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Raising money for Herefordshire mind charity
Back the end of November we organised a raffle in aid of Herefordshire Mind our charity of the year. Elgar Care teamed up with Barclays Worcester and very recently it was announced that Barclays bank Worcester had price matched our funds up to £1000. We managed to...
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Raising money for Herefordshire mind charity
Back the end of November we organised a raffle in aid of Herefordshire Mind our charity of the year. Elgar Care teamed up with Barclays Worcester and very recently it was announced that Barclays bank Worcester had price matched our funds up to £1000. We managed to...
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Elite and Talented Student Athletes Celebrated at Awards Ceremony
Elite and talented athletes studying at the University of Worcester have been recognised at an inaugural sports award’s ceremony. Seven awards were handed out at the awards, including UW Sports Personality of the Year, Academic Commitment, Excellence in Leadership,...
Unlock HR Success: Expert-Led Workshops for Worcestershire Organisations
Worcestershire businesses are being offered valuable support through a new series of events focused on key HR topics. This support is designed to enhance the workforce and help organisations thrive. In today’s fast-changing landscape, many businesses are navigating...
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Wage inflation… the tipping point
Wage inflation… the tipping point As inflation gradually comes down, households are still feeling the impact of increased costs. As we approach the end of this financial year, in which employees received unprecedented pay increases as businesses had to compete to hold...
Japanese Professor’s Year in Worcester Learning about British Law
An academic from Japan has spent a year at the University of Worcester learning about British law. Professor Ning Han is the second member of staff from Toin University in Yokohama to take part in an exchange programme between the two universities. She spent a year...
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Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres to reopen safely in England
Shops in England selling non-essential goods will be able to reopen from Monday 15 June, the Business Secretary confirmed today, thanks to continuing progress in meeting the 5 tests.
Chamber launches new Chamber Finance Finder platform, transforming Members’ access to business finance
An exciting new business funding matching tool looking to revolutionise access to finance for businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire is released today with the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The new Chamber Finance Finder will allow...
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Restart of the UK economy “still in first gear” with businesses operating at just half of normal capacity
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker in partnership with job site Indeed reveal that businesses are operating at half of their pre-Covid 19 capacity on average, despite lockdown measures easing. More than half cited reduced demand and...
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Restart of the UK economy “still in first gear” with businesses operating at just half of normal capacity
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker in partnership with job site Indeed reveal that businesses are operating at half of their pre-Covid 19 capacity on average, despite lockdown measures easing. More than half cited reduced demand and...
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Big changes on site have enabled work on the county’s biggest scheme to reboot
Work on one of Worcestershire’s largest infrastructure projects – the Southern Link Road Phase 4 in Worcester – is back in full swing following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. 138 personnel have been back on site for 4 weeks and have already completed...
Wyre Forest District Council to launch community lottery
Wyre Forest District Council is to launch a new online lottery to help local good causes raise vital funds. Wyre Forest Community Lottery will help local charities and organisations raise cash to continue their good work in the district. The council will not receive...
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DRG Interior and Building Solutions Receives Constructing Excellence Award for People Development
DRG Interior and Building Solutions is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious Constructing Excellence Award for People Development in 2023. This recognition serves as a testament to the company’s commitment to its workforce and the...
Leading Medical Educator Receives Prestigious Fellowship
A leading medical educator at the University of Worcester has been given a prestigious award in recognition of her work. Professor Kay Mohanna has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators, the Academy’s highest award. It is given for...
Worcestershire Area Council Updates
Business Sector Updates Agriculture Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy of Worcestershire and the United Kingdom as a whole, contributing to food security, rural employment, and environmental sustainability. However, like any industry, farming currently...
Herefordshire Area Council Update
Business Sector Updates Banking Builder merchant sector – sales volumes continue to slow. Manufacturing sector – generally, business remains strong, with cost increases being passed on down the value chain. China – some nervousness building with clients heavily...
St Richard’s Hospice Asks County to Help Shape Charity Shops’ Future
St Richard’s Hospice is launching an audience research study to gather valuable insights into its charity shops and ensure its continued success. The study, conducted in collaboration with HemingwayDesign, aims to future-proof this vital source of income for the...
St Michael’s Hospice Opens New Store in Monmouth
St Michael’s Hospice has opened its first-ever store in Monmouth. The prominent store on Agincourt Square follows hot on the heels of the charity’s new shop in Ross-on-Wye, which opened in May. The Monmouth shop was opened by the town’s Mayor, Cllr Tom...
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