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Limelite’s Business Breakfast 2026: Plan Your Team With Confidence
Our first Business Breakfast of 2026 is officially booked—and we’re kicking off the year with a topic that sits at the heart of every growing small business: how to plan your team so growth feels smooth and sustainable, not overwhelming or chaotic. Many business...
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Limelite’s Business Breakfast 2026: Plan Your Team With Confidence
Our first Business Breakfast of 2026 is officially booked—and we’re kicking off the year with a topic that sits at the heart of every growing small business: how to plan your team so growth feels smooth and sustainable, not overwhelming or chaotic. Many business...
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Why don’t UK innovators file enough patents?
Many SMEs understand the value of patents, and routinely file patent applications to protect their innovation. However, UK innovators are lagging behind those in many other countries when it comes to patent ownership. Japan is, unsurprisingly, one of the leading...
Worcester Lecturer Invited to Chelsea FC After Inspiring Presentation
A lecturer at the University of Worcester spent a weekend at Chelsea FC after being nominated for a mentoring experience by a school pupil. Jessica Fassnidge, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, had given a presentation at a Worcester high school and later found...
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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...
Children and Families at Acorns are Bowled Over with Special Visit from Worcestershire Cricket Stars
Sports stars from Worcestershire Country Cricket Club hit a pitch-perfect six during a special visit to Acorns Children’s Hospice yesterday (Monday 18 December). Children and families at the charity’s hospice for the Three Counties were bowled when the cricket...
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Covid: New Tier 3 rules for Manchester and South Yorkshire
The highest tier of coronavirus restrictions will be imposed on Greater Manchester from 00:01 BST on Friday 23 October, and in South Yorkshire from 00:01 on Saturday.
It means the areas will be moved from Tier 2 (high risk), to Tier 3 (very high risk), joining the Liverpool City Region and Lancashire.
Local businesses named as UK Business Heroes – Recognising businesses one story at a time
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are proud to recognise Business Heroes across the UK. They launched the campaign earlier this month to recognise the incredible work that UK businesses are doing, in the most challenging of years and they are pleased to say that...
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Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs
Source: Gov UK An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today (19 January). Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged...
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Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs
Source: Gov UK An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today (19 January). Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged...
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Deadline extended for technology innovators
BetaDen, Worcestershire’s commercial technology accelerator based at Malvern Hills Science Park, has announced an extension to the application deadline for its fourth cohort of businesses. Applications were set to close on 18 December but this has been extended until...
We’re Open For Socially Distanced Meetings & Events!
In light of the recent news that Worcestershire will be entering tier 2 lockdown restrictions on Wednesday 2 December, Sixways Stadium are pleased to announce that from this date we will be open for socially distanced meetings and events. As a Stadium Sixways have...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire to be home to UK’s leading centre of excellence in cyber security
Herefordshire Council Leader David Hitchiner and Herefordshire Enterprise Zone Chairman Andrew Manning Cox were given an update of the Cyber Quarter – Midlands Centre, a £9m state-of-the-art hub for Cyber Security. The centre is a joint venture between the University...
Rural businesses invited to apply now for up to £750,000 of funding
Rural businesses can apply for up to £750,000 in EU grant funding for projects which help grow the regional economy and create new jobs. DEFRA’s Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Growth Programme provides grants for rural business development, food...
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Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business
Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are clear signs of a cooling off in the labour market, with vacancies continuing to trend downwards and unemployment...
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce launch their new Members Events Calendar.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has recently unveiled its latest Member Benefit: the ‘Members Events Calendar.’ Following discussions with our Members, the Chamber explored innovative ways to benefit both Members and businesses...
Wyevale Nurseries’ salvias raise £1,600 for Perennial charity through garden centre sales
GARDEN CENTRES have helped support horticultural industry charity Perennial this year by ordering two special fundraising salvias from Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries (November 2023). The new plants – launched at the 2022 Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)...
Double appointment grows law firm’s Family department
Leading law firm mfg Solicitors has added further expertise to its Family division following a continued period of unprecedented growth. The firm, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and in Birmingham, has appointed Sian Kenkre as a partner based at...
Five new appointments as county firm Minster Micro continues growth path
A Worcestershire IT firm has expanded its team as it continues to grow and attract new clients. Respected software provider Minster Micro Computers has made five new appointments across a variety of technical, infrastructure and administration specialisms following a...
GJS Dillon appointed to market premier office space in Worcester
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has been appointed to market premier office space in Worcester. Vinegar Works in Foregate Street offers the best office space in the city, having been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. Located in...
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