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Worcester Prepares to Remember on Holocaust Memorial Day
Worcester will unite to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, with events that honour the memory of all who were affected by the Holocaust. The first event will take place on 27 January at Worcester Guildhall, a date that marks the anniversary of the liberation of...
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Worcester Prepares to Remember on Holocaust Memorial Day
Worcester will unite to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, with events that honour the memory of all who were affected by the Holocaust. The first event will take place on 27 January at Worcester Guildhall, a date that marks the anniversary of the liberation of...
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Ballards LLP announces leadership transition for its Next-Gen Board
Pictured L-R: Megan Healey Audit & Accounts Manager, Ballards LLP and Gina Gardner Associate Director, Ballards LLP. Worcester-based professional services firm Ballards LLP is pleased to announce a leadership transition within its pioneering Next-Gen Board...
Worcester law firm raises over £2,500 for local hospice
Worcester law firm mfg Solicitors has raised a total of £2,579 for local charity St Richard’s Hospice. Staff at The Tything-based firm raised £1,579 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including a karaoke evening and a 10km run. A further...
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Employers have Duty to Prevent Workers Suffering Sexual Harassment under New Legislation
Employers across Worcestershire will have a duty to protect their staff from sexual harassment with the introduction of strict new laws. The workplace alert comes from local employment specialist Sally Morris, who says that under the new legislation coming into force...
Healthcare Careers Advice on Offer at Hereford County Hospital
The University of Worcester will be at Hereford County Hospital this month, with advice for people wishing to study or work in the healthcare sector. The event, which will be held on Friday, 25 October, will give staff and visitors to the hospital the chance to meet...
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Businesses face wait for all legal restrictions to be lifted as PM delays step 4
The Prime Minister this week announced that the lifting of all legal restrictions on social contact will be delayed ahead of the scheduled lifting on June 21. This delay means businesses such as nightclubs will remain closed and pubs, hospitality businesses and...
Request for input – Tax and Audits
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched details of a call for evidence seeking views on proposals to strengthen the UK’s framework for major companies and the way they are audited. The proposals set out how: companies should...
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Covid-19 community groups use free communications software and phone lines to help them serve vulnerable residents
Business services company Mushroom is providing free phone lines and call-handling systems to over 70 Covid-19 community support groups from around the UK. The phone systems are playing a crucial role in helping volunteers communicate with vulnerable people to arrange...
St Basils Virtual Walk Event May 4th-June 12th
The virtual walk event is a great way to keep fit and not be bored at home. The event starts on May 4th and ends on June 12th which can be done in the confines of your home/garden. It is set in the famous Camino de Santiago trail whereby 743 kilometers has to...
BCC urges WTO Ministerial Conference to boost global trade
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging political leaders to aim for bold reforms to boost world trade in goods and services. It believes too many smaller businesses are still missing out on export opportunities and says politicians heading to the World Trade...
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BCC urges WTO Ministerial Conference to boost global trade
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging political leaders to aim for bold reforms to boost world trade in goods and services. It believes too many smaller businesses are still missing out on export opportunities and says politicians heading to the World Trade...
Worcestershire News
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...
Support webinar to help businesses overcome recruitment challenges
Worcestershire businesses are being encouraged to attend a free seminar to help them overcome recruitment challenges. Job vacancies in the UK is currently standing at 1.2million and recruitment remains one of the major challenges faced by businesses right now. The...
Herefordshire News
Hereford e-bike Grant scheme is now open for applications
Hereford businesses can now apply for a Hereford e-bike Grant to cover the cost of new electric bikes or electric cargo bikes to be used for business purposes. Hereford was selected by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to receive a grant of...
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...
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Open Day Success at St John’s Bromsgrove
The Cake & Coffee Concert and Heritage Open Day at St John’s which took place on Saturday 14th September was a huge success. The day began with a wonderful concert with Alastair Moseley and Steve Cowperthwaite playing Delightful Duets on piano and organ....
Bishop Fleming Announces Local Hospice As Charity Partner
The Worcester office of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its partnership with St Richard’s Hospice as its chosen charity for the next 12 months. St Richard’s Hospice offers free, expert care and...
Free Modules to Prepare Learners for the Work Place Available at University Centre
A university centre in the Midlands is offering free modules on a string of quality-marked courses which are designed to prepare learners for the work place. Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC), which is the higher education arm of college group WCG,...
Breaking News: HR Hero Acquires New Sidekick – Welcome, Danielle!
The HR Hero proudly unveils its newest super hero sidekick, Danielle Ward! Armed with extraordinary administration superpowers and an unmatched passion for business support, Danielle is set to amplify the team’s crusade for HR excellence! Danielle Joins the team as...
The Development Manager’s Short, Targeted Skills Development for your Employees and New Recruits.
The Development Manager’s short, targeted skills development for your employees and new recruits. Revolutionising workforce development to meet the demands of the digital age. Do your team need more training in Excel? Could they be more marketing savvy? Are...
Wye Valley Brewery Empower Business School Alumni Witnessing Sustainability in Action
Wye Valley Brewery recently hosted the University of Worcester Business School’s alumni for an exclusive event, with a special emphasis on sustainability. The event was designed to inspire and support local business leaders who have completed the ‘Help to Grow:...
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