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Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant

Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant

Elston HR is excited to welcome Géraldine Mannion as the newest member of its growing consultancy team. Géraldine joins as an HR Consultant, bringing extensive experience from her roles as HR Manager at Amco Services and Senior HR Generalist at Halliburton. She will...

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Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant

Elston HR is excited to welcome Géraldine Mannion as the newest member of its growing consultancy team. Géraldine joins as an HR Consultant, bringing extensive experience from her roles as HR Manager at Amco Services and Senior HR Generalist at Halliburton. She will...

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Patron & Strategic News

University a Finalist in National Sustainability Awards

University a Finalist in National Sustainability Awards

The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a national sustainability award, recognising its efforts to encourage biodiversity and support nature on campus. It has been named a finalist in the Nature Positive category of the Green Gown Awards for improving...

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National Podcast Explores the Story Behind the Hive

National Podcast Explores the Story Behind the Hive

The Hive, Worcester’s iconic library, was the subject of discussion on a national podcast examining the importance of libraries and librarians. Campus, the podcast from Times Higher Education, explores the most pressing issues in global high education. In this...

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Chamber News

Welcome new Members – June

Welcome new Members – June

Warm welcome to our newest Members! Apogee Associates Limited – Apogee help you receive R&D tax relief and access innovation grants, providing your business with the funds necessary to fuel your groundbreaking projects. Arden Studio Business Solutions Ltd...

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Our Latest Member

Welcome new Members – April

Warmest welcome to our newest Members: Abacus Nursery School ( Bromsgrove) Limited – Early Years Care and Education provider. Aspenify UK Limited – Aspenify offers a low-code digital platform that enables organisations to scale innovation, accelerate...

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Welcome new Members – April

Welcome new Members – April

Warmest welcome to our newest Members: Abacus Nursery School ( Bromsgrove) Limited – Early Years Care and Education provider. Aspenify UK Limited – Aspenify offers a low-code digital platform that enables organisations to scale innovation, accelerate...

Policy News

Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles

Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles

Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...

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Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth

Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth

After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...

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Skills News

‘Credit to Nursing’ Lecturer Wins Prestigious Nomination

‘Credit to Nursing’ Lecturer Wins Prestigious Nomination

A senior lecturer at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize at the British Journal of Nursing Awards. Dr Paul-John Alegado is in the running for the Educator Nurse of the Year award, which celebrates nurses who have demonstrated...

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Charity News

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...

BCC News

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...

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Worcestershire News

Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener

Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener

Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...

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‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line

‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line

The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul the first passenger train along the full length of the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway line, when the northernmost section is reunited with the rest of the line on Friday 25 July. Work is now...

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Herefordshire News

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DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group

DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group

DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...

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University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft

University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft

Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...

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Office Return Varies Across Sectors

Office Return Varies Across Sectors

41% of businesses have required staff to spend more time working on site over the past year One in ten (9%) relevant firms say employees have quit because of the requirement to return to onsite working Nearly half of surveyed businesses (48%) expect all working days...

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