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Mandatory certification requirements for professional rodenticide purchase came into force January 1, 2026 across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
PGM Pest Control is urging UK businesses, farmers, and pest control professionals to review their rodent management following major regulatory changes that came into force on 1 January 2026 under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. The updated rules mean that...
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Mandatory certification requirements for professional rodenticide purchase came into force January 1, 2026 across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
PGM Pest Control is urging UK businesses, farmers, and pest control professionals to review their rodent management following major regulatory changes that came into force on 1 January 2026 under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. The updated rules mean that...
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Bromsgrove District Local Plan – Draft Development Strategy Consultation 30th June – 22nd September
Regulation 18 of the Town and Country (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 Bromsgrove District Council is in the process of reviewing and replacing the Bromsgrove District Plan (adopted January 2017), which will set out where new housing, employment and other...
Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management
Designed to develop your knowledge of team leadership and management from a management perspective, this HTQ aims to enhance your skills to progress into employment across a wide range of industries. The purpose of the qualification is to develop students as...
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Solicitor says Businesses will Benefit from Changes to TUPE rules
A Worcestershire employment solicitor says that new TUPE laws which come into force on 1 July will cut red tape and relieve businesses of many complex and timely processes. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment and HR Services at law firm mfg Solicitors, said...
National Climate Relay to Make a Stop at University of Worcester
A national relay making its way from Ben Nevis to Big Ben this summer will be calling in at the University of Worcester on its journey to raise awareness of the climate emergency. The Running Out of Time Climate Relay will pass through the length of Great Britain with...
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Gender Pay Gap Reporting Resumes April 2021
The Gender Pay Gap Regulations require businesses with 250 or more members of staff to report their gender pay gap by 4 April 2021. However, this year employers have until 5 October to report before legal action begins. Detail available here together with guidance on...
Governments long term plan revealed as businesses prepare for road to recovery
“Boris Johnson has addressed the commons earlier this week to announce the planned roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions. The Prime Minister stressed that each stage of a new 4-stage plan will be driven by “data not dates”. The PM says there will be “at least”...
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Strictly Worcestershire to support mental health initiatives
Annual dance spectacular ‘Strictly Worcestershire’ has named its two charities for 2019. Proceeds from the black tie event, which will be held at the Chateau Impney in Droitwich Spa on Thursday 23 May, will support mental health initiatives at Worcester Community...
Royal Visit to Worcester Snoezelen
HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO visited Worcester Snoezelen on on Wednesday 6 February 2019. He unveiled a plaque to commemorate the 25th Anniversary Year of the Charity. The Duke was accompanied by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire – The Hon Lady...
UK trade data reveals decline in services imports and exports
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released new data about UK services trade over the past couple of years. The data shows that UK service exports and imports have declined since Quarter 1 2019, with EU trade falling more than non-EU trade. In Quarter 1...
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UK trade data reveals decline in services imports and exports
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released new data about UK services trade over the past couple of years. The data shows that UK service exports and imports have declined since Quarter 1 2019, with EU trade falling more than non-EU trade. In Quarter 1...
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Rules on carrying over annual leave relaxed to support key industries during COVID-19
Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to carry it over into the next 2 leave years.
Do you have workers who may be affected?
From Tuesday 1 June, there are only 30 days left until the deadline of 30 June 2021 for applications to be made to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
Herefordshire News
£14m boost for Marches LEP region to support economic recovery
More than 800 new jobs and 1,600 homes could be created after the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership secured £14m for shovel-ready projects to help the recovery of the regional economy.
Herefordshire Council announce extension to grant scheme
Herefordshire Council has announced an extension to the Discretionary Grant Scheme for businesses and charities, and invites any further eligible businesses to apply for funding. Herefordshire council have now paid out over £56 million of central government grant...
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Spring Diesel Festival is a ‘smash hit’ with more than 5,000 Visitors at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the success of its most recent rail enthusiast event, as it looks back on the four days of its Spring Diesel Festival. With visitor numbers significantly exceeding expectations, and a stunning line-up of diesel traction, the...
Celebrating Success: Coacto Named Finalist in Circle2Success Business Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Coacto has been selected as a finalist in the Cyber & IT Business of the Year category at the prestigious Circle2Success Business Awards 2024! This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our...
From Hereford to Tanzania: Ben Shirley Takes NMITE’s Expertise Abroad to Drive Sustainable Change
Ben Shirley, a Teaching Fellow in Architectural Practice at NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has helped spread NMITE’s reputation in the field of engineering recently when contributing to a humanitarian project in Tanzania. Ben joined NMITE’s...
Wyevale Nurseries puts up Seven Entries for the HTA National Plant Show’s New Plant Awards
WYEVALE Nurseries has entered seven varieties for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on June 19 and 20 (2024). They include two new Heucheras ‘Pinky Panky’ and ‘Snowy Panky’,...
Countdown to this year’s annual Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer are counting down the days until the event. The Elgar Festival’s 2024 event will take place between Monday 27 May and Sunday 2 June. The Festival – which was launched...
Sutcliffe & Co Secures Coveted Award for Second Consecutive Year
With a long history of service excellence in Worcester, Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers proudly announces their triumph as the ‘Best Insurance Broker in Worcester’ for the second consecutive year at the Quality Business Awards. This new accolade further...
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