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BCC Economic Forecast: Budget Unlikely to Be Growth Game Changer
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests last month’s Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy. The first forecast by a major business organisation since the Chancellor’s statement shows the UK’s growth outlook will remain...
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BCC Economic Forecast: Budget Unlikely to Be Growth Game Changer
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests last month’s Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy. The first forecast by a major business organisation since the Chancellor’s statement shows the UK’s growth outlook will remain...
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New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy
Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...
Cool Heads Needed As Manufacturing Exporters Fear Tariff Impact
New research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the extent to which firms are worried about the impact of US tariffs on their operations. The survey of more than 1,200 firms, of which over 260 were manufacturing exporters, was carried out between Monday 20...
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Cyber Security Event – Prevent, Protect, Mitigate
EBC Group will be holding a Cyber Security Seminar on 14th September at Worcestershire County Cricket Club to help businesses learn more about the latest cyber security threats and how they can protect themselves against cyber crime. Cyber threats are evolving at a...
Hazelton Mountford seek a Renewals Handler
Hazelton Mountford are seeking a Renewals handler to work within our expanding team in Worcester. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our Let-Property and Personal Lines team. This could be your chance to forge a career with an exciting, growing company...
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International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 we ask business women from around Worcestershire about what inspires them and how they’re making a difference in business.With issues like the gender pay gap and the #metoo movement spearheading campaigns for change, women...
New road to cut Worcester congestion
A new dual carriageway is predicted to halve peak journey times along the A4440 and pave the way for up to 5,600 new homes. Roads Minister Jesse Norman today (Friday, 1 March) approved almost £55 million of government funding for the Southern Link Road. The major...
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Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
New research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with global job site Indeed, reveals the increasing time it’s taking businesses to recruit the skills they need, emphasising the importance of removing blockers in the training system to develop a...
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Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
New research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with global job site Indeed, reveals the increasing time it’s taking businesses to recruit the skills they need, emphasising the importance of removing blockers in the training system to develop a...
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Worcestershire employers celebrate apprentice success
Worcestershire Group Training Association welcomed over 200 guests to its Annual Apprentice Awards Evening on Tuesday 12 November at the University Arena in Worcester. Each year the employer led, not for profit training provider, currently in its 52nd Year, welcomes...
Legal duo qualify as law firm continues its growth path
Two lawyers have been unveiled as the latest new qualifiers at a leading Worcestershire legal firm. Jessica McSorley and Jessica Moore have completed their two-year training contracts with mfg Solicitors and have now taken up permanent roles. The pair gained a wide...
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Julie Finch, Hay Festival CEO
Julie Finch is CEO of Hay Festival, the world’s leading literary charity bringing writers and readers together in events to inspire, examine and entertain globally. Based in the Festival’s head office in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, Finch joined the charity in August 2022 to...
NMITE launches two short courses in Timber Technology Engineering Design To upskill and reskill UK built environment professionals
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering) which, since opening in September 2021, now offers both a BEng and MEng in Integrated Engineering, is launching two new short CPD courses. Delivered in partnership with Timber Development UK and Edinburgh...
The Rising Cost of Doing Business
How Firms Can Tackle The Rising Cost of Doing Business We’re all now familiar with the cost of living crisis – how households are struggling to keep up with bills and afford the rapidly rising cost of food, fuel and other essentials. But there’s another crisis,...
Wyevale Nurseries Starts Work on New Water Reservoir
A leading British commercial nursery in Hereford has this month started work on a new reservoir to help it capture, save and recycle more water (September 2022). Wyevale Nurseries is creating its new water conservation and storage system at its King’s Acre container...
Leave a Light On for Small Business
When it comes to outsourced marketing support, big doesn’t always mean best – says Ruby Edwards, Owner of You Do Better PR. Uncovering the organisations within the local area can certainly reap rewards. We’re lucky to have so many to choose from:...
HBT Communications connecting businesses in the Midlands to ultrafast connectivity
HBT Communications, the leading telecommunications business in the West Midlands is proud to announce their partnership with Faster Britain to offer ultrafast connectivity in the Midlands. The business world is evolving, and technology is at the heart of this...
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