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Not all revenue is equal

Not all revenue is equal

During a recent event with the Chamber of Commerce, Kayleigh Sojka of Hillside Accountancy was invited to consider the 2026/27 manifesto. Her table was asked to consider the theme of ‘Profit & Revenue’ and, as someone who has worked as an accountant and business...

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Make Or Break Budget Must Deliver Growth

Make Or Break Budget Must Deliver Growth

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to focus her second Budget on key growth drivers to lift the gloom that has settled over the economy. The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policies to encourage investment, strengthen the...

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Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning

At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...

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Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning

Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning

At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...

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Sluggish Economy Demands Strong Business Support

Sluggish Economy Demands Strong Business Support

Reacting to the latest GDP data published this morning by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is unsurprising. “But the data...

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Key Employment Law Updates: Autumn 2025

Key Employment Law Updates: Autumn 2025

1. Fire and Rehire – Government Softens Proposed BanThe Employment Rights Bill continues to target “fire and rehire” tactics, where employers dismiss staff to impose new terms. Dismissals linked to restricted variations (e.g. reductions in pay, hours, pensions, or...

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Skills News

Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles

Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles

Worcester-based Four Squared Recruitment has achieved a 60% growth in retained recruitment work throughout 2024, providing a much-needed boost to the slowing recruitment market. By prioritising a retained search model and committing to partnerships that go beyond...

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Orchard Trust Offers New Supported Farm Placements

Orchard Trust Offers New Supported Farm Placements

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire – Orchard Trust is delighted to announce it has secured funding from The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to support the development of their new Supported Farm Placements Programme: specialised Animal Care and Gardening Placements based at...

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