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Relief On Tax But No Blueprint For Growth
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor has listened to our calls and made the right choice by not piling major new tax rises on businesses’ shoulders, which will...
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Relief On Tax But No Blueprint For Growth
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor has listened to our calls and made the right choice by not piling major new tax rises on businesses’ shoulders, which will...
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Exhibition at Medical School to Explore Sustainability in PPE
Sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) in the health service will be the focus of a public lecture and exhibition at Worcester’s new medical school. The exhibition is a showcase of Arts and Humanities Research Council funded research into the development of a...
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close. This unique art trail, organised by St. Richard’s Hospice, transformed Worcester into an open-air gallery for eight unforgettable weeks. Britannia Dynamic Logistics (BDL) was proud to be chosen as the...
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Rare Opportunity in Worcester as Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Building Comes on the Market
Investors can take advantage of a rare opportunity in Worcester as a purpose-built student accommodation building which is already fully let for the next academic year comes on the market. Leading property consultancy Fisher German is marketing Court Mews – a...
Strategies to help you overcome the impact of shorter nights
As the seasons shift and the sun starts to set earlier, many of us find ourselves grappling with the challenges of shorter nights. The decreased amount of darkness can have various effects on our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, however by adopting certain...
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Here2Help Business: Agriculture and horticulture business grants for Worcestershire businesses
A limited number of capital grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 (50% match funded) are available to provide support for Worcestershire agricultural and horticultural businesses to increase mechanisation on agricultural holdings.
The Small Business Commissioner Webinar
In a joint initiative with West Midlands Growth Hubs, Worcestershire Business Central is hosting a FREE webinar, with Philip King, the Small Business Commissioner. The webinar, taking place on 6 August 2020, will offer businesses the opportunity to find out what FREE support is available in the West Midlands.
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Points Based Immigration System – support for business
The UK government has published an updated introductory guide and explanatory animations to help employers understand the new points-based immigration system (PBS). From 1 January 2021, businesses who want to recruit skilled workers from outside the UK must be a Home...
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Points Based Immigration System – support for business
The UK government has published an updated introductory guide and explanatory animations to help employers understand the new points-based immigration system (PBS). From 1 January 2021, businesses who want to recruit skilled workers from outside the UK must be a Home...
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Wyre Forest District Council launching Test and Trace Support Scheme
The Government has announced a new financial package to support and enforce self-isolation.
In some circumstances, if you are required by law to self-isolate from Monday 28 September you may be supported by a payment of £500, payable from Wyre Forest District Council.
Message from Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire
This week Wyre Forest is giving us some cause for concern. Cases of Covid-19 are rising, particularly in Kidderminster and particularly in those under the age of 50.
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Expanding Stonemasonry Business to Take on New Space in Worcester
Well-known local family run business, Stonemasons of Worcester is relocating part of its operations to a larger industrial unit in Bromyard Road, Worcester with the support of Worcestershire-based commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon....
Local Solicitors show Support for Wyre Forest Hospice Charity
The Kidderminster office of a West Midlands law firm is showing their support for Wyre Forest Charity KEMP Hospice. Talbots Law, based on Church Street in Kidderminster, have chosen to support KEMP Hospice through their ‘Charity Will Service’, donating 50% of the fee...
BCC Trade Manifesto – International Trade Vital For UK Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce has called for Government to focus on boosting services, advanced manufacturing, green and digital trade if it wants to hit its £1tn trade target. The move comes as research shows SME exports continue to languish: In...
Chamber achieve Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award!
The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award recognises companies for their support to the Armed Forces community, including Reservists, veterans, spouses, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and cadets. Gold award holders must demonstrate a number of positive measures and...
Greener Footprints Launch New Business Champion Awards for Employees of it’s Growing Business Network
Since it launched over a year ago, Herefordshire’s Greener Footprints campaign has engaged with business in bold new ways. Its 30 for 2030 initiative has brought together companies from across sectors to share best practice from their own journeys to net zero...
Igniting the Local Economy: Business Planning as a Catalyst for Growth in Worcestershire.
Worcester-based Real World Consultancy (RWC) recently hosted a business conference for local businesses. The Future Focused Quarterly Business Summit brought together a wide-range of local businesses including marketing agencies, HR consultancies and an artisan...
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