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Using Excel for Bank Reconciliations
Once you’ve completed your first round of bank reconciliations in your accounting software and the balances still don’t match, it can be frustrating to trace missing or unmatched transactions: https://it-ebs.co.uk/news/oh-solve-problem-like-bank-rec/ Most systems only...
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Using Excel for Bank Reconciliations
Once you’ve completed your first round of bank reconciliations in your accounting software and the balances still don’t match, it can be frustrating to trace missing or unmatched transactions: https://it-ebs.co.uk/news/oh-solve-problem-like-bank-rec/ Most systems only...
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Hereford Military History Festival Honours Herefordshire History with Network of Local Partners and Community Support
HEREFORD, 19th August 2025 — The inaugural Hereford Military History Festival 2025 is a highly ambitious new addition to the UK’s cultural calendar, which aims to support the city’s local community, celebrate its culture and heritage, and honour its rich military...
Platform81 Welcome Five New Starters Across PPC, Web Development, and Business Development
Platform81 has recently welcomed five new team members across key departments, supporting the ongoing growth of the business. These appointments come at a time of significant expansion, driven by new client wins and increasing demand across the agency’s core service...
Patron & Strategic News
81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week
An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...
Remarkable Resilience; an Extra Special Graduation for One Nurse
A nurse will graduate next week after overcoming a huge challenge on her journey to qualifying. Esme Savage will formally receive her degree in Adult Nursing from the University of Worcester on Tuesday, two years later than she had originally planned. After her first...
Chamber News
FREE Seminars to be Held Focusing on Three Key Post-Brexit Markets
Strong and Herd LLP are presenting a short series of FREE online seminars and all are welcome to attend. Each seminar takes place between 1:30-2:15pm and will be presented live by Tim Hiscock of Strong and Herd LLP. These 45-minute events focus on current and...
Wyevale Nurseries supports industry charity Perennial through plant sales
ONE OF the UK’s leading commercial nurseries is launching two new plants at this month’s Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show to raise awareness and funds for the charity Perennial (June 21 & 22, 2022). Wyevale Nurseries, working alongside...
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Introducing Jerroms
Jerroms is a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy firm. Clients range from small local businesses to large groups nationwide and they have an excellent reputation for servicing clients’ accounting needs across a range of sectors. They offer support and...
Introducing Jerroms
Jerroms is a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy firm. Clients range from small local businesses to large groups nationwide and they have an excellent reputation for servicing clients’ accounting needs across a range of sectors. They offer support and...
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Department for Education launches new Skills Toolkit
Following the Prime Minister’s speech about retraining and adult skills, the UK government has launched a new Skills Toolkit with additional courses that target employers, prospective learners and employees among others. One in three people have used online learning...
New guidance on £9 billion Job Retention Bonus
Further information has been published on how businesses can claim the UK government’s Job Retention Bonus. the Job Retention Bonus, worth up to £9 billion is set to support millions of employers who have kept on furloughed workers the bonus will work alongside newly...
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National Day of Reflection
On 23 March, let’s take time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving, and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost over the last two years. Locally Covid-19 families Hereford is holding an event outside...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Named as Finalist for National Film Award
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been shortlisted for a national Charity Film Award alongside other charitable causes. The charity’s film, produced in collaboration with creative agency DRPG, is now through to the final round following a public vote. The short film...
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade. They met at the EU Commission Headquarters, in Berlaymont, to discuss...
BCC News
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade. They met at the EU Commission Headquarters, in Berlaymont, to discuss...
Worcestershire News
New head of agriculture and rural affairs at mfg Solicitors
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of partner Alex Phillips as its new departmental head for its agriculture and rural affairs division. Alex is now leading the award-winning team which specialises in advising farmers, estate owners and landowners...
Shooting Reels Welcomes New Team Members for an Exciting 2023…
Shooting Reels is pleased to announce the addition of Molly and Josh to their team, bringing a wealth of talent and experience. Molly joins the pre-production team, working with clients to create fantastic content that will leave a lasting impact on their audience....
Herefordshire News
New Year, Greener You: Herefordshire climate action campaign launched to tackle climate change
A new campaign is set to encourage Herefordians to be part of a county-wide “movement of positive action” to tackle climate change and protect the county’s rich nature and wildlife. Launched today (Thursday 27th January), the Greener Footprints Herefordshire campaign...
Cyclists of all abilities will ride from London to Paris to help a Hereford charity
The chance to imitate the world’s best cyclists by riding around Paris on the final weekend of the Tour de France is on offer to anyone wanting to support The Little Princess Trust. The Hereford children’s cancer charity has secured 60 places on a three-day cycle ride...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce can help you earn CPD Points.
Working towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a great way to gain new skills, knowledge, and expertise to support career progression. CPD encourages proactive and conscious learning, helping individuals stay ahead in their field. Earning CPD points...
Liverpool Legends
Thursday 10 April, 7.30pm Tickets £33, VIP meet & greet £78 01432 340555 Football fans can enjoy Liverpool Legends, an evening with Phil Thompson and Bruce Grobbelaar. Audiences will relive the highs and lows of the team that dominated the 80s – starring European...
HELLER Welcomes H.I.G. Capital as a Strategic Partner
Nürtingen, 3 February 2025 – H.I.G. Capital is taking a significant stake in the HELLER Group. This partnership will ensure the success of the transformation and open up many new opportunities for HELLER in the areas of investment, efficiency improvement, product...
24-hour CPR Marathon to Return to University
The annual 24-hour CPR marathon challenge is returning to the University of Worcester next month. Starting at 9am on March 10, students, staff and visitors will maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a training mannequin until 9am the following morning. The event...
University of Worcester Welcomes UCAS Boss
The Head of UCAS says strong leadership is why the University of Worcester is first in the UK for sustained graduate employment. Dr Jo Saxton CBE, Chief Executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, was speaking after a visit to the University, where...
Boogie Lights Express Steams into the Severn Valley Railway
There are just days to go until the brand new Boogie Lights Express steams into the Severn Valley Railway. Fortunately, the event is completely unaffected by the recent embankment collapse near Bridgnorth and trains will depart from Kidderminster as planned. Running...
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