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Building Futures | Crafting Careers: GLP’s Strategic Training Initiative for Workforce Development
New Strategic Member GLP Training, are committed to empowering people and strengthening regional skills. They have created an initiative that underscores their dedication to nurturing local talent and advancing workforce development through tailored apprenticeship...
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Building Futures | Crafting Careers: GLP’s Strategic Training Initiative for Workforce Development
New Strategic Member GLP Training, are committed to empowering people and strengthening regional skills. They have created an initiative that underscores their dedication to nurturing local talent and advancing workforce development through tailored apprenticeship...
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Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
Small plates having a big impact at Brockencote Hall Hotel
Brockencote Hall Hotel has unveiled its new Petit Plates menu featuring an array of British produce across 13 different plates. Menu favourites include pork belly, soy and honey; as well as beef sirloin with chimichurri and pitta; market fish with spinach and caper...
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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...
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Firms in the dark on future Coronavirus restrictions
The British Chambers of Commerce has called on the UK government to publish its approach to national Coronavirus restrictions in England without delay, providing firms with: at least one week’s notice ahead of December 2nd; scientific evidence for any continuing...
BetaDen launches applications for Cohort 4
BetaDen – Worcestershire’s commercial technology accelerator based at Malvern Hills Science Park – has opened applications for its fourth cohort of businesses. Early-stage technology businesses joining the nine-month accelerator in March 2021 will have access to a...
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Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs
Source: Gov UK An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today (19 January). Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged...
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Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs
Source: Gov UK An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today (19 January). Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged...
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Tender Opportunities: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Explore a diverse range of Games contracts and opportunities on the Business Portal where you can tender for projects, find out about events and hear the latest developments as our community works together to achieve this vision.
Students and Staff Engage in Week of Virtual Sustainability Activities
Students and staff at the University of Worcester explored key issues around sustainability at a series of virtual events at its annual Go Green Week. The event, held in partnership with Worcester Students’ Union, was adapted due to Covid-19 restrictions, with...
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Craft Cider Firm Sets Up Free Delivery Service to Encourage People to Stay at Home
As with most other businesses in the UK, Celtic Marches Beverages Ltd continued business as usual until the Government made the official decision to close restaurants, pubs, clubs, cancelled events and restricted all non-essential movement. As one of the UK’s largest...
Herefordshire Business Board and Signs and Labels Hereford working together to fill a gap in PPE
Extensive media coverage on shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for NHS and healthcare workers got the Chair of Herefordshire’s Business Board thinking. As well as being Chair of the Herefordshire Business Board, Frank Myers MBE has a background in...
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Chairs Report
The Chamber Expo is upon us again, 12th October at the Three Counties Showground. Many congratulations to the events team who have sold a record number of stands: 120 sold with a waiting list, so it should be an outstanding business opportunity for all concerned....
HoW College Principal Visits University of Worcester to Strengthen Links
The new Principal and Chief Executive of Heart of Worcestershire College said she was looking forward to building new and strengthening existing successful links with the University of Worcester to help bring opportunities to individuals and local business. Michelle...
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Launch Member 2 Member Referral Scheme
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Member 2 Member Referral Scheme, which is intended to promote business growth and collaboration within the Chamber’s dynamic and diverse business community, whilst giving...
Leading accountancy firm raises thousands for children’s mental health charity at annual golf event
Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, held its Annual Charity Golf Day last week in partnership with YoungMinds – a leading charity that fights for young people’s mental health by providing a range of support to children, young adults,...
Book your Exhibition stand at the Specialist Defence and Security Convention UK (SDSC-UK) today!
? Do you design, manufacture or supply innovative, high performance and technological products or services? ? Are you involved in industries such as: Defence & Security Agritech Fintech Gaming Automotive Cyber ? Are you seeking a ‘step in the door ‘ to supply...
Top Reasons to visit Lakes Edge Limited, Pudleston Court
Feel guilt free knowing, when we can, we use sustainable renewable energy sources across our 50-acre site, the log burners are lit from seasoned wood grown in our ancient woodland, our solar field catching daily rays and the biomass burning local woodchip. Breathe in...
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