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Restored historic needle factory reborn in Redditch
Kidderminster commercial and industrial refurbishment specialists FINN Contracts have worked with property agents John Truslove to bring an historic former needle factory in Redditch to market. Grange Works, at 93-95 Bromsgrove Road, was historically used as a needle...
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Restored historic needle factory reborn in Redditch
Kidderminster commercial and industrial refurbishment specialists FINN Contracts have worked with property agents John Truslove to bring an historic former needle factory in Redditch to market. Grange Works, at 93-95 Bromsgrove Road, was historically used as a needle...
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60-Year-Old Worcestershire Businesswoman Tackles UK’s Business Isolation Crisis with Disco Ball Networking
Award-winning LinkedIn trainer and business coach Esther Partridge-Warner has launched Sparkle Squad Networking, a fresh and practical solution to combat the UK’s growing epidemic of loneliness among freelancers and small business owners. New research shows 90% of UK...
Four Wyevale Nurseries staff rewarded for 158 years of service between them
FOUR colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded for their long service after collectively achieving 158 years of employment at the UK’s leading commercial grower between them (June 2025). Nick Tipping, who has marked 30 years’ service, Adrian...
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HCR Partner with CyNam to Drive Collaboration Across Cyber Clusters in the UK
Top 60 UK law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR Law) have announced a partnership with CyNam (Cyber Cheltenham) for 2024, building on their longstanding relationship and shared values around collaboration. The two organisations will facilitate a number of...
Children and Families at Acorns are Bowled Over with Special Visit from Worcestershire Cricket Stars
Sports stars from Worcestershire Country Cricket Club hit a pitch-perfect six during a special visit to Acorns Children’s Hospice yesterday (Monday 18 December). Children and families at the charity’s hospice for the Three Counties were bowled when the cricket...
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) updated guidance
The UK government has updated guidance to reflect recent changes to the CJRS. These changes include: From 1 August employers have to pay their employees’ National Insurance and pension contributions from their own funds – these are no longer covered by the CJRS grant....
Book your place on the Virtual Sustainability Forum
Business Energy Efficiency Programme VIRTUAL SUSTAINABILITY FORUM Wednesday 30 September 2020 10.00 – 11.00 am The path to becoming carbon neutral and the role of electric heating With ambitious targets set for net zero carbon emissions, what does this mean for...
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UK government extends £1 million tax break
A £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing, to support business confidence, is to be extended, HM Treasury has announced today. Businesses, including manufacturing firms, can continue to claim up to £1 million in same-year tax relief through...
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UK government extends £1 million tax break
A £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing, to support business confidence, is to be extended, HM Treasury has announced today. Businesses, including manufacturing firms, can continue to claim up to £1 million in same-year tax relief through...
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Covid-19: England gets ready for new four-week lockdown
England will begin a month-long lockdown on Thursday – with Boris Johnson saying acting now could allow families to spend Christmas together.
Pubs, restaurants, gyms, non-essential shops and places of worship will close, but schools, colleges and universities can stay open.
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced.
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King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents...
Kingsway House introduces Business Lounge Pass
Most business people in the Worcester area are well aware of the outstanding facilities at Kingsway House Business Centre on Foregate Street. They offer virtual and registered office addresses, hot-desking, meeting rooms, serviced offices and event space. And now they...
Students Compete for Great Britain in Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Three University of Worcester students are heading off to Japan to represent Great Britain at an international wheelchair basketball tournament. Abs Taghrest, Jack Long and Daniel McLaughlin have all been selected for the Under 30s squad competing in the 20th...
Former Student to Exhibit Artwork Inspired by the Victorians
A former University of Worcester art student is showcasing her Victorian-themed artwork in a free exhibition at The Hive. Alexandra Gordon will be displaying her latest collection, called ‘Under Glass’, a series of 13 arrangements inspired by the Victorian...
BCC Welcomes New Phase in Turkiye Trade Negotiations
Responding to the launch of the call for evidence on a new trade agreement with Turkiye, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Global trade has evolved since the current trading terms between the UK and Turkiye were put in place. “It makes sense to...
Worcestershire group to support county’s marketers
A Worcester-based businesswoman has created ‘‘Marketing Leaders Worcestershire’’, a knowledge sharing and networking group specifically for the county’s marketers. Kelly White, Partner and marketing recruitment lead at Headturner Search, has founded ‘Marketing Leaders...
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