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Island Windows Partners with REHAU Recycling to Bring Window Recycling to the Isle of Wight
Island Windows Partners with REHAU Recycling to Bring Window Recycling to the Isle of Wight Island Windows has teamed up with REHAU Recycling at PVCR to recycle old polymer frames and reduce landfill waste, marking a major sustainability milestone for the Isle of...
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Island Windows Partners with REHAU Recycling to Bring Window Recycling to the Isle of Wight
Island Windows Partners with REHAU Recycling to Bring Window Recycling to the Isle of Wight Island Windows has teamed up with REHAU Recycling at PVCR to recycle old polymer frames and reduce landfill waste, marking a major sustainability milestone for the Isle of...
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Research Sheds Light on Abuse Faced by Runners
A University of Worcester study has identified incidents of runners being shouted at from cars, chased by dogs, and having items thrown at them while out exercising. The new research asked people who run regularly in the county for their experiences of harassment and...
Lecturer Plays Role in New Worcestershire Walking Initiative
A University of Worcester academic has played a key role in new sustainability-themed walking routes around Worcestershire that incorporate transport by train. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, has lent his expertise to the project, mapping and...
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SUTCLIFFE & CO ANNOUNCED AS A TOP INSURANCE EMPLOYER FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, a leading insurance brokerage based in Worcester, is proud to announce that they have been named as winner of Top Insurance Employers 2024 by Insurance Business UK Magazine, for the second year running. This prestigious...
Leveraging Contractors: Enhancing Business Agility and Efficiency
In today’s dynamic business landscape, companies often encounter the need for specialised skills and expertise to tackle unique projects or address temporary gaps in their workforce capabilities. In such scenarios, the utilisation of Contractors emerges as a...
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How to work safely: Visitor economy – hotels, events, restaurants, pubs and bars
As new national restrictions begin in November, government guidelines recommend that people should stay at home where possible and should only travel to work if they cannot work from home. For those who cannot work from home, you are advised to still go to your...
How to work safely: Shops and branches
As new national restrictions begin in November, government guidelines recommend that people should stay at home where possible and should only travel to work if they cannot work from home. For those who cannot work from home, you are advised to still go to your...
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LIBOR Transition – guidance for businesses
With input from British Chambers of Commerce team, UK Finance has put together an introductory guide to help businesses with the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The LIBOR benchmark that lenders use to calculate the interest rate for...
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LIBOR Transition – guidance for businesses
With input from British Chambers of Commerce team, UK Finance has put together an introductory guide to help businesses with the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The LIBOR benchmark that lenders use to calculate the interest rate for...
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Grants and support available to help local businesses go green for 2021
In addition to grants available both locally and nationally due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several grants are on offer from Worcestershire County Council to encourage local businesses to become greener and cut costs for 2021. Something as simple as changing to LED...
HCR top three across UK and regions for M&A volume in 2020
Being ranked third most active legal adviser in the UK in mergers and acquisitions demonstrates Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ continued support of clients in 2020, despite the pandemic. Rising from seventh position in 2019 reflects the firm’s commitment to its clients’...
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£1bn deal to end poor rural mobile coverage agreed
Ministers and bosses from mobile network operators met yesterday to sign a £1 billion deal to make poor and patchy rural phone coverage a thing of the past. The world-first deal will be a huge boost for people across the country in rural areas and will deliver strong...
New appointments strengthen Marches LEP board
Two new directors have been appointed to the board of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership, strengthening its top-level team. Mrs Christine Snell and Dr Catherine Baxter’s appointments were confirmed at the latest meeting of the LEP board following a region-wide...
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HCR Partner with CyNam to Drive Collaboration Across Cyber Clusters in the UK
Top 60 UK law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR Law) have announced a partnership with CyNam (Cyber Cheltenham) for 2024, building on their longstanding relationship and shared values around collaboration. The two organisations will facilitate a number of...
Wyre Forest IT Firm Donates to Local Foodbank
Local IT firm Minster Micro has donated food and toiletries to Kidderminster Foodbank as the need grows for emergency supplies this Christmas. The staff at the IT firm, which is based on Worcester Road, has come together to collect food and toiletry parcels for the...
Herefordshire Skills Show 2024
Herefordshire Skills Show aims to inspire the next generation. Herefordshire Council is inviting local employers, education and training providers and entrepreneurs to take part in a skills and training expo aimed at young people on Thursday 8 February 2024 at...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: appyepos LTD – Offer B2B and B2C Digital solutions including but not limited to websites epos, ecommerce, digital marketing, bespoke app creation, online ticketing and payment solutions. BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch...
Wyre Forest IT firm donates to local foodbank
Local IT firm Minster Micro has donated food and toiletries to Kidderminster Foodbank as the need grows for emergency supplies this Christmas. The staff at the IT firm, which is based on Worcester Road, has come together to collect food and toiletry parcels for the...
National success for the Serco Restart Scheme and One Stop
The Serco Restart Scheme has been working with One Stop, a retail convenience business with over 900 shops, since July 2022. Serco Restart Scheme Employer Engagement Coordinator, Hannah Monaghan, met Campbell Hutchison, People Partner for One Stop, via a mutual...
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