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Calls For Change to Student Finance Payments

Calls For Change to Student Finance Payments

The President of Worcester Students’ Union has joined calls for changes to the way that maintenance loans are paid to students. Ronke Akintan said payments made to university students should be paid monthly to better align with the way wages are received and bills are...

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Calls For Change to Student Finance Payments

The President of Worcester Students’ Union has joined calls for changes to the way that maintenance loans are paid to students. Ronke Akintan said payments made to university students should be paid monthly to better align with the way wages are received and bills are...

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DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group

DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group

DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...

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University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft

University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft

Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...

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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show

On Friday 29 November Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity will be hosting a fabulous evening of entertainment at DRPG’s spectacular Studio 212 in Hartlebury. The charity are delighted to thank headlines sponsors Computacenter and Altera Digital Health for their...

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Woo bikes scheme for businesses

Woo bikes scheme for businesses

Students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts are collaborating with the University of Worcester and Worcester City Council on a project to expand an electric bike (e-bike) share scheme with employers in Worcester. The team have some funding to run...

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Successful charity year for SSG

Successful charity year for SSG

The team at SSG Training and Consultancy have had a great year of charity work, raising a total of £450 for their three charities: Devon Air Ambulance Trust,  RNLI and Children’s Hospice South West. On top of chosen fundraising events, they’ve taken part in a variety...

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Record High in Firms Reporting Difficulty Finding Staff

Record High in Firms Reporting Difficulty Finding Staff

4 out of 5 (79%) firms that attempted to recruit facing difficulties in finding staff  Hospitality and construction firms most likely to report difficulties (each 83%) but all sectors have significant issues  Firms cite major issues arising from lack of foreign...

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Record High in Firms Reporting Difficulty Finding Staff

4 out of 5 (79%) firms that attempted to recruit facing difficulties in finding staff  Hospitality and construction firms most likely to report difficulties (each 83%) but all sectors have significant issues  Firms cite major issues arising from lack of foreign...

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Carer Friendly Employer Network Breakfast

Carer Friendly Employer Network Breakfast

Did you know that 1 in 7 employees in the UK are juggling work and a caring role outside of work? The peak age for caring is between 45-64 which means some of your most experienced staff will also be in a caring role. Come along to the breakfast launch of the...

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Covid-19: England gets ready for new four-week lockdown

Covid-19: England gets ready for new four-week lockdown

England will begin a month-long lockdown on Thursday – with Boris Johnson saying acting now could allow families to spend Christmas together.

Pubs, restaurants, gyms, non-essential shops and places of worship will close, but schools, colleges and universities can stay open.

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Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards 2024/2025

Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards 2024/2025

It’s an exciting time for Herefordshire and its tourism industry. We pride ourselves in just how very special our county is and in all corners there are brilliant businesses offering visitors superb experiences, accommodation and food & drink. The Herefordshire...

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Meeting the artist of our Picasso Penguin

Meeting the artist of our Picasso Penguin

At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we believe in supporting creative community initiatives that bring joy to Worcester and attract visitors to our amazing city. This year, we are thrilled to be a sponsor of the St Richard’s Hospice Waddle of Worcester Campaign,...

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Strategus Consulting Wins Distinguished UK Enterprise Award

Strategus Consulting Wins Distinguished UK Enterprise Award

Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that they have been awarded the UK Enterprise Award for the Most Client-Focused Leadership Consultancy 2024. Hosted by SME News, the UK Enterprise Awards 2024 honours the remarkable accomplishments of...

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