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What to do when your web developer disappears
It starts with unreturned emails. Then radio silence. Eventually you realise your developer has vanished and you’re left with a website you can’t access, can’t update, or can’t trust. It happens more often than you’d think. First:...
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What to do when your web developer disappears
It starts with unreturned emails. Then radio silence. Eventually you realise your developer has vanished and you’re left with a website you can’t access, can’t update, or can’t trust. It happens more often than you’d think. First:...
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Regional Employers Eager to Snap Up University Talent
Dozens of regional employers gathered at the University of Worcester’s Careers Fair to connect with students and scout future graduate talent. Held on campus by the University’s Business School, hundreds of students were able to meet representatives from companies...
West Midlands employers honoured with top Defence award for Armed Forces support
Nineteen organisations from across the West Midlands region have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence’s highest Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) honour – the Gold Award – for their outstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The...
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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...
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Businesses are Taking Back Control with Smart Meters
National restrictions continue to significantly affect businesses across the country and there is an enormous pressure on their financial situation. Businesses may be juggling reduced income whilst navigating new income streams such as various government support...
New help for Marches Food and Drink sector
Food and drink businesses across the Marches are being provided with specialist support to help smaller, new and novice exporters break into international markets. A new cluster group – overseen by a specialist adviser – is being formed to bring together small...
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Shared Parental Leave Tool
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a new online tool to: help parents check quickly if they are eligible for Shared Parental Leave and Pay decide how they will share the leave that is available between them plan their leave...
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Shared Parental Leave Tool
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a new online tool to: help parents check quickly if they are eligible for Shared Parental Leave and Pay decide how they will share the leave that is available between them plan their leave...
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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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Schools in UK to shut from Friday
Schools across the UK will shut except for looking after the children of keyworkers and vulnerable children, it was announced yesterday evening by government. Children are to stay at home from Friday and this year’s academic exams will not go ahead in England and...
British Business Bank to temporarily replace Finance Guarantee (EFG)
At Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced that a ‘Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme’ (CBILS) will temporarily replace the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG), becoming available over the coming weeks. CBILS supports a wiide range of business finance...
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Rising Star Adrian Shines at Ballards LLP, Transforming International Audit Approach
From a school leaver to an Associate Director in just a few years, Adrian’s journey at Ballards LLP has been nothing short of remarkable. His unwavering dedication, sharp intellect, and exceptional skills have propelled him through the ranks, leaving an...
Worcester Lecturer Awarded Prestigious Honour by Romanian University
A professor from the University of Worcester has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from a university in Romania in recognition of her work to advance a major arts festival in the country. Nicoleta Cinpoeş is Professor of Shakespeare Studies and is the Director of the...
Jubilee Joy for the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has made a further announcement about the guest locomotives for its Autumn Steam Gala, with confirmation that LMS Jubilee No 45596 ‘Bahamas’ will be joining the line-up. The four-day event takes place between 19 and 22 September. ‘This...
Wyevale Nurseries Receives Plant Healthy Certification for Fourth Year in a Row
WYEVALE Nurseries has been awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate for its high biosecurity standards for the fourth year in succession it’s been revealed this month (June 2024). Kyle Ross, Production Manager at the Hereford-based leading UK commercial grower, was...
Colleges in Worcestershire Celebrate “Good” Rating in Ofsted Report
Two colleges in Worcestershire have been praised for their work with employers, understanding of skills needs and productive learning environments in their latest Ofsted report. College group WCG has maintained its “Good” overall rating following an inspection from...
Research Will Explore Climate-Induced Migration
Two academics at the University of Worcester are part of a global research project looking at climate-induced migration and building resilience for communities. The groundbreaking £2.3million three-year research project, Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies...
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