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Top 10 cybersecurity threats SMEs in 2025
In 2025, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a cybersecurity landscape that’s more complex and dangerous than ever before. With attackers increasingly targeting smaller businesses due to perceived vulnerabilities, it’s crucial for SMEs to understand the...
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Top 10 cybersecurity threats SMEs in 2025
In 2025, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a cybersecurity landscape that’s more complex and dangerous than ever before. With attackers increasingly targeting smaller businesses due to perceived vulnerabilities, it’s crucial for SMEs to understand the...
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West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
Oakland International Appoints Group HR Director
Nicola Harris has been appointed Group HR Director by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. A skilled professional in talent management, people development and a pragmatic leader, Nicola has 25 years’ experience in entrepreneurial and owner...
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Team from RHS Garden Wisley pick-up more donated Mangaves from Wyevale Nurseries
A Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) team from RHS Garden Wisley has this month (May 2021) picked-up a new collection of Mangave succulents from Wyevale Nurseries in Herefordshire donated in partnership with Plantipp B.V. Wyevale Nurseries’ Production Manager Kyle Ross...
Two newly-qualified solicitors flourishing at Herefordshire law firm
The award-winning clinical negligence team at a Herefordshire law firm has been boosted by the addition of two newly-qualified solicitors. Amber Pinnell and Rachael Matthews will both be working with clients across Herefordshire and beyond, with Rachael based in...
Flexible packaging manufacturer Alfaplas expands to South Wales
Alfaplas Ltd, part of the SPhere Group, acquired 100% of the share capital of Sarpak Ltd in March 2021. Alfaplas employs 95 people at their Hereford site situated in Rotherwas, where they produce a variety of Flexible packaging solutions made from PP, PE, recycled,...
Jules, Founder of Single Mums Business Network joins Working Families as Advisory Panel Member
Hereford & Worcester Chamber of Commerce member Julie Hawkins, who founded the Single Mums Business Network (SBMN) in 2019 has now joined the Advisory Panel of Working Families, the UK’s work-life balance charity, whose mission is to remove the barriers that...
Five worthy local causes chosen as Thursfields’ new charities of the year
Thursfields Solicitors has announced the five local causes that will all be receiving its focused fundraising, awareness and volunteer support in the 2021-22 year. After receiving more than 100 applications, staff at the leading Midlands law firm voted to select a new...
Kidderminster Student Awarded the Prestigious Role of Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet
A year 11 student at Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre in Kidderminster, has been awarded the prestigious role of Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for the West Midlands. As the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet Alex’s duties will include accompanying the Lord Lieutenant at...
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