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VKF Renzel: Celebrating 30 Years of Display and POS Innovation
This year, VKF Renzel UK proudly celebrates 30 years of helping businesses from Herefordshire and Worcestershire to all across the country stand out, attract attention and make an impact. Since 1995, we’ve been a trusted partner for businesses, providing innovative...
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VKF Renzel: Celebrating 30 Years of Display and POS Innovation
This year, VKF Renzel UK proudly celebrates 30 years of helping businesses from Herefordshire and Worcestershire to all across the country stand out, attract attention and make an impact. Since 1995, we’ve been a trusted partner for businesses, providing innovative...
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Leaders in Strategy Blog -The Unseen Toll: Mental Health in Construction
Written by Mike Harris, Managing Director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello to all you Leaders In Strategy! I’m Mike Harris and welcome back to the latest episode of my blog. During Mental Health Awareness Week, a crucial conversation needs to take place...
Upskill in your career with Herefordshire College’s Skills Bootcamps!
If you are already employed and wishing up upskill in your role, then the college’s flexible skills bootcamps may be suitable for you. Our skills bootcamps are designed to help you upskill and progress in your career, including: Leadership and management Transition...
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New Charitable Fund for Worcestershire Launches
Worcestershire Community Foundation in partnership with Worcestershire County Council are launching a new £200,000 funding programme to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county. The Strengthening Worcestershire Fund...
Wyevale Nurseries Duo Rewarded for 80 Years of Service Between Them
TWO members of the team from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded this month after notching up 80 years of service between them at the UK’s leading commercial grower (June 2024). Tractor Driver, Russell Crump, who joined aged 16, has marked 50 years of...
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Survey shows major sectoral differences in how firms have adopted flexible working practices during the pandemic
A new BCC survey of more than 900 UK firms shows that remote working was by far the most common form of flexible working offered at 66% – however only 54% of B2C services firms could offer it, against 80% of B2B services firms
£1000 cash boost for employers to support T Level industry placements
Employers will be able to claim £1000 for every T Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement, as part of a new incentive scheme. The T Level employer incentive fund recognises the impact of the pandemic on many businesses, and has been designed to...
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Clarendon Care appeal for community support
Clarendon Care Group Ltd and Redwood Health Care Ltd care for 230 vulnerable adults in Worcestershire across 8 Residential and Nursing Homes. Their teams are currently working hard to protect the most vulnerable people to COVID-19 in our society. However, they are...
Martin Lewis provides financial support for small charities across the UK
As well as businesses, many small charities are also facing pressures as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Martin Lewis has pledged to release £1,000,000 from his ‘personal charity fund’ to provide grants between £5,000-£20,000 to small or local charities...
Business and governments must unite to hit net zero target
Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long...
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Business and governments must unite to hit net zero target
Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long...
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New upskilling grant scheme for businesses in Malvern Hills and Wychavon
Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils have launched a new upskilling grant scheme to help with the cost of taking on an apprentice or trainee. Funded by the Government’s Community Renewal Fund, the grant is available to all small and medium-sized businesses in...
First phase of Redditch Gateway complete
The first phase of work on Redditch Gateway is now completed The site, which has been pre-let to Amazon, will have capacity for up to one million sq ft of brand new office, logistics and manufacturing accommodation when complete. The accommodation will include...
Herefordshire News
Social Value within Procurement
Herefordshire Council are launching a new approach to embedding Social Value within its procurement and contracting approach. This invitation is extended to organisations that are currently or wish to deliver goods and services to the council in the future. This is an...
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust 30 by 30 campaign
This is no secret. Wildlife is disappearing at an alarming rate – some are calling it the next mass extinction – and the threat of climate catastrophe is a constant worry. We live in a time of emergency. There is still hope – we can tackle both of...
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Promotion at Chartered Firm Leads to Strong Business Growth
The promotion of Chartered Financial Planner, Dean Poulson, last year has coincided with impressive business growth at Worcester based Chartered Financial Planning Firm, Britannic Place. An increase in new enquiries of over 300% between 2022 and 2023 has led to...
Business Manifesto Outlines 5-point Action Plan
A five-point plan for immediate action by the new government is at heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto published today. The BCC wants to see: An Industrial Strategy with green innovation at its heart. Better skills planning,...
Potter Space Droitwich welcomes Falcon Contract Flooring
Potter Space, a market leader in the small to mid-box (sub 100k sq. ft.) commercial property sector, has welcomed Falcon Contract Flooring to newly completed Unit 101 at its Droitwich Park. As a result, all units from the first phase of the logistics property...
Popular Radio Broadcaster Confirmed as Host for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships team has announced that entrepreneur, marketing expert, author and popular radio host, Ed James will be the host for the 2024 annual awards evening. Ed is a founding partner of global performance content marketing agency, Lunar...
Grant Gives Engineering Firm a Record-breaking Boost
A specialist engineering firm has enjoyed a record-breaking year after investing in new machinery, with the help of a grant from Herefordshire Council’s Business Enterprise Fund. KGD Enterprises, which is based at Rotherwas in Hereford, makes high-quality packaged...
Thursfields recognised in Top 5 for M&A Deals in the Midlands
Midlands law firm Thursfields has been ranked 4th in Experian’s MarketIQ report for M&A activity in Q1 across the Midlands. In the first quarter of 2024, Thursfields advised on 8 deals, including acquisitions for PE backed groups on buy and build strategies, MBOs...
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