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Solicitor issues alert to businesses ahead of Employment law changes
One of the county’s leading employment lawyers has urged business to ensure they are prepared and have ‘ticked all the boxes’ ahead of sweeping changes to Employment laws. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors, has taken steps to warn...
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Solicitor issues alert to businesses ahead of Employment law changes
One of the county’s leading employment lawyers has urged business to ensure they are prepared and have ‘ticked all the boxes’ ahead of sweeping changes to Employment laws. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors, has taken steps to warn...
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Platform81 Welcome Five New Starters Across PPC, Web Development, and Business Development
Platform81 has recently welcomed five new team members across key departments, supporting the ongoing growth of the business. These appointments come at a time of significant expansion, driven by new client wins and increasing demand across the agency’s core service...
Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer
Wyre Forest based Community Housing has been recognised as a 5 Star Employer after receiving positive feedback from their employees through independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz. In June 2025, WorkBuzz invited all employees at Community Housing to provide...
Patron & Strategic News
Optimising Cashflow in Challenging Times
Cash is king. It’s one of those many over-used phrases in business that make us cringe when we hear it, but it’s true. Hopefully, you’re fortunate enough that you only cringe at the phrase itself, not the thought of how many days cash your business has left before it...
Hazelton Mountford Hosts Book Drive for Worcester Foodbank on World Book Day
Hazelton Mountford, Chamber Patron members and Chartered Insurance brokers, are inviting businesses from across the two counties to ‘buy a book’ at their fundraising ‘Book Bonanza’ on World Book Day. Team Hazelton Mountford are preparing for...
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Boris Johnson unveils £5bn spending plans
Boris Johnson has said now is the time to be “ambitious” about the UK’s future, as he set out a post-coronavirus recovery plan.
The PM vowed to “use this moment” to fix longstanding economic problems and promised a £5bn “new deal” to build homes and infrastructure.
Chamber President joins in with ‘word of the week’ PR initiative
You Do Better have collaborated with a number of chamber members and now with President Mike Forrester on the ‘word of the week’ initiative. Each week, Ruby Edwards and the You Do Better team shine a spotlight on a new word chosen by a local business...
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Small Business Commissioner consultation
New proposals have been outlined by government to ensure small businesses in the UK are paid on time, Small Business Minister Paul Scully today announced (1 October). Currently £23.4 billion worth of late invoices are owed to small firms across Britain, impacting on...
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Small Business Commissioner consultation
New proposals have been outlined by government to ensure small businesses in the UK are paid on time, Small Business Minister Paul Scully today announced (1 October). Currently £23.4 billion worth of late invoices are owed to small firms across Britain, impacting on...
Worcestershire News
Sight Concern Worcestershire seeks Vice Chair
Sight Concern Worcestershire is a local independent charity that makes a huge difference supporting blind and partially sighted people to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
We are seeking a Vice Chair to support us though an exciting period of change and in time become Chair of Trustees.
Campaign launched to support and promote Worcestershire’s Food and Drink Sector
The Worcestershire Food and Drink Industry is getting new support through the new ‘Make it Worcestershire’ campaign. The Make It Worcestershire campaign has been developed by One Worcestershire and Worcestershire Food and Drink to promote local produce and outlets....
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The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce launch their new Members Events Calendar.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has recently unveiled its latest Member Benefit: the ‘Members Events Calendar.’ Following discussions with our Members, the Chamber explored innovative ways to benefit both Members and businesses...
Wyevale Nurseries’ salvias raise £1,600 for Perennial charity through garden centre sales
GARDEN CENTRES have helped support horticultural industry charity Perennial this year by ordering two special fundraising salvias from Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries (November 2023). The new plants – launched at the 2022 Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)...
Double appointment grows law firm’s Family department
Leading law firm mfg Solicitors has added further expertise to its Family division following a continued period of unprecedented growth. The firm, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and in Birmingham, has appointed Sian Kenkre as a partner based at...
Five new appointments as county firm Minster Micro continues growth path
A Worcestershire IT firm has expanded its team as it continues to grow and attract new clients. Respected software provider Minster Micro Computers has made five new appointments across a variety of technical, infrastructure and administration specialisms following a...
GJS Dillon appointed to market premier office space in Worcester
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has been appointed to market premier office space in Worcester. Vinegar Works in Foregate Street offers the best office space in the city, having been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. Located in...
Local Events Business Partners with Global Travel provider to offer First Class service
Local event management agency Eventuelle has recently partnered with Travel Counsellors to offer clients full end to end Travel and Event management services. Owner Cat Rainey describes this as the perfect partnership as most people attending an event require travel...
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