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Kids Eat Free for school holidays

Kids Eat Free for school holidays

From 24–31 October (Mon–Fri), kids can get two free courses from our children’s menu with every adult main purchased. Or join us for breakfast – their brekkie’s on us when you order yours when you sign up to our newsletter! And by popular demand, Steak Frites is back...

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Kids Eat Free for school holidays

From 24–31 October (Mon–Fri), kids can get two free courses from our children’s menu with every adult main purchased. Or join us for breakfast – their brekkie’s on us when you order yours when you sign up to our newsletter! And by popular demand, Steak Frites is back...

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Britannic Place Celebrates Double National Success

Britannic Place Celebrates Double National Success

It’s been an exceptional few weeks for Worcester-based Britannic Place Financial Management, who have added another prestigious national award to their growing list of accolades. Following their recent recognition as Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) at the...

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Sponsor secured for two major county sporting events

Sponsor secured for two major county sporting events

TWO county sporting events that host around 2300 children per year have secured sponsorship for 2024. Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is delighted to announce AJB Sports In Education as the lead sponsor for the Worcestershire Spring and Summer School Games....

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Unemployment Up As Business Costs Rise

Unemployment Up As Business Costs Rise

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:    “The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite with today’s data...

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Government Spending Must Help Economy Grow 

Government Spending Must Help Economy Grow 

The BCC is urging Government to help business boom as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday it has set out the key asks that business believe can help grow the economy. These include: Get Britain Thriving...

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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

Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

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: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...

BCC News

Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

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: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...

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Worcestershire News

Herefordshire News

DISCOVER PARKS SUPPORT WEST MIDLANDS REFUGE

DISCOVER PARKS SUPPORT WEST MIDLANDS REFUGE

A Herefordshire holiday park has donated another thousand pounds, this time to a Wolverhampton charity that provides practical and emotional support to women and children facing domestic abuse. ‘The Haven’, was nominated to receive the donation by a holiday home owner...

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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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Is your Business Ready for the Accessibility Revolution?

Is your Business Ready for the Accessibility Revolution?

  In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, accessibility is no longer a box to tick—it’s a business imperative. The accessibility revolution is here, and it’s reshaping how organisations operate, innovate, and connect with their workforce and customers. Why...

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Top 10 cybersecurity threats SMEs in 2025

Top 10 cybersecurity threats SMEs in 2025

In 2025, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a cybersecurity landscape that’s more complex and dangerous than ever before. With attackers increasingly targeting smaller businesses due to perceived vulnerabilities, it’s crucial for SMEs to understand the...

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