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Why flexible outsourcing can make more sense
In 2026, major changes to UK employment law will reshape how businesses hire, manage staff and plan for the future. The new Employment Rights Bill and related reforms will introduce day-one rights for some employees, strengthen protections and increase potential...
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Why flexible outsourcing can make more sense
In 2026, major changes to UK employment law will reshape how businesses hire, manage staff and plan for the future. The new Employment Rights Bill and related reforms will introduce day-one rights for some employees, strengthen protections and increase potential...
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Isaac’s Charity Gala
The Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank Black-Tie Gala charity evening takes place on Friday July 4, 2025 at Redditch United Football Club. Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank is becoming a well-known name in the local community of Redditch. Born out of an idea nearly five years...
Invitation to a presentation about the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force – Thurs 26 June 25
On behalf of the Trustees of the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force Charitable Trust I am inviting you to attend an evening aimed at deepening your understanding of the important role the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force fulfils in our community. You will...
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University of Worcester Student Experiences Earthquake During Research Trip to Nepal.
“I felt the first tremors and I thought ‘this isn’t real’… then the second one hit and everyone was frazzled”. University of Worcester PhD student Beas Banerjee was in a workshop in Nepal discussing how to deal with earthquakes, when the ground started to shake. “We...
Hazelton Mountford Appoint Key Personnel to Drive the New Senior Management Team
Due to the expansion of the company, Hazelton Mountford have created a new Senior Management Team and invited three key team members to sit alongside the Board of Directors. As a result of their hard work, Dan Tustin, Lee Summers and Lydia Taylor will join the three...
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127 new employers awarded for supporting the Armed Forces Community
The most supportive organisations for Britain’s Armed Forces such as Microsoft Ltd, Greater Manchester Police and the Post Office from both the private and public sectors have been announced today, 30 July 2020.
Entries to the Chamber Champions Awards are now open
Entries are now open to the brand-new Chamber Champions Awards Ceremony in partnership with DRPG, businesses can submit their entries online before the closing date of Friday 21 August 4.00pm. The Chamber Champions Awards Ceremony in partnership with DRPG is a new...
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Government introduce new tiered system for Covid restrictions
The Prime Minister has today set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. Addressing MPs before hosting a Downing Street press conference, he confirmed the...
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Government introduce new tiered system for Covid restrictions
The Prime Minister has today set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. Addressing MPs before hosting a Downing Street press conference, he confirmed the...
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Natwest’s Business Growth enabler supporting business recovery
As businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire continue to restart, rebuild and recover, NatWest’s Business Growth Enabler Deborah Norton will be supporting businesses move forward following lockdown. In her role, NatWest will work with local partners to...
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.
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Six New Starters Welcomed at FBC Manby Bowdler
FBC Manby Bowdler has welcomed six new starters this September, as the firm continues to expand its operations in the West Midlands and Shropshire regions. Four of the new faces will be based at the Wolverhampton office – one as partner and three at the start of their...
DRG Launch New Website
DRG Interior and Building Solutions Ltd are thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new website, a result of a collaboration with The Lines Group, a distinguished web design and development agency based in Gloucestershire. With its fresh and modern design and...
Marches LEP Launches New Land Use Report and Innovation Fund
The Marches has the opportunity to become the green lungs of the West Midlands – helping significantly boost its economy, environment and quality of life, a major event organised by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has heard. Marches LEP chief executive Rachel...
Karndean Designflooring Introduces New UK Managing Director, Fleur Carson
Evesham luxury vinyl flooring company, Karndean Designflooring, has announced the appointment of its first female managing director, Fleur Carson, from 1st October 2023. Reporting to Karndean Holdings Ltd CEO Ed Perrin, Fleur will oversee the strategic...
Digital Careers Fairs to Signpost Options for Young People
The wide range of technical and vocational career opportunities available to young people in the Marches area will be in the spotlight at a series of digital careers fairs this month (OCT). Young people in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford & Wrekin can find...
Student Competing at Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
A University of Worcester student is representing her country against the best young wheelchair basketball players in the world. Ellan Fraser is part of the Great Britain Under 25 wheelchair basketball squad competing at the International Wheelchair Basketball...
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