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Former Worcester Student Hopes to Help GB Paintball to Global Success
A former Worcester student has a plan to get the national paintball squad to the top of global competition. Alex Dowson graduated from the University of Worcester in 2016 after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science, and is now assembling a team of...
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Former Worcester Student Hopes to Help GB Paintball to Global Success
A former Worcester student has a plan to get the national paintball squad to the top of global competition. Alex Dowson graduated from the University of Worcester in 2016 after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science, and is now assembling a team of...
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From Learners to Leaders – Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025, and we’ve picked our own theme this year, to showcase the journey (our) apprentices take as they evolve on the job – From Learners to Leaders. Apprenticeships are more than just earning a qualification; they’re about...
Big Match Ahead for University’s Women’s Football Team
The University of Worcester’s Women’s Football Team is preparing for a crucial match that could secure them a spot in the final of a prestigious competition. A victory against the University of Birmingham on Wednesday, February 19, would mark their first...
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Worcestershire employers warned over legal hurdles as draft paternity laws are released
A leading Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned businesses to ensure they are ‘one step ahead’ following the government publishing new draft paternity leave legislation. The warning has come from award-winning employment specialist Sally Morris who has spoken...
Multimillion-pound business support package available
In partnership with Worcestershire’s district Councils, Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Worcester City Council, Wychavon District Council and Wyre Forest District Council, Worcestershire County Council has...
Chamber News
New NIC Relief Scheme for Employers
Employers taking on new staff who have served at least one day in the regular armed forces – even if that is just one day of basic training, will be able to take advantage of a new National Insurance (NI) relief scheme for the first 12 months of employment.
The Power of our People
Our people are our most single most important resource in our businesses. Whether you are the likes of Tesco – with over 300,000 employees – or 2 mates working from home on a start-up idea, this common thread remains… we are nothing without our people. The last 12...
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Redditch businessman’s South Pole Charity Challenge just weeks away
Fundraising for Molly Olly’s Wishes, Dean Attwell will undertake a grueling 3-week South Pole expedition, with every penny donated supporting children who have been diagnosed with a terminal or life-threatening illness. Granting individual wishes to children ranging...
Nursery Supports Kidderminster Library Christmas Card Appeal
Children at Little Trinity Nursery are supporting Kidderminster Library’s festive Christmas Card Appeal and have been busy painting and colouring cards ready for local people to enjoy. Manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “The children love creative activities and this...
New guide for businesses in financial difficulty
The insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3, has released a new guide for directors and business owners facing financial difficulties, covering the key signs of financial distress for businesses, the main restructuring and insolvency procedures and how they can...
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New guide for businesses in financial difficulty
The insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3, has released a new guide for directors and business owners facing financial difficulties, covering the key signs of financial distress for businesses, the main restructuring and insolvency procedures and how they can...
Worcestershire News
Are you struggling to fill vacancies?
Is your business struggling to fill vacancies? Do you have a skills gap? You are invited to the Wychavon District Council annual business ratepayers breakfast meeting to find out from Ben Mannion, Director of Hewett Recruitment & Chamber President, how to solve...
The Power of Nature
The Cottage in the Wood Malvern in partnership with Clare Knivett introduces The Power of Nature package for those looking to reconnect with the natural world The Cottage in the Wood Malvern is not really a cottage in the wood, but a hotel on the hill – located in a...
Herefordshire News
Dinner for two – EU exit talks down to the wire as PM travels to Brussels
Just over 20 days remain to resolve a process which began in 2013 when then Prime Minister, David Cameron promised a referendum if he was victorious in the 2015 general election. 7 years on and the UK is on the verge of leaving the customs union without a trade deal in place, unless the Prime Minister can find common ground on major sticking points.
Brexit: What would no deal mean?
Talks are continuing between the UK and the European Union about a deal on their future relationship.
But both sides say the conditions for an agreement are still “not there” – so, the discussions could end with no deal.
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Business Confidence Boost Fails To Revive Investment
Business confidence improves in Q4, with 56% of UK businesses expecting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months. Despite this boost, most firms continue to report no improvement to sales, cash flow or investment. Downward trend in price growth...
Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Support Lifeline Care at Acorns Children’s Hospice
‘Do something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions’ – that’s the New Year’s resolution the public are being asked to make for Acorns Children’s Hospice in 2024. There are lots of ways people can make a...
HCR Partner with CyNam to Drive Collaboration Across Cyber Clusters in the UK
Top 60 UK law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR Law) have announced a partnership with CyNam (Cyber Cheltenham) for 2024, building on their longstanding relationship and shared values around collaboration. The two organisations will facilitate a number of...
Wyre Forest IT Firm Donates to Local Foodbank
Local IT firm Minster Micro has donated food and toiletries to Kidderminster Foodbank as the need grows for emergency supplies this Christmas. The staff at the IT firm, which is based on Worcester Road, has come together to collect food and toiletry parcels for the...
Herefordshire Skills Show 2024
Herefordshire Skills Show aims to inspire the next generation. Herefordshire Council is inviting local employers, education and training providers and entrepreneurs to take part in a skills and training expo aimed at young people on Thursday 8 February 2024 at...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: appyepos LTD – Offer B2B and B2C Digital solutions including but not limited to websites epos, ecommerce, digital marketing, bespoke app creation, online ticketing and payment solutions. BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch...
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