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September Trade Slump Rounds Off Weak Q3
Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “September was a poor month for UK trade. Goods exports fell to the US, EU and the rest of the world. The impacts of the JLR cyber-attack were clearly felt in a slump in automotive...
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September Trade Slump Rounds Off Weak Q3
Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “September was a poor month for UK trade. Goods exports fell to the US, EU and the rest of the world. The impacts of the JLR cyber-attack were clearly felt in a slump in automotive...
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University Study Finds New Health Link that Could Transform How Heart Disease is Detected
Research carried out at the University of Worcester has discovered a potentially significant link between markers in the blood and electrical functions of the heart which could transform the way heart disease is detected. The study could mean that ECG...
High Sheriff of Worcestershire visits New College Worcester to explore student life
New College Worcester (NCW) is national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or visually impaired. NCW recently hosted the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle, for an insightful visit to the campus. During his time at...
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Sutcliffe’s Announced as Top Insurance Employers Award Winner
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have announced they are a ‘Top Insurance Employers Award Winner’, reflecting their commitment to workplace wellbeing and drive for delivering service excellence. Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine is one of the...
Students Shortlisted in Prestigious Nursing Times Awards
Four students at the University of Worcester have been shortlisted in the annual Student Nursing Times Awards. Swathi Suresh has been shortlisted for the Mary Seacole Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion, while Phillipa Mills, Sophie Prothero...
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£6.1 million funding boost to help high streets and town centres through pandemic
Hundreds of local business partnerships across England will share £6.1m of funding to spend on projects that will help their local economies through the uncertainty of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, High Streets Minister Simon Clarke MP has confirmed. The money...
Help the NHS and Care Services: Share your experiences during the Coronavirus outbreak
Healthwatch Worcestershire asks you to complete the survey to share your feedback on information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and accessing health and social care services. With these essential services facing unprecedented challenges, it is vital that they get your...
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Greater flexibility for businesses in changes to insolvency laws
On Friday the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma announced changes to insolvency laws to give businesses who have felt the impact of the coronavirus greater flexibility. Also announced was a temporary suspension of “wrongful trading laws”, which stop company...
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Greater flexibility for businesses in changes to insolvency laws
On Friday the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma announced changes to insolvency laws to give businesses who have felt the impact of the coronavirus greater flexibility. Also announced was a temporary suspension of “wrongful trading laws”, which stop company...
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Options for post-pandemic business investment explained by Thursfields
A top lawyer at Thursfields Solicitors has described the different options for business investment in a post-pandemic environment. Philip Chapman, a director in the Corporate department at the Midlands law firm, was commenting after the first steps were made by the...
Staff Rewarded For Outstanding Performance During Lockdown
Hartlebury, UK – An industry-leading supplier of agricultural parts and accessories is ensuring its warehouse operatives are rewarded after helping the business to achieve new heights, despite a national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. In recent...
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Indegu launch new collaborative eLearning space for SMEs at the Chamber’s Business EXPO
Local eLearning experts Indegu Ltd unveiled their latest online proposition at the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Exhibition. The new collaborative eLearning platform was launched by Indegu Ltd at the recent Business Exhibition hosted by the Herefordshire &...
Faun Zoeller UK committed to hire five apprentices in 2023
FAUN- Zoeller UK (FZUK) continue to foster the next generation of talent by hiring talent through apprenticeship schemes which sees candidates who have completed their schooling, college or university be fully integrated into the workplace. The group has recently...
Congratulations Niamh!
Congratulations Niamh! It’s a time of celebration for the Phoneworcs team as their Customer Account Manager Niamh Fitzpatrick celebrates her 1st work anniversary! Niamh joined the team in 2022 with a specific focus on helping support both new and existing...
Discover Your Strengths, Maximise Your Potential
Why do you make the choices you make? Why do certain tasks come naturally to you? Why do certain activities capture your attention? The simple yet powerful answer is your talents. Your talents are your natural potential. Your talents are the key to your confidence, to...
Brides ‘find the one’ at pop up boutique
Brides-to-be are flocking to a pop-up boutique in Worcester to find their dream dresses. St Richard’s Hospice launched ‘Snowdrops Bridal’ at 34 Chapel Walk, Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester, in mid-February and have welcomed hundreds of shoppers. The boutique...
Welcome B Smith Packaging (Worcester) Ltd to the Chamber
B Smith Packaging has been a specialist in the packaging field for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke, cost-effective, sustainable, and personalised service to our clients to enable them to promote their brand and business to their consumers in...
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