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University of Worcester to Host Conference on Global Divisions and Future Sustainability
The University of Worcester will host a special conference next month exploring the growing political, social, and economic divisions shaping the modern world, and how communities can work together toward a more sustainable future. The conference, titled ‘Divided...
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University of Worcester to Host Conference on Global Divisions and Future Sustainability
The University of Worcester will host a special conference next month exploring the growing political, social, and economic divisions shaping the modern world, and how communities can work together toward a more sustainable future. The conference, titled ‘Divided...
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arrangeMY Gold Award Winners
Worcester-based Business Travel specialists, arrangeMY, have recently been awarded a much-coveted gold award for their sustainable efforts and procurement processes within their supply chain by industry environmental accreditation experts, Greengage Solutions....
Availability of commercial units at Upper Teme Business Park, Tenbury Wells
Upper Teme Business Park is a transformative development comprising 23 premium commercial units – developed by Chamber members Wayne and Amy Butterfield of Fineranch Ltd. Located adjacent to Kerry’s, at the former Station House site, this project marks a...
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Exhibition Explores Depiction of Dementia in Children’s Literature
A new University of Worcester exhibition aims to shed light on how children’s literature approaches and represents dementia. Jean Webb, Professor of International Children’s Literature in the University’s School of Humanities, has drawn on her research into this...
How could Artificial Intelligence impact workplace safety?
Artificial Intelligence has been continually in the news as the latest technology to revolutionise the way we live and work, but is it to be feared or embraced? Either way it looks like it’s here to stay. This article provides more detail on AI technology, outlines...
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Coronavirus: HR’s initial response survey April 2020 – Xpert HR
XpertHR asked 400 HR practitioners how their organisations had responded to the challenges facing them as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic dramatically reshapes the economy. While millions of employees have been thrown into a period of enforced absence from work,...
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures. This represents a huge win for the Chamber network who have been lobbying government to extend the scheme to prevent businesses from being forced to make...
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New UK tariff to back UK industries
The government has announced that the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the transition period. The new tariff will support the economy by making it cheaper and easier...
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New UK tariff to back UK industries
The government has announced that the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the transition period. The new tariff will support the economy by making it cheaper and easier...
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3D Printers used by college to support NHS with PPE Supplies
A college group based in Warwickshire and Worcestershire is helping to produce face shields for the NHS to protect frontline workers in the fight against the Coronavirus outbreak. WCG is using 3D printers from its engineering departments to make main parts for face...
Primrose Launch Virtual Fundraiser As Demand For Services Surge
PEOPLE can join a new virtual fundraising campaign to get them active and support their local hospice as it sees a surge in demand. Pace for Primrose has been launched as Primrose Hospice continues to provide care and support during the pandemic to palliative care...
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Shevaun Haviland: a critical time for business to be heard
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth. She will speak out at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference 2023 on Wednesday May 17. In...
Local Training Provider Encourages Businesses to Utilise Skills Bootcamp Funding
The Development Manager (TDM), a West Midlands training provider, specialising in Tech and Digital skills development, is calling on local employers to recruit quality candidates available from Digital Skills Bootcamp programmes. Skills Bootcamps, which are a...
Pay-as-you-go model removes barriers to entry for PR firm
You Do Better PR are breaking down the barriers to Public Relations with their pay-as-you-go business model. More often than not, Public Relations Agencies work on a retained basis, but You Do Better break through that barrier to entry by charging an affordable hourly...
Unfilled Jobs Still Holding Back Economy
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data issued today, BCC Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said: “Skills shortages and unfilled job vacancies are the stark reality for many businesses across all sectors and regions. “We still have more than a million job...
Over £30,000 raised for St Michael’s Hospice during RUN Hereford
Hundreds of runners descended on Hereford for one of the city’s largest multi-distance running events. In bright sunshine, more than 600 runners took part in Sunday’s RUN Hereford at the city’s Livestock Market, competing in either a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon....
SWISS TRADE NEGOTIATIONS A KEY STEP FOR UK SERVICES
Responding to the launch of the UK-Switzerland trade negotiations in Bern, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Business has been seeking a swift start to these important negotiations with Switzerland. It is the UK’s sixth largest export destination for...
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