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Strengthening Contract Recruitment at Hewett: Introducing Amy Pattison:
Amy Pattison joined Hewett Recruitment last year to lead the Contract Recruitment offering across IT and Engineering, bringing a fresh and highly experienced perspective to this growing area of the business. While contract recruitment has not historically been a core...
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Strengthening Contract Recruitment at Hewett: Introducing Amy Pattison:
Amy Pattison joined Hewett Recruitment last year to lead the Contract Recruitment offering across IT and Engineering, bringing a fresh and highly experienced perspective to this growing area of the business. While contract recruitment has not historically been a core...
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Business School’s Recognition for its Support of Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship
The University of Worcester’s Business School’s work to support local businesses has helped it to secure re-accreditation of its Small Business Charter. The national accreditation is awarded to business schools which demonstrate excellence and impact in supporting...
Full-on family fun as the Severn Valley Railway reopens for the 2026 season
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is set to welcome families back for the start of its 2026 season on Saturday 14 February, for the half-term break, with heritage trains, hands-on activities and plenty to keep children of all ages entertained. Running between...
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University Works with RSPB on New Initiative to Help Birds
The University of Worcester and Worcester and Malvern RSPB Group are working together again on a new project to help improve habitats and increase food supply for birds. Following the success of an initiative aimed at improving food supply for farmland birds on the...
Early Years Conference Marks Launch of University Centre in Worcester
The work of early years professionals in the county was the topic of a conference which marked the launch of a new University Centre at Heart of Worcestershire College. The internationally renowned author, Ben Kingston-Hughes, who has written several early years...
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Additional businesses eligible to access rapid coronavirus testing for home workers
Businesses with 10 or more employees will soon be able to access free rapid lateral coronavirus tests for their employees. If you cannot provide workplace testing, you will be able to order lateral rapid tests for free for your employees to collect from the workplace...
Businesses encouraged to access support and funding through Midlands Engine Investment Fund
Worcestershire businesses are being encouraged to utilise the Midlands Engine Investment Fund. The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) is an initiative launched by the government-owned British Business Bank, supported by the European Regional Development Fund. It...
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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...
CitySigns celebrates 60 years with local charity campaign
Founded in 1960, Worcestershire-based CitySigns is celebrating their 60th anniversary by fundraising for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. Family owned CitySigns aims to raise £6,000 for the local cancer charity in 2020 via a series of fundraising events...
BCC Welcomes New Bill To Help Approve AUS And NZ Trade Deals
Following publication of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill, to help approve the two new UK free trade agreements with those countries, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These two free trade deals will offer improved trading terms for UK...
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BCC Welcomes New Bill To Help Approve AUS And NZ Trade Deals
Following publication of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill, to help approve the two new UK free trade agreements with those countries, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These two free trade deals will offer improved trading terms for UK...
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Are you looking for office space in Pershore?
Five high spec offices on the ground floor of the Civic Centre at Pershore are now available for the first businesses to move in. The Pillar will offer a pillar of support to businesses with access to the bespoke business advice and grant funding they need to help...
New business start-up support for Wychavon businesses
This month sees the launch of a new business start-up grant offering increased funding to new Wychavon businesses. The European funded Enterprising Worcestershire programme has appointed new provider ALP Synergy Ltd to take the programme forward. The scheme is...
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Do you have symptoms of Covid?
Do you have symptoms of Covid? You should only get tested if you have symptoms. If you’re unsure, take a look at our flow chart to advise you on the steps you may need to take.
BREAKING: Prof. Chris Whitty says the UK is at a “critical point”
Chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty earlier spoke about how there were “significant rates of transmission” of coronavirus in parts of the UK – as he said: “This is not someone else’s problem, this is all of our problem.”
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Unlock Your Business Potential: Why LinkedIn is a Must for Business Leaders
Today LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool for those looking to expand their reach and influence, the platform offers a unique opportunity to showcase expertise, connect with industry peers, and attract potential clients or partners. LinkedIn’s professional...
Bishop Fleming Reveals Midlands Expansion
Leading Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced expansion further into The Midlands market with the planned opening of a new Birmingham office. The firm, which currently has offices spanning from Worcester in the West Midlands to Truro...
Marking the start of Railway 200 at the Severn Valley Railway
Around 100 heritage railway volunteers from across the UK came together at the Severn Valley Railway on Sunday 5 January, to launch Railway 200, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of modern railways. Representatives from 15 UK heritage lines and locomotive owning...
5.4 Million Yet to File their Tax Return
Almost 25,000 taxpayers ‘celebrated’ the New Year by filing their Self Assessment tax return If customers miss the 31 January deadline, they could face a penalty With less than a month to go, the countdown is on for 5.4 million customers who still need to complete and...
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Enter your Business in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025!
Entries for the 2025 business awards are now open! Submitting your business for an award should take no more than 10 minutes and you can enter your business for a maximum of 3 categories. The awards are set to be hosted on the 12th June 2025 at the Worcester Arena,...
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