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Steel Quota Changes – A Step In The Right Direction
Reacting to today’s government announcement of changes to its planned steel tariffs and quotas, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These amendments are a welcome tilt towards the needs of the UK’s downstream steel users, employing 300,000 people in...
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Steel Quota Changes – A Step In The Right Direction
Reacting to today’s government announcement of changes to its planned steel tariffs and quotas, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These amendments are a welcome tilt towards the needs of the UK’s downstream steel users, employing 300,000 people in...
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WORCESTER STREET SIXES RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE THIS JULY
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is inviting businesses from across the county to take part in Worcester Street Sixes, returning to the heart of the city on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Set across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street, the event will once again...
How to Overlap Your Metal Roofing Sheets
When installing metal roofing sheets, one of the most important yet frequently misunderstood steps is how to overlap them correctly. Overlaps may appear to be a simple matter of placing one sheet over another, but doing so incorrectly can cause water ingress,...
Patron & Strategic News
NMITE ACADEMIC TO HOST INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING UNCONFERENCE AT NMITE’S SKYLON CAMPUS
The unconference (a conference without a fixed agenda) is being organised on 6-7 November at NMITE’s Skylon Park by Dr Sarah Peers, President of the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES) Europe. INWES works globally to increase the...
School Leaders Invited to Join Climate Assembly
Teachers and educators from across Worcestershire are invited to take part in a special Climate Assembly being hosted by the University of Worcester. The event, on Thursday, December 11, will bring together senior education leaders and sustainability leads from across...
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Businesses ‘learning to live with Covid’ as all restrictions in England are dropped
This week Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of domestic Covid-related restrictions, including the legal requirement to self-isolate. This marks a monumental point in the pandemic-era which the Prime Minister said: “will return people’s freedom and mark a...
What’s going on? Chamber Business Expo 2022
The Chamber Business Expo, sponsored by Hewett Recruitment, will return to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on Thursday 10 March. The events and seminars have been locked in, stands sold out and over 700 people are expected to attend the Expo throughout the day...
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Eviction halt extended and further support announced for high street firms
The UK government has extended measures to prevent struggling companies from eviction over the summer. The extension, until the end of September, comes alongside further support to help local businesses plan for economic recovery following the Coronavirus pandemic....
Government launches Working Safely Tool for businesses returning to work
To help employers reopen their businesses safely, the government have launched a new tool to identify the most relevant guidance for your business. The guidance highlighted is intended to help you carry out a risk assessment and make sensible adjustments to the site...
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Charity News
Runners go the distance for hospice
Joggers with a Malvern club have run up a “fantastic” fundraising total for St Richard’s Hospice. Each year, members of the Malvern Joggers vote to decide which charity to support over the upcoming 12 months – and for 2021, St Richard’s Hospice was chosen. So far, the...
Overwhelming Support for Foodbank
Despite another challenging year, the ISO QSL Bingo Box campaign has proved to be a huge success once again thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses. Worcester based ISO providers, ISO Quality Services, have been supporting Worcester Foodbank for a...
Labour Market Tensions Remain
Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the 25th time alongside...
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Labour Market Tensions Remain
Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the 25th time alongside...
Worcestershire News
An Evening of ABBA at Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Stars from London’s West End, including cast members from the smash hit musical Mamma Mia! come together to perform a dazzling concert of ABBA’s sensational music. Backed by a fabulous West End band, led by Mamma Mia’s former touring musical director Richard Weeden,...
Armed Forces event in Worcester to celebrate business partnerships with Defence
An opportunity for employers to find out more about the business benefits of signing the Armed Forces Covenant will be taking place at the historic Dancox House in Worcester on Wednesday 25th January. The Armed Forces Covenant allows employers to demonstrate their...
Herefordshire News
Technical Sales Job Opportunity with Leading Edge Power
This is an exciting opportunity to build a successful sales team and reap the financial rewards that go with it. Your job will be to promote and sell Leading Edge products to new and existing customers. You will need to build a detailed customer database and have a...
Greg Chapman’s magic weekend at the Waterworks Museum – Hereford
Magician and comedy performer Greg Chapman has teamed up with with the Waterworks Museum Hereford to present a very special event, bringing magic and comedy to the museum both virtually and live! Steampunk Magician and Entertainer Greg Chapman arrives at the...
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Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant
Elston HR is excited to welcome Géraldine Mannion as the newest member of its growing consultancy team. Géraldine joins as an HR Consultant, bringing extensive experience from her roles as HR Manager at Amco Services and Senior HR Generalist at Halliburton. She will...
Brockencote Hall Hotel partnering with Chapel Down for floral-inspired tasting evening
A historic countryside hotel in Worcestershire is partnering with England’s leading wine maker to host an exclusive floral-inspired tasting evening celebrating the scents, sights and flavours of summer. Brockencote Hall Hotel, a luxury Victorian manor in the heart of...
Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity
Bromsgrove law firm mfg Solicitors has donated a total of £1,605.50 for local support charity the Rose & Daisy Foundation. Staff at the High Street firm raised £605.50 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including completing 10,318...
The Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 is now Live
The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...
Purple Pathways : Brighter Futures for Children – West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC)
Purple Pathways: Brighter Futures for Children WMRSASC has been accepted into the UK’s biggest matched giving campaign – the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025. We’re raising vital funds for our Purple Pathways project, which provides specialist support to children and...
Herefordshire’s Sustainable Building Future
Herefordshire stands at the forefront of sustainable construction, with a rich heritage of environmental leadership and ambitious plans for a greener future. As a local business, Merchant701 plays a crucial role in supporting the county’s sustainability journey...
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