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Employment Rights Bill: What Every Business Needs to Know
The UK is on the verge of a major employment law overhaul. The Employment Rights Bill—hailed as the most significant upgrade in a generation—is expected to become law imminently. Its impact will be universal: every business, regardless of size or sector, will need to...
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Employment Rights Bill: What Every Business Needs to Know
The UK is on the verge of a major employment law overhaul. The Employment Rights Bill—hailed as the most significant upgrade in a generation—is expected to become law imminently. Its impact will be universal: every business, regardless of size or sector, will need to...
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White Logistics and Bleach of Lavant Announce Merger
Two of retail horticulture’s leading transport providers, White Logistics & Storage Ltd and Bleach of Lavant, are pleased to announce they have joined forces under one group. The merged group will operate a large fleet of vehicles, running from Bleach’s hub near...
HCR Law celebrates first winner of HCR Spark initiative
HCR Law is delighted to announce the first winner of HCR Spark – an exciting programme launched to inspire and support young people interested in a career in law. Ella Hamilton, a Year 12 A-level student at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye, has been named the...
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Historian’s Talk Reflects on National Politics 400 Years Earlier
For those still craving more politics after the General Election results come in, a historian at the University of Worcester will be reflecting on the political landscape 400 years earlier. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be giving a talk on...
Wyevale Nurseries new look 2025 catalogue launches with 14 new introductions
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2025 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers launched at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show recently featuring a new look and a plethora of British-grown introductions (July 2024). The leading commercial nursery...
Chamber News
BCC celebrate International Women’s Day
BCC Chair calls on businesswomen across the world to celebrate their achievements for International Women’s Day today, March 8.
Tender Opportunities: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Explore a diverse range of Games contracts and opportunities on the Business Portal where you can tender for projects, find out about events and hear the latest developments as our community works together to achieve this vision.
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Worcester city run places
The Grace Kelly childhood Cancer Trust works tirelessly to raise awareness of the early signs & symptoms of all childhood cancers. Our awareness cards have now reached out nationally and locally to over 500.000 families and aided in the early diagnosis of 7...
Business community lends its support to upcoming charity ball
A glittering Charity Ball in aide of the Oakland Foundation is taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum and Conference Centre, Birmingham on Friday 6 September 2019. Headline sponsors lining up to support the event include SPAR UK, Calderhead Refrigerated...
Highways England investment feedback
Highways England will change its name to ‘National Highways’, reflecting the new focus on delivering the UK government’s £27bn strategic roads investment programme. Nick Harris has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Share your views on where...
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Highways England investment feedback
Highways England will change its name to ‘National Highways’, reflecting the new focus on delivering the UK government’s £27bn strategic roads investment programme. Nick Harris has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Share your views on where...
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Businesses warned against cutting corners in scramble to fill vacant posts
Businesses looking to recruit and fill vacancies as the UK emerges from lockdown are being warned not to cut corners when it comes to their legal duties. Worcestershire employment lawyer Darryll Thomas has said firms are likely to be advertising significantly more...
Helping businesses manage their cashflow as they start to reopen
Cash is king – how businesses can take control of their outgoings The impacts of the pandemic will be felt well into the future but for now, businesses are taking their first steps in gradually reopening. Coffee shops and cafes are welcoming customers inside,...
Herefordshire News
New developments for NMITE’s Skylon Campus
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE)’s Skylon Campus in Hereford comprising three new Centres with a total capacity to host 600 future learners, degree apprenticeship and CPD short course participants at any one time has seen a number of exciting...
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) introduces its new Chief Academic Officer
NMITE has confirmed the appointment of Professor Beverley Gibbs as its new Chief Academic Officer. Gibbs joins at a time of significant forward momentum for the proposed higher education institute particularly around the transformation of its future learning space...
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Employees and your Business
Employees are the cornerstone of any business, big or small, and creating a team with a good work culture, benefits, and staff can be challenging, especially after the pandemic, which has put more demand on skilled employees, a better work-life balance, and staff...
Grow your Business
Business growth is constantly thrown around in the corporate world; however, the word ‘growth’ can have many connotations. For some, growth is physical—buying a bigger office, increasing the workforce, or increasing distribution. For others, growth may be personal;...
Intergenerational Joy: Children’s Visits to Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Home Conclude with Heartwarming Ice Cream Celebration
Over the past seven weeks, Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Home have been filled with laughter, creativity, and heartwarming moments as the children from Lugwardine Primary Academy embarked on a journey of friendship and connection with the residents. Engaging in...
mfg Solicitors Announces the Appointment of Property Litigation Expert
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of experienced property litigation solicitor Kevin Morgan as a partner at the firm’s Worcester office. Mr Morgan, who has spent three decades as a solicitor, will provide specialist advice on all contentious...
ABE Ledbury Lends Support to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
ABE Ledbury has thrown its weight behind an ongoing fundraising campaign to help keep Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s vital pre-hospital emergency service in the air by emblazoning the cause on the back and sides of its new trailer. The specially designed livery...
Homeowners’ Rights Strengthened Under New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act
On the 24th May 2024, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act officially became law, bringing significant changes to the way homeowners interact with their properties. The Act aims to provide more rights, power, and protections to homeowners, making it easier and more...
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