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Club Partners with College to Support Future Sports Leaders
Halesowen College is delighted to announce that Coaches Club CIC has joined the college’s PowerPartner Programme with platinum partner status. Founded in 2020, Coaches Club CIC is dedicated to developing the next generation of coaches and community leaders through...
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Club Partners with College to Support Future Sports Leaders
Halesowen College is delighted to announce that Coaches Club CIC has joined the college’s PowerPartner Programme with platinum partner status. Founded in 2020, Coaches Club CIC is dedicated to developing the next generation of coaches and community leaders through...
Member News
Self-employed or employed? Why UK businesses need to get it right
Many UK small businesses rely on freelancers, associates and contractors. Most are not trying to break the rules. But misclassifying someone who is actually a worker or employee can quietly turn into a serious legal and financial problem. The key issue is this. UK law...
Time is running out to book the SVR’s Santa Steam Specials
With Christmas fast approaching, families are being urged to book quickly as only four days are left when they can enjoy the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Santa Steam Specials. The last available dates are 20, 21, 23 and 24 December, with spaces now very limited...
Patron & Strategic News
DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities
As part of DRPG’s 45th-anniversary celebrations, CEO Dale Parmenter and the groups UK Marketing team are trading their usual workdays for the Source to Sea Challenge, an ambitious adventure designed to reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back....
Building Futures: How Kidderminster College’s Skills for Green Technology Centre is Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
Kidderminster College’s brand-new Green Technology Centre opened its doors in September 2024 and is already making a significant impact to the local community. During Women in Construction Week, Kidderminster College celebrated the incredible female learners at...
Chamber News
Chamber recognised by Ministry of Defence Awards for support to Armed Forces community
After what has been a challenging 18 months for all businesses, West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 41 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for...
Removal of quarantine for double jabbed EU and US nationals to enter England
From 4.00am on Monday 2 August, fully vaccinated people in the EU and US travelling to England will no longer have to isolate when entering from and amber list country. The change to quarantine was announced by government on Wednesday 28 July, saying it would help to...
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Policy News
Compare the salary and benefits you offer to improve recruitment
At a time when provisions for flexible working and annual leave allowance are as important to candidates as salaries, it has never been more crucial to compare the salary and benefits your business offers. Take part in our annual Salary & Benefits 2019/20 survey...
EU Exit Update
Last week, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, gave some brief remarks on the progress of Brexit negotiations following the Summit on Thursday 20 to Friday 21 June. His comments included a desire to avoid a disorderly Brexit and to establish a future...
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Charity News
Christmas Raffle Onside Advocacy
There are only a couple of days left to take part of our Christmas Raffle! So don’t miss out if you would like to be in it to win it! Please feel free to pass this on to any friends, family, colleagues and contacts that may be interested in taking part Please ensure...
COLLATE GIVES AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO LEONARD CHESHIRE WITH SOFTWARE DONATION
Leading pan-disability charity Leonard Cheshire receives an early Christmas present courtesy of Collate Systems with a donation of lead generation software. As with many charities, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on fundraising activities, with many events...
Labour shortage a huge drag on economic growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
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Labour shortage a huge drag on economic growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
Worcestershire News
The Droitwich Sign and Print Co. celebrates 50 years in business.
This year marks 50 years of business for The Droitwich Sign and Print Co. and they couldn’t be more excited to celebrate all that they’ve accomplished with employees, suppliers and customers. The Droitwich Sign and Print Co. has had its home in North Street, Droitwich...
MGTS Seeks New Trustees
Could you join the MGTS Board of Trustees and help to shape the future of tomorrow’s engineers? MGTS is a registered charity that has been providing dedicated training to the Engineering sector for more than 50 years. Recognised nationally as learning and development...
Herefordshire News
New specialist support available for Marches businesses
More than 40 independent specialists have been appointed to deliver one-to-one support to businesses working with Marches Growth Hub teams across the region. Businesses helped by the expert advisers, working with hubs in Hereford, Shrewsbury and Telford, are already...
Census 2021 is coming soon – everything you need to know
The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The census is unique. There’s simply nothing else that gives so much detail about us and the society we live in. All kinds of organisations,...
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Social Media Legend Francis Bourgeois Backs SVR Landslip Appeal
The famous trainspotter Francis Bourgeois is highlighting the plight of the Severn Valley Railway, as it faces a substantial repair bill following its devastating recent landslip, just over two weeks ago. Francis visited the site of the landslip, between Hampton Loade...
KEMP Hospice Joins National Campaign to Change Perceptions of Hospice Care
Wyre Forest’s KEMP Hospice is proud to be one of over 140 hospices taking part in the “This is Hospice Care” campaign, a national initiative facilitated by Hospice UK. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities, and to shift...
SVR Moves Towards a Solution for its Serious Landslip
The Severn Valley Railway is working closely with structural and geotechnical experts to narrow down repair options for the significant landslip it has recently suffered. External experts met yesterday [12 February] with the SVR’s consulting engineer to review the...
National Apprenticeship Week success culminates with launch of 2025 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are pleased to announce the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, a successful week of promoting the...
Congratulations as Hazelton Mountford’s AJ passes Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) Exam
The team at Hazelton Mountford extend their congratulations to AJ who recently passed the Cert CII exam to obtain his first qualification. AJ joined Hazelton Mountford as an apprentice account executive in 2022. Since then he has demonstrated dedication to his career...
From Detective Sergeant to Head of Law; Worcester Lecturer in the Running to be Named Best in the Country.
The new Head of the School of Law at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious academic prizes of its kind. Michelle Clarke is in the running for the Oxford University Press Law Teacher of the Year award. The award celebrates...
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