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New Tariff Rate A Further Blow To Business
Reacting to the decision by the US President to raise his new tariffs under section 122 of the Trade Act 1974 to 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The 40,000 UK companies exporting goods to the US will be dismayed at this latest turn...
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New Tariff Rate A Further Blow To Business
Reacting to the decision by the US President to raise his new tariffs under section 122 of the Trade Act 1974 to 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The 40,000 UK companies exporting goods to the US will be dismayed at this latest turn...
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HCR Law celebrates first winner of HCR Spark initiative
HCR Law is delighted to announce the first winner of HCR Spark – an exciting programme launched to inspire and support young people interested in a career in law. Ella Hamilton, a Year 12 A-level student at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye, has been named the...
Back to School Catering Jobs Give Family Flexibility and Cost Saving, Says Expert
A catering recruitment specialist has urged jobseekers to get one step ahead during the summer holidays if they are looking to secure flexible catering jobs within the education sector. The alert comes from industry specialist Kasia Krieger as hundreds of...
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FBC Manby Bowdler Spearheads Action Plan to Open up Law
A major new campaign to open up a career in the law to more people has been launched in Parliament – with award-winning law firm FBC Manby Bowdler playing a key role. The law firm – which has offices in Redditch, Wolverhampton and Shropshire – is helping spearhead new...
Hundreds of University of Worcester Students to Graduate in Spring Ceremonies
The University of Worcester will be celebrating the achievements of over 500 students as they graduate at Worcester Cathedral next week. Their graduation, in front of friends and families, will take place in two ceremonies in the beautiful, historic Worcester...
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BCC announces future change of Director General
The Board of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today announced that Director General Dr Adam Marshall will leave the organisation in the Spring of 2021. Marshall has been Director General of the leading business group for five years, and has been part of the...
BREAKING: Prof. Chris Whitty says the UK is at a “critical point”
Chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty earlier spoke about how there were “significant rates of transmission” of coronavirus in parts of the UK – as he said: “This is not someone else’s problem, this is all of our problem.”
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The Future of UK-EU Trade Relations
On the 30 December 2020 at the end of the EU Transition Period, the UK and EU signed a crucial Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This interactive and engaging webinar will explore what has been agreed, to what extent have the UK’s negotiating objectives been realised,...
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The Future of UK-EU Trade Relations
On the 30 December 2020 at the end of the EU Transition Period, the UK and EU signed a crucial Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This interactive and engaging webinar will explore what has been agreed, to what extent have the UK’s negotiating objectives been realised,...
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BetaDen cohort business part of new Funding secured for Drone-based delivery of PPE and COVID-19 testing kits
DronePrep, part of BetaDen’s Cohort 3 technology accelerator programme, is leading a consortia that has been awarded a share of the initial £7m funds to support project using unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver critical PPE and Covid-19 testing kits to vulnerable...
County Council offering FREE business advice for Worcestershire businesses
Like the sound of free business advice? In response to COVID-19, Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help Business programme offers flexible and free support in critical areas to enable Worcestershire businesses to move forward and grow. Local businesses can attend a...
Herefordshire News
Wyevale Nurseries Ltd says it is investing in the future with strong growth predicted
One of the UK’s leading nurseries says it is investing in the future and has seen exceptional demand for British-grown stock (October, 2019). Wyevale Nurseries Ltd says it’s able to supply British-grown plants from its extensive production facilities in Herefordshire...
Quadruple presentation to world business leaders
A group of well known county businesses are to trail blaze their companies on a world renowned business platform. The local Managing Directors involved are all members of Vistage, an international business group that share their knowledge and experience to help...
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Exciting Times at Pixertise
Exciting times at our Pixertise head office. Adrian, has recently retired from his role as technical director of a multimillion pound, international business. He has joined Pixertise to help grow the business over the next year, as we look to expand and improve on...
Chair’s Report
I have just read a piece of research by Potter Spaces and Savills, highlighted by Sam Merrett – Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s Policy Executive – that I feel very nicely sums up the lack of smaller to medium size industrial spaces...
How to Safeguard Your Home from Fires Caused by Battery Charges and Socket Overloads
With the holiday season around the corner, it’s crucial to prioritise the safety of our homes, especially when it comes to charging devices like phones, tablets, gaming consoles, laptops, and festive decorations such as Christmas tree lights. Each year, numerous...
Wyre Forest business leaders hail local partnership success
Two Kidderminster business leaders have urged other companies across Wyre Forest to ‘keep it local’ as they mark a unique 16-year partnership. IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers, and windows experts 5 Star Windows and Conservatories, began their link up in...
NEW MODEL INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (NMITE) ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
NMITE has confirmed the appointment of David Oloke as its new Chief Academic Officer and first Professor of Civil Engineering. David will take up the role and the leadership of NMITE’s academic mission in February 2024, an exciting year for NMITE as it will see its...
Business Council Focuses On Workforce Issues
Workforce issues were the focus of the BCC’s second Business Council meeting, held this morning, alongside Work and Pensions Secretary Rt Hon Mel Stride MP and Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall MP. The new body, comprising some of the most prominent...
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