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Exercise Executive Leader

Exercise Executive Leader

We wanted to make you aware that Birmingham University Officers’ Training Corps are delivering an employer engagement event ‘Exercise Executive Leader’ to employers within the West Midlands area. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13th May at Venning Barracks in...

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Exercise Executive Leader

We wanted to make you aware that Birmingham University Officers’ Training Corps are delivering an employer engagement event ‘Exercise Executive Leader’ to employers within the West Midlands area. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13th May at Venning Barracks in...

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Member News

Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular

Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular

Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...

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Patron & Strategic News

Event to Explore Ways into Teaching Where You Live.

Event to Explore Ways into Teaching Where You Live.

Aspiring teachers are invited to an event in Worcester where they can find out more about routes into the profession, and opportunities for study where they live. The event, between 2:30-6pm at The Hive on Wednesday 26th February, aims to help people learn about the...

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Chamber News

Chamber Advice Blogs – Starting a Business

Chamber Advice Blogs – Starting a Business

We’re excited to announce that our first set of Chamber Advice Blogs are now live! This first set of blogs are centered around the topic of starting a business: Have you recently started a brand-new business, or perhaps you have an amazing business concept but don’t...

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Our Latest Member

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: appyepos LTD – Offer B2B and B2C Digital solutions including but not limited to websites epos, ecommerce, digital marketing, bespoke app creation, online ticketing and payment solutions. BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch...

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Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: appyepos LTD – Offer B2B and B2C Digital solutions including but not limited to websites epos, ecommerce, digital marketing, bespoke app creation, online ticketing and payment solutions. BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch...

Policy News

MORE OVER-65s ARE STILL WORKING THAN SIX YEARS AGO

MORE OVER-65s ARE STILL WORKING THAN SIX YEARS AGO

Working 9-5 More people in the UK aged between 65 and 74 are still working compared to six years ago, new research shows. The findings show there’s a marked increase in the number of people over 65 who remain in the workforce compared to 2016, and a fall in the number...

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Skills News

Are you struggling to fill vacancies? 

Are you struggling to fill vacancies? 

Is your business struggling to fill vacancies?  Do you have a skills gap?  You are invited to the Wychavon District Council annual business ratepayers breakfast meeting to find out from Ben Mannion, Director of Hewett Recruitment & Chamber President, how to solve...

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Charity News

‘A Leap of Faith’ Charity Skydive for The Courtyard

‘A Leap of Faith’ Charity Skydive for The Courtyard

Four supporters of The Courtyard are taking their own leap of faith for Leap Year by jumping 15,000ft in a tandem skydive in May to raise funds for Herefordshire’s much loved community arts charity, celebrating its 25th anniversary year. Chief Executive Ian Archer,...

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New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...

BCC News

New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...

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Worcestershire News

Herefordshire News

The Haybarn Christmas Party

The Haybarn Christmas Party

Christmas Party Event 2nd December at The Haybarn, Herefordshire Join us for a night of festive fun and fabulous food at The Haybarn. Book your tables for your company & team Christmas party or family & friends Christmas gathering. Saturday 2nd December...

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All Latest News

81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week

81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week

An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...

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Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced that tickets for this year’s event are now on sale. Themed ‘Celebrate with Elgar’, this year’s Festival – which will take place from Saturday 24 May...

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Ballards Expands Tax Team to Support Strategic Growth

Ballards Expands Tax Team to Support Strategic Growth

Emma Clewes and Peter Woodall, are the latest tax specialists to join Ballards LLP, marking a significant step in the firm’s strategy to enhance its tax services and support the ongoing growth of its business. Emma Clewes joins as Corporate Tax Director and will lead...

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