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Worcestershire Area Council Updates for September

Worcestershire Area Council Updates for September

FINANCE SECTOR The revised FRS 102, effective January 2026, introduces significant changes including full balance sheet recognition of leases in line with IFRS 16, a new five-step revenue model aligned with IFRS 15, and fair value guidance via Section 2A based on IFRS...

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Worcestershire Area Council Updates for September

FINANCE SECTOR The revised FRS 102, effective January 2026, introduces significant changes including full balance sheet recognition of leases in line with IFRS 16, a new five-step revenue model aligned with IFRS 15, and fair value guidance via Section 2A based on IFRS...

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Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme

Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme

The government has announced that it is investing £1m in family mediation, to support families to resolve issues relating to children. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will provide contributions of up to £500 per family, to resolve issues relating to children...

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Worcestershire Ambassadors raise £35,000 through charity ball

Worcestershire Ambassadors raise £35,000 through charity ball

A popular annual ball has raised over £35,000 for two Worcestershire charities. The Worcestershire Ambassadors have raised the total through its charity black-tie ball – with the organisation’s two chosen charities, the Worcestershire Community Trust and St Paul’s...

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New guide for businesses in financial difficulty

New guide for businesses in financial difficulty

The insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3, has released a new guide for directors and business owners facing financial difficulties, covering the key signs of financial distress for businesses, the main restructuring and insolvency procedures and how they can...

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New guide for businesses in financial difficulty

The insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3, has released a new guide for directors and business owners facing financial difficulties, covering the key signs of financial distress for businesses, the main restructuring and insolvency procedures and how they can...

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University Vaccination Centre Opens to the Public

University Vaccination Centre Opens to the Public

The University of Worcester has opened a vaccination clinic at its City Campus, which has been available for students and staff, and is now being opened to the wider community. We are delighted to welcome members of the public to receive their vaccinations at our City...

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Mike Keel to retire as St Michael’s Hospice Chief Executive

Mike Keel to retire as St Michael’s Hospice Chief Executive

The Chief Executive of St Michael’s Hospice has announced his retirement after eight years at the helm. Mike Keel will leave his role at the Bartestree-based Hospice at the end of this month. During his tenure, Mr Keel has overseen the charity’s extended reach to the...

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Shaw Trust Referral onto WHP Pioneer

Shaw Trust Referral onto WHP Pioneer

GOOD NEWS STORY Redditch participant signed up to our Shaw Trust Pioneer Programme as needed support to search and apply for jobs. On first meeting with their Pioneer Employment Advisor the participant attended with his mum who was quite negative towards her...

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Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed 

Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed 

BCC survey of more than 1,000 UK businesses finds one third (33%) are negatively impacted by the current Bank of England interest rate.   Small and mid-sized firms (39%), manufacturers (36%) and business to consumer firms (37%) are more likely to report a...

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