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Modern Work Experience at Specsavers M&D
Work experience at Specsavers Manufacturing & Distribution has evolved into a hands‑on and meaningful introduction to the world of work. Across Vision Labs, Lens Online, IGS and Kidderminster, students now gain real insight into how eyewear is produced,...
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Modern Work Experience at Specsavers M&D
Work experience at Specsavers Manufacturing & Distribution has evolved into a hands‑on and meaningful introduction to the world of work. Across Vision Labs, Lens Online, IGS and Kidderminster, students now gain real insight into how eyewear is produced,...
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Penguin office supplies expands family business
Bromsgrove based Penguin Office Supplies Ltd, expands its team by welcoming a new Operations Manager, Matt Hopkinson, the brother of director Chris Hopkinson, solidifying the workplace supplies business as a growing family business in the area. On the back of...
Ballards LLP announces leadership transition for its Next-Gen Board
Pictured L-R: Megan Healey Audit & Accounts Manager, Ballards LLP and Gina Gardner Associate Director, Ballards LLP. Worcester-based professional services firm Ballards LLP is pleased to announce a leadership transition within its pioneering Next-Gen Board...
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More Government Funded Places for New Medical Students Allocated to Worcester.
The University of Worcester has been given the highest allocation of additional medical student places in the Midlands in the latest announcement of newly funded places for next year. The Three Counties Medical School will now have 62 fully funded places for UK...
Unmarried Couples Urged to Seek Advice to Protect their Assets for the Future
A leading family lawyer has urged cohabiting couples to protect their finances and assets in case of separation, as figures reveal more people are choosing to live together without marrying. Kennedy Langley, a family solicitor at Worcestershire-based mfg Solicitors,...
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Employment Survey 2020 now open. Take part to receive your free copy of the report
Are you still recruiting despite COVID-19? How will the end of furlough impact your staff levels? What challenges have you faced as a result of moving your team to remote working? The outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent global pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the...
Chamber Statement to Chancellors Winter Economy Plan
The job support scheme, starting on November 1 will help protect livelihoods, allow businesses to hold onto valued and skilled employees and ease cash flow concerns going into the winter months. Action was needed from government as researched from the latest...
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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....
Worcestershire News
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...
Joint Area Council November update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
Herefordshire News
Win for Pensons Restaurant in Sustainability Lifestyle Awards
Pensons Restaurant has been named the winner of the Restaurant of the Year in the Sustainable Lifestyle Awards. The Sustainable Lifestyle Awards are the first of their kind to verify and celebrate brands that hold style and substance in equal measure. The awards aim...
Herefordshire-based Rural Media to host Royal Visit from Prince Edward, Earl Of Wessex
On the morning of Monday 25th November 2019, Herefordshire-based media charity Rural Media are set to host a Royal Visit from HRH The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO Prince Edward, in a fantastic opportunity to put the creative cultural and heritage work of Herefordshire on...
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ACRS at the Forefront of Reducing Refrigeration Energy Costs
Many businesses in the region are reaching out for our support. Like many companies especially those in the food and drink sector, energy costs have risen, and they are looking for ways to save money. With energy efficiency being such a hot topic, enquiries about...
Oakland International B Corp Certified
Oakland International B Corp Certified Joining a growing global community Oakland International has received B Corp Certification, meeting the high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Co-Founder Dean...
Join the Laughter: Red Nose Day at Herefordshire Care Homes
Join the Laughter: Red Nose Day at Herefordshire Care Homes Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning provider of Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care, is thrilled to announce that its Herefordshire care homes will be participating in Red Nose Day, an annual event...
Ormerod Rutter Senior Partner Presents at Morison Global Conference in Tokyo
Recently one of our senior partners, Colm McGrory, attended the Morison Global World Conference in Tokyo. Morison Global is one of the leading international associations of high-quality professional services firms. We were one of the first UK firms to join the...
SVR Confirms Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster as Permanent Managing Director
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that it has approved the permanent appointment of Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster as managing director. Gus has been fulfilling the role in an interim capacity since 1 March last year, following his retirement from a senior role with...
New Interactive Displays to Tell Former Hospital’s Story
The story of Worcester’s old hospital is set to be brought to life with new interactive displays, thanks to grant funding. There will be three new hands-on displays at the University of Worcester-run Infirmary Museum to enhance the visitor experience as well as the...
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