment survey. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey also found more businesses now expect to raise prices in...
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AI Agents: An Introduction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are emerging as the dominant tech trend for 2025, according to Gartner. These agents harness generative AI, helping businesses realise significant returns on their AI investments by automating complex workflows and augmenting human...
Industrial Supply Co. UK Team Takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon in Support of Mental Health Charity
MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK Team Takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon in Support of Mental Health Charity A dedicated team of runners from MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK is set to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on April 6 to raise vital funds for the...
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University of Worcester Among Top for Gender Pay
New analysis of gender pay at UK universities has re-confirmed the University of Worcester as one of the best performing in the Country. Figures released by AdvanceHE show Worcester was among five universities with no median pay gap. Women make up over 60% of...
Crumplebury’s festive pop-up pub is now open!
Crumplebury’s festive pop-up pub is now open! Round up the troops and head to the Drinking Trough where corks will pop, cocktails will be shaken. not stirred and local ales will be flowing. There’s a fabulous new food menu too, with brilliant burgers,...
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Chamber recognised with Bronze Award in ERS
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has been presented with the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Organisations that are recognised with the Bronze Award pledge to support the Armed Forces...
Marches LEP backs university project with £5.66m funding deal
Proposals have been made to build three new centres on Hereford’s Enterprise Zone, after the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) agreed a £5.66m funding package for the city’s proposed new university. The idea of the centres is to train the next generation of...
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BCC comments on today’s GDP statistics
Commenting on the GDP statistics for Q3 2019, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was welcome confirmation that the UK avoided recession in the third quarter, the stronger headline...
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BCC comments on today’s GDP statistics
Commenting on the GDP statistics for Q3 2019, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was welcome confirmation that the UK avoided recession in the third quarter, the stronger headline...
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Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units, 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
Collins Design and Build increases Gloucestershire presence with prestigious new project
Building contractors and consultancy Collins Design and Build has expanded its growing presence in Gloucestershire with a sizeable new project at Marconi Drive, Quedgeley. The planning and design team have worked effectively to a brief set by the client, Eclipse...
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Introducing Nicole’s Bistro
We are proud to announce the opening of a brand new Bistro in the heart of Bromsgrove Town Centre. Nicole’s Bistro opened in October 2022 and offers delicious fresh cooked food as well as being fully licensed for alcoholic beverages too. The 5 Star Hygiene rated...
WATCH CHRISTMAS PARTY ANTICS WARNS EMPLOYMENT LAWYER
With Christmas fast approaching and workers gearing up for their office parties, a Worcestershire employment lawyer has urged employees ‘not to cross the line’. The timely warning comes from employment specialist Sally Morris who says there are ‘countless’ hidden...
Three Counties welcomes new CEO to drive forward investment and growth
Three Counties Agricultural Society in Malvern has appointed David Prescott as its new Chief Executive. David will join the team in January 2023 to take over the running of the society, following the announcement that Ken Nottage will be retiring from the post, after...
Property fraud alert issued by expert
A property specialist has advised landowners on the best ways to protect themselves against property fraud after figures revealed around 25% of land in England and Wales remains unregistered. Residential property expert Lucy Beaumont has warned that land remaining...
University’s Business School Awarded National Accreditation
The University of Worcester’s Business School has been awarded a national accreditation by the Chartered Association of Business Schools. The Small Business Charter accreditation, held by only around 60 Business Schools in the country, followed a rigorous assessment...
University Business Lecturer Wins National Accolade
A University of Worcester academic has won a national award. Dr Scott Andrews, Deputy Head of the University’s Business School, has been named the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Champion of the Year 2022. This recognised Dr Andrews’ championing of the...
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