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Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
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Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
Member News
Join Us for Our Next Business Breakfast
We’re excited to invite you to our next Business Breakfast. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones. This event is for anyone who looks after people at work – leaders, managers, HR teams, and business owners...
Are Ageing Systems Holding Your Business Back?
Outdated IT systems can quietly create big challenges for businesses — from slowing productivity and increasing costs to exposing organisations to greater cyber risk. As technology evolves, keeping systems fit for purpose is no longer optional; it’s essential. As a...
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University a Finalist in National Sustainability Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a national sustainability award, recognising its efforts to encourage biodiversity and support nature on campus. It has been named a finalist in the Nature Positive category of the Green Gown Awards for improving...
National Podcast Explores the Story Behind the Hive
The Hive, Worcester’s iconic library, was the subject of discussion on a national podcast examining the importance of libraries and librarians. Campus, the podcast from Times Higher Education, explores the most pressing issues in global high education. In this...
Chamber News
Helping shape future business support
As part of the Chamber’s responsibility to represent the views of local businesses, I am pleased to announce our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. The survey and subsequent report will provide a useful snapshot of the local economy and will inform the...
FINECLEAN Launch their new website
FINECLEAN are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new website! After a couple of months of hard work and dedication, they’re delighted to officially announce the launch of the new website. The vision with this new website is to provide visitors an...
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Government relaxes rules to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
The government has temporarily relaxed a number of rules to make it easier for businesses to continue working through the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). The government has temporarily relaxed the rules in the following areas: Annual leave: Workers will...
Guidance for Digital, Cultural, Media and Sport sectors in relation to coronavirus
The government has drawn together a collection of resources from partner websites to support businesses in the Digital, Cultural, Media and Sport sectors in the UK in relation to coronavirus. British Film Commission: Coronavirus COVID-19 Guidance Fundraising...
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Troubled waters bring railway bridge appeal
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust (GWRT) – the Registered Charity that supports the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway – launched a £200,000 appeal to fund the repair of the water-damaged ‘Bridge 8’ over the railway between Toddington and Broadway early...
Hospital Charity looking to share ‘Wonders of Worcestershire’ through Christmas and the new year
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity has launched its Christmas appeal ‘Wonders of Worcestershire’. The appeal will focus on the wonderful things that our hospital staff and charity team have achieved over the past year and ask for your support in helping the...
New Framework to Boost Access to Skills and Jobs
The British Chambers of Commerce People and Work report outlines a 10-point plan to boost workforce skills, by supporting people at every stage of their journey through education and employment. Among the recommendations to politicians are: • An industrial strategy...
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New Framework to Boost Access to Skills and Jobs
The British Chambers of Commerce People and Work report outlines a 10-point plan to boost workforce skills, by supporting people at every stage of their journey through education and employment. Among the recommendations to politicians are: • An industrial strategy...
Worcestershire News
Elements Training and Assessment Adds Unico System to its Industry Training
Elements Training and Assessment has recently been appointed as an accredited Training Centre for the Unico Small Duct Heating and Ventilation system (sdHV). The training company, which has previously achieved Unico Specialist Partner (Consultant) status, is now...
Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ‘Level Up’ with Government Funding Announced
Almost £40 million of funding from the government’s £2.1bn Levelling Up fund will be granted to projects in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, it was announced today (19 January 2023). Over 100 projects from across the UK have been awarded funding from Round 2 of the...
Herefordshire News
NEW Age UK H&W Veterans Meeting Centre opens in Hereford
Following the success of the pilot Hereford Veterans Dementia Wellbeing Group in 2020 Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are pleased to say they have launched their new Hereford Veterans Meeting Centre based at Drybridge House in Hereford. They will be offering...
The Herefordshire 2030 Project
The Herefordshire 2030 Project (H2030) is a nationally-unique, multidiscipline and non-politically aligned initiative which has been designed to analyse what has happened in Herefordshire across three streams: Economy, Environment and Equity since Herefordshire split from Worcestershire in 1998 and to look at how we can create a more prosperous, sustainable and fairer future for the people of our county over the coming decade.
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From Relocation Dreams to Financial Freedom
Your Next Home, Made Easier: A Family’s Success Story with SN Financial I’m Zoe Blount, a mortgage adviser here at SN Financial. Life’s big moments often bring big financial questions, especially when it involves family growth and a change of scenery! I truly love...
Worcester hospice gardens get spruced up by volunteers at property consultancy in city
Colleagues from a leading Worcester property consultancy spent a day giving back to the community by sprucing up the gardens of a well-known hospice in the city. Staff from Fisher German’s Worcester office spent the day volunteering at St Richard’s Hospice to help...
I’m featured in Styled: Inside the World of Fashion Styling by Jennifer Michalski-Bray!
I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I’ve been featured in the newly released book Styled by the brilliant Jennifer Michalski-Bray. This beautifully illustrated book lifts the lid on what it really takes to become a successful stylist — from celebrity red carpets to...
Hayward Wright Raises Thousands for Parkinson’s UK at Annual Charity Golf Day
Accountancy group Hayward Wright held its third consecutive annual charity golf day last week in partnership with Parkinson’s UK, the national charity that campaigns for better health and care services for those affected by Parkinson’s while funding...
Wasp Nest Removal for Businesses: Protecting Your Workplace Safely and Efficiently
As the warmer months approach, wasp nests can pose a significant risk to businesses, threatening employee safety and customer experience. At PGM Pest Control, we specialise in professional wasp nest removal tailored for commercial properties across Herefordshire and...
Progress is ‘impressive’ on repairs to the Severn Valley Railway’s embankment failure
The Severn Valley Railway reports that significant progress has been made with repairs to its failed embankment at Mor Brook bridge since specialist engineering contractors CML took possession of the site at the beginning of the month. CML has already excavated more...
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