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NMITE’S Graduation Success Story Continues
100% employment for local students Expanding pool of prestigious companies employing NMITE graduates “Agile by design”, NMITE’s Autonomous Robotics degree now open for applications The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) on 9 May,...
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NMITE’S Graduation Success Story Continues
100% employment for local students Expanding pool of prestigious companies employing NMITE graduates “Agile by design”, NMITE’s Autonomous Robotics degree now open for applications The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) on 9 May,...
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Entrepreneur Launches Sustainability App to Help Universities Go Green
A student has launched a brand-new sustainability app, after securing funding from her university. Carolina Furtado is currently completing her Master’s in Computer Sciences at the University of Worcester, having already graduated in Business and Finance, also from...
Business relief after Government U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal rights
Employment lawyers have reacted positively to the Government’s U-turn on day-one unfair dismissal rights – but urged businesses to seek expert guidance to prepare for wide-ranging workplace reforms. Labour had made a controversial manifesto commitment to offer all...
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New Analysis Reveals Graduates Earn at Least a Third More
New analysis revealed by Universities UK today has shown that those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t. UUK’s analysis of government-published LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data reveals that by age 31, graduates earn...
Legal Experts from mfg Solicitors Named Again in Prestigious Legal 500
Specialists from law firm mfg Solicitors have once again been named among the best in the country within the prestigious Legal 500. Experts from the Worcestershire firm are named in the 2024 edition of the elite legal list – with two departments retaining their...
Chamber News
Chamber joins the herd in Worcester Big Parade 2021
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announced that we are the latest sponsor to get on board with Worcester’s Big Parade – an event which will see at least 30 elephant sculptures brightening up city streets, public spaces and shopping areas.
Sponsorship opportunity for anticipated 2021 Chamber Economic Conference
Brand new for 2021, the Economic Conference serves to bring together businesses, leaders, and employees from the two counties to gain insight and understanding into the economic picture along with how businesses can plan and adapt to overcome challenges and make the most of new opportunities.
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Highways England investment feedback
Highways England will change its name to ‘National Highways’, reflecting the new focus on delivering the UK government’s £27bn strategic roads investment programme. Nick Harris has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Share your views on where...
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Highways England investment feedback
Highways England will change its name to ‘National Highways’, reflecting the new focus on delivering the UK government’s £27bn strategic roads investment programme. Nick Harris has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Share your views on where...
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Putting The Human In Zooming
It’s been twelve months of businesses carrying on under lockdown restrictions and this year has seen the incredible rise of Zoom and other online technologies that have helped us to stay connected and keep businesses moving. Online networking events and meetings have...
Movers & Shakers: Growing IT Firm Appoints New Senior IT Engineer
Started as a friendly helping hand during lockdown the food bank known as Essentials Delivery, now supports approximately 200 families a week. The emergency food packages are delivered to the door via a team of 35 volunteers.
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Business Interruption Insurance Update
The last few weeks have been a busy time for the insurance sector, which has been under increasing pressure from the Government and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to consider Covid-19 related claims, in particular those related to business interruption losses....
Hoople provides IT support to NMITE
Hoople is pleased to deliver high quality IT support to New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), the government backed initiative to transform higher education in engineering. The contract is set to provide all NMITE employees with remote and...
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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...
A proposal to round off a week of graduation at the University of Worcester
It was an extra special graduation day for one Worcestershire student, who got engaged just moments before her ceremony. Erin Boddice was about to graduate from her Primary Initial Teacher Education degree at the University of Worcester before her partner of 3 years...
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