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Worcester Athletes Complete Cutting-Edge Performance Testing Ahead of Huge Relay Attempt
Two brothers from Worcester have taken part in advanced physical testing at the University of Worcester, as they prepare for a two-man continuous relay run from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Help for Heroes. Alfie and Joe Pritchard will set off from the...
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Worcester Athletes Complete Cutting-Edge Performance Testing Ahead of Huge Relay Attempt
Two brothers from Worcester have taken part in advanced physical testing at the University of Worcester, as they prepare for a two-man continuous relay run from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Help for Heroes. Alfie and Joe Pritchard will set off from the...
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Local Apprentice Wins National Financial Services Award
Worcester-based SN Financial Services is celebrating after team member Oliver (Oli) Giles was named Financial Services Administrator Apprentice of the Year at the CII & PFS Apprenticeship Awards 2025. Oli joined SN Financial through its apprenticeship programme in...
Something Special is Happening in Worcester: Bespoke Advice Wins Triple National Honours and Reconfirms Chartered and B Corp Status
Worcester-based chartered financial planning firm and certified BCorp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, is celebrating a defining moment in its journey after winning three prestigious national awards in just one week: • Young Financial Planning Team of the Year – Young Financial...
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Research Will Explore Women Drawn into Politics Through Motherhood
A new study being launched by a University of Worcester historian will seek to learn more about how women have been drawn into politics and activism due to motherhood. Dr Anna Muggeridge has been awarded more than £500,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation...
One of UK’s Biggest Teacher Training Providers Welcomes Pay Increase for Teachers
The University of Worcester has welcomed the Government announcement of a pay increase for the nation’s teachers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement yesterday means that starting salaries for qualified teachers will rise to at least £31,650 and over £37,000...
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Job Support Scheme FAQs and guidance
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is set to end on 31 October 2020 and in recognising the ongoing impact Coronavirus is having on businesses, the UK government announced the launch of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) to take affect from 1 November 2020 to last for 6...
Changes to Covid related Statutory Sick Pay for shielded employees
The government has announced changes to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) entitlement related to Covid 19 for businesses. The latest update to the scheme now means employers can now request a ‘shielding note’ or letter from a GP or health authority advising an...
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The AA launches Yellow Paper to pledge its support for SMEs on the UK’s roads
Our partner The AA, provider of Chamber Roadside Assistance, has further pledged support to SMEs with the launch of a new yellow paper ‘Keeping the UK’s SMEs on the Road’. The AA is committed to ensuring smaller businesses are not overlooked as the UK moves closer to...
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The AA launches Yellow Paper to pledge its support for SMEs on the UK’s roads
Our partner The AA, provider of Chamber Roadside Assistance, has further pledged support to SMEs with the launch of a new yellow paper ‘Keeping the UK’s SMEs on the Road’. The AA is committed to ensuring smaller businesses are not overlooked as the UK moves closer to...
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Government offers firms new grants to survive lockdown
Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure will receive new grants to help them keep afloat until spring, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said.
The grants will be worth up to £9,000 per property, the Treasury says.
Recruitment for Non-Executive Directors across Worcestershire LEP Boards
The Worcestershire LEP have some exciting opportunities for new non-executive directors to become a part of the work we do across our various programmes.
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Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units, 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
Local connection working for Chamber Members Thomas Caroll brokers and The Green Dragon Hotel
When Herefordshire investors purchased The Green Dragon Hotel in 2018, the goal was to “create a platform for Herefordshire’s thriving independent food and drink producers” and give the hotel a new lease of life. This consideration of the Herefordshire community and...
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Feathered Friends Flock to Celebrate Di’s 90th Birthday
Feathered Friends Flock to Celebrate Di’s 90th Birthday Residents and staff at Gwen Walford Nursing Home came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Di marked her 90th birthday with a touch of feathered flair. Her family orchestrated a surprise visit...
College Group Appoints New CEO and Principal
A leading group of colleges in Warwickshire and Worcestershire has appointed a new CEO and Principal. Sara-Jane Watkins has been appointed to the senior position at WCG (Warwickshire College Group) which includes six colleges across the Midlands and will start in...
Worcester businessman raises over £6,000 for mental health charity
A Worcester businessman has raised over £6,000 for YoungMinds, a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents. Jonathan White, Director at Worcester-based Number Fifteen Recruitment, walked a 125-mile route from Tamworth to London alongside the...
Chance to Tour Award-winning Herefordshire Vineyard for Free to Celebrate English Wine Week
HEREFORDSHIRE wine lovers are being invited to an award-winning vineyard in the county for a series of free tours and tastings as part of English Wine Week celebrations next month (Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, June 23, 2024). The events are being hosted by Foxbury...
Celtic Marches Updates Labels
Celtic Marches are a single-estate apple cider producer, nestled in a quiet corner of Herefordshire. All apples used in their ciders are taken from their 200 acre orchards on the family farm in Bishops Frome. Being a family run cider maker, they have full control from...
Leaders in Strategy Blog Episode 2: What’s The Point of Strategy?
Written by Mike Harris, Managing Director at Strategus Consulting In this episode, Mike Harris explores 10 essential reasons why having an organizational strategy is crucial. By replicating the format of his successful workshops, Mike provides a robust defence which...
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