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BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
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BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
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Keeping Ahead of Change: What New Regulations Mean for Local Business Owners
Running a business is demanding enough without the constant challenge of keeping up with regulatory change. Yet across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, business owners are increasingly finding that compliance with new rules is no longer a side issue — it’s central to...
Game Art Lecturer nominated for Women in Games Award
A University of Worcester lecturer has been nominated for an award for her impact and contributions to education through preparing students for the computer gaming industry. Zara Sharma, Senior Lecturer in Game Art, has been shortlisted for the Educational Impact...
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Wyevale Nurseries new look 2025 catalogue launches with 14 new introductions
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2025 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers launched at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show recently featuring a new look and a plethora of British-grown introductions (July 2024). The leading commercial nursery...
Bubble Rush bursting with excitement as major sponsor announced as Talbots Law
A bubbly summer spectacular being organised by Acorns Children’s Hospice will this year be sponsored by award-winning legal firm Talbots Law, the charity has announced. Acorns Bubble Rush event will see hundreds of people bursting through walls of...
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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...
Sajid Javid MP – Virtual Jobs Fair
Sajid Javid will be hosting his sixth annual Jobs Fair on Friday 27 November from 10.00am until 12.00pm. Due to public health restrictions, the Fair will be conducted online for the first time. Sajid would like to ensure as many businesses and organisations have the...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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Businesses invited to take part in regional suicide prevention initiative
Citizens and businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to take part in a new Suicide Prevention Project taking place across the two counties. The project team is based at Worcestershire County Council but the project itself is part of a national programme funded by NHS England. We’re pleased to invite you to our first virtual stakeholder meeting. We’ll be running two versions – one for Worcestershire and one for Herefordshire:
Employers urged to have their say on the Skills agenda
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is keen to make sure the Government’s wider skills offers continue to meet the needs of employers looking to develop their future talent; as well as individuals looking to progress in their careers. The following link opens a series of questions seeking employers insight and observations on a number of issues.
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Airband makes rural home broadband plans unlimited in rural Gloucestershire village in response to coronavirus crisis
As a result of a large increase in people working from home, some households will see multiple occupants requiring access to the internet, piling the pressure on download speeds and slowing work down for all. Rural broadband specialist Airband announced it has made...
NHS call for business support
The NHS are calling for businesses across the UK to help with protective equipment such as goggles and protection screens. Protective equipment such as goggles are a critical safety item for frontline staff and there are concerns that supplies will not last. The...
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Kidderminster Law Firm mfg Solicitors Announces Trio of Promotions
Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three new promotions. Rebecca Rogers becomes a Senior Associate within the firm’s Commercial Litigation department, stepping up from an Associate. Whilst Victoria Wall from the Contentious Probate Department and...
Hundreds of Runners Help Raise Almost £50,000 for St Michael’s Hospice
Hundreds of fundraisers spent one of the hottest days of the year so far running for St Michael’s Hospice. The Bartestree-based charity says it is likely that Sunday’s RUN Hereford has raised around £48,000. This vital finding will go towards the palliative and...
Worcester Graduate Wins Award from Royal Television Society.
A former student of the University of Worcester has scooped a prestigious Royal Television Society Award for his final year project. Levi Lajtai, who studied Game Art and Animation won the award for Craft Editing for his short film, titled ‘Scratch’, at the RTS...
Hard Work Paying off for Severn Stars as they Prepare to Face Sirens, Says Coach
Severn Stars’ hard work in training paid off in getting them back on winning form, according to their Head Coach. Jo Trip said that it had played its part in the victory last weekend against Cardiff Dragons, but she is anticipating another tough test against their...
University Neuroscientist Explores Sound and its Effect on the Brain in Public Talk
Why do we get pleasure from listening to music? Can it help us feel better? A neuroscientist from the University of Worcester will be looking at the science behind how we hear sound and its impact on the brain and our emotions at a free talk next week. Dr Matt Di...
The VG AiO™ Speed Watcher – highly anticipated launch of a new safety product
Atwell International launched its new product, the AiO speed watcher at a customer day at the specialist training centre Eastwood Park, Gloucestershire, on 25 April. There were around 55 attendees from all sectors of the lift industry; from manufacturers, designers...
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