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Skills shortages and burnout pose challenges for the financial sector
The commercial finance and accountancy sector is facing a deepening talent problem that could threaten growth and long-term business resilience unless employers rethink their recruitment and retention strategies, says an industry specialist. The warning has come from...
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Skills shortages and burnout pose challenges for the financial sector
The commercial finance and accountancy sector is facing a deepening talent problem that could threaten growth and long-term business resilience unless employers rethink their recruitment and retention strategies, says an industry specialist. The warning has come from...
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Research Project to Support People Living with Dementia and Hearing Loss
A new research project is launching to tackle a long-overlooked challenge in social care: how to better support people living with both dementia and hearing loss through improved use of hearing aid technologies, staff training, and noise-aware environments. The Turn...
Worcester Creator with 5m Followers Reveals the Reality of YouTube Career
One of Worcester’s most successful digital creators, with more than 5 million followers worldwide, will reveal the reality behind life as a full-time Youtuber in a free public talk at The Hive. Terrarium creator Ben Newell will share how he turned his hobby into a...
Patron & Strategic News
University Experts Explain Why Jane Austen Still Has Us Hooked After 250 Years
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, experts from the University of Worcester will explore our fascination with the author Jane Austen in a free event next month. The discussion, titled ‘Why are we obsessed with Jane Austen?’ will take place at The...
University of Worcester Open Day to Welcome Career Changers
People are invited to explore how higher education could reshape their future at the University of Worcester’s Open Day. The event, on Saturday November 29 welcomes anyone curious about university life. From young people preparing to leave school to adults considering...
Chamber News
FREE export declarations for groups collecting and transporting humanitarian aid
If you are are sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine, ChamberCustoms can help with the customs process in the UK. ChamberCustoms will be offering FREE one off-export declarations for goods leaving the UK for humanitarian reasons. What we will do: Create an export...
Strategic Lead appointed to represent Worcestershire Voluntary & Community Sector
Voluntary and Community Sector Strategic Lead appointed to champion the sector across Worcestershire. Esther Passingham has been appointed to the newly created role, aimed at bringing together VCS groups and organisations with Worcestershire County Council and NHS to...
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Policy News
Change in state aid rules for government-backed loan schemes
The EU has extended its state aid temporary framework to all small companies (less than 50 employees and less than EUR 10 million of annual turnover and/or annual balance sheet total), even if they were in “financial difficulty” on 31 December 2019. This amendment...
Reopening Test & Trace guidance: Maintaining records of staff, customers & visitors
The easing of social and economic lockdown measures following the COVID-19 outbreak is being supported by NHS Test and Trace. Organisations in certain sectors have been asked to assist this service by keeping a temporary record of customers and visitors for 21 days,...
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Charity News
Wyevale Nurseries helps charity fundraise with tree planting scheme
Wyevale Nurseries in Herefordshire is helping a charity in the county with its fundraising efforts by donating trees for a planting initiative it launched last month (January 2022). The leading commercial landscape and wholesale British plant supplier is assisting St...
Exclusive Access to Cheltenham’s Season Finale for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Join Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at Cheltenham’s only-evening fixture on Friday 29th April 2022 for a meeting with seven Hunter chases and exclusive use of The National Hunt Room. Taking place in one of the most desirable restaurants at the famous racecourse, the...
Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
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Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
Worcestershire News
Work XP Training Ltd joins the Chamber
Work XP Training Ltd is a local training and work experience provider, based at the Malvern Hills Science Park. Offering a unique combination of workshops, training programmes, online software developer training and work experience packages, starting at just £48 per...
Strategic Professionals become an Institute of Sales Professionals approved training provider
Strategic professionals have spent the last 10 years focusing on management and leadership training, delivering short courses and Chartered Management Institute qualifications (CMI). 2023 has seen them add to their portfolio by becoming an ISP approved training...
Herefordshire News
Chamber Business Awards celebrates the best of local business
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce were delighted to welcome guests back for the in-person Chamber Business Awards 2021, sponsored by Folk2Folk, for a dazzling display at the Worcester Arena. Hosted by Magician Ben Hanlin, the Awards welcomed...
LPT moves into its new home
Located in the heart of Hereford, LPT’s home houses a custom-built wig-fitting salon and a designated space that now allows the charity to physically knot the real hair wigs that make such a difference to their young recipients. The site also has a conference room...
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Atwell International is an ELLIES EUROPE Finalist!
* Please VOTE for us now in the Ellies Europe Awards * We are thrilled to announce that Atwell International is a Finalist in the Ellies Europe Awards in the “Best Supplier – Safety Products” category. The Ellies Europe Awards, created by Elevator World, Inc.,...
UK Trade Rebounds In July
Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “The first month of reduced automotive tariffs has had a positive effect on US exports alongside more certainty on the outlook for other manufactured goods sectors. “But far more...
New trainees join law firm as it invests in next generation
A group of nine new trainees have been taken on by leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors as it invests in the next generation. The new trainees beginning their two-year training contracts are Oliver Leigh, Bethany Steel, Alena Dudrah, Jack Cook and...
Consultant vs In-House HR: What’s Right for SME Businesses?
Running a business in the UK means constantly balancing cost, risk, and speed – HR is one area where the choice between in-house staff and external consultants has a major impact. The case for consultants (outsourced HR): Expertise on demand: Access to...
Hazelton Mountford expands Worcester office space to drive specialist Property Division growth
Independent chartered insurance broker Hazelton Mountford has expanded across an additional floor at its Worcester headquarters, marking a significant step in the growth of its property division and the company’s expansion plans. The new space, located directly above...
Avoiding Business Risks: The Do’s and Don’t’s
There is a risk in creating a business. Most business owners have asked themselves; 1. Is it going to fail? 2. Am I going to run out of cash? 3. Will people be interested in my product/service? Having great bookkeeping helps enable business owners to not have to...
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