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Give to gain and the rise of flexible marketing
International Women’s Day often focuses on confidence and visibility as well as representation. All important. But this year’s theme, Give to Gain, feels practical. If you create the right environment for people to grow and share knowledge, the business benefits too....
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Give to gain and the rise of flexible marketing
International Women’s Day often focuses on confidence and visibility as well as representation. All important. But this year’s theme, Give to Gain, feels practical. If you create the right environment for people to grow and share knowledge, the business benefits too....
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Britannic Place Wins Prestigious National Award for Adviser Excellence
Worcester-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Britannic Place has been named the Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) at the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2025, a prestigious national award recognising the best financial planning and technology-integrated...
Worcester Graduate and Countdown Record Holder to Host Event in City
A former University of Worcester student turned Countdown Champion is inviting people to take part in a day of word and number games inspired by the show. The event is being hosted by Tom Stevenson, who broke two records on the hit Channel 4 programme by achieving a...
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Employers have Duty to Prevent Workers Suffering Sexual Harassment under New Legislation
Employers across Worcestershire will have a duty to protect their staff from sexual harassment with the introduction of strict new laws. The workplace alert comes from local employment specialist Sally Morris, who says that under the new legislation coming into force...
Healthcare Careers Advice on Offer at Hereford County Hospital
The University of Worcester will be at Hereford County Hospital this month, with advice for people wishing to study or work in the healthcare sector. The event, which will be held on Friday, 25 October, will give staff and visitors to the hospital the chance to meet...
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Make It Worcestershire: Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay Local
Show your pride in the county and Make It Worcestershire! Like many others, Worcestershire’s food, drink, and hospitality industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Make It Worcestershire campaign is here to champion the ‘Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay Local’...
Jo Hilditch’s ‘Bench Talk’
The High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Jo Hilditch, shines a light on a cross section of personalities from the county – from celebrities to volunteers, from entrepreneurs to frontline workers – with her new podcast series ‘Bench Talk’. As well as...
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Les Misérables production back by popular demand
Back by popular demand, students at Kidderminster’s Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre will again perform their triumphant production of Les Misérables at the end of this month, the limited dates production will run from Thursday 30 January – Saturday 1...
Magical Lantern Walk for Primrose Hospice returns at Ragley Hall
People can enjoy a dusk-lit walk around the grounds of Ragley Hall on Saturday 1 February in aid of Primrose Hospice. Primrose’s Lantern Walk is the perfect opportunity to remember a loved one or just to enjoy the picturesque setting of Ragley Hall in Alcester. The...
The conflict in Eastern Europe and what it means for UK energy supply
The invasion by Russia of Ukraine is an appalling act of aggression with terrible loss of life and displacement of potentially the largest number of people in Europe since World War II. One impact of the aggression is likely to be a significant impact on the UK’s...
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The conflict in Eastern Europe and what it means for UK energy supply
The invasion by Russia of Ukraine is an appalling act of aggression with terrible loss of life and displacement of potentially the largest number of people in Europe since World War II. One impact of the aggression is likely to be a significant impact on the UK’s...
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The Queen’s Green Canopy – Worcestershire
Worcestershire Lieutenancy and Worcestershire County Council are encouraging individuals, schools, community groups, villages, landowners, and businesses to get involved in a unique, tree planting initiative, The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), to mark Her Majesty’s...
Students Design Promotional Campaign for Festival
Graphic Design students at the University of Worcester have been supporting an advertising campaign for this weekend’s Worcester Paint Festival. The third years took part in a 24-hour Pressure Project set by the Festival, giving them just 24 hours to come up with...
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Small Businesses urged to join the Export Academy
Are you a small or micro business looking to sell around the world? Then join the Export Academy.
Herefordshire Council to provide FREE food supplies during half term from The Living Room
Herefordshire Council has committed to providing free school meals during half term. The council has taken the decision to support families during half term, following the governments decision to reject a plan put forward by Labour and footballer Marcus Rashford for...
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The Development Manager’s Short, Targeted Skills Development for your Employees and New Recruits.
The Development Manager’s short, targeted skills development for your employees and new recruits. Revolutionising workforce development to meet the demands of the digital age. Do your team need more training in Excel? Could they be more marketing savvy? Are...
Wye Valley Brewery Empower Business School Alumni Witnessing Sustainability in Action
Wye Valley Brewery recently hosted the University of Worcester Business School’s alumni for an exclusive event, with a special emphasis on sustainability. The event was designed to inspire and support local business leaders who have completed the ‘Help to Grow:...
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...
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