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Defence Investment – A Challenge The UK Cannot Get Wrong
The Autumn Budget will contain a political hand grenade for the new Chancellor John Healey to defuse in the shape of the Defence Investment Plan. The initial announcement on defence spending at the end of June 2026, left several unresolved funding commitments to be...
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Defence Investment – A Challenge The UK Cannot Get Wrong
The Autumn Budget will contain a political hand grenade for the new Chancellor John Healey to defuse in the shape of the Defence Investment Plan. The initial announcement on defence spending at the end of June 2026, left several unresolved funding commitments to be...
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Historic day for the SVR as the Severn Valley Railway Society is formally launched
The Severn Valley Railway has today [1 June 2026] reached a landmark moment in its history, with the successful conversion of Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) Plc into a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS). The organisation is now known as the Severn Valley...
Raise the Roof campaign launched to complete the SVR’s Kidderminster Town station
The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust has launched a major new fundraising appeal to raise £1 million for the construction of a heritage platform canopy at Kidderminster Town station. The Raise the Roof campaign will help complete the original vision for the...
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Research Project to Break Down Barriers to Nature for People with Dementia
A new study will help break down barriers to outdoor spaces for millions of people affected by dementia. The research, led by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) in collaboration with Natural England and a range of leading health and...
New University of Worcester Network Helps Local Firms Tap into Student Talent
The University of Worcester’s Business School has launched an ambitious new network designed to open up student talent to small and medium-sized enterprises across the region Grow Local is designed with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in mind. By pooling...
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Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for...
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Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for...
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Discover Your Strengths, Maximise Your Potential
Why do you make the choices you make? Why do certain tasks come naturally to you? Why do certain activities capture your attention? The simple yet powerful answer is your talents. Your talents are your natural potential. Your talents are the key to your confidence, to...
Brides ‘find the one’ at pop up boutique
Brides-to-be are flocking to a pop-up boutique in Worcester to find their dream dresses. St Richard’s Hospice launched ‘Snowdrops Bridal’ at 34 Chapel Walk, Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester, in mid-February and have welcomed hundreds of shoppers. The boutique...
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Ballards LLP steers sale of Harrold Jones Services to Ventro Group
In the image L-R : James Maynell – Partner Ballards LLP, Hashim Hafeez – Associate Director Ballards LLP and Rich Grover – Corporate Finance Partner Ballards LLP Ballards LLP has advised Harrold Jones Services (HJS) on its sale to Ventro Group,...
Welcome New Members | November
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout November Lucy Labels – A sticker and labelling business offering custom labels. Barclays Greater Birmingham and The Three Counties Corporate – Barclays’ regional corporate banking services for businesses....
PB Signs: Worcestershire’s Leaders in Creative, Bespoke Signage
PB Signs are leading the way in Worcestershire for creativity and cutting-edge production. Founded in 2009 and based in Malvern, the team design, produce and install standout signage and print for organisations of all sizes – from local SMEs to national brands. Carl...
Rowley Meadow Celebrates a Year of Growth, Community & Exceptional Guest Experiences
Rowley Meadow is proudly celebrating its first year in business, marking twelve months of growth, partnerships, and unforgettable guest stays. What began as a vision to create luxury, secret, hideaway lodge escapes has quickly evolved into one of the area’s most...
Join the Experts to Explore Origins of our Festive Traditions
Ever wondered why we put up trees or hang wreaths at Christmas time, and where the tradition of knitting festive jumpers started? And who decides which Christmas decorations are classy? Experts from the University of Worcester will be addressing these questions in a...
Young Artists Offered Chance to Shine at Worcester’s Art House
Talented young artists from schools across Worcestershire are being offered the chance to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting, with £2,500 of cash prizes up for grabs. A new collaboration between the University of Worcester and the Clothiers Company...
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