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DRPG, Our B Corp Story

DRPG, Our B Corp Story

At DRPG, we have been on an extensive 17-year sustainability journey, starting back in the early 2000s attaining accreditations such as the BSI Standards, ISO20121, and ISO 14001. We’ve seen many accreditations come… and some go! With over 400 team members spread...

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Quick guide for businesses to the Chancellor’s Summer Statement

Quick guide for businesses to the Chancellor’s Summer Statement

On 8th July 2020 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered an economic ‘Summer Statement’ which contained an economic plan to help the UK economy recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. This is the second wave of government money that has been released to react to the impact of coronavirus.

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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions

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.

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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.

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Worcestershire’s Recovery Strategy

Worcestershire’s Recovery Strategy

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to the Worcestershire economy. The initial economic shock has been substantial and is expected to lead to a period of global and UK recession, local areas face immediate challenges impacting across all sectors, businesses and jobs. A group of organisations from across Worcestershire have worked together to develop a recovery strategy for the region.

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CHAMBER NETWORK RESPONDS TO HS2 ANNOUNCEMENT

CHAMBER NETWORK RESPONDS TO HS2 ANNOUNCEMENT

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following recent speculation, businesses remained hopeful that the Prime Minister would listen to their calls to push on and deliver the long-term infrastructure this country needs. “This is disappointing news for...

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University Sports Pitch Named After Former Chair of Governors

University Sports Pitch Named After Former Chair of Governors

University of Worcester staff and students came together with members of the community to celebrate the naming of a sports pitch in honour of a former Chair of Governors. The new 3G artificial turf pitch, at the University’s St John’s Campus, has been named in honour...

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Pershore College to host inaugural community open day

Pershore College to host inaugural community open day

Pershore College is preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors as it opens its doors to local people for its inaugural community open day. Families from across the region are being invited to a free community open day on Saturday, October 7 at the renowned horticulture...

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Law Firm Urges People to Write a Will and Protect Loved Ones

Law Firm Urges People to Write a Will and Protect Loved Ones

Experts from a Worcestershire law firm are urging people to write a will to ensure their assets are divided in a way they choose, without leaving behind financial problems and heartache for loved ones. The alert has come from Melinda Rice, a senior associate at mfg...

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