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Hot Weather – Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
An employee starts feeling dizzy in the heat. They say they just need a minute. You let them carry on. They collapse. This is how heat related illness turns serious fast. Too many people treat heat as harmless. Just part of summer. Something to push through. But heat...
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Hot Weather – Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
An employee starts feeling dizzy in the heat. They say they just need a minute. You let them carry on. They collapse. This is how heat related illness turns serious fast. Too many people treat heat as harmless. Just part of summer. Something to push through. But heat...
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Crazi Jalfrezi Partners with The National Trust
Crazi Jalfrezi has joined forces with the National Trust for an exciting 17-day residency that brings together flavour, culture, and art in a truly memorable celebration. Marking the festive spirit of Diwali, this special partnership coincides with the arrival of...
Discover the Woman Behind Frankenstein in Worcester
With a new Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein now captivating audiences around the world, a special event at The Hive will look at the life of the woman behind one of the most famous horror stories ever written. Award-winning biographer Professor Fiona Sampson will...
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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...
Worcester solicitors donate to Danemere Animal Rescue
A Worcester law firm has donated over £2,600 to Tibberton-based charity, Danemere Animal Rescue. Staff at mfg Solicitors, which has offices on The Tything, held a number of events over the past year to raise money for the much-loved rescue centre which cares for and...
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EU Exit – The top things you need to know to keep your business moving
On New Year’s Eve at 23:00 GMT, the UK completed its separation from the EU, left the Single European Market and Customs Union and became a “third country”. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was concluded on 24th December and contains new rules for living, working and trading with the EU.
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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
Research published by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 has found that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for...
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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
Research published by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 has found that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for...
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Employees: Covid-safety upon returning to the workplace
As children go back to school and we move into the first stage of the easing of lockdown we are seeing Covid infections decrease in most areas of Worcestershire.
Business Owners: Keep your employees Covid-safe
As children go back to school and we move into the first stage of the easing of lockdown we are seeing Covid infections decrease in most areas of Worcestershire.
Unfortunately, Redditch has the second highest rate on Covid-19 infections across England.
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Simple Design Works Ltd continue to support the NHS
As part of the global response towards Covid-19 Simple Design Works Ltd responded to the call for help to produce much needed supplies. They have already 3D printed surgical mask clips and face shields for Worcestershire front line workers and now have turned their...
Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire Club Support Webinar
The Covid-19 outbreak has already had a huge impact on what we, as individuals do, as well as the sport and physical activity sector as a whole. Whilst the coming months remain uncertain, as the strategic lead for sport and physical activity across the two counties,...
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Leaders in Strategy Blog Episode 4: What influences a Project Strategy? – A Case Study
Welcome to the 4th episode of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast. In the last episode, Mike Harris tackled the fundamental question – ‘What Influences A Strategy?’. In this episode he dives into a Case Study to illustrate key points. Join him as he delves into the...
Wyevale Nurseries Creates New Water Reservoir at its Container Tree Production Site
A LEADING British commercial nursery is creating a new reservoir to help capture, store and recycle more water while also protecting the environment and reducing flooding around its Hereford site (August 2024). Wyevale Nurseries is constructing the water conservation...
Labour Market Tensions Remain
Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the 25th time alongside...
Kimal PLC Complete IOSH Managing Safely Training
Kimal PLC is an innovative manufacturer and distributor of customised procedure packs and vascular access devices to clinical departments in over seventy countries worldwide. Fully recognising the importance and benefits of providing a safe place of work for its...
Women in Business Short Survey
Hi, I’m Laura a Chartered Certified Accountant and I’m doing a little bit of research around the issues women in business face in relation to finance and accounts. If you’re a female who runs their own business or a woman who aspires to start their...
Worcester-based Business Owner Wins Businesswoman of the Year Award
Naomi Wachner, founder of Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), won Startup Businesswoman of the Year at the 2024 West Midlands Business Awards UK. This year’s awards honour the remarkable achievements of local businesses and individuals...
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