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Top 100 recognition for Apprenticeship programme

Top 100 recognition for Apprenticeship programme

Bishop Fleming has ranked 11th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, its highest-ever position for its highly impressive apprenticeship programme. It is ahead of national professional services firms, including KPMG, EY, BDO, Mazars, and Azets. The...

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Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 is now live!

Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 is now live!

The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...

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Welcome new Members

Welcome new Members

Warm welcome to our newest Members! C5 Leadership Ltd – Leadership Development Consultancy, Executive (1-2-1) and Team Coach Country & Classic Properties Ltd – Estate Agents Specialising in Period & Character Properties Coventry, Warwickshire and...

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Nurture your workforce in Herefordshire nature

As new legislation makes employing people more expensive than ever, getting the best out of employees – and holding on to them – is vital. Companies must nurture people and promote camaraderie and enjoyment at work. In the endeavour to motivate and retain...

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Nurture your workforce in Herefordshire nature

Nurture your workforce in Herefordshire nature

As new legislation makes employing people more expensive than ever, getting the best out of employees – and holding on to them – is vital. Companies must nurture people and promote camaraderie and enjoyment at work. In the endeavour to motivate and retain...

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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease.  By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop.  More...

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Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...

BCC News

Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...

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Worcestershire News

Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’

Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’

The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival between 15 and 18 May welcomed more than 3,700 visitors and saw 20 locomotives in action, for what organisers believe was 2025’s largest diesel event on the preservation circuit. ‘What a fantastic show we put on!’...

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Major London Exhibition for Worcester Based Artist

Major London Exhibition for Worcester Based Artist

An artist from Worcester is to host her first ever major exhibition, after winning a prestigious national award. Amber Sparrey, Technical Manager and Associate Lecturer at the University of Worcester’s Institute of Arts and Humanities, has been selected as the winner...

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Welcome New Members August

Welcome New Members August

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout July. ActionCOACH Worcester – The help you need to grow your business. Agility Fleet – Agility Fleet is a national provider of vehicle funding and fleet management, specialising in the SME market....

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