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Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
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Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
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Tax expert welcomes Capital Gains Tax changes for separating couples
A Worcestershire tax expert has praised the government’s newly-introduced Capital Gains Tax laws which aim to give separating couples more time to divide their assets. Thomas Evans, a partner at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has welcomed the changes which were...
New Working Space to open in the heart of Kidderminster
Regus are excited to announce that their Kidderminster branch opens for business in August; and viewings will be available from Monday 10th July at Regus, Community House, Stourport Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7QE. Their serviced premises offers 1,000 square metres of...
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Clarity sought for businesses who can return to work
After the Prime Minister’s speech last night on 10 May, we are still seeking clarity from government, around the details of the return to work plan, and what that means for the safety of employers and employees. Businesses and employees must have enough time and plans in place in order to return to work in a safe and controlled manner.
The government are due to discuss this is parliament today and we expect to see further details be released over the next few days.
Boris Johnson addresses the nation
Boris Johnson has unveiled a “conditional plan” to reopen society, allowing people in England to spend more time outdoors from Wednesday. The PM also said people who could not work from home should return to the workplace – but avoid public transport.
He said a new Covid Alert System with five levels would govern how quickly lockdown restrictions could be eased.He hoped the next step “at the earliest by 1 June” would be for some primary pupils to return to school in England. In an address to the nation, Mr Johnson said this stage would also involve reopening shops – but he cautioned this would only happen if the science supported it.
Herefordshire Gin Company produces Hand Sanitiser in preparation for the return to work
Black Mountains Botanicals, a Hereford based Gin distillery, have transitioned into producing hand sanitiser and sanitising stations in preparation for our return to work. Manufactured to World Health Organisation guidance, with an added trace of Juniper essential...
Managing Business Through Uncertain Times – exclusive digital edition available now
The latest edition of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s Business Direction is now live! The bi-monthly magazine, which is usually delivered to over 4,000 businesses has been moved to exclusively online for this month’s edition. With many...
Over half of CBILS applications have been approved
Over 50 percent of applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has now been approved by lenders, according to UK Finance figures. Lenders have received over 64,000 completed applications for SMEs with more applications set to be approved...
Marches LEP approves £1.58m injection to support crisis-hit regional economy
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is to inject nearly £1.6m into the regional economy to support tourism and businesses affected by flooding and the coronavirus. It will be allocated to the LEP’s partners, councils in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford &...
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