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Personal injury specialist urges patients to come forward after chemotherapy scare
Victims of a cancer specialist under investigation for prescribing a toxic chemotherapy drug are being urged to seek legal help. More than 20 patients are suing University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust after claiming they were given unnecessary...
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Personal injury specialist urges patients to come forward after chemotherapy scare
Victims of a cancer specialist under investigation for prescribing a toxic chemotherapy drug are being urged to seek legal help. More than 20 patients are suing University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust after claiming they were given unnecessary...
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Britannic Place Celebrates Double National Success
It’s been an exceptional few weeks for Worcester-based Britannic Place Financial Management, who have added another prestigious national award to their growing list of accolades. Following their recent recognition as Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) at the...
Atwell International has been nominated for Elevator World’s Product of the Year
We’re so proud that Atwell International has been nominated for Elevator World’s Product of the Year, and public voting is still open! Cast your vote now: https://elevatorworld.com/contests/product-of-the-year/ If you haven’t had a chance to vote yet, we’d really...
Patron & Strategic News
Effective Financial Management for Property Developers
Managing cash flow is crucial for UK property developers, particularly as they operate in a market characterised by fluctuating demand and shifting market conditions. Without careful planning and strategic financial management, even the best projects can run into cash...
EBC Group Launches THEMIS: The Future of Legacy Evidence Management for UK Policing
Revolutionising how law enforcement preserves and accesses historical evidence EBC Group, a trusted managed service provider celebrating over 35 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking THEMIS capability and...
Chamber News
The UK’s National Security and Investment Act 2021 – new guidance
The UK government has made a significant upgrade to investment screening, for national security purposes. The National Security and Investment Act (NSI) ensures predictability and transparency, while mitigating any risks to national security. The new system will come...
Record breaking fifty employers receive coveted Ministry of Defence Award
Fifty employers from the West Midlands region received their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards from West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA). The ERS was launched in 2014 to recognise employer support...
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£22m Worcestershire Parkway finally opens
Last Sunday finally saw the grand opening of the brand-new Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station on Sunday, the counties first new rail station in over 100 years. The station, which is a key part of the County Council’s commitment to improve the counties infrastructure,...
Are you a Wychavon based business concerned about climate change?
Wychavon District Council would like feedback on their carbon reduction plan, Intelligently Green. The plan outlines what the Council will do over the next ten years to reduce their own direct emissions and how they will encourage others to reduce emissions. The aim...
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Save Money and Plan for the Future with Free Will Writing Scheme from Acorns
The unmissable opportunity to plan for your future and save money is being offered as part of a free Will making scheme from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Throughout June, Acorns has partnered with local law firms from across the region to provide a free Will writing...
Young Entrepreneurs Invited To Compete In MAAC Moguls
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in partnership with M6toll, is launching its ‘MAAC’s Moguls’ competition for schools, a Dragons’ Den-style challenge, designed to give secondary school pupils across the region the chance to develop their business skills. Schools, and...
BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals
Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “A new era of international trade will begin today as the first trade agreements agreed by the United Kingdom since it left...
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BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals
Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “A new era of international trade will begin today as the first trade agreements agreed by the United Kingdom since it left...
Worcestershire News
Sustainable packaging company celebrate award win and local composting plans
Worcester-based sustainable food packaging company, BioPak, has won an award for the ‘Best Food Service & Catering Packaging’ at LUXlife magazine’s seventh annual Hospitality Awards. Leanne Osborne, Managing Director at BioPak, said: “There are 28 cafes and...
GL opening of renewable E-Home centre on 15th November
Worcester based GL are hosting an official launch of their renewable technology centre ‘E-home’ on Tuesday 15th November. The innovation centre based on the Great Western Business Park is one of a few places of its kind open to the public and trade with renewable...
Herefordshire News
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fifth grant
A fifth grant covering May 2021 to September 2021 will be open to claims from late July 2021.
The grant is taxable and will be paid out in a single instalment.
Guidance for claiming the grant will be available by the end of June 2021.
Take part in the National Highways and Transport Survey
Local people are being asked for their views on Herefordshire’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities. Answers will be compared with the views of other members of the public across England and...
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Residential Development Expert Paul Harris Joins mfg Solicitors
Law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner and head of residential development, Rhiannon Clark....
Innovating Together: Talisman Plastics and Merriott Group Merge for Enhanced Collaboration and Growth
Developments within the plastics injection moulding industry sees two big players come together and evolve into a singular group. Talisman Plastics and Merriott Group agreed a merger in 2024 that sees all three of their UK factories brought together as one business....
Glued Taking Action Towards Net Zero Goals
Glued taking action towards net zero goals Being a micro business means our direct impact on the environment is low. But we support many businesses across the West Midlands with marketing, brand and web development, which represents a far wider scope of influence. So...
Digital Transformation Will Make or Break Business in 2025
By Sean Devlin, IT and Digital Transformation Partner, Ballards LLP In an era where digital capability isn’t just about competitive advantage but about survival, how ready is your organisation for the challenges of 2025? As we navigate through this pivotal year,...
Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved character Paddington™ from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 February 2025. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley and...
Worcester Student Takes on Key Role in Basketball Final
A University of Worcester student says she was shocked to learn she had been appointed as a statistician for the prestigious Super League Basketball Women’s Trophy Final this weekend. Emma Wickham, who’s studying for her Master’s in Applied Sports Performance...
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