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Custom GPTs: The Next Leap in Business Productivity
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea – it’s quietly transforming how we work. One of the most promising developments is the rise of custom GPTs: AI assistants that can be tailored to an organisation’s own data, language, and way of working....
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Custom GPTs: The Next Leap in Business Productivity
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea – it’s quietly transforming how we work. One of the most promising developments is the rise of custom GPTs: AI assistants that can be tailored to an organisation’s own data, language, and way of working....
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A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August
A full weekend of heritage trains and classic vehicles awaits as the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Vintage Transport Extravaganza rolls in on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. Just weeks after the railway proudly reopens its full 16.5-mile route from Kidderminster...
White Logistics and Bleach of Lavant Announce Merger
Two of retail horticulture’s leading transport providers, White Logistics & Storage Ltd and Bleach of Lavant, are pleased to announce they have joined forces under one group. The merged group will operate a large fleet of vehicles, running from Bleach’s hub near...
Patron & Strategic News
Fully Funded Places for Aspiring Early Years Professionals at Worcester
The University of Worcester has been awarded fully funded places for people who want to become Early Years professionals. The University is launching a brand-new Early Years Initial Teacher Training course, with options for entry for people already working in early...
Empowering Regional Businesses Through Practical and Impactful Product Innovations
Simple Design Works is a strategic product design house with offices in Worcester and Hereford, specialising in innovation management and new product development. Led by Founder, Kristo Shivachev, the team brings clarity to product design and innovation projects to...
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Introducing In2scienceUK
The In2scienceUK programme inspires disadvantaged Year 12 students to pursue careers in STEM. They are seeking interested volunteers working in the STEM sectors (including economics, accounting, and finance) to host a 1 or 2-week in-person placement in summer 2022. ...
Herefordshire celebrates record year for company formations
Latest figures show that more new businesses were established in Herefordshire during 2021 than in any previous year – despite the continuing economic challenges resulting from the pandemic. In total 2,858 new companies were registered in the county compared to 2,327...
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Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic
The government has produced a Code of Practice is published in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on landlords and tenants in the commercial property sector and covers the whole of the UK. It is intended to reinforce and promote good practice amongst landlord and...
Bank of England to support UK economy by providing £100bn support
Days after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said they would be ready to take action after the biggest economy contraction on record, The Bank Of England will boost the economy by providing £100bn, an unprecedented level of quantitative easing. Policymakers...
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Corporate Supporters Swing Into Action For Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Keen golfers from a range of corporate supporters teed off at the JCB Golf and Country Club to help make vital, lifesaving missions possible for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s pre-hospital emergency service. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s annual corporate golf day...
Worcester Based Vamos Theatre The Uk’s Leading Mask Theatre Company Announce 2022 National Tour Of Dead Good Opening At The Swan Theatre Worcester
Theatre show celebrates life and what we’ve missed in the pandemic An upcoming touring theatre show celebrates things we no longer take for granted since the pandemic – friendship, togetherness and the importance of human connections and touch. The show, Dead Good,...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No sign of hiring difficulties easing
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff. The fieldwork for the study was...
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No sign of hiring difficulties easing
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff. The fieldwork for the study was...
Worcestershire News
Join Team Worcestershire Acute for the NHS75 Malvern Walk!
On Saturday June 10 Sky Blue Adventures will be leading a very special sponsored walk in order to raise much needed funds for Worcestershire’s local hospitals in the NHS’ 75th birthday year. The 9 mile walk will take in the beautiful views of end to end Malvern Ridge,...
Swiss manufacturing company sets up UK headquarters at Link Business Centre, Malvern
A Swiss company specialising in cleaning nozzles is all set to run its new UK headquarters from Link Business Centre in Malvern. ENZ UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ENZ Technik which is a global business with subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Germany and Sweden. ENZ...
Herefordshire News
New era in engineering begins as NMITE welcomes historic first cohort to Blackfriars site
After years of planning and development the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) have welcomed their first cohort of Integrated Engineering Undergraduate Master’s Degree students (aptly named as Pioneers) to their city centre Blackfriars Campus...
Beryl Bikes
It is now easier to travel around Hereford by bicycle, thanks to an easy to use bike share scheme in the city. More bays have recently been added to the network so there are now 200 Beryl Bikes and 30 Beryl e-Bikes available from 65 Beryl Bays. The Beryl Bays are...
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Annual General Meeting 2024
Details of AGM: Date – 20th December 2024 Time – 09:30 to 10:00 Location – Wye Suite Severn House Resolutions 1. To receive and adopt the Company’s annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 together with the directors’...
Prime Mix Marketing Welcomes New Apprentice to Support Growth
Prime Mix Marketing, a multi-award-winning strategic marketing agency based in Worcester, is excited to announce the appointment of Kezia Allen as its newest team member. This addition is part of the agency’s ongoing expansion strategy and commitment to delivering...
Scams Warning as Self Assessment Deadline Looms
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warns of scam attempts targeting Self Assessment customers Customers urged to be cautious of refund scams as the 31 January tax return deadline draws closer Concerned customers reported nearly 150,000 scam referrals to HMRC in the last...
Statutory Payments Consultation Group Written Update
Dear all, I am writing to let you know the Government’s has launched a consultation on the rate of Statutory Sick Pay for those earning below the current flat rate. This consultation forms part of Government’s commitment to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay, as part of...
Business School Launches Scheme Working with Firms to Increase Student Opportunities
The University of Worcester’s Business School has launched an innovative scheme that collaborates with businesses to give students more access to the professional world. The ARC (Aspire Reward Connect) Programme will use these links to help inspire business students...
Double Celebrations for Adder Bookkeeping Ltd
We are pleased to announce, at the Park Plaza Westminster London on Monday 11th November 2024, during the National ICB Awards, ADDER BOOKKEEPING LTD were awarded the top award of ‘Large Practice of the Year’. The awards are judged by an independent panel of experts...
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