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Trueline Products Announces Charity Partnership
Trueline Products are proud and excited to announce that Acorns Children’s Hospice is our chosen main charity for the year ahead. This partnership means a great deal to us. Community sits at the heart of everything we do at Trueline, and we are truly honoured to...
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Trueline Products Announces Charity Partnership
Trueline Products are proud and excited to announce that Acorns Children’s Hospice is our chosen main charity for the year ahead. This partnership means a great deal to us. Community sits at the heart of everything we do at Trueline, and we are truly honoured to...
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Winter Diesel Day at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is set to round off 2025 in style with the return of its popular Winter Diesel Day on Monday 29 December, offering a full day of powerful diesel action set against the scenic backdrop of the Severn Valley on a crisp winter’s day....
Severn Valley Railway kicks off 2026 with a winter celebration of steam
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) will welcome the New Year in spectacular style as its popular Winter Steam Gala returns on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 January 2026, offering an unmissable two-day festival of steam at a time of year when few heritage railways are in full...
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Agricultural Property Relief – Tax Break or Food Security?
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) was introduced as part of the UK’s inheritance tax system to help farmers pass down agricultural property and land to their heirs without incurring prohibitive tax liabilities. By offering 100% relief on qualifying agricultural...
University Week Focuses on Sustainability Activities for All
Almost 80 sustainability-related activities will be taking place on the University of Worcester’s St John’s campus as part of the annual Go Green Week. Go Green Week, held in partnership with Worcester Students’ Union, will feature a host of events, from talks and...
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Last call to attend biggest business event of 2021
The West Midlands Business Expo is well underway with exhibitors and attendees logging onto the virtual platform to meet with fellow businesses from around the West Midlands area. Guests can look around the exhibiting stands, speak virtually with exhibiting businesses...
Department for Health Briefing for outdoor venues
In line with the UK Prime Minister’s roadmap plan set out on 22 February, outdoor venues will re-open from Monday 12 April. Hospitality and outdoor venues will be required to follow the updated Contact Details Regulations (‘the Regulations’) by asking the public to...
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Local business group raise over £1,600 for charity in festive fundraiser
Pictured above, Left to Right Adriana Geary, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Carl Huxley, Selcraft UK Ltd, Ruby Edwards, You Do Better PR. A Cotswolds networking group raised over £1,600 for Children’s Air Ambulance at their festive event...
Redditch businessman’s South Pole Charity Challenge just weeks away
Fundraising for Molly Olly’s Wishes, Dean Attwell will undertake a grueling 3-week South Pole expedition, with every penny donated supporting children who have been diagnosed with a terminal or life-threatening illness. Granting individual wishes to children ranging...
New UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement a positive step
The UK and Singapore have reached agreement in principle on a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). This document summarises the agreement in principle. Reacting to news of an agreement being reached on the digital economy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC,...
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New UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement a positive step
The UK and Singapore have reached agreement in principle on a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). This document summarises the agreement in principle. Reacting to news of an agreement being reached on the digital economy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC,...
Worcestershire News
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...
Herefordshire News
The UK has reached “a perilous turning point”
The UK has reached “a perilous turning point”, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, as he set out a raft of new coronavirus restrictions for England which could last for up to six months.
“Work from home” set to be announced in government U-turn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today tell people that they don’t have to return to their workplaces – and should continue working from home.
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Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace
A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...
Leadership Consultancy, Strategus Consulting, Record Another Successful Year
As we close the books on our 4th year of trading, we share some of the highlights of another successful year: 1. 67% win ratio using Bid SMART. 2. Significant growth in our Strategy & Business Planning and Business Coaching service streams. 3. Launched our Podcast...
Leaders in Strategy Blog. Episode 6: Are Company Values Old Hat?
Written by Mike Harris, managing director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello & welcome back to all you Leaders In Strategy. I’m Mike Harris and this is episode six of my blog, which I am which I’m calling “Are Company Values Old Hat?” I...
Limelite HR Proudly Sponsors The Greatest Show Charity Ball in Support of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Limelite HR is excited to announce our role as one of the headline sponsors for The Greatest Show Charity Ball, supporting the vital work of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. As a valued retainer client, we are proud to partner with them and contribute to their...
ISO QSL – 50% Black Friday Offer!
Elevate your career this Black Friday with our unbeatable 50% off on ISO Online Training Bundles! Whether you’re looking to dive into Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, or Internal Auditor + ,our self-paced courses will equip you with the...
Students Working with Local Businesses to Improve their Sustainability
Students at the University of Worcester are helping local businesses to be more sustainable. They are working with a range of firms to assess their practices and make recommendations on changes to improve their sustainability. Now, the Business School is looking to...
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