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Workshop Empowers Families to Preserve Motherhood Memories
If you’ve ever thought about preserving your precious family stories to pass down to future generations, academics at the University of Worcester will be on hand to help as part of a series of events on the theme of ‘motherhood’. The events will also include a drop-in...
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Workshop Empowers Families to Preserve Motherhood Memories
If you’ve ever thought about preserving your precious family stories to pass down to future generations, academics at the University of Worcester will be on hand to help as part of a series of events on the theme of ‘motherhood’. The events will also include a drop-in...
Member News
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Expands Podcast Platform to Support Young People with Cancer
‘Young Me vs the Big C’ Podcast Relaunches on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts’ The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust has relaunched its podcast, Young Me vs the Big C, now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. This exciting step makes the podcast...
FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors
Local Redditch Business opens its doors. FAUN Zoeller (FZUK) was delighted to welcome three enthusiastic students, Ashlea, Daniel and Leo, for a week of work experience across different departments of our business. This initiative reflects FZUK’s ongoing commitment to...
Patron & Strategic News
Medical Students Host Free Event to Discuss Palliative Care and CPR
Medical and Paramedic students at the University of Worcester are inviting the community to a free pre-Christmas event designed to encourage open conversations around palliative care and CPR. “Show a Little Respect”, taking place on Monday 16th December, will offer an...
Widely Respected Solicitor James Hayes Retires After 35-year career
One of region’s most popular and respected solicitors has retired after a career spanning over three and a half decades. James Hayes, a partner in the Corporate division at law firm mfg Solicitors, has retired after 35 years of advising business owners, boards and...
Chamber News
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...
HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to file and...
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Policy News
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The government has produced updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to include details on how the scheme will change from 1 July. The first time you will be able to make claims for days in July will be 1 July, you cannot claim for periods in July...
Working from home and taxable expenses
You can now check which expenses are taxable if your employee works from home due to coronavirus (COVID-19). You could be affected if any of your employees are working from home due to coronavirus (COVID-19), either because: your workplace has closed they are...
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Charity News
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Lights Up The Midlands on Emergency Services Day Emergency Services Day – Thursday 9th September 2021
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is shining a light on its lifesaving work to mark Emergency Services Day on Thursday 9th September by working with local landmarks across its operating patch to light up red to recognise the charity’s 30th anniversary. Emergency Services...
LPT moves into its new home
Located in the heart of Hereford, LPT’s home houses a custom-built wig-fitting salon and a designated space that now allows the charity to physically knot the real hair wigs that make such a difference to their young recipients. The site also has a conference room...
BCC welcomes supply chain and trade focus in integrated review
Reacting to the publication of the 2023 Integrated Review, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The renewed commitments to tackling climate change, sustainable development, and economic empowerment of women are all welcome in the Review. “On...
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BCC welcomes supply chain and trade focus in integrated review
Reacting to the publication of the 2023 Integrated Review, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The renewed commitments to tackling climate change, sustainable development, and economic empowerment of women are all welcome in the Review. “On...
Worcestershire News
Vamos Theatre opens its doors for a special day of play
Vamos Theatre, the award-winning full mask theatre company based in Worcester, is inviting non-theatre professionals to join in a unique workshop – one that’s for everyone who’s interested in theatre. Renowned for its ground-breaking, non-verbal performance style,...
The Phoenix rises from the flames as mailing & fulfilment house Cheshires Laser Mail finally relocates to new premises
Cheshires Laser Mail has finally relocated back in Kidderminster following a devastating fire, some 16 months ago, starting in the adjoining unit but resulting in the total loss of their premises and all equipment and machinery. The company, which has been trading for...
Herefordshire News
Chamber Business Awards celebrates the best of local business
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce were delighted to welcome guests back for the in-person Chamber Business Awards 2021, sponsored by Folk2Folk, for a dazzling display at the Worcester Arena. Hosted by Magician Ben Hanlin, the Awards welcomed...
LPT moves into its new home
Located in the heart of Hereford, LPT’s home houses a custom-built wig-fitting salon and a designated space that now allows the charity to physically knot the real hair wigs that make such a difference to their young recipients. The site also has a conference room...
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Brusco Food Group appoints new Managing Director
Food ingredients specialist, Brusco, has appointed Mark Armstrong as its new Managing Director replacing Andrew Ashby who has been Managing Director since acquiring the business in 2015. Mark took up the helm at Brusco on 18th November and builds on a career of...
Legal Experts from mfg Solicitors Named Again in Prestigious Legal 500
Specialists from law firm mfg Solicitors have once again been named among the best in the country within the prestigious Legal 500. Experts from the Worcestershire firm are named in the 2024 edition of the elite legal list – with two departments retaining their...
High Sheriff Praises University Facilities and Contribution to City on Tour
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire said the University of Worcester brings a vibrancy to the City, putting it and the county on the map. Charles Moyle also praised the University of Worcester’s approach and facilities during a recent visit. “The University is a very...
Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace
A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...
Leadership Consultancy, Strategus Consulting, Record Another Successful Year
As we close the books on our 4th year of trading, we share some of the highlights of another successful year: 1. 67% win ratio using Bid SMART. 2. Significant growth in our Strategy & Business Planning and Business Coaching service streams. 3. Launched our Podcast...
Leaders in Strategy Blog. Episode 6: Are Company Values Old Hat?
Written by Mike Harris, managing director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello & welcome back to all you Leaders In Strategy. I’m Mike Harris and this is episode six of my blog, which I am which I’m calling “Are Company Values Old Hat?” I...
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