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Business Students Take on Challenge to Raise Funds for Hospice
A group of budding entrepreneurs are aiming to grow a £40 starter fund into the biggest total possible, all in support of a Worcester charity. The participants, all Business students at the University of Worcester, are taking on St Richard’s Hospice’s Grow Your Dough...
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Business Students Take on Challenge to Raise Funds for Hospice
A group of budding entrepreneurs are aiming to grow a £40 starter fund into the biggest total possible, all in support of a Worcester charity. The participants, all Business students at the University of Worcester, are taking on St Richard’s Hospice’s Grow Your Dough...
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Shareholders vote in favour of a radical organisational restructure for the Severn Valley Railway
At today’s [Saturday 21 June] Annual General Meeting of the Severn Valley Railway’s owning and operating company, SVR (Holdings) Plc, held in St George’s Hall, Bewdley, shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of a special resolution authorising the company’s...
New Course in Tutoring at Worcester
A new postgraduate degree to support those entering the private tutoring industry has been launched by the University of Worcester in partnership with Qualified Tutor, a leading professional organisation specialising in tutor education. The Professional Tutoring...
Patron & Strategic News
Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales & Marketing Director Kersten Catella to be keynote speaker at Women in Horticulture event
HEREFORD-based Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales and Marketing Director Kersten Catella has been selected to speak about her industry experience and leadership role at an inspirational ‘Women in Horticulture’ event next month (November 2024). Kersten will be joining CEO of the...
Employers have Duty to Prevent Workers Suffering Sexual Harassment under New Legislation
Employers across Worcestershire will have a duty to protect their staff from sexual harassment with the introduction of strict new laws. The workplace alert comes from local employment specialist Sally Morris, who says that under the new legislation coming into force...
Chamber News
O’ Come All Ye Networkers!
Back in the sunny days of early September, Kingsway House hosted a very relaxed, after-work, business-networking event. The drinks were chilled and so were the attendees; some even got out their sunglasses. Sixty or so people chatted to each other (and even talked...
Sponsor a Table Wine for St Richard’s Hospice
Having recently joined the Chamber in Worcestershire, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Roots Psychology Group, Dr Kate Mason is reaching out to local businesses to see if anyone might be able to help support a Charity ball she is organising this month. The...
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Policy News
The Importance of preparing our future workforce
Photo Caption: Current apprentices of the Herefordshire Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce together with past apprentices who have continued their journey at the Chamber together with Dawn Hardman, Director of HR. As we enter a new decade, demographic, technological...
Government give green light to HS2
Today the government has approved the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project. The announcement has been made by the Prime Minister and will improve transport lines, create jobs and stimulate economic growth. “Today the Cabinet has given high speed rail line the green...
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Charity News
Commemorative Bench Gifted To Lifesaving Charity
Worcester City Council has kindly gifted a commemorative bench to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to mark its 30th year in operation. The Mayor or Worcester, Councillor Jo Hodges, presented the bench on Monday 17th May to flight doctors, Dr David Freeman and Dr Katie...
Phoneworcs new initiative to support local children’s cancer charity
The Phoneworcs team have recently launched a new GKCCT broadband switch initiative to help increase their support for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. Switch your business broadband to Phoneworcs and quote GKCCT and they will donate 10% of your broadband fee to...
Action needed as more SME exporters report falling sales
A survey of more than 2,200 UK SME exporters has revealed a worrying decline in export growth following five consecutive quarters of flat activity. More SME exporters are now reporting falling overseas sales (28%) than are reporting an increase (22%). The BCC’s...
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Action needed as more SME exporters report falling sales
A survey of more than 2,200 UK SME exporters has revealed a worrying decline in export growth following five consecutive quarters of flat activity. More SME exporters are now reporting falling overseas sales (28%) than are reporting an increase (22%). The BCC’s...
Worcestershire News
Recruitment firm GMP raises £10,000 for Worcester charity New Hope
A Worcester recruitment firm has raised £10,000 for local children’s and disabilities charity, New Hope. The team from city centre-based GMP Recruitment, and the firm’s parent company The Jarell Group, raised the five-figure total through three of their staff taking...
IT specialist issues urgent payroll warning ahead of further National Insurance changes
Businesses across Worcestershire have been warned they need to urgently update their payroll systems and software ahead of November’s changes to National Insurance following the recent mini-budget announcement. This alert has come from IT and payroll specialist Susan...
Herefordshire News
Do you have workers who may be affected?
From Tuesday 1 June, there are only 30 days left until the deadline of 30 June 2021 for applications to be made to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
Farm Survey 2021 helps Herefordshire understand seasonal workforce needs
The Farm Survey 2021 was carried out in March 2021 for the first time since 2014. During the COVID pandemic it was felt that there was a lack of up to date information about Herefordshire’s seasonal workforce in terms of providing necessary support during an...
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DRPG Brings Innovation to the Forefront for BigTalk 2024
On Thursday 19 September, DRPG hosted its annual BigTalk event where the anticipated launch of DRPG Labs – the global communications group’s innovation hub – took centre stage. At the company’s Midlands Studio complex, the event brought together over 150 clients and...
Two Worcester Graduates Made Partners at Local Law Firm
Two University of Worcester graduates have been made partners at a law firm just four years after graduating. Phil Harris and Daniel Williams are now partners at Quality Solicitors Parkinson Wright in Worcestershire. Studying together, they took their Law LLB (hons)...
Burns Treatment
At sometime in our life, we all suffer from minor burns, from a variety of different causes, whether it be from hot water, touching something hot like the cooker or an iron, or more often than not, from the sun. Any burn, caused by the transfer of heat, or cold, can...
University Estates Team Shortlisted for National Award
The University of Worcester’s Estates team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work to create an outstanding new facility for health and medical education. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building opened in April 2023 and is home to the University’s...
Worcestershire Law Firm Welcomes Latest Cohort of Trainees
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its 2024 trainee cohort as it adds the latest talent to its team. Joining the firm as new trainees from 2 September are Oscar McCracken, Emily Flory, Katie Johnson, Emily Stancer and Lauren Collins. All five have...
Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford Care Homes Become Donation Station for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes in Hereford proudly announce their new partnership with the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) as official donation station holders. This collaboration allows the local community to support a vital cause by donating a wide...
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