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Skills Minister Impressed at Worcester
The Minister for Skills has visited the University of Worcester, where she met the healthcare, legal, and sports science workers of the future and took questions from an audience of trainee teachers. Baroness Jacqui Smith spoke to PGCE students about her experiences...
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Skills Minister Impressed at Worcester
The Minister for Skills has visited the University of Worcester, where she met the healthcare, legal, and sports science workers of the future and took questions from an audience of trainee teachers. Baroness Jacqui Smith spoke to PGCE students about her experiences...
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Third visitor announced for Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival
Organisers have confirmed that a pair of HST powercars will join the guest line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Nos 43480 and 43468 from Rail Adventure will appear at the four-day event, which takes place between 15 and 18 May. The HST...
University Historian Looking for Mothers to Tell Their Story
As the nation marks Mother’s Day next weekend, mothers in Worcester are invited to come forward and tell their stories as part of a new historical project. University of Worcester historian Dr Anna Muggeridge and the George Marshall Medical Museum in Worcester have...
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Expert lawyer issues alert on late cancer treatment claims
An expert injury and negligence solicitor has warned of an upturn in claims arising from delays in cancer treatment following new national performance targets being introduced. David Lydon, a Senior Personal Injury Clinical Negligence specialist at Worcestershire law...
Wyevale Nurseries Sponsor 2024 GCA Ruxley Rose Award
A LEADING UK commercial grower has been unveiled this month as the sponsor for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Ruxley Rose Award (December 2023). The garden centre with the best overall plantaria will be presented with the accolade at the GCA’s 2024...
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EU Exit: What you need to know now the separation is complete
After months of negotiations, the UK and European Union finally agreed a deal that will define their future relationship, which came into effect at 23.00GMT on 31 December 2020.
All non-essential businesses to close as England returns to stricter Lockdown
Announced last night in a television address to the nation, the Prime Minister announced a 3rd national lockdown for England. The announcement comes after a surge in cases and the worry that the NHS may become overwhelmed from the increase in positive results. Primary...
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Nearly a quarter of exporters to the EU considering holding back activity in the EU
esults from the latest British Chambers of Commerce survey, in partnership with moneycorp, found that while 44% of UK exporters to the EU plan to grow their exports to the European Union, nearly a quarter (23%) are looking to either reduce their activity in the EU or have no activity at all in the next 12 months, following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement. Two-thirds of UK businesses are looking to increase activity in the domestic market.
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Nearly a quarter of exporters to the EU considering holding back activity in the EU
esults from the latest British Chambers of Commerce survey, in partnership with moneycorp, found that while 44% of UK exporters to the EU plan to grow their exports to the European Union, nearly a quarter (23%) are looking to either reduce their activity in the EU or have no activity at all in the next 12 months, following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement. Two-thirds of UK businesses are looking to increase activity in the domestic market.
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Now We’re Talking with Art – Redditch art trail
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, in partnership with Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Councils, are currently recruiting businesses for the second in a series of outdoor art trails. The ‘Now We’re Talking with Art’ campaign will...
Restart Grant Scheme now open for applications
On 3 March 2021, the Chancellor announced the Restart Grant Scheme to help support businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic as they reopen in line with the gradual lifting of restrictions. Applications for the Restart Scheme are now open until 30 June 2021....
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Two Cousins hand sanitiser launch recognised by Minister of Trade
Marches Bottling and Packaging, which is run alongside the family’s cider production business, Celtic Marches Beverages, will use new finance to help fund the production of its new hand sanitiser – Two Cousins. Seeing the demand for hand sanitiser, Marches Bottling...
Tender for the Accounting and Auditing Services for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Ltd is seeking a provider that can carry out the following: Preparation of Financial Year 2019/20 accounts Calculation and submission of corporation tax return for 2019/20 Financial Year and Companies House return...
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Chamber member supports award-winning West Mercia Police VAWG campaign
Chamber member Ruby Edwards of You Do Better is delighted to be a part of the award-winning Safer Streets project by West Mercia Police, that has been honoured with a prestigious Regional Award. CAPTION: L-R: Campaign Manager Ruby Edwards (You Do Better Ltd) with...
King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents...
Kingsway House introduces Business Lounge Pass
Most business people in the Worcester area are well aware of the outstanding facilities at Kingsway House Business Centre on Foregate Street. They offer virtual and registered office addresses, hot-desking, meeting rooms, serviced offices and event space. And now they...
Students Compete for Great Britain in Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Three University of Worcester students are heading off to Japan to represent Great Britain at an international wheelchair basketball tournament. Abs Taghrest, Jack Long and Daniel McLaughlin have all been selected for the Under 30s squad competing in the 20th...
Former Student to Exhibit Artwork Inspired by the Victorians
A former University of Worcester art student is showcasing her Victorian-themed artwork in a free exhibition at The Hive. Alexandra Gordon will be displaying her latest collection, called ‘Under Glass’, a series of 13 arrangements inspired by the Victorian...
BCC Welcomes New Phase in Turkiye Trade Negotiations
Responding to the launch of the call for evidence on a new trade agreement with Turkiye, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Global trade has evolved since the current trading terms between the UK and Turkiye were put in place. “It makes sense to...
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