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New University of Worcester Network Helps Local Firms Tap into Student Talent
The University of Worcester’s Business School has launched an ambitious new network designed to open up student talent to small and medium-sized enterprises across the region Grow Local is designed with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in mind. By pooling...
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New University of Worcester Network Helps Local Firms Tap into Student Talent
The University of Worcester’s Business School has launched an ambitious new network designed to open up student talent to small and medium-sized enterprises across the region Grow Local is designed with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in mind. By pooling...
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Severn Valley Railway wins UK Enterprise award
The Severn Valley Railway has been named as Leading Railway Enthusiast Site in the 2025 SME UK Enterprise Awards. Awards coordinator Laura O’Carroll said: ‘SME News prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are...
Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference
Stark statistics, shocking stories, and insights into policing methods were all part of the Evidence Based Policing Conference at the University of Worcester recently. The event, attended by students, staff, and representatives from a host of organisations, addressed...
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Students Get Different Perspective of Cyber Security thanks to ‘Hacking’ Marathon
It was a case of gamekeepers turned poachers, as students from the University of Worcester learning about cyber security turned their hand to ‘hacking’ for a special event. Designed to give them extra skills and a new perspective, the Worcester Hackathon saw Cyber...
Employers Warned to be Prepared for Raft of Legal Changes to Workplace Policies
One of the county’s top employment lawyers is warning businesses to be prepared for a raft of legislative changes that will transform workplace policies and pay, and see workers given additional rights. The warning has come from employment specialist Sally Morris,...
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WLEP Virtual Conference 2020 on demand
To celebrate the success of the Worcestershire LEP’s first Virtual Conference, Chief Executive Gary Woodman has provided a brief summary of what we have heard in the 5 day programme this week.
The Cart Shed Charity recognised as one of UK’s Business Heroes by the BCC
Recognised for their community contribution by creating a ‘virtual woodland’ for high risk clients during lockdown, The Cart Shed Charity have been named as one of the British Chambers of Commerce UK Business Heroes! In September, the Charity was awarded...
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Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
Today (Thursday 11 February), the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU....
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Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
Today (Thursday 11 February), the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU....
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Dinner for two – EU exit talks down to the wire as PM travels to Brussels
Just over 20 days remain to resolve a process which began in 2013 when then Prime Minister, David Cameron promised a referendum if he was victorious in the 2015 general election. 7 years on and the UK is on the verge of leaving the customs union without a trade deal in place, unless the Prime Minister can find common ground on major sticking points.
Members AA Salt supports the planet with tree planting project
Members and 2019 Chamber Family Business of the year winners, AA Salt gritting and snow clearance company have planted more than 50 trees at two local schools as part of the firm’s drive to become carbon neutral.
Herefordshire News
Launch of fundraising campaign for photography exhibition – People of the Hop Harvest
Herefordshire photographer, Paul Ligas Photography, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a photography exhibition “People of the Hop Harvest”. A series of photographs taken at Townend Hop Farm, near Bosbury, Herefordshire over the course of a year...
Herefordshire’s a Great Place videos launched
Rural Media’s ‘The Great Place’ project aims to empower communities to redefine what makes Herefordshire a great place, while championing and strengthening the vital role culture and heritage plays in a rural county’s social and economic future....
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MANN BROADBENT OFFICIAL SPONSORS AT THE NATIONAL RUNNING SHOW 2024
Mann Broadbent Insurance Brokers is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the awards and exhibitor drinks at the upcoming National Running Show, taking place on the 20th and 21st of January at the NEC Birmingham. As a leading insurance broker in the running industry...
Discover Parks Success
2024 OPENS WITH A HOST OF GOOD NEWS STORIES FROM OUR THREE FABULOUS 5* HOLIDAY HOME, SELF CATERING & TOURING PARKS IN THE COUNTY. At Pearl Lake Country Park in Shobon we continue to celebrate our Silver Anniversary and as promised begin giving away a £1,000 a...
Herefordshire County BID Launches Exciting New Projects to Support Businesses in 2024
Two new projects have been launched in the first week of 2024 by Herefordshire County BID, as they continue to take action to support businesses, reduce business costs and upskill staff across Herefordshire’s visitor economy. The first is an innovative learning hub in...
Funky hair fun
A Hereford charity has the perfect idea for any business looking to support a great cause in a fun and engaging way this year. The Little Princess Trust launched its Funky Hair Funday campaign to support its work for children with cancer. The simple event sees people...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Award Entries are Now Open!
Entries for the 2024 business awards are now open! To submit your business for the awards should take no more than 10 minutes and you can enter your business for a maximum of 3 categories. The awards are set to be hosted on the 13th June 2024 at the Worcester Arena,...
Racehorse Trainers Liability Insurance
Hazelton Mountford are a leading provider of equine liability insurance to the horse racing industry. The dedicated team have access to an exclusive facility for racehorse trainers’ liability insurance placed with a UK A-rated insurer. Over the past 10 years, Hazelton...
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