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Wyevale Nurseries offers expert advice for retail customers on plants that can tolerant climate change
WYEVALE Nurseries is providing free expert advice this year on plants garden centres can offer customers that will both survive very wet and drought conditions (February 2026). As one of the UK’s longest established commercial horticultural businesses, the...
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Wyevale Nurseries offers expert advice for retail customers on plants that can tolerant climate change
WYEVALE Nurseries is providing free expert advice this year on plants garden centres can offer customers that will both survive very wet and drought conditions (February 2026). As one of the UK’s longest established commercial horticultural businesses, the...
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Worcestershire businesses urged to ‘power up’ productivity and plug skills gaps with Skills Bootcamps
Businesses across Worcestershire are being urged to take advantage of Skills Bootcamps – flexible training programmes designed to upskill staff, fill skills gaps, and support long-term growth. Funded by the Department for Education and managed locally by...
Local Charity Expands with the Opening of “Ledbury Two” – A New Chapter in Support for Children and Adults with Neurological Disorders
Located in the heart of Ledbury, Ledbury Two represents a significant expansion for Megan Baker House (MBH), allowing the organisation to reach more families and meet increasing demand for its specialised programmes. The new facility will offer tailored support for...
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Hayward Wright’s Charity Golf Day raises thousands for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Leading accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, held its latest Annual Charity Golf Day last week in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust – a national charity that supports those affected by cystic fibrosis to create a world where being born with the condition...
West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
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EU Exit – The top things you need to know to keep your business moving
On New Year’s Eve at 23:00 GMT, the UK completed its separation from the EU, left the Single European Market and Customs Union and became a “third country”. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was concluded on 24th December and contains new rules for living, working and trading with the EU.
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BCC issues blueprint for economic recovery and says global trade can be a key driver
The new Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, has set out the action needed to help firms and communities rebuild.
In her first speech to the BCC’s Global Annual Conference, she said that key steps were needed to boost UK trade, unlock the blockages in the skills training system and build a greener and more sustainable economy that achieves the aim of net zero by 2050.
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BCC issues blueprint for economic recovery and says global trade can be a key driver
The new Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, has set out the action needed to help firms and communities rebuild.
In her first speech to the BCC’s Global Annual Conference, she said that key steps were needed to boost UK trade, unlock the blockages in the skills training system and build a greener and more sustainable economy that achieves the aim of net zero by 2050.
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Lockdown fuels more creativity for hairdressing students and tutors at Evesham College
Evesham College hairdressing students have been getting creative after the closure of non-essential services affected their access to accessories. Students on the Level 2 hairdressing course can usually be found around Evesham in retailers sourcing eye-catching...
Additional businesses eligible to access rapid coronavirus testing for home workers
Employers in England will be able to offer free rapid coronavirus tests to homeworkers under the governments expanded testing scheme in order to detect more asymptomatic cases. Businesses with more than 10 employees will be offered the free home kits where on-site...
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Hillside Brewery Host Virtual Weekly Quiz
Every Friday night at 8PM Paul and the team host their weekly Pub Quiz with 5 rounds of fun and fumbling over questions. A great way to keep everyone virtually connected. Anyone is welcome to join and all rounds are family friendly. Each week Paul asks participants...
Visicon Ltd, helping to protect our Heroes
Visicon Ltd has been working as a part of the nationwide call for 3D printers to be used to help provide PPE equipment to the NHS, careworker and key worker communities. Our 3D printer has been working 24/7 over the past 2 months to produce around 650 parts to make...
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arrangeMY and University College Birmingham (UCB) Unveil Sustainability Research Findings in Business Travel
arrangeMY and UCB are proud to announce the results of a six-month market leading research initiative focused on sustainable business travel practices. Collaborating closely with three postgraduate students specialising in aviation, tourism, and hospitality from UCB,...
ABE Ledbury Joins Hazchem Network
Transport and logistics specialist ABE Ledbury is adding another string to its bow by joining The Hazchem Network, the UK’s only hazardous goods pallet and parcel network. The Palletline Logistics-owned company is taking on the work of two former members of The...
US Still A Land Of Opportunity For UK Business
Supply chain security, trade deals, tariffs and planning permission were the big issues during the BCC’s 5-day mission to the US to promote business and investment. Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, trip was organised ahead of the US elections as issues around...
Herefordshire Businesses Urged to Move Fast to Access £630,000 Funding
Businesses across Herefordshire should apply now to a £630,000 funding pot to help them grow and boost their productivity – before it’s too late. Capital grants of up to £35,000 are available to help businesses invest in new equipment, processes or technology to help...
A new Director of Research and Enterprise has recently joined the University of Wolverhampton – and, as an alumni, he says it feels like coming home!
Ceri Jones, born and bred in a former mining village in South Wales, studied for a Business Enterprise degree in the Business School, and said the degree “absolutely changed my life.” He has a wealth of research and enterprise experience gained in further and higher...
Revolutionise Your Email Marketing Strategy
Are you tired of navigating through siloed data, spending hours on manual tasks, and missing out on valuable insights for your email marketing campaigns? If so, mark your calendars and get ready to transform your approach to email marketing with the power of...
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