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December Joint Area Council Meeting Notes
Insurance Sector: Overall, insurance premiums are softening and market appetite is improving, although management liability remains an exception due to legislative and political changes driving higher claim frequency and costs. Climate change continues to pose a...
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December Joint Area Council Meeting Notes
Insurance Sector: Overall, insurance premiums are softening and market appetite is improving, although management liability remains an exception due to legislative and political changes driving higher claim frequency and costs. Climate change continues to pose a...
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Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer
Wyre Forest based Community Housing has been recognised as a 5 Star Employer after receiving positive feedback from their employees through independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz. In June 2025, WorkBuzz invited all employees at Community Housing to provide...
NCB No 49 to join No 11 in a rare Backworth pairing at the Severn Valley Railway
The rare and atmospheric pairing of two National Coal Board locomotives will take place at the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala, between 18 to 21 September. The railway has confirmed that NCB No 49 will appear at the event, giving the opportunity to run an...
Patron & Strategic News
Wyevale Nurseries to showcase ‘Best of British’ at FutureScape in October
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford will be showcasing its ‘Best of British’ range when it exhibits at FutureScape in London next month (October 15 and 16, 2024). The leading commercial nurseries’ stand will highlight its container trees, bareroot hedging and forestry...
DRPG Brings Innovation to the Forefront for BigTalk 2024
On Thursday 19 September, DRPG hosted its annual BigTalk event where the anticipated launch of DRPG Labs – the global communications group’s innovation hub – took centre stage. At the company’s Midlands Studio complex, the event brought together over 150 clients and...
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Help to Grow your business – Management
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
Help to Grow your business – Digital
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
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Worcestershire Community Foundation launches Covid-19 Response Appeal
One of Worcestershire’s largest charitable hub has launched a county-wide appeal which will help community groups and charities overcome issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Worcestershire Community Foundation has unveiled the Worcestershire Covid-19...
Acquired brain injury charity appeals for support from community to lift clients’ spirits
Pictured above: Steven, one of the charity’s clients The doors to the Headway Worcestershire Wellbeing Centres might be temporarily closed, but the charity is most certainly still in business. Headway Worcestershire is adapting its services to continue to fight...
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
Worcestershire LEP launches 2020/21 Annual Report
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership has launched its 2020/21 Annual Report. The yearly document outlines provides readers with more information on the latest achievements that LEP has made during the previous 12 months. These achievements range across the...
The latest technology in garment decoration arrives in Worcestershire
DTF (Direct to Film) is here and it will revolutionise garment decoration. Surf Stitched – the garment decoration arm of Surf Works Ltd – has just taken delivery of a brand new DTF printer and finishing unit becoming one of the very first in the U.K. to possess the...
Herefordshire News
Invitation to join new green apprenticeships advisory panel
The UK has a target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The Prime Minister set out his Ten Point Plan for a green industrial revolution, where he outlined the importance of building back better and greener when the country recovers from COVID-19.
Online Fringe Festival puts cyber security on the international map
The academic team behind the new Midlands Centre for Cyber Security in Hereford put cyber security on the international map after delivering a successful online Cyber Fringe Festival recently. The Festival, which ran during the last week in November 2020, featured 42...
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Coacto Team Members Excel with Salesforce Certifications
We are thrilled to announce that two of our talented team members at Coacto, Jessica Hargreaves and Laura Hardwick, have recently achieved significant milestones in their professional development by earning Salesforce certifications. Jessica Hargreaves has...
Major sponsor announced for children’s charity’s emotional summer hearts appeal
An emotional summer appeal from Acorns Children’s Hospice which will see hundreds of beautiful heart-shaped keepsakes go on public display is being sponsored by award-winning legal firm Talbots Law. Hannah’s Hearts Appeal, named after 17-year-old Hannah Debney,...
AI in Business: Your Experience Matters
Heart of Worcestershire College is calling on local businesses to share their AI experiences – whether you’re an AI pioneer or just AI-curious. ________________________________________ In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping the business...
Midlands LSIP Celebration
The progress made in tackling labour and skills shortages in the Midlands will be outlined at an event in the region in September. Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) have been designed to put employers at the heart of skills provision in their local area, to...
F8 Creates and PB Signs Celebrate 15 years in Business
F8 Creates and PB Signs are both celebrating their 15th year in business and to mark the occasion, they are collaborating together to combine their services with a 15% offer for all Chamber Members. F8 Creates was started by Co-Founders, Hamish Gill and Greg Smith in...
Current trends in home insurance in the UK
Has there been a shift in home insurance pricing? For the first time this year, the UK has seen a slight drop in home insurance rates, marking a significant change in the pricing trend. According to the Pearson Ham Group’s July premium price index, home insurance...
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