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Inflation Waters Remain Choppy
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data is a stark reminder that the UK inflation waters remain choppy. “With CPI rising to 3.4%...
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Inflation Waters Remain Choppy
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data is a stark reminder that the UK inflation waters remain choppy. “With CPI rising to 3.4%...
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Skills Minister Supports VC Raising Funds for Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds
Support and donations for the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor continue to pour in, as he reaches the halfway mark on his challenge to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL is walking 280km along the coastal path...
Funding and Intellectual Property
The link between funding and intellectual property rights is often underestimated, and having a patent can do more for you than just keep your competitors at bay. R&D Tax Credits R&D tax credits are a government incentive designed to reward companies for...
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Kyle wins Young Grower of the Year Award at HTA Conference
PRODUCTION Manager at Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries Kyle Ross has been presented with the Young Grower (under 35) of the Year Award at this year’s Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Conference (October 2023). Kyle, who is also an ‘Ambassador for Horticulture’,...
HoW College student takes control of the brush to create the future of their dreams!
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) Level 3 Theatrical Makeup student, Jessie Swain, has taken hold of the brush and created the future of their dreams! Jessie recently completed their Level 3 Theatrical Makeup qualification with HoW College and has now...
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The Latest Economic Picture
Poppy Bramford, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce The Coronavirus global pandemic has defined business activity during the last 3 months. Businesses have been operating in an unprecedented...
Sharon Smith, Chamber CEO personally congratulates resilient Members
Sharon Smith, CEO of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce addresses Members to say thank you and well done.
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New payment for people self-isolating in highest risk areas
People on low incomes who need to self-isolate and are unable to work from home in areas with high incidence of COVID-19 will benefit from a new payment scheme starting on Tuesday 1 September, the Health Secretary has announced today.
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New payment for people self-isolating in highest risk areas
People on low incomes who need to self-isolate and are unable to work from home in areas with high incidence of COVID-19 will benefit from a new payment scheme starting on Tuesday 1 September, the Health Secretary has announced today.
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Light your business up green for National Recycle Week
The National Recycle Week campaign, which is run every year, is this year being held from 21st – 27th September. The theme this year is “thank you” to acknowledge the work done by the recycling crews during lockdown as they continued to collect from people’s houses (and a few businesses) and also to thank the public for continuing to recycle when the world was a little bit chaotic to say the least!
Flexpo Business Digital Summit
Coming up on 16 September, the 2020 Flexpo Business Digital Summit has set out to understand where we are on our flexible working journey.
The Coronavirus outbreak has forced a huge change in how people manage their home lives and their business activity. This summit will explore the challenges and solutions and asks what do we want the future of work to look like?
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Managing risk: how to avoid breaches of the SRA Account Rules
Despite being an integral part of every legal practice, breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules are the single biggest reason why law firms are intervened by the SRA. Why? Because they are so easy to fall foul of. Whether it’s breaches due to mismanagement, or a lack of...
Cutting Costs, Creating Culture
Recruiting can be difficult. Really difficult, at times. With the myriad of recruitment and selection opportunities available to hiring managers, the process can easily get costly, both financially and on the increasingly limited time resources of a HR team. You...
University Shortlisted in National Sustainability Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two national sustainability awards, including one recognising its efforts to support nature on campus. The University is a finalist for a Green Gown Award in the Nature Positive category, based around its...
Business Hoping For End To Rate Rises
Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest rise in the interest rate to 5.25%, Vicky Pryce, BCC Economic Advisory Council member, said: “Businesses across the UK will be fervently hoping that today’s rise in interest rates is the last they will see. “While many...
OSPREY APPROACH LAUNCHES SECOND WEBINAR SERIES
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the launch of its second webinar series, which aims to help SME law firms establish good business habits for long term success. Following positive feedback for Osprey’s first webinar series,...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! A Plan Insurance – A-Plan provide “car, home, van” and a range of other insurance services. They are passionate about client service, and believe that the best way to support you and deliver real...
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