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THE BRITISH INSURANCE AWARDS 2026 FINALISTS
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers celebrate their latest award announcement being named Finalist in The British Insurance Awards 2026 in two categories: Commercial SME/Mid Corporate Broker of the year and Small Broker of the Year’ The British Insurance Awards...
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THE BRITISH INSURANCE AWARDS 2026 FINALISTS
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers celebrate their latest award announcement being named Finalist in The British Insurance Awards 2026 in two categories: Commercial SME/Mid Corporate Broker of the year and Small Broker of the Year’ The British Insurance Awards...
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University Experts Offer Insight into Jane Austen’s Genius at Special Event
From her more subtle villains to her famous wit, experts from the University of Worcester gave their insights into Jane Austen’s genius at a special event at The Hive. Marking the 250th anniversary of the 19th century author’s birth later this month, the panel...
Unconscious Casualty: What to Do?
When someone is unconscious, their condition is life-threatening. Their airway is at risk of becoming blocked by their tongue or vomit, which can stop them from breathing. Danger Response Airway Breathing Circulation It’s as easy as DRABC Place in the Recovery...
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University Thanked for Special Donation
Members of the Ukrainian Community in Worcestershire have visited the University of Worcester to personally thank staff for a recent donation. Last year the University donated around 300 sets of bed linen from its accommodation to the group, who arranged for it to be...
A Massive Weekend Ahead for University of Worcester’s Cricketers
Cricketers from the University of Worcester will compete to be named the best in the country this weekend, as they head to Edgbaston for the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals. The University’s Men’s Cricket Indoor 1st Team has reached the finals of the British...
Chamber News
One Year On: Shaping the national recovery effort.
2020 was a modern year like no other. The Covid-19 pandemic will continue for some time yet, but recovery must start now. We are learning to live with this virus. Jobs and livelihoods depend on getting our economy back up and running in full. In the last 12 months the...
Rapid COVID-19 testing for essential workers in Worcestershire
Free rapid COVID-19 tests are now available from participating pharmacies across Worcestershire. These tests are for residents and who live or work in Worcestershire and who do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. It’s recommended to have a test twice a week, even if...
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Worcestershire Community Foundation launches new young people’s mental health fund
A new Mental Health Fund which supports young people in Worcestershire has been launched in response to figures which highlight a rise in young people’s mental health challenges. The new fund, created by the Worcestershire Community Foundation, aims to address the gap...
OLPRO’s autumn charity fundraising
OLPRO is once again collaborating with homeless charity Caring For Communities and People (CCP) this autumn/winter to help them to keep rough sleepers warm in the night shelters that they run across Worcestershire in the West Midlands. You can read more about CCP and...
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...
Worcestershire News
Colleagues set for mammoth charity challenge
An intrepid team of colleagues have tasked themselves with a gruelling twist on the Three Peaks Challenge – all to raise funds for charity.
Opportunity to meet HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson MP
HS2 is a once in a generation opportunity to better connect UK towns and cities, regenerate communities and make a step change in the Government’s commitment to become Carbon Zero.
Herefordshire News
Call for sites presents huge opportunity for Herefordshire landowners
Landowners across Herefordshire are being urged to take advantage of a search for new sites for housing and employment by planning experts at a leading Hereford property consultancy. Herefordshire Council is currently looking for sites to accommodate a significant...
Communities and businesses in Hereford are joining forces to strike a deal with Government and secure up to £25 million for regeneration projects in the city
Hereford is one of 100 places invited by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to be part of the £3.6 billion Towns Fund, a scheme that seeks to support economic growth in towns and cities around the UK. An independent Towns Fund board, backed by...
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Tough Budget For Business – British Chambers of Commerce
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection for...
Celebrating Sutcliffe & Co’s Recognition as a 5-Star Brokerage for the Third Consecutive Year
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s top insurance brokerages for 2024 by Insurance Business Magazine in the 5-Star Brokerage list, marking the third consecutive year it has earned this impressive accolade. The 5-Star...
Experts at leading property consultancy with Worcester office react to Budget
Following the Chancellor’s Budget, experts at Fisher German – a leading property consultancy and Chamber member – give their reactions to the many ways Rachel Reeves’ announcement will affect their clients: New Homes Ella Pearson, Head of New Homes at...
New CEO takes the helm at WCG and outlines key priorities for college group
A leading Midlands college group is under new leadership with a new CEO officially joining. Sara-Jane Watkins has taken the helm at WCG (Warwickshire College Group) after being appointed earlier this year. She has outlined her key priorities for the group, which...
The Development Manager Partners with Leading UK Organisations to Drive Talent Development and Apprenticeship Solutions
West Midlands based Talent Development, Apprenticeships and Training Provider, The Development Manager (TDM), is proud to announce a number of strategic partnerships with large organisations across the UK to enhance their talent development initiatives. Our recent...
Laura Greenman becomes Head of HCR Law’s Planning, Highways and Environment team
Partner Laura Greenman has stepped into a new leadership role, becoming Head of HCR Law’s Planning, Highways and Environment team. A ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2025 Legal 500, Laura’s career at HCR has continued to grow since joining the firm in 2018. Laura will now...
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