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Effective Financial Management for Property Developers

Effective Financial Management for Property Developers

Managing cash flow is crucial for UK property developers, particularly as they operate in a market characterised by fluctuating demand and shifting market conditions. Without careful planning and strategic financial management, even the best projects can run into cash...

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2021 cabinet reshuffle

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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Guidance on how to deliver quality apprenticeships

Guidance on how to deliver quality apprenticeships

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has recently launched new guidance for apprentices, employers and training providers on how to deliver a quality apprenticeship. The guidance will help through the induction process to their final assessment....

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Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto

Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto

Responding to the Labour Party manifesto, Director-General Dr Adam Marshall said: “No government can deliver the prosperity that people and public services depend on, or achieve net-zero, without a true partnership with business. When business thrives, people and...

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Opportunity: National Workplace Chaplains Mini-conference

Run by Workplace Chaplaincy Mission UK, WCM UK, the national professional association for workplace chaplains, the National Workplace Chaplains Mini-conference will take place on Tuesday 11 May 2021 from 7.00 – 8.30pm via Zoom. There are more than 500 members of...

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Two thirds (67%) of women who have had childcare responsibilities in the last 10 years felt they missed out on career progression as a result More than eight in ten (86%) women disagree that there is sufficient support for people with caring responsibilities for...

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Two thirds (67%) of women who have had childcare responsibilities in the last 10 years felt they missed out on career progression as a result More than eight in ten (86%) women disagree that there is sufficient support for people with caring responsibilities for...

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Worcestershire News

Five Triumphant Queen’s Award Winners for Worcestershire

Five Triumphant Queen’s Award Winners for Worcestershire

Worcestershire Winners Announced in the 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise The winners of this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise were announced on the Queen’s Birthday, 21st April. The high-profile awards honour businesses that have demonstrated excellence in the...

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Respected Kidderminster property solicitor retires

Respected Kidderminster property solicitor retires

A popular Kidderminster Solicitor has retired after successfully advising thousands of clients on property sales and purchases over a four-decade career. Residential property and conveyancing expert Peter Simner, a partner at Birmingham Road law firm mfg Solicitors,...

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Herefordshire News

Landmark plan for Hereford is a common vision

Landmark plan for Hereford is a common vision

The Towns Fund board, called #StrongerHereford, is made up of local leaders, businesses and communities who have put forward a bid for £25 million to Central Government. The Rt Hon Jesse Norman holds one of the 15 places on the #StrongerHereford board. Jesse has been...

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Plea to help transform careers education for young people

Plea to help transform careers education for young people

The search is on for Herefordshire volunteers to link up with colleges and schools as part of a national project helping prepare young people for the world of work. A network of Enterprise Advisers has been developed across the region, with volunteers including...

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New faces and new roles at SME Solicitors

New faces and new roles at SME Solicitors

SME Solicitors has welcomed two new starters for 2025: Eoin Murphy and Aimée Batsford. Aimée joins the Reception & Document Management team, providing a friendly welcome to clients at our Sansome Walk office. Eoin, a solicitor with over 15 years’ experience,...

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Prime Mix Launches New Content Creation Package ‘Pounce’

Prime Mix Launches New Content Creation Package ‘Pounce’

Worcester based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, launches Pounce, a new cutting-edge creative content hub designed to elevate marketing strategies with dynamic video content, high-impact photography, and strategic written content – all integrated into one...

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How Much Does a Website Cost Per Year?

How Much Does a Website Cost Per Year?

As a company for website design, the TIEM Design team get lots of questions about website costs. People seem scared to find out how much a new one will cost and fear sneaky hidden charges. We are here to help! Creating and maintaining a website is a vital part of...

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University Thanked for Special Donation

University Thanked for Special Donation

Members of the Ukrainian Community in Worcestershire have visited the University of Worcester to personally thank staff for a recent donation. Last year the University donated around 300 sets of bed linen from its accommodation to the group, who arranged for it to be...

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