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New Early Years Leaders Network to Connect Practitioners

New Early Years Leaders Network to Connect Practitioners

A new network for leaders in early years settings is launching to connect practitioners, let them share expertise and provide professional support. The network, which is free to join, is founded by a team from University of Worcester’s Institute of Education with...

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New Early Years Leaders Network to Connect Practitioners

A new network for leaders in early years settings is launching to connect practitioners, let them share expertise and provide professional support. The network, which is free to join, is founded by a team from University of Worcester’s Institute of Education with...

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New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...

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New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...

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Work XP Training Ltd joins the Chamber

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...

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Lords’ Amendments Give Firms Hope

Lords’ Amendments Give Firms Hope

Reacting to the news that the House of Lords has re-inserted key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy, said: “We are fast reaching the end of the road for crucial changes, that businesses desperately want to see, to...

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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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Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure

Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure

Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure as two major cost-drivers are escalating: TNUoS charges and the RAB Levy. The TNUoS fee recovers the cost of maintaining and reinforcing the high-voltage transmission network, essentially the “backbone”...

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