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Worcester Students Shine in National Live Poetry Contest
University of Worcester students showcased their live poetry talents in a national contest, securing an impressive second place finish. The UniSlam 2026 event saw the best university spoken-word poet teams go head-to-head, performing their own works in a bid to take...
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Worcester Students Shine in National Live Poetry Contest
University of Worcester students showcased their live poetry talents in a national contest, securing an impressive second place finish. The UniSlam 2026 event saw the best university spoken-word poet teams go head-to-head, performing their own works in a bid to take...
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Chef shortage putting huge pressure on hospitality industry
A Worcestershire hospitality jobs specialist is warning of a national chef shortage and has urged culinary talent to use their expertise, come forward and help rebuild the industry’s struggling talent pool. The alert has come from industry expert Kasia Krieger, who...
Ballards LLP welcomes record 2025 graduate intake
Pictured L-R, Jess Brown, Amber Winspur, Jack Dudley, Katherine Nicholls, Moheeb Hsum, Lauren Townsend (seated, Talent Acquisition Executive) Faye Taylor, Adam Gent, Nabeel Iqbal, Aaisha Mughal and Elliott Jones. Ballards LLP, the Worcestershire based...
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Sutcliffe & Co Welcomes Three New Starters to Support Growth
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of bespoke insurance solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the addition of three new starters. This expansion supports the company’s growth strategy and ongoing commitment to...
School Pupils Learn about Tech at the University of Worcester
Around 60 high school students have had a taste of what a career in the cyber industry feels like as they spent the day learning new skills at the University of Worcester. The Nunnery Wood High School pupils got hands-on with virtual reality and artificial...
Chamber News
Chamber President named a ‘Careers Champion’
Ben Mannion, Chamber President and Director of Patron Members Hewett Recruitment, has been named a ‘Careers Champion’ by The Careers & Enterprise Company under today’s theme of “Leading the Way”, focussing on those who go above and...
International Women’s Day – In conversation with Sharon Smith
International Women’s Day will be on Monday 8 March this year and the focus will be ‘Choose to Challenge’. Showcasing the best of women, especially the number of women in the Chamber Network, is something we should shout about. Did you know we have 53 women CEOs...
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Local Charities and Businesses Experience the power of networking in Malvern.
Malvern business owner Esther Partridge-Warner of Online Media Works has recently launched a new networking group in the town. Malvern Pearls meets twice a month at the beautiful venue of Elmslie House in Avenue Road. The objective is for Malvern Pearls to be a place...
An Evening with Gordan Giltrap Supporting Artist: Ray Mytton
The evening will take place at Spectrum Days, Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa,Worcestershire, WR9 8BB All proceeds will be going towards the refurbishment of the Kitchen, a vital resource for our members. Date: Friday 25 October 2019 Tickets Price: £15.00 Refreshments...
From Now to Net Zero: a practical guide for SMEs
Climate change poses a risk to every aspect of our lives and the life of the planet, threatening to wreak havoc to the natural environment, to communities and livelihoods and the economy. Reducing carbon emissions and achieving Net Zero is essential. To deepen the...
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From Now to Net Zero: a practical guide for SMEs
Climate change poses a risk to every aspect of our lives and the life of the planet, threatening to wreak havoc to the natural environment, to communities and livelihoods and the economy. Reducing carbon emissions and achieving Net Zero is essential. To deepen the...
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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).
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Customs Grant Scheme
Available to all organisations, who meet the eligibility criteria, to cover up to 100% of eligible training costs
Prepare your business for Brexit – Free Webinar
If you’re wondering how to prepare your business for Brexit, our free webinar in partnership with Gowling WLG LLP is a great place to start to get your business Brexit-ready for 31 January 2020.
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Free Modules to Prepare Learners for the Work Place Available at University Centre
A university centre in the Midlands is offering free modules on a string of quality-marked courses which are designed to prepare learners for the work place. Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC), which is the higher education arm of college group WCG,...
Breaking News: HR Hero Acquires New Sidekick – Welcome, Danielle!
The HR Hero proudly unveils its newest super hero sidekick, Danielle Ward! Armed with extraordinary administration superpowers and an unmatched passion for business support, Danielle is set to amplify the team’s crusade for HR excellence! Danielle Joins the team as...
The Development Manager’s Short, Targeted Skills Development for your Employees and New Recruits.
The Development Manager’s short, targeted skills development for your employees and new recruits. Revolutionising workforce development to meet the demands of the digital age. Do your team need more training in Excel? Could they be more marketing savvy? Are...
Wye Valley Brewery Empower Business School Alumni Witnessing Sustainability in Action
Wye Valley Brewery recently hosted the University of Worcester Business School’s alumni for an exclusive event, with a special emphasis on sustainability. The event was designed to inspire and support local business leaders who have completed the ‘Help to Grow:...
Kidderminster law firm raises funds for Home-Start Wyre Forest
A Kidderminster law firm has donated over £4,000 to local charity, Home-Start Wyre Forest. Partners and support staff at Kidderminster’s mfg Solicitors held events throughout the past 12 months for the charity which provides support and advice to struggling Wyre...
Bromsgrove law firm donates over £1,000 to animal sanctuary
A Bromsgrove law firm has donated over £1,000 to a popular local charity which cares for and re-homes hundreds of animals every year. mfg Solicitors has made a donation of £1,091.65 to the Kings Norton-based Wythall Animal Sanctuary, it’s Bromsgrove office’s appointed...
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