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Top Insurance Employer Award for Sutcliffe & Co for fourth year running
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are celebrating being named a ‘Top Insurance Employer 2026’ by Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine for the fourth year in a row. These established awards highlight excellence within the insurance industry, naming standout...
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Top Insurance Employer Award for Sutcliffe & Co for fourth year running
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are celebrating being named a ‘Top Insurance Employer 2026’ by Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine for the fourth year in a row. These established awards highlight excellence within the insurance industry, naming standout...
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Trailblazing Supreme Court President Launches Book in Worcester
A new book exploring the rich and sometimes surprising history of the British Constitution has been launched in Worcester, with distinguished guest speaker Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE delivering a keynote lecture to mark the occasion. Edited by Dr Chris Monaghan,...
TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award
Redditch-based smart home specialist TSR Group is proud to announce that team member James Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, an internationally recognised celebration of excellence in smart home design....
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Leading Property Consultancy is Marketing Brand-new Net Zero Carbon Warehouse Unit
A leading property consultancy is marketing a brand-new Net Zero Carbon warehouse unit in Worcestershire, as an expert at the firm says that the industrial and logistics property market in the West Midlands is performing well. Hartlebury 45, based at Hartlebury...
David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.
Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...
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Businesses need flexible financial support to recover from pandemic
Results from a BCC poll, conducted in partnership with banking group TSB, reveals that many firms have taken on debt during the pandemic and require flexible repayment solutions to rebuild their revenues and avoid an unsustainable debt crisis. Those who haven’t taken...
Over 200 people tune in to virtual Chamber Champions Awards ceremony
Broadcast live from the DRPG Studios last Friday, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce recognised the hard work and charitable efforts of local businesses and their individuals in the Chamber Champions Awards Ceremony, in partnership with DRPG....
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BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
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BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
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What does Tier 1 mean for businesses?
In Tier 1, which Worcestershire & Herefordshire are currently in, businesses are able to access the Job Support Scheme, up until 19th October, they we able to access self-employed grants – NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS, and local authority grants. This table shows the support available dependent on tier.
HCR corporate expertise backs Poundland acquisition creating around 1,000 full and part-time jobs
Despite lockdown and the difficulties presented by Covid-19, HCR’s corporate team in Worcester, led by partner Alison Scott, advised Poundland on its acquisition of frozen food retailer Fultons Foods – a move which will create around 1,000 full and part-time jobs over...
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National Apprenticeship Week Success Culminates with Launch of 2024 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are excited to announce the 2024 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, which again proved to be another...
University’s Week of Activities Shows How to Live More Sustainably
Students came together to bring about a week of themed activities at the University of Worcester designed to inspire people to live more sustainably. The University’s annual Go Green Week saw students working with staff, Worcester Students’ Union and external...
Chancellor Must Outline Sustainable Growth Plan
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the Chancellor to use next month’s Budget to work in partnership with business to develop a sustainable growth plan. Among the recommendations in the BCC’s Budget submission are: • Government to match industry-led...
HoW College Takes Gold at Industry Awards
Celebrations are underway at Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) after the College’s Marketing team was awarded Gold for the 24/25 prospectus at a national awards competition. The Further Education First Awards, hosted by the College Marketing Network,...
NUMBER FIFTEEN APPOINTED AS WCCC TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
Number Fifteen has been appointed Talent and Development partner for Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The partnership will see Number Fifteen collaborate with Worcestershire’s HR and commercial teams to deliver customer experience excellence and lead on the...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Help to Grow Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is a government funded, leadership course aimed at Senior Managers in small and medium sized businesses. The course is designed in collaboration with industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and Business Schools. The Help to...
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