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Storm Environmental’s Westminster transformation recognised at National Recycling Awards
UK manufacturer of environmental products Storm Environmental is proud to have been recognised at this year’s MRW National Recycling Awards, winning the award for Innovation in Recycling Equipment and Vehicle Design. The award-winning project, ‘Smart Housing and...
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Storm Environmental’s Westminster transformation recognised at National Recycling Awards
UK manufacturer of environmental products Storm Environmental is proud to have been recognised at this year’s MRW National Recycling Awards, winning the award for Innovation in Recycling Equipment and Vehicle Design. The award-winning project, ‘Smart Housing and...
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Four Wyevale Nurseries staff rewarded for 158 years of service between them
FOUR colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded for their long service after collectively achieving 158 years of employment at the UK’s leading commercial grower between them (June 2025). Nick Tipping, who has marked 30 years’ service, Adrian...
Sustainability Recognition for ONE
Multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), celebrated two notable sustainability accolades recently, having already been announced as a Certified B Corporation™ earlier this year. ONE was named a “Sustainability Champion” at the UK Real Estate...
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Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager
Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as their new Sustainability and ESG Manager. Bringing an abundance of climate, energy, sustainability and ESG experience, Doyin will work across the Oakland group of businesses...
ISO Quality Services – Making a Difference One Egg at a Time
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for its seventh consecutive year with unprecedented popularity. This year, the awards received 160 nominations, surpassing all previous records. The ISO providers based in Worcester, first launched the Good Egg Awards in 2018 to...
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Spending £10 locally this Christmas could boost Worcestershire economy by £2.5m
If every household in the county spent just £10 with Worcestershire businesses, the local economy could be boosted by around £2.5m this Christmas. As the festive season gets underway, many small businesses will be opening their doors for the first time in weeks and...
Customs Declarations, Customs Duties and VAT after EU-Exit
Whether a deal is agreed with the EU or not, from 1st January 2021, there will be changes to import and export procedures for goods and services going to the EU (and the rest of the world) that businesses need to be aware of. I focus on two particular areas that firms need to be aware of and make preparations for:
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
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Still time to access free Specialist Business advice
Worcestershire businesses are being reminded that there is still time left to apply for the Worcestershire Business Central, Specialist Business Advisers programme. The Specialist Business Advisers programme is being delivered by Worcestershire Business Central to...
Forward thinking in challenging times: Workplace Movement
Active workplaces are healthier, happier and more productive, with less stress, lower absence and better performance. Our insight suggests, however despite knowing the importance and benefits for individual health and organisational performance achieved through...
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Visicon Ltd Using 3D Print to Create Components for NHS Face Masks
It’s still business as usual for Visicon Ltd, supporting customers with remote support, new projects and online training whilst also providing protection for national heroes. Peter Jelf is using his 3D printer to produce components for face shields to be donated...
Solutions for partitioning large office and communal areas
Businesses are facing long periods of uncertainty with sustained restrictions on people working in large communal areas likely. Whilst restrictions remain on large communal gatherings, the events industry is effectively closed. Typically used for exhibitions, The...
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Oakland International B Corp Certified
Oakland International B Corp Certified Joining a growing global community Oakland International has received B Corp Certification, meeting the high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Co-Founder Dean...
Join the Laughter: Red Nose Day at Herefordshire Care Homes
Join the Laughter: Red Nose Day at Herefordshire Care Homes Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning provider of Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care, is thrilled to announce that its Herefordshire care homes will be participating in Red Nose Day, an annual event...
Ormerod Rutter Senior Partner Presents at Morison Global Conference in Tokyo
Recently one of our senior partners, Colm McGrory, attended the Morison Global World Conference in Tokyo. Morison Global is one of the leading international associations of high-quality professional services firms. We were one of the first UK firms to join the...
SVR Confirms Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster as Permanent Managing Director
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that it has approved the permanent appointment of Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster as managing director. Gus has been fulfilling the role in an interim capacity since 1 March last year, following his retirement from a senior role with...
New Interactive Displays to Tell Former Hospital’s Story
The story of Worcester’s old hospital is set to be brought to life with new interactive displays, thanks to grant funding. There will be three new hands-on displays at the University of Worcester-run Infirmary Museum to enhance the visitor experience as well as the...
Farming Partnerships – The Importance of Having a Written Agreement
A significant number of farming families run their businesses as partnerships. Due to the familial nature of these partnerships, it is common for them to operate without a written partnership agreement. This is often because the strong bond of trust within the family...
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