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BCRS Business Loans backs Birmingham teenager to fight for Team England
A 15-year-old Muay Thai boxer from Birmingham has received sponsorship from BCRS Business Loans which will support him to compete for Team England in Thailand. Community lender BCRS Business Loans, based in Wolverhampton, has provided Louis Thompson with sponsorship...
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BCRS Business Loans backs Birmingham teenager to fight for Team England
A 15-year-old Muay Thai boxer from Birmingham has received sponsorship from BCRS Business Loans which will support him to compete for Team England in Thailand. Community lender BCRS Business Loans, based in Wolverhampton, has provided Louis Thompson with sponsorship...
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University of Worcester Shortlisted in Student Accommodation Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted in the Student Accommodation Awards 2025. Worcester is a finalist for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award, which celebrates initiatives that reduce environmental impact and promote greener student...
CONSTRUCTION WELL UNDERWAY AT NMITE’S CENTRE FOR INNOVATION AND FUTURE SKILLS
Construction is today underway at NMITE’s Centre for Innovation and Future Skills with base plates being installed and the timber frame being erected this week. Due to be opened in Spring 2026, this is a significant milestone in the construction of the building which...
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Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager
Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as their new Sustainability and ESG Manager. Bringing an abundance of climate, energy, sustainability and ESG experience, Doyin will work across the Oakland group of businesses...
ISO Quality Services – Making a Difference One Egg at a Time
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for its seventh consecutive year with unprecedented popularity. This year, the awards received 160 nominations, surpassing all previous records. The ISO providers based in Worcester, first launched the Good Egg Awards in 2018 to...
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Business Builder kick-starting businesses the right way
Calling all entrepreneurs looking to take their business further, faster.
NatWest Business Builder is a free, bite-sized programme designed for you. From start-ups, to established businesses, and even those currently struggling, the Business Builder will help you launch or re-examine/innovate your business model.
Government unveils £200 million package to help innovative businesses bounce back
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, has (Saturday 27June) launched a new fund to help cutting-edge companies of all sizes recover, grow, and drive a re-building economy.
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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions
In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.
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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions
In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.
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Self-employed second grant: How to claim, deadline and eligibility explained
Self-employed workers can apply for a second emergency coronavirus grant worth up to £6,570 from today.
Using Innovation and Growth to advance your business with WINN
The Worcestershire Innovation Network (WINN) has a series of new platforms which have been designed to help businesses grow. The WINN Innovation Platform has now launched allowing businesses to ask questions to specialist advisors, create and manage their own ideas...
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Herefordshire Council is Asking for Your Views About Proposed Priorities in New County Plan
The County Plan is the document that outlines the Herefordshire Council’s overarching ambitions and objectives, and how they will be delivered. The council is currently consulting with local people on a new four year County Plan for 2024-2028. Residents are being...
Damson Nº12 Liqueur, A Toast to Herefordshire’s Rich Agricultural Legacy
A fruit synonymous with the British countryside, the Damson fruit has long been a symbol of tradition and a testament to the rich agricultural history of regions like Herefordshire. Steeped in tradition and history, Gattertop Drinks damson vodka liqueur captures the...
Chamber Members Team Up to Raise Funds for Charity Business of the Year
The Wyre Forest Business Book club, organised and run by Chamber members Human Everything, has completed it’s first year of book club meetings and is thrilled to be supporting Chamber charity Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation with a donation...
OLPRO are collaborating with University of Worcester’s Graphic Design Students to Develop Sustainable Packaging Concept Work for New Camping Product Range
OLPRO, the B Corp-certified camping and outdoor brand, is partnering with the University of Worcester’s Graphic Design students to revolutionize the camping industry. This collaboration focuses on developing sustainable packaging for OLPRO’s upcoming...
Landscaping Firm to Take Part in Christmas Tree Recycling Efforts for Local Hospice
The team at F.B & Sons, Lawns and Landscapes are getting prepared to take part in this year’s Christmas fundraising campaign for Birmingham Hospice. Last year, through the efforts of volunteers and generous members of the public, the Hospice raised over...
Property Consultancy Supports Engineering Company to Double in Size
An engineering company is set to double in size after signing a lease on a new premises in Worcester. Sierra CP Engineering Ltd, which designs and builds world-class engine and vehicle test facilities, is set to move to Worcester Six Business Park in spring 2024 after...
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