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Finding Your Voice: Why Speaking Skills Matter More Than Ever
They say that people have a greater fear of speaking in public than they do of death. And while this is not actually true – the research results are used with a large degree of poetic licence – for many, speaking in public still feels edgy and risky. If...
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Finding Your Voice: Why Speaking Skills Matter More Than Ever
They say that people have a greater fear of speaking in public than they do of death. And while this is not actually true – the research results are used with a large degree of poetic licence – for many, speaking in public still feels edgy and risky. If...
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Free Talk on Student Finance
As people preparing for university courses in September begin the next steps of their application process, a free online talk is being offered to help with applying for student finance. Held by colleagues at the University of Worcester, the talk titled ‘Making Your...
Severn Valley Railway helps local aid charity
The Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop at Bridgnorth had an unusual visitor recently, in the form of a Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup. The SVR was assisting a local charity, Wyre Forest 2 Ukraine, with their efforts in sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The charity...
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Wyevale Nurseries Sponsor 2024 GCA Ruxley Rose Award
A LEADING UK commercial grower has been unveiled this month as the sponsor for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Ruxley Rose Award (December 2023). The garden centre with the best overall plantaria will be presented with the accolade at the GCA’s 2024...
Trueline Products Have The Winning Edge
Trueline Products is thrilled to have won the coveted ‘Component Supplier of the Year’ award at the 2023 INCA Awards, marking an unprecedented hat-trick victory for the third consecutive year. This accolade holds special significance as it is nominated and...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2020: Nearly half of firms report UK sales decrease as businesses endure sustained cash crunch
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020, despite much of the...
Workplace Training and Development Commission Progress Report
On 4 September, the BCC’s Workplace Training and Development Commission (WTDC) published its Progress Report for consultation. The report marks the halfway point in the Commission’s Inquiry into adult skills in the workplace. It sets out our emerging recommendations...
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BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for October
Commenting on GDP figures for October 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
“The sharp slowdown in economic output in October reflected the squeeze on activity from the re-introduction of tighter coronavirus restrictions, including the tier system in England. Firms in hospitality, who are most acutely exposed to the renewed restrictions, suffering particularly badly in the month.
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BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for October
Commenting on GDP figures for October 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
“The sharp slowdown in economic output in October reflected the squeeze on activity from the re-introduction of tighter coronavirus restrictions, including the tier system in England. Firms in hospitality, who are most acutely exposed to the renewed restrictions, suffering particularly badly in the month.
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Well-loved café asking Worcestershire residents to support local business this winter in an effort to increase trade in the area
The independent coffee shop, which serves a range of Artisan coffees and speciality teas, closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and are happy to be getting back to work again. The team are now hoping that they’ll be able to attract the attention of locals...
Local graduates are helping to lead Business Innovation in Worcestershire
Local graduates have been able to continue their career development within the emerging technology sector in the county through the community of BetaDen. In Worcestershire, one of the aims of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and other organisations is...
Herefordshire News
The Marches Tourism Forum
On Tuesday 21 January The Green Dragon Hotel will play host to the Marches Tourism Forum, this is an opportunity to unite bordering tourism association, providers and stakeholders in conversation to share ideas, best practice and thoughts on collaboration to enhance...
Herefordshire Council to welcome ideas at Business and Community Conference
Herefordshire Council has big ambitions to create a thriving local economy and communities whilst protecting and enhancing the environment. The Council are wanting to hear from local business and community partners about how they can work together to achieve this. A...
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Thursfields showcases new larger Birmingham office and raises £450 for Alzheimer’s Research UK
On 12th October Thursfields celebrated its recent expansion into larger premises in Birmingham City Centre. The event saw over 60 professionals from a range of Corporate and Professional backgrounds networking and socialising in the firm’s expanded office space...
Wellbeing job clubs sign up 120 clients in first three months
A brand-new wellbeing job club and support service opened in Worcester in June of this year to support people who are looking to work towards gaining employment or training. Three months down the line, and more than 120 people are already gaining support. The service,...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Blooms Victorious at Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, a leading provider of specialist dementia care for the elderly, proudly announces its fantastic success at the Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show, hosted at Headway House in Credenhill. The event, graced by the esteemed presence of The...
How businesses can defend against AI-enabled threats
With October being Cyber Security Awareness Month, Wavenet – a managed services provider offering cybersecurity, communications and connectivity that grows with businesses – urges companies to safeguard themselves in the lead up to the busy Christmas...
State-of-the-art care suite opens at Pershore College
A new state-of-the-art care suite to support the development of students seeking a career in the health and social care sector has been unveiled at Pershore College. The facility at Pershore College, which is part of WCG, features a mock training care suite which will...
Dewsall Court: Elevating Corporate Events in the Heart of Herefordshire
We are thrilled to announce that Dewsall Court has recently become a proud member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering local business connections and contributing to the vibrant...
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