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Smart Accountancy Solutions joins with Ballards to strengthen Worcestershire team and SME offering
Left to right: James Syree and Mark Smith Ballards, one of the Midlands fastest growing independent business advisory, consultancy and accountancy firms, has further strengthened its presence in Worcester and the wider Worcestershire region as Smart Accountancy...
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Smart Accountancy Solutions joins with Ballards to strengthen Worcestershire team and SME offering
Left to right: James Syree and Mark Smith Ballards, one of the Midlands fastest growing independent business advisory, consultancy and accountancy firms, has further strengthened its presence in Worcester and the wider Worcestershire region as Smart Accountancy...
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Local Innovation Takes Centre Stage as Worcestershire’s Programme Expands Support to Final Intake of 2025
Worcestershire’s innovation ecosystem continues to gather momentum as BetaDen, a multi-award-winning organisation providing support for innovative companies and entrepreneurs, welcomes its second and final intake of early-stage technology businesses to the Incubate...
DRPG Experience welcomes new creative talent
Creative communications group DRPG has announced two significant leadership updates within its Live Division continuing its investment in top talent and reaffirming its commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide. James Khan has joined as...
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Couples Urged to Legally Protect their Property for Loved Ones
Unmarried couples who own property together are being urged to plan for what would happen to their share should they die. Mary McAneny, a solicitor within the Private Client department at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, said it was vital for people to...
Renowned Artist to Bring Career Exhibition to the University of Worcester
An internationally renowned artist is bringing an exhibition of his work to the University of Worcester, showcasing his career, inspiration, and methods. Rob Draper is from Worcester and has had a career which has seen him work on projects for The Golden Globes, Nike,...
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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions
In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.
Bishop Fleming Webinar: In Conversation with Spiral UK
Join Patron Member Bishop Fleming for the next instalment in their ‘Conversations with…’ series as they move to the manufacturing sector and speak with Eric Nicholls, Managing Director at Spiral UK.
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Recovery Loan Scheme
The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched earlier this week will provide financial support to businesses across the UK as they recover and grow following the Coronavirus pandemic. BCC’s Suren Thiru was included on the press release welcoming the new scheme which...
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Recovery Loan Scheme
The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched earlier this week will provide financial support to businesses across the UK as they recover and grow following the Coronavirus pandemic. BCC’s Suren Thiru was included on the press release welcoming the new scheme which...
Worcestershire News
Spending £10 locally this Christmas could boost Worcestershire economy by £2.5m
If every household in the county spent just £10 with Worcestershire businesses, the local economy could be boosted by around £2.5m this Christmas. As the festive season gets underway, many small businesses will be opening their doors for the first time in weeks and...
Former Newspaper Offices to be Transformed into State-of-the-Art Teaching Facility
Plans have been submitted to transform a well-known Worcester building into state-of-the-art teaching facilities for health students. The University of Worcester has submitted a planning application to develop the former Worcester News building, known as Berrows...
Herefordshire News
Commercial property services now available at Berrys
Commercial property services are now available at the Hereford Office of Berrys following two new senior appointments to the West Midlands team. Richard Lingen has joined as Head of Commercial Agency – West and Robbie Jackson has been appointed as Senior Building...
Help your business at the next FREE Sustainability Forum
With tightening legislation, increasing scrutiny and consumer awareness of the negative impacts of waste materials, our next Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP) Sustainability Forum is focused on waste. The Sustainability Forum is a series of free events aimed...
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Eurovision Euphoria! University and Hive Experts to Examine the Magic of the World’s Largest Live Music Event.
A special talk at The Hive will explore all things Eurovision in the run up to the world’s largest live music event next week. Tom Mandall, the Arts and Humanities Academic Liaison Librarian from The Hive and Lou Aimes-Hill, an Associate Lecturer in Media and Culture...
Malvern’s Oldest Jewellers Launches New Look Website
Great Malvern, Worcestershire — Parrys of Malvern, the distinguished and oldest jeweller in Great Malvern, is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. This bespoke website has been meticulously crafted from scratch, marking a significant...
Hey Duggee to Visit the Severn Valley Railway in June
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved TV character Hey Duggee on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley and see...
Historian Looks at Censorship of Controversial Drama
A University of Worcester historian will interrogate the role of censorship and its consequences in a talk taking place at The Hive next month. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking about the controversial TV play Brimstone and Treacle,...
BTOM (Border Target Operating Model)
Check what you need to do to be compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain From 00:01 30 April 2024 traders must: Ensure goods arrive through an appropriately designated Border Control Post (BCP) or Control Point (CP) for your commodity type...
Nigel Huddleston MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Visits Local Business Blue Print Direct Mail (BP)
On Friday 19th April Nigel visited BP to discuss the implications of changes proposed by Ofcom to the Universal Service Obligation (USO). BP reached out to Mr Huddleston to raise concerns regarding these proposals and the effect it would have on the business and BP’s...
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