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Calls For Change to Student Finance Payments
The President of Worcester Students’ Union has joined calls for changes to the way that maintenance loans are paid to students. Ronke Akintan said payments made to university students should be paid monthly to better align with the way wages are received and bills are...
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Calls For Change to Student Finance Payments
The President of Worcester Students’ Union has joined calls for changes to the way that maintenance loans are paid to students. Ronke Akintan said payments made to university students should be paid monthly to better align with the way wages are received and bills are...
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NMITE named as Herefordshire’s first ever Knowledge Base in UK’s prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is proud to announce that it has been officially accepted as a Knowledge Base in the UK Government’s prestigious Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme. This milestone marks an important...
The Development Manager – Worcestershire’s Leading Tech and Digital Apprenticeship Provider
TDM, based in Worcestershire, provides tech and digital Apprenticeships across England. At TDM, we offer Apprenticeship programmes from Level 3 to Degree levels and run tailored 12-week Skills Bootcamp programmes. Apprenticeship funding is accessible to individuals at...
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Hewett Recruitment honoured with 2 Business Awards: “Commitment to the Community” and “Excellence in Customer Service”
At the recent Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, Hewett Recruitment, a leading provider of recruitment solutions across the 3 Counties, was thrilled to win 2 Awards. The company was recognised for its “Commitment to the...
Worcester insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co celebrate success
It’s another award win for Sutcliffe & Co who have been rated as The Best Insurance Broker in Worcester in the Quality Business Awards 2023. After considering ‘Satisfaction’, ‘Service’, ‘Reputation’ and ‘Quality’, Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers achieved an...
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Future Fund open for applications
The Future Fund opens today Wednesday 20 May 2020 for applications.The Future Fund will provide government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors.
A deeper recession but a faster recovery: the economic impact of the Coronavirus compared to the Global Financial Crisis
Poppy Bramford, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Despite some worrying GDP figures for Quarter 1 2020, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) and the Bank of England have published...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 2020: Chancellor must set out roadmap to recovery as UK economy endures historic setback
The British Chambers of Commerce has called for “swift, substantial and immediate action” to bolster the economy, as its Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 2020: Chancellor must set out roadmap to recovery as UK economy endures historic setback
The British Chambers of Commerce has called for “swift, substantial and immediate action” to bolster the economy, as its Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP...
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Matthew Jackson Elected As A Worcestershire Ambassador
Matthew Jackson, Managing Director at Jackson Family Funeral Directors, has been elected as a Worcestershire Ambassador as a result of his dedication and commitment to the County, through his community work and business achievements. The Worcestershire Ambassadors is...
University of Worcester Welcomes Prime Minister’s Visit to Region
The University of Worcester has welcomed the Prime Minister’s decision to head to the West Midlands today to deliver his economic recovery speech for the Country. Boris Johnson will be in Dudley where he is expected to commit billions in Government investment to help...
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Inflation eases further but food prices remain high
Inflation fell below double digits for the first time since August this morning (24/05), according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Inflation was 8.7% in April, down from 10.1% the previous month. However, despite the improvement, the figure is above the...
Join The Courtyard and hvoss this Volunteers Week to celebrate, recognise and be inspired to share your time and skills in Herefordshire.
The Courtyard, in collaboration with hvoss, will host a Volunteers Fair on Wednesday 7 June from 4-7pm. With over 30 local charities and organisations exhibiting, this is the perfect opportunity to explore volunteering options from across the county. With everything...
Worcestershire to host new Future of Farming Zone at the Royal Three Counties Show
Farmers and agricultural professionals from across Worcestershire are invited to attend an engaging and informative three days, hosted at the Royal Three Counties Show on Friday, June 16th, through to Sunday, June 18th, 2023. The brand-new Future of Farming Zone,...
Worcestershire Law Society president to serve a second term
The president of the Worcestershire Law Society is to serve a second term. Andrew Chandler, a partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, will continue in the role for a second year after taking over QS Parkinson Wright’s Charlotte Perry in June 2022. Mr Chandler, who is...
OLPRO awarded B-corp certification
Worcestershire-based stand-out Outdoor brand OLPRO become the first major UK-based Camping company to be awarded B-Corporation certification. Founded by Daniel Walton in 2011, OLPRO ensures that the company have a positive impact on the planet and community, whilst...
Extending design capabilities in the two counties
Chamber members, Simple Design Works, has reached an exciting milestone as the company celebrates nine years of designing and developing products. After moving to larger premises four years ago in Hereford, a new office has opened in Worcester to boost their...
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