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New University Building Set to Open After Easter
A brand-new building is set to open at the University of Worcester, marking a major milestone in the development of the University’s Severn Campus for Health, Well-Being and Inclusive Sport. The Duke’s Building, named for the University’s long-serving Chancellor, His...
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New University Building Set to Open After Easter
A brand-new building is set to open at the University of Worcester, marking a major milestone in the development of the University’s Severn Campus for Health, Well-Being and Inclusive Sport. The Duke’s Building, named for the University’s long-serving Chancellor, His...
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August 2023 Herefordshire Cost-of-Living Bulletin
In 2020 COVID-19 caused the most severe contraction in the UK economy for over 300 years. Although the economy bounced back strongly, aided by government support for workers and businesses, after a brief period of relative respite, the war in Ukraine has combined...
Words are Free. It’s How You Use Them that can Cost You
It’s estimated that a lack of essential skills such as communication costs the UK economy £22 billion a year. It’s hardly surprising when you consider that 35% of employers say they have literacy shortages in their organisation. And 33% say they are struggling to find...
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Government relaxes rules to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
The government has temporarily relaxed a number of rules to make it easier for businesses to continue working through the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). The government has temporarily relaxed the rules in the following areas: Annual leave: Workers will...
Sutcliffe & Co. Insurance Brokers help certain sectors planning to re-open
Strategic Members Sutcliffe & Co. have created some essential checklists for certain sectors returning to work. If you work within one of the following sectors, it would be useful for you to follow the relevant checklist and make sure that you are adhering to all guidance and safety measures.
Managing & Inspiring People Virtually
These challenging times have seen a complete shift in the way we work and for many, working remotely will continue to be a key feature of the ‘new normal’. Following the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo on 12th March, Elizabeth Gait, EG People Development, said her...
The Department for International Trade and Midland export launch podcast series to inspire businesses to export
A podcast series focused on the stories of some of the Midlands’ globally successful small and medium-sized exporters has been launched by the Department for International Trade (DIT) and Midlands Engine.
Expert-led Mock Employment Tribunal: Covid-19 Health & Safety Discrimination Hearing
A current key concern of employers is delivering on CV-19 Health and Safety at Work obligations, whilst avoiding errors and unintended legal consequences. The costs of getting it wrong can be a scary prospect; the estimated cost to employers of defending an Employment...
‘Bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food and drink industry launched
A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced today to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus.
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