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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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ONE welcomes Joel Pearson to the Board
Multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), has announced the appointment of Joel Pearson to their Board of Directors. ONE, which has a Worcester HQ and offices in Birmingham, London and Cardiff is currently celebrating 50 years in business....
Local Design Agency Partner with Award-winning Manufacturer on Revolutionary Prosthetic Technology
A Herefordshire and Worcestershire-based product design agency has successfully collaborated with Blatchford, a leading prosthetic technology manufacturer, to develop Avior – an innovative microprocessor-controlled knee transforming mobility for amputees worldwide....
Patron & Strategic News
Research Will Explore Women Drawn into Politics Through Motherhood
A new study being launched by a University of Worcester historian will seek to learn more about how women have been drawn into politics and activism due to motherhood. Dr Anna Muggeridge has been awarded more than £500,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation...
One of UK’s Biggest Teacher Training Providers Welcomes Pay Increase for Teachers
The University of Worcester has welcomed the Government announcement of a pay increase for the nation’s teachers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement yesterday means that starting salaries for qualified teachers will rise to at least £31,650 and over £37,000...
Chamber News
BetaDen Cohort 4.0 announced
Worcestershire’s technology accelerator BetaDen, has announced the identity of eight new early-stage businesses that will join its programme in April. The new cohort includes businesses developing new technologies for a variety of commercial applications including...
FOLK2FOLK on course to surpass £1M profit target
FOLK2FOLK, the national Marketplace lender for SMEs in regional Britain, has announced it expects to turn a seven-figure profit for its 2020 financial year, surpassing the company’s pre-pandemic profit target for 2020. The anticipated profit of around £1M is a...
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Worcestershire Ambassadors raise £35,000 through charity ball
A popular annual ball has raised over £35,000 for two Worcestershire charities. The Worcestershire Ambassadors have raised the total through its charity black-tie ball – with the organisation’s two chosen charities, the Worcestershire Community Trust and St Paul’s...
The Myriad Centre are looking for Volunteer Trustees in the Marketing and Finance specialisms
The Myriad Centre is one of the leading providers in the West Midlands of specialist person-centred support programmes to service users with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). With an annual turnover of £730,000, we offer day centre facilities and aim...
Business and governments must unite to hit net zero target
Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long...
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Business and governments must unite to hit net zero target
Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long...
Worcestershire News
Law firm’s family team expands after growth in demand
A Worcestershire law firm has expanded its family division amid rising demand for its services including advice around cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements. mfg Solicitors has welcomed newly-qualified lawyers Amy McGowan-Docherty and Katie Banks to its respected...
Worcestershire firms mark 15-year IT partnership with new deal
Two thriving Worcestershire businesses have signed a new three-year IT support contract as part of a 15-year partnership which has helped to expand both firms. Kidderminster firms, IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers, and windows specialist 5 Star Windows...
Herefordshire News
Hereford could benefit from a £25m government investment to regenerate the city
Hereford could soon benefit from a £25m government investment to regenerate the city.
The Government announced a £3.6bn Towns Fund aimed at building prosperous futures for communities across England in July.
Shell Store transformation unveiled
The dramatic transformation of Hereford’s former munitions store has been unveiled as the £7.3m project prepares to welcome new business tenants. The iconic roofline of the historic Shell Store remains. But now, within its framework, is 2,500 sq metres of business...
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Health and Social Care Professionals Celebrated at Annual Mentor Awards
Health and Social Care professionals from across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently...
Research Will Explore Climate-Induced Migration
Two academics at the University of Worcester are part of a global research project looking at climate-induced migration and building resilience for communities. The groundbreaking £2.3million three-year research project, Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies...
Outstanding in Fashion Award – Local entrepreneur celebrates success
Director of LozBoutique, Lorraine Gbadegesin is celebrating a huge win at the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA). Speaking about her experience – “Deeply honored to received the outstanding achievement in fashion award which is an inspiration for us to...
‘Three Counties’ Group Champions B Corp at Business Summit
Hartlebury, UK – Friday 28th June 2024; The ‘Three Counties B Corp’ group brought together over 50 local businesses from Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire for a transformative summit to explore the benefits and process of the B Corp...
Web Accessibility as a CSR Superpower
Web accessibility is not just another technical checkbox but a vital aspect of corporate social responsibility (CSR). At the core of accessibility is inclusivity. It’s about ensuring websites are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities....
Clients don’t come first…
Actually, your employees do. Take care of your employees and they will take care of your clients. Companies that make their employees’ wellbeing and happiness a priority are inevitably more successful. What can you do for your employees? When they need a break, where...
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