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Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive

Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive

A free talk at The Hive will explore the fascinating thinking behind the creation of the most famous fictional detective of all time. Dr Sharon Young, Course Leader for MA English at the University of Worcester will deliver the talk, titled In Search of a Hero:...

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Sherlock Holmes Under the Lens in Free Talk at The Hive

A free talk at The Hive will explore the fascinating thinking behind the creation of the most famous fictional detective of all time. Dr Sharon Young, Course Leader for MA English at the University of Worcester will deliver the talk, titled In Search of a Hero:...

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Venues ordered to prepare following new terrorism law

Venues ordered to prepare following new terrorism law

Venue owners and operators are being urged to prepare for new terrorism laws being introduced following the devastating Manchester Arena bombings and ever-growing threat of terror attacks. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, otherwise known as ‘Martyn’s...

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Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?

Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?

Analysis by The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which looks at 28 million motor insurance policies, suggests that the average price paid for motor insurance in the second quarter of 2023 continued to increase. The average premium paid for private comprehensive...

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ESFA post-16 provider relief scheme

ESFA post-16 provider relief scheme

The government recognises that training providers are faced with enormous challenges in continuing to deliver education and training during this period of uncertainty as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. In line with Cabinet Office guidance they are introducing...

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Webinar: Lunchtime Networking with the Chamber

Webinar: Lunchtime Networking with the Chamber

Sign up to our Lunchtime Networking to raise your business profile and make valuable business contacts. The session will provide the opportunity for each attendee to participate in a 60 second introduction and attendees will also be divided into smaller break out...

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Government support for larger businesses launched

Government support for larger businesses launched

After extensive consultation and representations, all businesses will now be able to access some form of government support to assist them during the present Covid-19 crisis. The Treasury scheme which launched yesterday (20 April), plugs the gap between the scheme...

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Business Interruption Insurance Update

Business Interruption Insurance Update

The last few weeks have been a busy time for the insurance sector, which has been under increasing pressure from the Government and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to consider Covid-19 related claims, in particular those related to business interruption losses....

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Introducing Alentar UK Limited

Introducing Alentar UK Limited

The Alentar team focus on helping businesses to grow through affordable, professional business services, and specialise in Leadership, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Commercial Development, Technology and Continuous Improvement activities. We have experience...

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Champions for Entrepreneurs

Champions for Entrepreneurs

This month, RWC are delighted to announce that they have won the Enterprising Worcestershire ‘Champions for Entrepreneurs’ award in Worcestershire. This award is a recognition of the exceptional work and dedication of the entire RWC team of business coaches in...

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Hospice to celebrate ‘incredible’ volunteers

Hospice to celebrate ‘incredible’ volunteers

Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice will be celebrating the tireless support of hundreds of volunteers over the next week. (1 – 7th June) During Volunteers’ Week from June 1st to 7th, the hospice will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations...

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