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Autumn Budget 2025: Chamber Response
Commenting on the Budget Statement, Robert Elliot, Director of Business Development & Policy, said: “For months we have been concerned that this Budget might repeat the chaos businesses faced in October 2024. While this statement is more stable, several measures...
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Autumn Budget 2025: Chamber Response
Commenting on the Budget Statement, Robert Elliot, Director of Business Development & Policy, said: “For months we have been concerned that this Budget might repeat the chaos businesses faced in October 2024. While this statement is more stable, several measures...
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Changes in SME Solicitors’ Commercial Property department
SME Solicitors is delighted to announce the promotion of Jack Smith to Partner. Jack became Head of Commercial Property in 2024, building on his extensive experience handling both commercial and residential property matters. He strives to provide a personal and...
Ballards LLP Announces Promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner
L-R: Helen Sutherland, Partner Ballards LLP and James Syree CEO and Partner Ballards LLP Worcestershire, April 2025 — Leading accountancy and advisory firm Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner, effective April 2025. Helen’s...
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Heart of Worcestershire College celebrates getting to Green!
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) are celebrating after receiving the news that they have become a short-listed Finalist in this year’s Green Gown Awards! These awards are chosen by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges and identify...
Thursfields Solicitors welcomes Nadia Davis, as Director and Head of Family Law in Birmingham
Thursfields Solicitors confirms the appointment of Nadia Davis as Director and Head of Family Law in Birmingham. Nadia is a highly experienced family law practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She will be focussed on developing Thursfields’ service offering to...
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‘Jump-start’ for UK’s leading creative industries
Government announces new £500 million scheme to kickstart film and television production struggling to secure insurance for Covid-related costs.
Government releases information on the Job Retention Bonus (JRB)
On Friday 31 July, the government published further information on the Job Retention Bonus (JRB)
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Government support to prevent business evictions
Businesses will be protected from the threat of eviction until the end of year, providing commercial tenants with greater security and protecting vital jobs, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced. The measures are on top of the wider ranging financial...
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Government support to prevent business evictions
Businesses will be protected from the threat of eviction until the end of year, providing commercial tenants with greater security and protecting vital jobs, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced. The measures are on top of the wider ranging financial...
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WLEP Virtual Conference 2020 on demand
To celebrate the success of the Worcestershire LEP’s first Virtual Conference, Chief Executive Gary Woodman has provided a brief summary of what we have heard in the 5 day programme this week.
Bishop Fleming Webinar: In Conversation with Spiral UK
Join Patron Member Bishop Fleming for the next instalment in their ‘Conversations with…’ series as they move to the manufacturing sector and speak with Eric Nicholls, Managing Director at Spiral UK.
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How could Artificial Intelligence impact workplace safety?
Artificial Intelligence has been continually in the news as the latest technology to revolutionise the way we live and work, but is it to be feared or embraced? Either way it looks like it’s here to stay. This article provides more detail on AI technology, outlines...
Family-run Worcester Business Takes Gold at British Property Awards
An independent, family-run property agents has taken the Worcester housing market by storm, winning a prestigious award for its customer service. Hallow-based EmDot Property Agents has just been named the Gold Winner for Worcester at The British Property Awards and is...
10 Top Tips to Keep your House Safe Whilst on Holiday
It’s holiday season and I bet you are super excited to go on holiday, escape the office and perhaps try some extreme sports. Before you go away why not read our 10 top tips for keeping your property safe and secure while you are away. Taking proactive steps before you...
JMDA Design Looks Forward To Kind + Jugend 2023
JMDA Design will once again be attending the Kind + Jugend International Nursery Fair which runs from the 7th to 9th September in Cologne, with the team eager to connect with both new and existing contacts, with a fresh look at nursery industry product design trends....
How Could Artificial Intelligence Impact Workplace Safety?
Artificial Intelligence has been continually in the news as the latest technology to revolutionise the way we live and work, but is it to be feared or embraced? Either way it looks like it’s here to stay. This article provides more detail on AI technology, outlines...
Little BigPaw Awarded the Kings Award for Enterprise.
His Majesty King Charles has awarded The First Class Pet Company Limited, the team behind the LITTLE BIGPAW brand, with the Kings Award for Enterprise for International Trade. Little BigPaw is one of only 148 organisations nationally to be recognised with the...
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