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Shifting World Order Makes Supply Chain Security ‘Critical’
Responding to the launch of a Critical Minerals Strategy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “If the UK is to keep its place at the table of the world’s biggest and most developed economies then it must diversify and improve its supply chain security. “Advanced...
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Shifting World Order Makes Supply Chain Security ‘Critical’
Responding to the launch of a Critical Minerals Strategy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “If the UK is to keep its place at the table of the world’s biggest and most developed economies then it must diversify and improve its supply chain security. “Advanced...
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Global Recognition for Ballards as Partner Joins International Board
Andy Bewick, Corporate & International Partner, Ballards LLP Ballards LLP, the midlands-based accountancy firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Bewick, Corporate & International Partner, to the prestigious AGN International EMEA Board...
Multi-Million Pound Boost for Mental Health Research in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
The University of Worcester has been awarded more than £2.2 million for a programme of research to investigate mental health inequalities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The funding, from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental...
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Insurers Exiting the UK Market and Implications for Policyholders
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a significant trend in the insurance industry: leading insurers are strategically withdrawing from specific market segments, causing ripples in the UK insurance landscape – says Simeon Chapman, Hazelton Mountford. A prime example...
The Small Business Charter, the Help to Grow Course and the Return of the Executive MBA; an Exciting Time for the Worcester Business School.
The Worcester Business School at the University of Worcester has officially received its Small Business Charter. The CEO of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, Flora Hamilton, visited the City Campus to hand over the charter in person last month. It paves...
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A new package has been announced by government to support and enforce self-isolation
People will be required by law to self-isolate from 28 September, supported by payment of £500 for those on lower incomes who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result. New fines for those breaching self-isolation rules will start at £1,000 – bringing...
Economy sees a boost in july but could see major setback if further business support is not provided
Figures released last week by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the UK economy continued its sharp recovery from the unprecedented effect of the coronavirus pandemic. The economy grew by 6.6% in July, the third month in a row that the economy has...
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UK bounces back from recession with record growth
The UK economy has seen record growth of 15.5% in the third quarter of 2020. The growth comes after the economy has witnessed a six month slump as a result of the first coronavirus lockdown. There is still progress to be made however, with the economy still to regain...
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UK bounces back from recession with record growth
The UK economy has seen record growth of 15.5% in the third quarter of 2020. The growth comes after the economy has witnessed a six month slump as a result of the first coronavirus lockdown. There is still progress to be made however, with the economy still to regain...
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Help Us Help You NHS campaign
This week NHS England and NHS Improvement, and Public Health England ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign – launched the Mental Health phase. The campaign seeks to address the barriers that are deterring patients from accessing NHS services. The mental health phase focuses on...
Time to Change Worcestershire will continue campaigning
It’s been recently announced that the national Time to Change campaign is to close in March 2021 after 15 years. The Worcestershire team are sad to lose the parent campaign but proud that so much has been achieved in changing attitudes towards mental health. But...
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New project set to bring the business and creative sector together in Herefordshire
Earlier this year, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Rural Media announced that they were successful in their bid to receive funding from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership to develop a new series aimed at linking together business and...
Prince Charles visits award-winning firm in Herefordshire
On Tuesday 5 November, HRH The Prince of Wales visited Herefordshire as part of the launch of the Gilpin 2020 Festival. The festival celebrates the county’s town Ross-On-Wye as the birthplace of British tourism, and Prince Charles was greeted by residents and...
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Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system that boosts business investment. The BCC’s immediate priorities are:...
Chairs Report
The Chamber Expo is upon us again, 12th October at the Three Counties Showground. Many congratulations to the events team who have sold a record number of stands: 120 sold with a waiting list, so it should be an outstanding business opportunity for all concerned....
HoW College Principal Visits University of Worcester to Strengthen Links
The new Principal and Chief Executive of Heart of Worcestershire College said she was looking forward to building new and strengthening existing successful links with the University of Worcester to help bring opportunities to individuals and local business. Michelle...
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Launch Member 2 Member Referral Scheme
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Member 2 Member Referral Scheme, which is intended to promote business growth and collaboration within the Chamber’s dynamic and diverse business community, whilst giving...
Leading accountancy firm raises thousands for children’s mental health charity at annual golf event
Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, held its Annual Charity Golf Day last week in partnership with YoungMinds – a leading charity that fights for young people’s mental health by providing a range of support to children, young adults,...
Book your Exhibition stand at the Specialist Defence and Security Convention UK (SDSC-UK) today!
? Do you design, manufacture or supply innovative, high performance and technological products or services? ? Are you involved in industries such as: Defence & Security Agritech Fintech Gaming Automotive Cyber ? Are you seeking a ‘step in the door ‘ to supply...
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