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Hayward Wright continues expansion latest acquisition
Midlands-based, full-service accountancy and advisory firm Hayward Wright has expanded into Birmingham City Centre, with the acquisition of Wharfside Accountancy Services. The acquisition aligns with Hayward Wright’s strategic growth plans and responds to growing...
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Hayward Wright continues expansion latest acquisition
Midlands-based, full-service accountancy and advisory firm Hayward Wright has expanded into Birmingham City Centre, with the acquisition of Wharfside Accountancy Services. The acquisition aligns with Hayward Wright’s strategic growth plans and responds to growing...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Excellence at 2025 Business Awards
On 12 June 2025, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its prestigious Annual Business Awards at the University Arena in Worcester. The event, generously sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, brought...
Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm
Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...
Patron & Strategic News
Innovation Takes Centre Stage: NMITE Launches New Programme and Vision for Centre for Innovation and Future Skills
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces the launch of the Innovation Programme 2024-2025, a key initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and driving innovation in Herefordshire. This programme marks the initial phase of establishing...
St George’s Park & Lynhales Hall Care Home Managers Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards 2024
St George’s Park & Lynhales Hall Care Home Managers Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards 2024 Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning care provider, is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted as finalists for several categories in the...
Chamber News
Chamber grows presence in Hereford with new Shell Store office
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has expanded its presence in the Herefordshire area after it moved into a new office based in Hereford’s newly-renovated Shell Store. The Shell Store has a rich history, having been built in the First World...
2021 cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday 15 September, removing several key ministers including Gavin Williamson. This is the second major reshuffle since Mr Johnson became leader of the Conservative party and took over as prime...
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BCC outlines key business priorities for next administration
Avoiding a no-deal Brexit and delivering an urgent confidence boost through action on infrastructure, immigration, skills and business costs must be at the forefront of the next government’s agenda, says the British Chambers of Commerce. 2020 and beyond: business...
BCC comments on today’s GDP statistics
Commenting on the GDP statistics for Q3 2019, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was welcome confirmation that the UK avoided recession in the third quarter, the stronger headline...
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Wyevale Nurseries donates new Mangave range to RHS Garden Wisley
Wyevale Nurseries has donated a collection of new Mangave succulents to the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Garden Wisley in partnership with Plantipp B.V. (December 2020). The ‘Mad About Mangave’ range has been assessed by Wyevale Nurseries, managed by Plantipp...
A Positive End to a Challenging Year – ISO Quality Services Ltd
After a difficult year, ISO Quality Services Ltd were pleased to be able to carry out their annual Bingo Box campaign, a challenge we all welcome! We can all agree that 2020 has not been what any of us expected it to be, but amongst all of this, at least one good...
New Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore a step in the right direction
Welcoming the entry into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a great boost for trade in both goods and services with the growing Singapore market. It has the potential to set the standard and could be a...
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New Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore a step in the right direction
Welcoming the entry into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a great boost for trade in both goods and services with the growing Singapore market. It has the potential to set the standard and could be a...
Worcestershire News
Rising temperatures outside…and in the workplace
Partner, Darryll Thomas at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, is advising employers to take care of their staff during the hot weather. In recent weeks we have enjoyed another great run of hot weather with pockets of high temperatures, as high as 32c in places,...
Carnival fever at the centre of the community
A Worcestershire primary school, Dines Green Community Academy, showed off their creative talents with the help of local artist, Yasmin Agilah Hood, at this year’s Worcester City Carnival with a pioneering sustainable float to celebrate all things community. With its...
Herefordshire News
Your invitation to the live launch of the Marches Careers Hub
The Marches LEP and Careers & Enterprise Company are working with employers and local authority partners in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin to launch The Marches Careers Hub. The Marches Careers Hub is a network of schools and colleges in the...
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
The Queen’s Awards Committee Members invite you to hear from HM Lord-Lieutenant Edward Harley OBE, Mandy Thorn MBE, Chair Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), and previous Queen’s Awards winners and entrants, to find out more about the application process. The presenters will share their experiences with you, from their submission to receiving the Award, and the positive impact it has had on their companies.
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Severn Valley Railway is Finalist in Three Categories for Visit Worcestershire Awards
Staff and volunteers at the Severn Valley Railway have a lot to smile about right now, as the leading heritage line has been selected as a finalist in three separate categories for the 2024/2025 Visit Worcestershire Awards. The railway is in the running to scoop the...
Unleashing Curiosity: A Dog’s-Eye View on Human Behaviour
By Hope, the Office Dog Hello, humans! Hope here, your friendly neighbourhood canine correspondent. As I lounge in my cosy corner under the desk, I’ve noticed something fascinating about you two-legged creatures: your insatiable curiosity. From a dog’s...
Unleashing the Potential of Employee Advocacy
Imagine transforming your entire workforce into a dynamic team of brand ambassadors, each contributing to a stronger, more authentic presence on social media. This is the power of employee advocacy, a burgeoning trend that is reshaping the landscape of influencer...
Announcing An Exciting New Partnership with Zenkraft
Coacto, a local Salesforce Consultancy, are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Zenkraft, the leading Salesforce-native shipping, tracking, and returns application. Zenkraft’s multi-carrier shipping solution, available on the Salesforce AppExchange, empowers...
Leadership Consultancy secures Coaching, Mentoring and Bid Management Orders for their Midlands Hub.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that they have just secured the following two key orders for their Midlands Hub: 1. Repeat business with a long-term customer providing bid management support to a Coventry based...
Leaders in Strategy Blog Episode 4: What influences a Project Strategy? – A Case Study
Welcome to the 4th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast. In the last episode, Mike Harris tackled the fundamental question – ‘What Influences A Strategy?’. In this episode he dives into a Case Study to illustrate key points. Join him as he delves into the...
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