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Celebrating excellence in apprenticeships
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the first-ever Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards. Hosted by Herefordshire Growth Hub in partnership with Herefordshire Council and local training organisations, these awards will recognise and celebrate:...
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Celebrating excellence in apprenticeships
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the first-ever Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards. Hosted by Herefordshire Growth Hub in partnership with Herefordshire Council and local training organisations, these awards will recognise and celebrate:...
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Bishop Fleming Reveals Ambitious Growth Plans with Strategic Investment Backing
Leading audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has revealed ambitious plans to expand into a national business through several strategic merger and acquisitions, backed by a minority private equity investment. The business has selected to partner...
Up to £1,000 of Fully Funded Workforce Planning Support for Worcestershire Businesses + How BuzzGen Benefited from Employer Branding Consultancy at No Cost
If you’re a business based in Worcestershire, there’s a fantastic opportunity currently available that could directly support your growth plans and it comes at no cost to you. The Worcestershire County Council (WCC) has launched a fully funded workforce planning tool...
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Respected Solicitor Suzanne Lee to Retire After 27-year Career
One of the region’s most respected senior solicitors has announced her retirement. Nationally-recognised contentious probate specialist Suzanne Lee, a partner at mfg Solicitors, will retire at the end of April following a 27-year career at the law firm where she is...
NMITE Re-engineers Timber Courses for Targeted Learning: Making Sustainable Construction Education more accessible
The New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) announces the reconfiguration of its pioneering Timber Technology Engineering Design (TED) courses into specialised, concise programmes tailored for professionals within the UK’s built environment...
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ChamberCustoms ‘Countdown to Change’ webinars
Hosted by Customs expert Liam Smyth, ChamberCustoms ran a series of webinars full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to do in order to prepare for the changes on 1 January 2021. They guide businesses through the jargon and complexities of...
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The Chamber will be closed from 12.00pm on Thursday 24 December 2020 and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2021 at 9.00am.
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European Parliament ratifies UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Yesterday (Wednesday 28 April) it was announced that the European Parliament had ratified the post EU-Exit trade deal. The Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has been operating provisionally since January. The ratification is a key step towards ensuring tariff-...
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European Parliament ratifies UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Yesterday (Wednesday 28 April) it was announced that the European Parliament had ratified the post EU-Exit trade deal. The Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has been operating provisionally since January. The ratification is a key step towards ensuring tariff-...
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Tender Opportunities: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Explore a diverse range of Games contracts and opportunities on the Business Portal where you can tender for projects, find out about events and hear the latest developments as our community works together to achieve this vision.
Students and Staff Engage in Week of Virtual Sustainability Activities
Students and staff at the University of Worcester explored key issues around sustainability at a series of virtual events at its annual Go Green Week. The event, held in partnership with Worcester Students’ Union, was adapted due to Covid-19 restrictions, with...
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Four lawyers named in national guide
A Herefordshire law firm is celebrating after four solicitors were nominated for a place in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom guide. Four senior lawyers at Lanyon Bowdler are recognised by the guide, which is one of the most highly-respected...
Marches Bottling and Packaging Ltd Team Up to Produce Hand Sanitiser
Marches Bottling and Packaging Ltd, Sister Company of Celtic Marches Beverages Ltd, has also diversified and are now producing 1L bottles of hand sanitiser. It is made to the WHO recipe and ideal for refilling smaller bottles. This is being produced in Bromyard, in...
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National Apprenticeship Week Success Culminates with Launch of 2024 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are excited to announce the 2024 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, which again proved to be another...
University’s Week of Activities Shows How to Live More Sustainably
Students came together to bring about a week of themed activities at the University of Worcester designed to inspire people to live more sustainably. The University’s annual Go Green Week saw students working with staff, Worcester Students’ Union and external...
Chancellor Must Outline Sustainable Growth Plan
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the Chancellor to use next month’s Budget to work in partnership with business to develop a sustainable growth plan. Among the recommendations in the BCC’s Budget submission are: • Government to match industry-led...
HoW College Takes Gold at Industry Awards
Celebrations are underway at Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) after the College’s Marketing team was awarded Gold for the 24/25 prospectus at a national awards competition. The Further Education First Awards, hosted by the College Marketing Network,...
NUMBER FIFTEEN APPOINTED AS WCCC TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
Number Fifteen has been appointed Talent and Development partner for Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The partnership will see Number Fifteen collaborate with Worcestershire’s HR and commercial teams to deliver customer experience excellence and lead on the...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Help to Grow Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is a government funded, leadership course aimed at Senior Managers in small and medium sized businesses. The course is designed in collaboration with industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and Business Schools. The Help to...
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