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NMITE in partnership agreement with BAE Systems

NMITE in partnership agreement with BAE Systems

NMITE and BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to share skills, knowledge and talent NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence division, signalling a commitment to work...

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Patron & Strategic News

Vice Chancellor Completes 280km Walk

Vice Chancellor Completes 280km Walk

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Worcester has completed his 280km walk to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL left Porto in Portugal on 16 May and today arrived in Santiago de Compostela in Spain as he...

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Chamber News

Annual General Meeting 2024

Annual General Meeting 2024

Details of AGM: Date – 20th December 2024 Time – 09:30 to 10:00 Location – Wye Suite Severn House Resolutions 1. To receive and adopt the Company’s annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 together with the directors’...

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Our Latest Member

Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Local award-winning Managed IT Service provider Surf Tech IT recently celebrated their 10th year in business. Based out of Stourport-on-Severn, Surf Tech IT continues to thrive and grow providing a range of Technology, Support and Cyber Security solutions to...

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Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Local award-winning Managed IT Service provider Surf Tech IT recently celebrated their 10th year in business. Based out of Stourport-on-Severn, Surf Tech IT continues to thrive and grow providing a range of Technology, Support and Cyber Security solutions to...

Policy News

US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy

US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy

Reacting to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Government has kept a cool head so far and must continue to negotiate. This is a marathon not a sprint, and...

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North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action

North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action

• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...

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Skills News

Holme Lacy College students tour Wyevale Nurseries

Holme Lacy College students tour Wyevale Nurseries

Twenty students from Holme Lacy College in Herefordshire were given a tour this week (Tuesday, April 18, 2023) of one of the UK’s leading nurseries. The forestry and arboriculture apprentices visited the container shrub and tree production sites at Wyevale Nurseries...

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Workforce Planning (People and Skills)

Workforce Planning (People and Skills)

With recruitment at an all-time high and the UK facing a skills shortage, staff retention is more important than ever. Not only is training an essential part of workforce planning, but the right training increases productivity and efficiency; improves employee...

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Charity News

Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Outpace Inflation

Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Outpace Inflation

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: “This data suggests some loosening in the jobs market with vacancies staying below pre-pandemic levels...

BCC News

Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Outpace Inflation

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: “This data suggests some loosening in the jobs market with vacancies staying below pre-pandemic levels...

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Worcestershire News

Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February

Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February

There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved character Paddington™ from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 February 2025. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley and...

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Herefordshire News

Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost

Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost

A specialist engineering firm has enjoyed a record-breaking year after investing in new machinery, with the help of a grant from Herefordshire Council’s Business Enterprise Fund. KGD Enterprises, which is based at Rotherwas in Hereford, makes high-quality packaged...

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David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...

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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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New People in Business event launched in Hereford

New People in Business event launched in Hereford

One of the leading lights of Hereford’s university presence will be speaking at the first People in Business networking event being held by a leading law firm in the city. Samantha Lewis will be talking about her extensive career at the free event at Lanyon Bowdler’s...

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Vice Chancellor Completes 280km Walk

Vice Chancellor Completes 280km Walk

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Worcester has completed his 280km walk to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL left Porto in Portugal on 16 May and today arrived in Santiago de Compostela in Spain as he...

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A Decade of Work Pays Off: Aspiring Doctor Earns Gold D of E

A Decade of Work Pays Off: Aspiring Doctor Earns Gold D of E

A trainee doctor spent an afternoon at Buckingham Palace as he was formally presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 22-year-old Nathan Scott, first year medical student at the University of Worcester, received his Award from His Royal Highness Prince...

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