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Bespoke Advice Recognised Among UK’s Best Places to Work
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, has been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2025 by The Sunday Times. This prestigious recognition is a reflection of the company’s unwavering commitment to its...
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Bespoke Advice Recognised Among UK’s Best Places to Work
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, has been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2025 by The Sunday Times. This prestigious recognition is a reflection of the company’s unwavering commitment to its...
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Worcester insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co secure £5,000 award for local charity The Myriad Centre from the Aviva Broker Community Fund
Worcester-based insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co is delighted to announce the success of their application to the annual Aviva Broker Community Fund and securing £5,000 towards their chosen local charity, The Myriad Centre, whose mission is to make a positive...
Worcester Aiming for the Treble in the Battle of the M5!
The University of Worcester is looking to retain the highly coveted trophy for the third time in a row as sports teams across the campus prepare for Varsity 2025. Teams from the University of Worcester will face teams from the University of Gloucestershire in 17...
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Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has Announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its Charity Partner for 2024-2025.
Thursfields Solicitors has revealed its commitment to supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity for the next 12 months. Having raised £3,917.00 for Alzheimer’s Research UK in the previous fundraising drive, the firm is eager to support another...
Hospital and University Celebrate Biomedical Science Day
Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester celebrated Biomedical Science Day, on 6 June, and the important role it plays in healthcare. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s biomedical science team held an awareness stand for the public...
Chamber News
Food and drink exports recovering in non-EU markets
Sales of UK food and drink to non-EU countries were up 13%, accounting for 46.6% (£4.3bn) of all UK food and drink exports in the first half of 2021, driven by a return to growth in China, Singapore, Australia, Japan and the Gulf region. This increase means non-EU...
Business confidence tested as furlough scheme closes
Last week saw the end of the Furlough Scheme, which has protected millions of jobs over the duration of the pandemic. Paying 80% of workers’ wages at its highest point with nearly 9 million employees signed up, the scheme was part of the largest business support...
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BCC comments on new National Minimum Wage announcement
Commenting on the announcement that the new National Living Wage will be set at £8.72, with the National Minimum Wage increasing across all age groups, Co-Executive Director, Hannah Essex, said: “Businesses want to pay their staff a good wage. They recognise and...
BCC comments on the second reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business – but it’s just the first step down a long road for our business communities. Getting the detail of Brexit...
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Residents at risk of Type 2 Diabetes encouraged to access free support
THOUSANDS of Worcestershire residents at risk of Type 2 diabetes are being encouraged to access free prevention support through the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. Living Well Taking Control, a new provider of the NHS programme, opened its doors in...
Take on an adventure challenge with The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Last year’s adventure events were amazing for the The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, not only for the funds raised but the incredible team moral it created amongst everyone involved or supporting in any way, and the team are hoping to create this again with this...
End Of Steel Tariffs A Step In The Right Direction
The UK has secured a resolution to end the ongoing issue regarding steel and aluminium tariffs with the US. Following two months of talks, the Trade Secretary met with Commerce Secretary Raimondo in Washington DC and the US announced an expansive removal of section...
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End Of Steel Tariffs A Step In The Right Direction
The UK has secured a resolution to end the ongoing issue regarding steel and aluminium tariffs with the US. Following two months of talks, the Trade Secretary met with Commerce Secretary Raimondo in Washington DC and the US announced an expansive removal of section...
Worcestershire News
Betaden Awarded ‘Best Technology Accelerator’ at UK Business Tech Awards 2022
BetaDen were delighted to have their work recognised by winning the ‘Best Tech Accelerator’ award at the UK Tech Awards 2022. The UK Business Tech Awards celebrate the UK’s finest tech businesses and reward the innovative and exceptional application of...
Joseph H Lines & Sons Ltd, a Redditch based ISO9001 accredited family run business celebrates its 50th year of trading
Joseph H Lines & Sons Ltd, a Redditch based ISO9001 accredited family run business celebrates its 50th year of trading. The company founded in 1972 by Joseph Lines specialises in supply and assembly of high product value packaging, in timber, corrugated, rigid...
Herefordshire News
Take part in the Marches Career Fair
The Marches Careers Hub are hosting a virtual careers fair on Thursday 8th July 2021 between 10am-3pm.
Herefordshire Area Council May Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
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mfg Solicitors Announces the Appointment of Property Litigation Expert
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of experienced property litigation solicitor Kevin Morgan as a partner at the firm’s Worcester office. Mr Morgan, who has spent three decades as a solicitor, will provide specialist advice on all contentious...
ABE Ledbury Lends Support to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
ABE Ledbury has thrown its weight behind an ongoing fundraising campaign to help keep Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s vital pre-hospital emergency service in the air by emblazoning the cause on the back and sides of its new trailer. The specially designed livery...
Homeowners’ Rights Strengthened Under New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act
On the 24th May 2024, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act officially became law, bringing significant changes to the way homeowners interact with their properties. The Act aims to provide more rights, power, and protections to homeowners, making it easier and more...
Hellens Garden Festival Charity Fundraiser Gives Chance to Meet English Wine Maker & Sample Product
AN ARTISAN Herefordshire wine maker is attending the Hellens Garden Festival next week so visitors can meet the team and taste its award-winning products while also helping fundraise for charity (June 8 and 9, 2024). Visitors to Hellens Manor in Much Marcle on June 8...
Spire Appeal at St John’s Bromsgrove
It’s been a busy start to the year for the Friends of St John’s who are raising funds for urgent repairs to the spire at Bromsgrove’s landmark, Grade I listed, building. In January, the project was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £249,975. With...
LinkedIn has Grown Exponentially in the Last Few Years
LinkedIn has grown exponentially in the last few years, establishing itself as a hub for professionals across various industries in the UK and beyond. With the explosion of other new entries to the plethora of social media platforms, LinkedIn continues to assert...
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