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University Staff Walk a Symbolic Mile on VE Day

University Staff Walk a Symbolic Mile on VE Day

Colleagues at the University of Worcester, an institution founded to ‘win the peace through education’, walked a mile together to commemorate VE Day. The University Mile is a popular circular walking route for staff and students around the University’s St John’s...

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The Increasing Risk of Lithium Battery Fires

The Increasing Risk of Lithium Battery Fires

In recent years, the prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices has surged. These batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, offering high energy density and long life. However, with this widespread use comes an increasing concern...

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Experts to Discuss the Topics we don’t Talk about at The Hive

Experts to Discuss the Topics we don’t Talk about at The Hive

Experts from the University of Worcester will confront some of the most un-talked about and controversial topics of our time in a new series at The Hive in the coming weeks. The ‘Talking Taboos Discussion Group’ series will cover ‘fat activism’, sex, and ‘cancel...

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The Power of our People

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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Fully funded digital tech support

Fully funded digital tech support

Malvern-based technology company borwell is working with Worcestershire County Council to provide up to 5 days of fully-funded technology consultancy. This includes: Choosing cloud-based platforms to support your business Start your Digital Transformation process...

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Chamber Champions help to reduce mental health stigma

Chamber Champions help to reduce mental health stigma

The Chamber is very proud to continue to be a partner in the Time to Change Worcestershire hub to end mental health discrimination. Having signed the employer pledge in September 2018, we now have 7 time to change workplace champions who are actively involved in...

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Les Misérables production back by popular demand

Les Misérables production back by popular demand

Back by popular demand, students at Kidderminster’s Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre will again perform their triumphant production of Les Misérables at the end of this month, the limited dates production will run from Thursday 30 January – Saturday 1...

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Latest ONS Trade Data

Latest ONS Trade Data

Key Statistics The trade deficit rose to £4.9bn in the 3 months to July 2021 (£5.9bn ex-inflationary effects) The surplus in services trade rose by a further £400m in same period Exports fell by 1% in July driven largely by a fall in EU exports of 6.5% (mainly in...

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Latest ONS Trade Data

Key Statistics The trade deficit rose to £4.9bn in the 3 months to July 2021 (£5.9bn ex-inflationary effects) The surplus in services trade rose by a further £400m in same period Exports fell by 1% in July driven largely by a fall in EU exports of 6.5% (mainly in...

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Worcester Bosch & Make it Worcestershire Manufacturing Event

Worcester Bosch & Make it Worcestershire Manufacturing Event

Worcestershire County Council and One Worcestershire would like to take the opportunity to invite you to join them on 30 November at Worcester Bosch as they launch the Make It Worcestershire campaign going into 2022. Make It Worcestershire is a collaborative...

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Herefordshire News

Christmas Bubble rules announced

Christmas Bubble rules announced

At Christmas coronavirus restrictions will be eased to allow people to mix with a slightly wider circle of family and friends.
Across the UK, people will be able to form “bubbles” of three households over a five day period.

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Worcestershire Health and Safety Group

Worcestershire Health and Safety Group

A fantastic presentation and practical events at the Worcestershire Health and Safety Group meeting on the 8th May 2024 by Julian Dowson and Kate Hydes from Peritus Health Management. The support from an accredited Occupational Hygiene Specialist is paramount when...

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ABE Ledbury Joins Hazchem Network

ABE Ledbury Joins Hazchem Network

Transport and logistics specialist ABE Ledbury is adding another string to its bow by joining The Hazchem Network, the UK’s only hazardous goods pallet and parcel network. The Palletline Logistics-owned company is taking on the work of two former members of The...

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US Still A Land Of Opportunity For UK Business

US Still A Land Of Opportunity For UK Business

Supply chain security, trade deals, tariffs and planning permission were the big issues during the BCC’s 5-day mission to the US to promote business and investment. Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, trip was organised ahead of the US elections as issues around...

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