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Neurodiversity in Business: What’s Shifting in 2026
As we move into 2026, the conversation around neurodiversity in business is changing. For years, workplace approaches have leaned heavily on labels and late-stage interventions – responding once someone is already struggling, burnt out, or disengaged....
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Neurodiversity in Business: What’s Shifting in 2026
As we move into 2026, the conversation around neurodiversity in business is changing. For years, workplace approaches have leaned heavily on labels and late-stage interventions – responding once someone is already struggling, burnt out, or disengaged....
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First stop: Severn Valley Railway, for the Railway 200 exhibition train
Railway 200’s travelling exhibition train arrived in style at the Severn Valley Railway today [Friday 27 June] for the very first leg of its UK-wide tour. The specially commissioned Inspiration train arrived at Kidderminster Town station, sporting its one-off livery,...
Activities to Show Public How to Help at-Risk Bird Species
A series of free activities taking place in the City next month will raise awareness of a bird species at risk and show the public what they can do to help. Talks and walks have been organised by the Worcester Swift Recovery Group as part of its summer activities to...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Help to Grow Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is a government funded, leadership course aimed at Senior Managers in small and medium sized businesses. The course is designed in collaboration with industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and Business Schools. The Help to...
Experts Offer Advice on What Makes a GCA Ruxley Rose Plant Area Winner
A LEADING UK commercial grower that sponsored the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Ruxley Rose Award – presented at the body’ annual conference last week – has revealed what makes a winning plant area (February 2024). The Wyevale Nurseries’ sponsored Best Overall...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2020: Nearly half of firms report UK sales decrease as businesses endure sustained cash crunch
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020, despite much of the...
Workplace Training and Development Commission Progress Report
On 4 September, the BCC’s Workplace Training and Development Commission (WTDC) published its Progress Report for consultation. The report marks the halfway point in the Commission’s Inquiry into adult skills in the workplace. It sets out our emerging recommendations...
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GDP falls in November halting 6 months of recovery
Following six consecutive months of growth GDP fell 2.6% in November as varying restrictions were brought into place across the UK. This economy is now 8.5% smaller than it was in February, proving a roadblock in the “V” shaped recover of the economy. The data does...
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GDP falls in November halting 6 months of recovery
Following six consecutive months of growth GDP fell 2.6% in November as varying restrictions were brought into place across the UK. This economy is now 8.5% smaller than it was in February, proving a roadblock in the “V” shaped recover of the economy. The data does...
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University Wins Top Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Worcester has won the inaugural Times Higher Education Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The judges were impressed with “the university’s sustained, whole institutional approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which places students...
What does Tier 2 (High) mean for Herefordshire & Worcestershire?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire will be placed in the stricter tier two of the government’s coronavirus restrictions.
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Herefordshire Council to welcome ideas at Business and Community Conference
Herefordshire Council has big ambitions to create a thriving local economy and communities whilst protecting and enhancing the environment. The Council are wanting to hear from local business and community partners about how they can work together to achieve this. A...
Law firm awarded accreditations for Cyber Security
A law firm in Herefordshire has been recognised for its work to protect its computer systems and data from online security threats. Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certificate – part of a Government-backed initiative to...
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Property Consultancy Supports Engineering Company to Double in Size
An engineering company is set to double in size after signing a lease on a new premises in Worcester. Sierra CP Engineering Ltd, which designs and builds world-class engine and vehicle test facilities, is set to move to Worcester Six Business Park in spring 2024 after...
Shoppers Flock to New Hospice Charity Store
CROWDS flocked to the opening of a new hospice charity store in Barnards Green, Malvern, at the weekend. The new St Richard’s Hospice shop at 110 to 112 Barnards Green Road opened to the public on Saturday, December 2. Cutting the ribbon to officially open the shop...
A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber
Holistic HR – Independant HR services, focusing on running bullying and banter workshops, as well as other training sessions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We also support businesses with their HR needs on a retainer basis, or for ad-hoc projects....
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Launches Festive Appeal to Raise £20,000 this Christmas
Charity launches Festive Appeal to raise £20,000 this Christmas to provide 20 more day beds for hospitals’ Palliative and End of Life Care Team Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing high quality supportive care for patients, and those...
Marches LEP’s Record of Success Detailed in New Annual Report
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership today published its annual report – detailing the key successes the organisation has helped drive over the last 12 months. The LEP – which covers Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin – says it has continued to...
Expert lawyer issues alert on late cancer treatment claims
An expert injury and negligence solicitor has warned of an upturn in claims arising from delays in cancer treatment following new national performance targets being introduced. David Lydon, a Senior Personal Injury Clinical Negligence specialist at Worcestershire law...
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