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Calm Before The Inflation Storm

Calm Before The Inflation Storm

Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...

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Calm Before The Inflation Storm

Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the...

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Major London Exhibition for Worcester Based Artist

Major London Exhibition for Worcester Based Artist

An artist from Worcester is to host her first ever major exhibition, after winning a prestigious national award. Amber Sparrey, Technical Manager and Associate Lecturer at the University of Worcester’s Institute of Arts and Humanities, has been selected as the winner...

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University Donates Sports Kit for Use in Developing Countries

University Donates Sports Kit for Use in Developing Countries

Sports kit donated by the University of Worcester will soon be making its way to disadvantaged young people all over the world. University staff have handed over more than 100 pieces of surplus kit to the charity SOS Kit Aid, which recycles sports kit for use by...

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Logistics and Supply Chain Needs More Women

Logistics and Supply Chain Needs More Women

Nationally women are still underrepresented within the logistics and supply chain sectors, a situation that many businesses like total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International are working hard to change.   With their goal to have a workforce which...

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Plans to open shops all day on Sundays

Plans to open shops all day on Sundays

The Times recently reported that Sunday trading laws will be suspended for a year and cafés and pubs will be given fast-track approval to serve food and drink outside under plans to boost the economy.

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Wednesday 10 June is the last day you can furlough employees

Wednesday 10 June is the last day you can furlough employees

A number of changes have been made to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme since its inception back in March 2020. Please be aware that Wednesday 10th June is the  final day that employees can be furloughed if you wish to make use of the scheme in later months of the year.

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Points Based Immigration System – support for business

Points Based Immigration System – support for business

The UK government has published an updated introductory guide and explanatory animations to help employers understand the new points-based immigration system (PBS). From 1 January 2021, businesses who want to recruit skilled workers from outside the UK must be a Home...

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Points Based Immigration System – support for business

The UK government has published an updated introductory guide and explanatory animations to help employers understand the new points-based immigration system (PBS). From 1 January 2021, businesses who want to recruit skilled workers from outside the UK must be a Home...

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Prime Mix expand strategic marketing services

Prime Mix expand strategic marketing services

Worcestershire-based full services Marketing and PR agency Prime Mix, are expanding their range of services to help increase exposure for local businesses as part of their digital marketing strategy. The agency is increasing their services to include social media...

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Joint Area Council July Update

Joint Area Council July Update

The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...

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CHAMBER NETWORK RESPONDS TO HS2 ANNOUNCEMENT

CHAMBER NETWORK RESPONDS TO HS2 ANNOUNCEMENT

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following recent speculation, businesses remained hopeful that the Prime Minister would listen to their calls to push on and deliver the long-term infrastructure this country needs. “This is disappointing news for...

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University Sports Pitch Named After Former Chair of Governors

University Sports Pitch Named After Former Chair of Governors

University of Worcester staff and students came together with members of the community to celebrate the naming of a sports pitch in honour of a former Chair of Governors. The new 3G artificial turf pitch, at the University’s St John’s Campus, has been named in honour...

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Pershore College to host inaugural community open day

Pershore College to host inaugural community open day

Pershore College is preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors as it opens its doors to local people for its inaugural community open day. Families from across the region are being invited to a free community open day on Saturday, October 7 at the renowned horticulture...

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