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New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
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New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
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Industrial space available to let in Upton on Severn
Link and Upton Business Centres offer high-quality industrial units and offices to rent in Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn. Both Centres have been owned by the Wilesmith family since 1980 and they take pride in providing a well-maintained, professional and friendly home...
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REWIND back to November 2020 …. go to my back to work interview at VAX after having my 2nd child. Even remember taking her in the pushchair with me ha-ha. Sitting there with the section manager and setting everything up. Yep, see you in a few weeks and off home...
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University Lecturer’s Diabolical Halloween Talk
A University of Worcester historian will be focusing on the history of the relationship between the Devil and sex in a free public talk on Halloween night. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking on the topic, ‘Sex and the Devil’, at The...
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...
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National Asparagus Day 2021 #ShopLocal
Friday 23 April is National Asparagus day! Worcestershire and the Vale of Evesham in particular are famous worldwide for Asparagus, and are celebrated each year at the Asparagus Festival in Evesham. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the British Asparagus Festival events...
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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Local charity celebrates its 30th anniversary year of supporting survivors of acquired brain injury in Worcestershire
Headway Worcestershire has been celebrating its 30th anniversary year since November 2019 with a series of special events through the year, including a celebratory meal at Worcester Guild Hall and an accessible walk in Cripplegate Park. The charity was founded in 1989...
Chamber Champions help to reduce mental health stigma
The Chamber is very proud to continue to be a partner in the Time to Change Worcestershire hub to end mental health discrimination. Having signed the employer pledge in September 2018, we now have 7 time to change workplace champions who are actively involved in...
New Zealand Trade Deal a Boost for Net Zero
The UK signed a free trade agreement with New Zealand on 28 February 2022. Negotiations were launched on 17 June 2020. Read the agreement documents here to understand what the agreement covers and how it might apply to your business. Reacting to the signing of the...
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New Zealand Trade Deal a Boost for Net Zero
The UK signed a free trade agreement with New Zealand on 28 February 2022. Negotiations were launched on 17 June 2020. Read the agreement documents here to understand what the agreement covers and how it might apply to your business. Reacting to the signing of the...
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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...
Wellbeing workshop for Worcestershire businesses at bi-annual event
Worcestershire Works Well, which has recently celebrated 10 years of supporting businesses, held its first in-person event in 2 years. Over 50 business professionals from across Worcestershire attended the Three Counties Showground on Tuesday 14 September for the...
Herefordshire News
Businesses targeted by VAT Deferral phishing scam
UK business owners have been targeted by a new phishing scam that attempts to gain sensitive information, including payment details, by impersonating Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Health and safety spot checks and inspections during Coronavirus
The Health and Safety Executive is carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to ensure they are COVID-secure.
Our inspectors make thousands of visits to businesses every year, and we are making calls so we can give expert advice on how to manage the risks and protect workers, customers and visitors. We are also working closely with local authorities, assisting them in the sectors they regulate such as hospitality and retail.
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Alcea Consulting Limited Named Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 – West Midlands by SME News Magazine
We are thrilled to announce that Alcea Consulting Limited has been recognised as the Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 in the West Midlands by the prestigious SME News Magazine. The Worcestershire-based firm founded in 2017 pivoted from providing...
Kersten Catella joins Wyevale Nurseries as Sales & Marketing Director
WELL-KNOWN and highly respected horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director (September 2024). In her new role, Kersten is focused on getting behind the company’s vision and mission...
Open Day Success at St John’s Bromsgrove
The Cake & Coffee Concert and Heritage Open Day at St John’s which took place on Saturday 14th September was a huge success. The day began with a wonderful concert with Alastair Moseley and Steve Cowperthwaite playing Delightful Duets on piano and organ....
Bishop Fleming Announces Local Hospice As Charity Partner
The Worcester office of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its partnership with St Richard’s Hospice as its chosen charity for the next 12 months. St Richard’s Hospice offers free, expert care and...
Free Modules to Prepare Learners for the Work Place Available at University Centre
A university centre in the Midlands is offering free modules on a string of quality-marked courses which are designed to prepare learners for the work place. Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC), which is the higher education arm of college group WCG,...
Breaking News: HR Hero Acquires New Sidekick – Welcome, Danielle!
The HR Hero proudly unveils its newest super hero sidekick, Danielle Ward! Armed with extraordinary administration superpowers and an unmatched passion for business support, Danielle is set to amplify the team’s crusade for HR excellence! Danielle Joins the team as...
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