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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100

Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100

Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...

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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100

Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...

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Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: A&S Financial Services – A&S Financial Services are a Redditch based Mortgage Brokers who deal with a comprehensive panel of mortgage lenders and insurance products based on an analysis of a number of insurers....

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Our Latest Member

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: appyepos LTD – Offer B2B and B2C Digital solutions including but not limited to websites epos, ecommerce, digital marketing, bespoke app creation, online ticketing and payment solutions. BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch...

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Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: appyepos LTD – Offer B2B and B2C Digital solutions including but not limited to websites epos, ecommerce, digital marketing, bespoke app creation, online ticketing and payment solutions. BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch...

Policy News

National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs

• 82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business • Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) • Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...

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Mayfield Report Can Help Renew UK’s Workforce

Mayfield Report Can Help Renew UK’s Workforce

Responding to the publication of the ‘Keep Britain Working Review’ report, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The workplace health crisis is damaging for individuals, employers and the economy.  So, this report is...

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Mayfield Report Can Help Renew UK’s Workforce

Responding to the publication of the ‘Keep Britain Working Review’ report, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The workplace health crisis is damaging for individuals, employers and the economy.  So, this report is...

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Worcestershire News

David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.

Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...

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Herefordshire News

Marches Careers Hub Celebrates Year of Success

Marches Careers Hub Celebrates Year of Success

The Marches Careers Hub has enjoyed a year of success – with sustained improvements across the last 12 months, new figures show. The hub – which is delivered by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership for the Careers and Enterprise Company in partnership with...

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Time is running out to book the SVR’s Santa Steam Specials

Time is running out to book the SVR’s Santa Steam Specials

With Christmas fast approaching, families are being urged to book quickly as only four days are left when they can enjoy the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Santa Steam Specials. The last available dates are 20, 21, 23 and 24 December, with spaces now very limited...

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THE THINGS YOU BUY AND HOPE NOT TO USE

THE THINGS YOU BUY AND HOPE NOT TO USE

Businesses spend an average of £1,000 every year servicing and maintaining fire safety equipment. Some companies spend tens of thousands—one recently spent £38,000—to keep fire alarms and extinguishers in working order. There are about 16,000 business-related fires...

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Business Cheered By Further Fall In Inflation

Business Cheered By Further Fall In Inflation

Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:      “Businesses will be cheered by the larger than expected slowing of inflation in November to 3.2%, suggesting it is now...

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