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Ormerod Rutter team raises over £3,000 for Blood Cancer UK
Thirty two members of the Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants team laced up their trainers on Sunday 10th May to take part in the Bromsgrove Blood Cancer Run. Participants chose between a 5k and a 10k route, both of which tested legs and lungs alike across a...
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Ormerod Rutter team raises over £3,000 for Blood Cancer UK
Thirty two members of the Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants team laced up their trainers on Sunday 10th May to take part in the Bromsgrove Blood Cancer Run. Participants chose between a 5k and a 10k route, both of which tested legs and lungs alike across a...
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SME Solicitors supports Workplace Wellbeing with new Mental Health First Aider
In September, Jessica Aldersey, SME Solicitors’ Office Manager, dedicated two working days to completing a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course with Garrett Learning. This comprehensive training has equipped Jess with valuable skills that will benefit both herself...
SME Solicitors’ Private Client team wins ‘Team of the Year’
SME Solicitors, based in Worcester, is delighted to announce that its Private Client team was awarded ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2025. The team was recognised for its exceptional client service and community...
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Marking a Year of Achievement with Grubby: A Landmark in ATP and Oakland International Collaboration
As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
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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...
Virtual Event: Exporting Alcohol from the UK
This exclusive event provides an opportunity for the Alcohol sector to come together to learn from industry specialists including a keynote specialist who will address issues and answer questions surrounding Customs and Excise and exporting requirements for the Drink...
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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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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...
Herefordshire News
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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New season of Live Screenings at The Courtyard featuring hit musicals and East Asian theatre
The Courtyard is delighted to be introducing a season of six acclaimed stage musicals, and a range of Asian stage productions captured live for the big screen to its Live Screening repertoire. A season of musical theatre screenings will be launched with a showing of...
Solicitor alerts Brownfield site owners to energy income opportunity
A leading commercial property lawyer has alerted brownfield site owners that they may be missing opportunities to transform their land by adding energy generation technology and storage facilities to raise additional income. The alert has come from Phil Hunt, a senior...
New support helping to empower Worcestershire Businesses for the Future
Worcestershire businesses can now access valuable support to enhance their workforce planning through a comprehensive digital platform, developed by Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Worcestershire Workforce Planning...
Hayward Wright acquires Cannock-based Ansell Munden as part of its growth plans
Worcestershire-based, full-service accountancy and advisory firm, Hayward Wright, has acquired Cannock-based accountancy firm Ansell Munden as part of its ongoing growth and expansion plans. The acquisition will grow the Hayward Wright team to 33 and increase its...
The Courtyard’s Legendary Pantomime Returns this Christmas with Sleeping Beauty
Following rave reviews of 2023’s smash-hit, Dick Whittington, The Courtyard’s award-winning, professional Christmas pantomime is back with Sleeping Beauty. Audiences will be transported into a fairy-tale world of magical mayhem and an enchanted slumber that only true...
The Key Safe Company have been Enrolled to the INclusivity Worcestershire Leaders Initiative
A forward-thinking Worcestershire business has been appointed to a scheme championing inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. Access management specialists The Key Safe Company have been enrolled to the INclusivity Worcestershire Leaders initiative coordinated by...
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