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Unemployment Up As Wages Still Outpace Inflation
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There is little comfort in this data for businesses or the government. Employers are being squeezed...
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Unemployment Up As Wages Still Outpace Inflation
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There is little comfort in this data for businesses or the government. Employers are being squeezed...
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Recruitment Expert to take on London Marathon for AngelmanUK
A director of a Worcester recruitment firm is to take on next year’s TCS London Marathon for charity AngelmanUK. James Cronin, a director at recruitment specialist, GMP Recruitment, part of the Frederick Harlan Group, is taking part in the world’s most famous marathon...
University-Led Poetry Walking Tour Looks to City’s Landmarks for Inspiration
From the Cathedral and quaint Tudor buildings to the iconic bridge over the River Severn, Worcester has plenty to inspire writers and artists. Now, a University of Worcester lecturer’s guided poetry walk invites residents to put pen to paper inspired by the sights and...
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Opportunities in agri-tech outlined in college’s first public event since 2020
A range of opportunities in agri-tech were firmly set out when Pershore College opened its doors for the first time in 15 months to members of the region’s farming and horticultural community. The varied programme of industry speakers made the case for...
Mixed response to government’s extension of protection for businesses in financial difficulty
Many businesses will have welcomed further government measures to support SMEs struggling with finances due to COVID-19, according to Thursfields Solicitors. But the leading law firm pointed out that others will be frustrated as they continue to be prevented from...
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Winter Race Day in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance
EBC Group hosted their annual Winter Race Day again this year, held at Wolverhampton Racecourse. The day raised £17,026 for EBC Group’s corporate sponsor Midlands Air Ambulance, who provide critical care to six Midlands counties. The event saw EBC Group’s clients and...
Businesses with March year end could receive £76k!
Do you know an innovative business with a March year end? If so, the company has just over 11 weeks to claim back money it is entitled to – on average our clients receive £76k! Research & Development (R&D) tax relief is a government-backed incentive...
Praise for Peer Networks Programme
A Herefordshire businessman has praised a business support network – saying he has learned something new from each session he has been part of. James Lloyd, who runs two businesses in Ross-on-Wye, is taking part in the Peer Networks Programme, which brings together...
Support on hand to help manufacturers grow
Manufacturers across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being urged to take advantage of a hugely-successful programme and go for growth. Through the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), small and medium sized manufacturers are offered help to...
Workforce Planning Workshop
The Workforce Planning workshops, delivered by Hewett Recruitment Directors, Ben Mannion and Laura Hewett, alongside their internal Strategic Marketing Executive, are bespoke half-day sessions offering 1-1 support for individual businesses. During the workshop, the...
Making Tax Digital for VAT is coming – are you ready?
Businesses are reminded to take steps to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Value Added Tax (VAT) before it becomes mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses from 1 April this year. MTD is designed to help businesses eliminate common errors and save time...
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