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World-class! A landmark moment as Acorns new Chair of Trustees announced
It was a landmark moment at Birmingham’s most iconic store when a high-profile appointment at Acorns Children’s Hospice was officially announced – with a spectacular bang. Samantha Watson, Store Director at Selfridges Birmingham, was revealed as the charity’s new...
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World-class! A landmark moment as Acorns new Chair of Trustees announced
It was a landmark moment at Birmingham’s most iconic store when a high-profile appointment at Acorns Children’s Hospice was officially announced – with a spectacular bang. Samantha Watson, Store Director at Selfridges Birmingham, was revealed as the charity’s new...
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Join the Movement: Inclusive Sporting Events Make Sure No Kid Gets ‘Left on the Bench’
Pupils from special and mainstream schools around Worcester spent a morning taking part in inclusive sports at the University of Worcester, led by a charity founder with a unique vision. Supported by students from the University, around 70 pupils formed teams to...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
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Specsavers Vision Labs welcomes Royal visitor
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal was in Kidderminster this week visiting a lens manufacturing site owned by Specsavers. The Princess unveiled a plaque commemorating the occasion and spoke with many of the employees, some who had been there for more than 30 years,...
What are the new fire safety regulations?
Do you know that new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into effect on 23 January 2023 to implement the majority of recommendations made following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report? This is an important change in fire safety regulations for...
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Summary of the government’s COVID-19 Recovery Strategy
The British Chambers of Commerce have created a summary of the government’s COVID-19 Recovery strategy to help businesses gain clarity around the changes.
The UK Government timetable has published a three-step plan for lifting restrictions. If the Government sees a rise in the infection rate, they may seek to re-impose restrictions in some form. A link to the full document can be found here.
Ongoing support for businesses trading internationally
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of commerce have a host of services available to support you in continuing to get your goods from A to B during the pandemic.
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Over half of CBILS applications have been approved
Over 50 percent of applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has now been approved by lenders, according to UK Finance figures. Lenders have received over 64,000 completed applications for SMEs with more applications set to be approved...
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Over half of CBILS applications have been approved
Over 50 percent of applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has now been approved by lenders, according to UK Finance figures. Lenders have received over 64,000 completed applications for SMEs with more applications set to be approved...
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Chamber partners with Worcester News on their campaign to support local businesses recover from the impact of the coronavirus lockdown.
Supported by Worcester MP Robin Walker and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, the Worcester News’ Love Local Business campaign encourages readers to back traders by spending their money with them.
Many of these businesses re-opened on Monday June 15, after more than two months of being closed, while others such as hairdressers and pubs won’t be able to trade again until July. For those businesses that have been able to remain open during the lockdown, many have seen a significant loss in income.
Uk Cyber Security Association Ceo Warns Of Covid-19 Cyber Scams
The CEO of the UK Cyber Security Association, Lisa Ventura, has warned that businesses must be extra vigilant when working online during the COVID-19 pandemic. With many of us now working from home and spending more time online, fraudsters have attempted to capitalise...
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Signs Express Worcester Celebrates 20 Years of Business
Signs Express Worcester recently celebrated its 20-year trading anniversary. This milestone represents a significant achievement in the company’s history, and it serves as a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the team. The business was...
Bridging The Gap – Support for British Host Families
Akademik provide language services such as public service interpreting, translation, tutoring and examining Russian at schools at GCSE and A Level. Maria Williams is a Russian tutor at the University of Birmingham and a public service interpreter, a member of The...
Steve Perera from Britannic Place has been voted Top Rated Adviser in the VouchedFor Top Rated Guide for 2023 for the second year in a row!
VouchedFor released its Top Rated Guide for 2023 on Saturday. The guide, distributed by The Times, aims to identify and celebrate the UK’s best financial advice advisers and firms, all based on client feedback. For those who may not have heard of VouchedFor, it’s an...
New Unico White Paper Addresses Air Conditioning Choices and Performance
A new White Paper from Unico System UK examines the relative performance of traditional air conditioning systems in comparison with the company’s own Small Duct High Velocity (SDHV) technology. Essential reading for building professionals, the 16-page...
New Global Exhibition Highlights Threats to Our Ocean
Some of the world’s best-known illustrators, including Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, have contributed to a new exhibition organised by the University of Worcester’s International Centre for the Picture Book in Society. Sea Change is the latest venture from the...
Peter Brogan dives into Research & Insight for DRPG
DRPG welcomes Peter Brogan, as Head of Research and Insight to lead its dedicated strategy service across the creative communications group’s global offices. Coming from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and bringing more than 20 years of...
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