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Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region
On 6 February, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members had the opportunity to meet with Jesse Norman MP and Ellie Chowns MP during the Chamber’s MPQ sessions. The event offered a valuable forum for businesses across the county to discuss key...
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Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region
On 6 February, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members had the opportunity to meet with Jesse Norman MP and Ellie Chowns MP during the Chamber’s MPQ sessions. The event offered a valuable forum for businesses across the county to discuss key...
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NMITE Partners with Octopus Energy to Launch a New Bursary for Aspiring Women Engineers
The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) today announces a new bursary, in partnership with Octopus Energy, to open pathways for aspiring women engineers. The Octopus Energy Bursary provides a total cash award of £5,000 to four women joining as a...
Assure Technical Reappointed as Professional Advisors for Worcestershire Growth Hub
Assure Technical has, once again, been selected to act as a Professional Business Advisor for the Worcestershire Growth Hub. In this capacity, they will provide fully funded one-to-one specialist support to assist SMEs from across the county, helping them adopt...
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Oakland International and City Harvest London Help Nourish Thousands Experiencing Food Poverty
Working in partnership with food redistribution charity City Harvest London, total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International in just one month provided over 12,172 meals and helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tonnes. Oakland International’s...
Home Security: Urgent summer holiday appeal from criminals!
You are excited to go on holiday and criminals are pleased to see you go too… A message from criminals… Please advertise your holiday plans on social media, what we really want is photos and messages of you packing your bags, selfies in the car or drinks in the...
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Roadmap to lifting lockdown restrictions
On Monday 22 February Boris Johnson addressed the commons 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...
European Commission data adequacy ruling
Today, the European Commission launched the process towards the adoption of two adequacy decisions for transfers of personal data to the United Kingdom, one under the General Data Protection Regulation and the other for the Law Enforcement Directive. The publication...
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Supported Pathway to a different type of job
Supported Pathway to work. Who can apply: Young people not in education or training, those with mental health issues, Refugees, Prison leavers, Those with hidden & physical disabilities, Care leavers… Charities/Support Workers/Candidates register now. For more...
Top Local Wedding Venue Embarks on Support of Hereford Charity
Brinsop Court Estate, has chosen Herefordshire Mind as its charity partner for this year, as they embark on a series of fundraising events during 2019 to raise money for the Hereford mental health charity. David Harding, Herefordshire Mind Business Development Manager...
Supporting employers’ whistleblowing procedures
Protect is a national whistleblowing charity providing free confidential advice to whistleblowers and advising employers to consult on whistleblowing arrangements, training managers and staff, and benchmarking employers’ internal whistleblowing arrangements. The...
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Supporting employers’ whistleblowing procedures
Protect is a national whistleblowing charity providing free confidential advice to whistleblowers and advising employers to consult on whistleblowing arrangements, training managers and staff, and benchmarking employers’ internal whistleblowing arrangements. The...
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University Launches New Course in Keeping with its Sustainability Credentials
The University of Worcester, which has won many accolades for its efforts on sustainability, is to launch a new degree course focused on the issue. The BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability programme is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge...
Help to Grow your business – Management
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council extends period to apply for the Discretionary Grant Scheme to 17 August 2020
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. The scheme has been extended and is now open to new applications until 12pm (midday) on Monday 10 August 2020.
Supporting careers in construction, engineering and building services
The Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme (CLC TRS) was conceived to help talented individuals showcase their experience and expertise and help businesses find the skills they need.
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Research Will Explore Climate-Induced Migration
Two academics at the University of Worcester are part of a global research project looking at climate-induced migration and building resilience for communities. The groundbreaking £2.3million three-year research project, Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies...
Luxury Hotel in Chaddesley Corbett has been Named ‘Boutique Hotel of the Year’
A four red star luxury hotel in Chaddesley Corbett has been named ‘Boutique Hotel of the Year’ at a leading awards ceremony. Brockencote Hall Hotel was served the accolade at the Midlands Food Drink & Hospitality Awards, which is now in its seventh year and...
Wyevale Nurseries Scoops Six New Plant Awards at HTA National Plant Show
WYEVALE Nurseries has taken six New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire yesterday (June 19, 2024). They include Bronzes for Heucheras ‘Pinky Panky’ and ‘Snowy Panky’, Bronze for...
North Worcestershire Business Awards 2024 Now Open for Entries
North Worcestershire Business Awards now open for entries The fifth North Worcestershire Business Awards organised by North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) and North Worcestershire Economic Development and Regeneration (NWedR) is now open for entries. There are...
Navigating Ransomware: Essential Guidance from NCSC
Collaborating for Stronger Cybersecurity At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we understand the ever-evolving threats businesses face in the digital age and that’s why we’re pleased to share the latest ransomware guidance from the UK’s National...
Acorns Children’s Hospice Chairman Awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
The Chairman of Acorns Children’s Hospice, Mark Hopton has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, announced on Saturday (15th June), in recognition of his services to education, healthcare and charities in the West Midlands. Mark, who has been Chairman of...
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