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Start Now: Make 2026 a really BIG year
As the busiest season of the year approaches, you might be looking at the next few weeks with mixed feelings — hoping for strong sales but wishing you’d had more time to put new ideas, promotions or partnerships in place. Or perhaps you’re already feeling the strain...
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Start Now: Make 2026 a really BIG year
As the busiest season of the year approaches, you might be looking at the next few weeks with mixed feelings — hoping for strong sales but wishing you’d had more time to put new ideas, promotions or partnerships in place. Or perhaps you’re already feeling the strain...
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New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing
The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...
Businesses called to the crease as Worcester Street Sixes returns this July
Worcestershire businesses are being urged to bat up for a day of sporting fun and community connection as Worcester Street Sixes returns to the heart of the city on Tuesday 15 July 2025, when the event will unfold across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street....
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Worcester Student Wins Prestigious Midwifery Award
A University of Worcester student has been named Student Midwife of the Year in the 2024 Student Nursing Times Awards. Ash Bainbridge won the award for demonstrating outstanding work in improving inclusivity and making maternity a safer space for those from the LGBTQ+...
arrangeMY and University College Birmingham (UCB) Unveil Sustainability Research Findings in Business Travel
arrangeMY and UCB are proud to announce the results of a six-month market leading research initiative focused on sustainable business travel practices. Collaborating closely with three postgraduate students specialising in aviation, tourism, and hospitality from UCB,...
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EU Exit: What you need to know now the separation is complete
After months of negotiations, the UK and European Union finally agreed a deal that will define their future relationship, which came into effect at 23.00GMT on 31 December 2020.
All non-essential businesses to close as England returns to stricter Lockdown
Announced last night in a television address to the nation, the Prime Minister announced a 3rd national lockdown for England. The announcement comes after a surge in cases and the worry that the NHS may become overwhelmed from the increase in positive results. Primary...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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Worcestershire maintains a growing trend registering a record high number of new businesses
Worcestershire saw almost 7000 companies formed in 2020. Despite everything that happened during the year, it still saw 3.1% more companies than 2019. A total of 6,955 new businesses were formed in Worcestershire during 2020 – a positive response across the...
Joint Area Council March Update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
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Hereford And Leominster Household Recycling Centres Reopen 9 May
Restrictions will remain in place to ensure safety of public and staff Herefordshire Council will reopen Hereford and Leominster Household Recycling Centres for essential use only from Saturday 9 May. They will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm every day The other...
Herefordshire Gin Company produces Hand Sanitiser in preparation for the return to work
Black Mountains Botanicals, a Hereford based Gin distillery, have transitioned into producing hand sanitiser and sanitising stations in preparation for our return to work. Manufactured to World Health Organisation guidance, with an added trace of Juniper essential...
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Ballards LLP’s New Elmley House: A Showcase of Collaboration
Worcestershire’s renowned accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has recently unveiled their new office, Elmley House, located at the Oakmoore Court site. This architectural accomplishment is the result of a collaboration between three companies: Ballards LLP,...
A Day to Remember at the Chamber Business Expo, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce joyfully welcomed 750 attendees to the Chamber Business Expo, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. From beginning to end, the day...
LEP Celebrates Legacy at Final Board Meeting
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership will celebrate its near £200million legacy at its final board meeting – and welcome back some familiar faces from its past to mark the occasion. The LEP – which for more than ten years has been the body responsible for driving...
You’re going about leadership development all wrong!
When it comes to building thriving teams, leaders of teams/organisations like you often conduct appraisals, one-to-ones, set targets and goals, take your team out for drinks, and leave feedback boxes in the staff room. This is a hodgepodge approach. A stab in the dark...
Multistaff Secures Prestigious 3-Year Contract with Worcester Bosch
Multistaff Recruitment Solutions Ltd has secured a prestigious 3-year contract with Worcester Bosch, a prominent name in heating and hot water solutions. This achievement showcases our commitment to shaping a skilled workforce for innovation and growth. We’re...
Colwall Care Home Teams Up with Colwall Cricket Club for Community Enrichment
For Immediate Release [08/03/24] Colwall Care Home, a forthcoming addition to the Rotherwood Healthcare family, proudly announces its partnership with Colwall Cricket Club, underscoring its dedication to community engagement and support for local sporting initiatives....
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