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University of Worcester Shortlisted for Two WhatUni Student Choice Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two awards in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2026: Career Prospects and Halls and Student Accommodation. The shortlistings reflect the University’s strong commitment to providing an outstanding student...
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University of Worcester Shortlisted for Two WhatUni Student Choice Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two awards in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2026: Career Prospects and Halls and Student Accommodation. The shortlistings reflect the University’s strong commitment to providing an outstanding student...
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Hereford Military History Festival Honours Herefordshire History with Network of Local Partners and Community Support
HEREFORD, 19th August 2025 — The inaugural Hereford Military History Festival 2025 is a highly ambitious new addition to the UK’s cultural calendar, which aims to support the city’s local community, celebrate its culture and heritage, and honour its rich military...
Platform81 Welcome Five New Starters Across PPC, Web Development, and Business Development
Platform81 has recently welcomed five new team members across key departments, supporting the ongoing growth of the business. These appointments come at a time of significant expansion, driven by new client wins and increasing demand across the agency’s core service...
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Racehorse Trainers Liability Insurance
Hazelton Mountford are a leading provider of equine liability insurance to the horse racing industry. The dedicated team have access to an exclusive facility for racehorse trainers’ liability insurance placed with a UK A-rated insurer. Over the past 10 years, Hazelton...
Former Worcester Resident Back in the City Ahead of Big Role at London University.
The new Vice Chancellor of Birkbeck, University of London has visited Worcester for a tour of the city’s own university, and a chance to have a look at how the place she grew up in has changed. Professor Sally Wheeler; OBE, was a pupil at the Alice Ottley School,...
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Statutory Sick Pay Rebate launches today
The coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will launch online on 26 May 2020.
The scheme will enable employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Tax agents will also be able to make claims on behalf of employers.
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.
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ONS data reveals record levels of quarterly employment decrease
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said today (11/08) that the number of people in work decreased by 220,000 between April and June. This was the largest quarterly decrease since the height of the financial crisis. The groups most affected are younger workers...
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ONS data reveals record levels of quarterly employment decrease
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said today (11/08) that the number of people in work decreased by 220,000 between April and June. This was the largest quarterly decrease since the height of the financial crisis. The groups most affected are younger workers...
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Leadership in PR is more important than ever
Leadership is the foundation to the success, reputation, and future of nations, organisations, and professions. However, in all industries effective leadership can feel elusive and defining leadership can be open to interpretation, diminishing it as a powerful...
University’s Dementia Experts Provide Support to Care Homes and Community Groups
Expert staff from the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies have been helping care homes and community groups to support people living with dementia in the current pandemic. The Association has links with many service providers locally and...
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Navigating the UK’s Evolving Net Zero Plan
The UKs ambitious commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 is a cornerstone of its environmental policy. Despite this, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced changes to Government policies in September whilst insisting the UK will still be on track to reach its target....
GL and Sunsynk produce GridBuddy energy storage for the new-build industry
As the UK prepares to be net zero by 2050, changes to building regulations, such as the Future Homes Standard (FHS), have already presented unprecedented challenges to the housebuilding industry. With the FHS coming into force as early as 2025, as suppliers of...
Annual Lecture Looks to Future of the NHS
A thought-provoking lecture at Worcester Cathedral next week will look at a way forward for the NHS. Lord Victor Adebowale CBE will be giving this year’s Worcester Lecture, a free public talk, on Tuesday, October 3, at 6pm. The Worcester Lectures, hosted by a...
Would you like to join Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has a vacancy on the Herefordshire Area Council. The Chamber has two Area Councils, one that represents Herefordshire and one that represents Worcestershire. Area Councils meet six times a year: three meetings per...
Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system that boosts business investment. The BCC’s immediate priorities are:...
Chairs Report
The Chamber Expo is upon us again, 12th October at the Three Counties Showground. Many congratulations to the events team who have sold a record number of stands: 120 sold with a waiting list, so it should be an outstanding business opportunity for all concerned....
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