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Pineapple Recruitment unveils new specialist Education division
One of the UK’s leading recruitment firms has announced the launch of a dedicated Education division to support schools and colleges and match high-calibre education professionals with roles. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing professionals and...
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Pineapple Recruitment unveils new specialist Education division
One of the UK’s leading recruitment firms has announced the launch of a dedicated Education division to support schools and colleges and match high-calibre education professionals with roles. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing professionals and...
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Research Project to Break Down Barriers to Nature for People with Dementia
A new study will help break down barriers to outdoor spaces for millions of people affected by dementia. The research, led by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) in collaboration with Natural England and a range of leading health and...
Free 30-minute parking to be extended to on-street parking in Hereford city centre
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet has today (Thursday 5 Feb) agreed to extend its planned 30-minute free parking scheme to include on-street parking in Hereford city centre, responding to feedback from local businesses and residents. The decision builds on the Council’s...
Patron & Strategic News
Activities to Show Public How to Help at-Risk Bird Species
A series of free activities taking place in the City next month will raise awareness of a bird species at risk and show the public what they can do to help. Talks and walks have been organised by the Worcester Swift Recovery Group as part of its summer activities to...
University Academic Helps Brings Ukrainian Shakespeare Play to Stage
A University of Worcester academic has helped bring to the stage the world premiere of a Ukrainian play based on Shakespeare’s Othello, that explores aspects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Professor of Shakespeare Studies, Nicoleta Cinpoeş, in her role as...
Chamber News
A new chapter for businesses in 2022
I’d like to wish everyone across Herefordshire and Worcestershire a very Happy New Year. I do hope that over the Christmas break businesses took the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation and have recharged their batteries ready for the year ahead. In what...
Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. The Chancellor revealed: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of...
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Policy News
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms begin to reopen but one in ten cannot implement government guidance safely
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions are eased: 83% of respondents report that they know some or a lot of details about...
A deeper recession but a faster recovery: the economic impact of the Coronavirus compared to the Global Financial Crisis
Poppy Bramford, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Despite some worrying GDP figures for Quarter 1 2020, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) and the Bank of England have published...
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Charity News
Gin Tasting for Lifesaving Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Nelson’s Distillery & School is teaming up with the crew at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to offer a gin tasting experience and virtual networking event. The Uttoxeter-based distillery is hosting on a virtual gin tasting to help raise lifesaving funds for...
Chamber goes pink for Breast Cancer Now
On Wednesday 20 October, Chamber staff pulled out their best pink outfits to support #WearItPink Day, in support of Breast Cancer Now. The day is officially due to be held on Friday 22 October, but with most staff working from home on this day, the team brought...
Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business
Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to help businesses deal with the current economic challenges. Our Chamber network called on Jeremy Hunt to...
BCC News
Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business
Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to help businesses deal with the current economic challenges. Our Chamber network called on Jeremy Hunt to...
Worcestershire News
The Business of Mindfulness Limited joins the Chamber!
The Business of Mindfulness has been created to provide training to companies who are looking to help their employees be more resilient and better equipped to deal with today’s changing world? Do you have more of your people absent with sickness due to stress and...
RGS Dodderhill Expands Outdoor Learning Provision
RGS Dodderhill Prep School pupils took part in two Outdoor Activity Days last week. The pupils, ranging in age from Reception to Year Six immersed themselves in the outdoor setting. The Forest School area at RGS Dodderhill includes an outdoor classroom and a newly...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Mind’s Safe Haven now open 7 nights a week
Herefordshire Mind are delighted that they are now able to offer their Safe Haven service 7 nights a week. Safe Haven provides empathy, support and safety to adults experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. They offer a safe space, a respectful listening...
NMITE opens registration for its Summer of Discovery events programme
Local (Hereford-based) and National (online) events to engage, excite and introduce the world of integrated engineering. NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is “opening its doors” this summer to a series of Summer of Discovery workshops which...
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Summit Marks New Beginning
Responding to the deal agreed at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s summit marks a turning point in UK/EU relations which puts our trade relationship at the forefront of our partnership...
EU Reset Must Cut Shackles From Business
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Monday’s EU reset summit to mark a sea change in the UK’s trade relationship with Europe so business can prosper. The BCC wants to see seven vital changes made to the Brexit deal which are based on its four years of...
VA Agency Founder Wins Business Award
Naomi Wachner, Founder of VA Agency, Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), has been announced as winner at the 10th Anniversary Woman Who Achieves Awards, held at the historic Coombe Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire. The Woman Who...
mfg Solicitors strengthens Employment team with new partner appointment
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of respected employment lawyer Tim Lang as a partner within its award-winning Employment department. With over 30 years’ experience advising businesses and individuals on a range of...
Boost your career and make a difference as a Special Constable
Are you looking to develop your skills, meet new people, and give back to your community? Volunteering as a Special Constable with West Mercia Police could be the unique opportunity you’ve been searching for. Special Constables are volunteer police officers who wear...
The Artists of Tomorrow Display Work in Worcester
People in Worcester are invited to come to the opening night of a free public exhibition showcasing the very best artwork from students in Worcester. The Show 25 is an end-of-academic-year presentation of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
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