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Regional Education Leaders Applaud University of Worcester’s Shortlisting for Top UK Award
Senior education leaders across the West Midlands have praised the University of Worcester after it was named a finalist for the Times Higher Education University of the Year Award. The University is one of just six on the shortlist for the prestigious award, widely...
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Regional Education Leaders Applaud University of Worcester’s Shortlisting for Top UK Award
Senior education leaders across the West Midlands have praised the University of Worcester after it was named a finalist for the Times Higher Education University of the Year Award. The University is one of just six on the shortlist for the prestigious award, widely...
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Up to £1,000 of Fully Funded Workforce Planning Support for Worcestershire Businesses + How BuzzGen Benefited from Employer Branding Consultancy at No Cost
If you’re a business based in Worcestershire, there’s a fantastic opportunity currently available that could directly support your growth plans and it comes at no cost to you. The Worcestershire County Council (WCC) has launched a fully funded workforce planning tool...
Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener
Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...
Patron & Strategic News
University Donates Linen Supplies to Hospitals in Ukraine
Around 300 sets of bed linen have been sent from accommodation at the University of Worcester to hospitals in war affected regions of Ukraine. The duvet covers, pillowcases and bed sheets, weighing more than half a tonne, were taken by van to the Kharkiv and Donetsk...
Graduate Lands Dream Role with England Netball
A University of Worcester graduate has landed what she describes as her dream job working for England Netball. Dani Kennedy has a job as a Marketing Executive with the national governing body of the sport, which manages netball in England, from the grass roots level,...
Chamber News
National recognition for Chamber Members
After the successful Chamber Business Awards, which took place in September and celebrated the achievement and success of local businesses, I am pleased to hear a number of local businesses are now being recognised on a national scale. A number of our Chamber Members...
Chamber goes pink for Breast Cancer Now
On Wednesday 20 October, Chamber staff pulled out their best pink outfits to support #WearItPink Day, in support of Breast Cancer Now. The day is officially due to be held on Friday 22 October, but with most staff working from home on this day, the team brought...
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Policy News
HS2 costs could hit £106bn
The cost of Britain’s new HS2 high-speed rail project could rise to as much as £106bn, according to an official government review. Seen by the Financial Times the review says that there is “considerable risk” that the scheme’s price will possibly rise as much as 20%...
BCC responds to Chancellor’s comments on post-Brexit regulation
Responding to the Chancellor’s comment that there will be no regulatory alignment with the EU after Brexit, reported in an interview with the Financial Times today, BCC Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said: “Our business communities have differing views but are...
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Charity News
Vacancy for governor to join St Richard’s Hospice
St Richard’s Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a governor with commercial experience to chair its trading company. The voluntary role sits within a 12-strong Council of Governors responsible for the direction of St Richard’s, and led by Chair Jenny Cowpe. The...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Achieves Investors in People Accreditation For Three Years Running
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been awarded the Investors in People silver standard, demonstrating its commitment to investing in local people and excellent management practice. Since 1991 Investors in People has been a nationally recognised accreditation,...
Win for British Chambers of Commerce as NICS increase is reversed
Comment from Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce: “After months of campaigning, today’s Government announcement to reverse the increase to the National Insurance Contribution (NIC) is a big win for the British Chambers of Commerce...
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Win for British Chambers of Commerce as NICS increase is reversed
Comment from Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce: “After months of campaigning, today’s Government announcement to reverse the increase to the National Insurance Contribution (NIC) is a big win for the British Chambers of Commerce...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Ambassadors Christmas Food Bank Appeal
We aim to raise £100,000, this will provide a 3-day food parcel for everyone that uses one of our nominated local food banks. Christmas is a time of celebration for many of us, but with the ongoing cost of living crisis, many families will need to turn to Food Banks...
Sustainable Car Hire in Worcester Arboretum
Enterprise Car Club have placed a vehicle in the Worcester Arboretum which will help free up parking and provide instant access to car rental via the Enterprise Car Club app. There have been problems with car parking in Worcester City Centre for some time, but the car...
Herefordshire News
NMITE introduces Herefordshire’s skills for the future European Social Fund grant to develop Herefordshire as a county of learning
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is delighted to have been awarded a European Social Fund grant to develop contemporary careers advice and skills in Herefordshire’s SME and Microbusiness communities. Activities will run through until December...
Businesses urged to fly the flag in Queen’s Awards
Businesses across the Marches are being urged to apply for one of the country’s most prestigious awards – and build on the region’s proud track record of success. Applications are now open for the 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which showcase outstanding...
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Kidderminster law firm raises funds for Home-Start Wyre Forest
A Kidderminster law firm has donated over £4,000 to local charity, Home-Start Wyre Forest. Partners and support staff at Kidderminster’s mfg Solicitors held events throughout the past 12 months for the charity which provides support and advice to struggling Wyre...
Bromsgrove law firm donates over £1,000 to animal sanctuary
A Bromsgrove law firm has donated over £1,000 to a popular local charity which cares for and re-homes hundreds of animals every year. mfg Solicitors has made a donation of £1,091.65 to the Kings Norton-based Wythall Animal Sanctuary, it’s Bromsgrove office’s appointed...
A proposal to round off a week of graduation at the University of Worcester
It was an extra special graduation day for one Worcestershire student, who got engaged just moments before her ceremony. Erin Boddice was about to graduate from her Primary Initial Teacher Education degree at the University of Worcester before her partner of 3 years...
Bishop Flemings Outstanding Apprentice Programme Draws Record Numbers
Bishop Fleming is celebrating triple Apprenticeship success after receiving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted’s first full inspection of its apprenticeship provision, along with a string of other accolades. The leading audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm...
Supporting a Worthy Cause: Coacto’s Charity Afternoon with Hope for Tomorrow
Recently, team Coacto had the opportunity to contribute to an inspiring cause by joining forces with Hope for Tomorrow, a charity that provides mobile cancer care units to communities across the UK. With a mission to bring treatment closer to patients’ homes, this...
Business leaders urged to join new board to shape Herefordshire economy
Herefordshire’s best business leaders are being urged to join a new independent board to help shape the county’s economic future. The Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the economy, supporting business growth, promoting innovation...
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