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Apprenticeship System Reform Must Go Further
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the government to reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century. As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeships Week, it finds that the current framework is too rigid, lacks...
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Apprenticeship System Reform Must Go Further
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the government to reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century. As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeships Week, it finds that the current framework is too rigid, lacks...
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Upper Teme Business Park brings new hope for local businesses in Tenbury Wells
A new chapter in the future of Tenbury Wells’ local economy begins with the unveiling of Upper Teme Business Park, a state-of-the-art development offering 23 commercial units designed to encourage economic growth, innovation and employment in the area. CAPTION:...
Separated parents given legal advice to navigate summer holidays without conflict
Divorced and separated parents are being given advice to navigate the summer holidays without conflict, including getting familiar with their legal rights and steps to take with an ex-partner before travelling abroad. Family law expert Sian Kenkre, a partner within...
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More Government Funded Places for New Medical Students Allocated to Worcester.
The University of Worcester has been given the highest allocation of additional medical student places in the Midlands in the latest announcement of newly funded places for next year. The Three Counties Medical School will now have 62 fully funded places for UK...
Unmarried Couples Urged to Seek Advice to Protect their Assets for the Future
A leading family lawyer has urged cohabiting couples to protect their finances and assets in case of separation, as figures reveal more people are choosing to live together without marrying. Kennedy Langley, a family solicitor at Worcestershire-based mfg Solicitors,...
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New help for Marches Food and Drink sector
Food and drink businesses across the Marches are being provided with specialist support to help smaller, new and novice exporters break into international markets. A new cluster group – overseen by a specialist adviser – is being formed to bring together small...
Launch of the Food and Drink Cluster for the Marches LEP
A unique and exciting opportunity exclusive to food and drink companies in Shropshire and Herefordshire is coming your way! This is a brilliant chance for businesses in the sector to come together to learn from industry specialist as the Marches Local Enterprise...
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Chamber Network assistance for the India support campaign
You will no doubt have seen the media coverage on the COVID-19 crisis in India, with shortages of oxygen and hospitals in Delhi and many other cities running out of beds due to a devastating second wave. Whilst the UK government is considering how it will support with...
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Chamber Network assistance for the India support campaign
You will no doubt have seen the media coverage on the COVID-19 crisis in India, with shortages of oxygen and hospitals in Delhi and many other cities running out of beds due to a devastating second wave. Whilst the UK government is considering how it will support with...
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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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Herefordshire Care Home Kington Court Wins Top 20 Award
Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing its place among the top twenty-rated care homes in the West Midlands. The prestigious award, presented by carehome.co.uk through its annual ‘Top 20 Awards’,...
Students Get Different Perspective of Cyber Security thanks to ‘Hacking’ Marathon
It was a case of gamekeepers turned poachers, as students from the University of Worcester learning about cyber security turned their hand to ‘hacking’ for a special event. Designed to give them extra skills and a new perspective, the Worcester Hackathon saw Cyber...
Mike Keel to retire as St Michael’s Hospice Chief Executive
The Chief Executive of St Michael’s Hospice has announced his retirement after eight years at the helm. Mike Keel will leave his role at the Bartestree-based Hospice at the end of this month. During his tenure, Mr Keel has overseen the charity’s extended reach to the...
Investing in People: A Strategic Approach to Workforce Development
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one thing remains constant: the value of skilled individuals within an organisation. Recognising this, Coacto is proud to introduce two new team incentives aimed at nurturing talent, enhancing skill sets, and fostering a...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Recognised with Top 20 Care Home Award
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Recognised with Top 20 Care Home Award Herefordshire’s Lynhales Hall Nursing Home has proudly earned recognition as one of the top twenty rated care homes in the West Midlands. This esteemed accolade, presented by carehome.co.uk as...
Shaw Trust Referral onto WHP Pioneer
GOOD NEWS STORY Redditch participant signed up to our Shaw Trust Pioneer Programme as needed support to search and apply for jobs. On first meeting with their Pioneer Employment Advisor the participant attended with his mum who was quite negative towards her...
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