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Sustainability Book Series Idea Earns Worcester Students a Big Cash Boost
Two University of Worcester students have scooped a £5,000 cash investment in their business in a Dragon’s Den style event. 3rd year Business Management students Evan Greenlees and Kasra Salehi pitched their idea for the company, Little Guardians, at this year’s BOSS...
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Sustainability Book Series Idea Earns Worcester Students a Big Cash Boost
Two University of Worcester students have scooped a £5,000 cash investment in their business in a Dragon’s Den style event. 3rd year Business Management students Evan Greenlees and Kasra Salehi pitched their idea for the company, Little Guardians, at this year’s BOSS...
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Surf Tech IT Welcomes Ben Jordan as Level 2 Helpdesk Engineer
Surf Tech IT is delighted to welcome Ben Jordan to the team as a Level 2 Helpdesk Engineer. Ben first joined the business through an ICT Level 3 Apprenticeship, delivered by fellow Chamber members The Development Manager Ltd (TDM). Now 19, Ben has successfully...
Leading property consultancy welcomes high-profile industry figure to leadership team
A leading property consultancy has welcomed a high-profile industry figure to its leadership team. Fisher German has announced that Eleanor Deeley, Joint Managing Director of Deeley Group, has joined its leadership team as a non-executive director. It comes as the...
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Oakland International’s Distress Load Management Service Supporting Fresh Ways
Fresh Ways, who specialise in the transportation of perishable goods throughout Europe, with a particular focus on the UK market, is one of the many organisations working closely with total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International to reduce food waste...
University Academic’s Resource for Budding Astronomers is Already Making a Difference in Classrooms
An academic from the University of Worcester has designed a brand-new resource pack for young stargazers in schools which has been released by the British Science Association. ‘Earth and Beyond’ was designed by Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education Science Janinne...
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No more Transition at the UK Border – Liam Smyth, ChamberCustoms
The UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020, and the transition period comes to an end in December this year. It is vital that businesses take action now to get ready for a new border operating environment from 1st January 2021. Until the new border operating...
Job Retention Scheme – have you claimed too much or not enough?
HMRC have published further guidance about the Job Retention Scheme for businesses who may have claimed too much or not enough funding. If you have claimed too much If you have made an error in a claim that means you’ve received too much, you must pay this back to...
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UK government extends £1 million tax break
A £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing, to support business confidence, is to be extended, HM Treasury has announced today. Businesses, including manufacturing firms, can continue to claim up to £1 million in same-year tax relief through...
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UK government extends £1 million tax break
A £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing, to support business confidence, is to be extended, HM Treasury has announced today. Businesses, including manufacturing firms, can continue to claim up to £1 million in same-year tax relief through...
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Covid rules: What are the new coronavirus restrictions?
A series of new restrictions to try to stop the spread of coronavirus in England have been announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
What are the latest changes in England?
Support urgently needed for hospitality businesses forced to close early
The government this week have set out further restrictions on certain businesses and have reversed its stance on working from home following the COVID-19 alert level being raised to 4 as a result of rising new coronavirus cases.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Making Running Your New Hobby in 2024
As we step into a new year, why not consider joining over 10 million others in the UK by making running your new hobby in 2024? Beyond being a cost-effective way to exercise, regular running offers a plethora of health benefits that extend beyond just physical...
Law firm mfg Solicitors gives £1,000 festive foodbank donation
Local law firm mfg Solicitors has donated £1,000 to help support Worcester Foodbank as the need grows for emergency winter food and clothing packages. The law firm, which has offices on The Tything has provided the money through its CSR Committee, seeing £1,000 going...
Ballards LLP Continues Annual Tradition of Spreading Christmas Joy to Children in Need
As part of their commitment to supporting the Worcester Community Trust, Ballards LLP recently donated wrapped selection boxes to the charity. This support plays a role in helping the Worcester Community Trust provide facilities for community use and extends a helping...
Celebrating Learners’ Achievements at the Guildhall – TDM’s Graduation Ceremony in November 2023
The Development Manager Ltd. (TDM), a West Midlands based training provider, funded by the Deparrment for Education, held its annual graduation ceremony at the Guildhall in Worcester on 6th November. The ceremony saw the 2022-2023 degree apprenticeship,...
Schools Record Success with hi-tech Vape Sensor
A Stoke-on-Trent Catholic Grammar School has successfully reduced vaping by their students within their toilets after installing smart sensors. Like many secondary schools in the UK, St-Joseph’s College knew more students were vaping and going to the toilets to do it....
DRPG ‘Make a Moment’ for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust this Christmas
Sunday 10 December 2023, Hartlebury, UK. Creative communications agency DRPG, played host to a heartwarming series of children’s Christmas parties at its studios in Hartlebury over the weekend in support of local children through the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer...
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