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Self-employed or employed? Why UK businesses need to get it right
Many UK small businesses rely on freelancers, associates and contractors. Most are not trying to break the rules. But misclassifying someone who is actually a worker or employee can quietly turn into a serious legal and financial problem. The key issue is this. UK law...
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Self-employed or employed? Why UK businesses need to get it right
Many UK small businesses rely on freelancers, associates and contractors. Most are not trying to break the rules. But misclassifying someone who is actually a worker or employee can quietly turn into a serious legal and financial problem. The key issue is this. UK law...
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Welcome to our New Members – March 2025
Our warmest welcome to our new members – AJB Sports in Education – Sports Coaching company proudly working Pre Schools and Primary schools, running Girls Football, Childrens Birthday Parties and Childrens Holiday Camps in Worcester. With an innovative...
Print Advertising is not dead yet!
‘Print is dead’ often echoes through marketing circles – even more so since digital became the predominant way to advertise – says Ruby Edwards, owner of Marketing Agency You Do Better Ltd. Ruby explains: “However, for businesses like client...
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Exclusive English symphony orchestra ticket offer for Chamber Members
Don the black tie and gather in the candlelit Grand Hall at Crumplebury for a sublime classical performance by the English Symphony Orchestra. On Friday, November 11, join these world-class musicians at the dazzling Whitbourne events venue for an evening of...
Bishop Fleming to Host Autumn Statement Webinar 2022
Bishop Fleming are hosting their Autumn Statement 2022 webinar on Friday 18 November. Their panel of tax experts will be analysing the announcements and commenting on how these may affect you. You can book your place here. To stay up to date with the Autumn Statement...
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Marches LEP creates 1,000 new jobs under new Energy Strategy
More than 1,000 new low-carbon jobs will be created and emissions slashed under an ambitious new energy strategy being unveiled for the region. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership says its new 10-year energy plan will also see half of the region’s electricity...
Marches to benefit from £3.6 billion Towns Deal fund
Two Marches towns are set to benefit from the new Town Deals announced by Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP. Telford and Hereford are among 100 places being invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-million-pound Town Deals. The...
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BCC responds to Chancellor’s speech
Responding to the speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s good to hear the Chancellor committing to significant...
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BCC responds to Chancellor’s speech
Responding to the speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s good to hear the Chancellor committing to significant...
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A new kind of flood insurance
With the recent downpours and the resulting flooding around the two counties, which resulted in local companies taking a heavy impact on their operations, some have experienced expensive premiums when insuring their business against the risk of flooding. However, a...
Exclusive offer for Chamber Members from arrangeMy Escape
If booking a holiday with arrangeMY Escape, Chamber Members will get one of the following services complimentary: Free Airport lounge Free Airport car parking £100 on an Escape travel card for family bookings Free VIP transport to airport from your door Free in resort...
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Upcoming COP27 Conference Vital to Provide a Sustainability Plan for Businesses
COP27 will be held in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh on 6-18 November. Every year, a different country from a different world region takes up the Conference of the Parties (COP) Presidency, to convene world leaders and define priorities. As an ‘All of...
Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to raise the base rate to 3% comes as no surprise following the market turmoil caused by September’s...
Crowd funder success for the people of Kherson in Ukraine!
With help from the Chamber of Commerce, local theatre director raises six times her target to help the people of Kherson, Ukraine. Thanks to the generous support of readers, Vamos Theatre’s Artistic Director Rachael Savage has raised £4,176 for the people of Kherson,...
Herefordshire Council Update about Avian Flu
An important update has been shared today about an upcoming change to the The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) which will come into place on Monday 7 November. This means from 7 November 2022 it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds...
The Courtyard’s Mental Health Project for children secures vital funding
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce that it has received funding from The Eveson Trust to enable its Education Team to continue to deliver its award-winning Mental Health Project, #TalkAwayDontWalkAway. The Eveson Trust has awarded £10,000 to fund a practitioner to...
The Courtyard has been shortlisted for an Award for its Environmental Sustainability work
The Courtyard team are delighted to have been shortlisted for a Climate Award in partnership with The Happy Museum Project and Culture Declares Emergency for their work on environmental sustainability, as part of the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance Awards....
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