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Can University Side Become ‘Worcester’s Invincibles?’
The University of Worcester’s Women’s Football Team is guaranteed promotion after winning every game in their league and finishing with an extraordinary 100-goal difference. “It feels amazing,” said Captain, Annie Sime. “Promotion was a huge goal so achieving it means...
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Can University Side Become ‘Worcester’s Invincibles?’
The University of Worcester’s Women’s Football Team is guaranteed promotion after winning every game in their league and finishing with an extraordinary 100-goal difference. “It feels amazing,” said Captain, Annie Sime. “Promotion was a huge goal so achieving it means...
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Funding and Intellectual Property
The link between funding and intellectual property rights is often underestimated, and having a patent can do more for you than just keep your competitors at bay. R&D Tax Credits R&D tax credits are a government incentive designed to reward companies for...
Why don’t UK innovators file enough patents?
Many SMEs understand the value of patents, and routinely file patent applications to protect their innovation. However, UK innovators are lagging behind those in many other countries when it comes to patent ownership. Japan is, unsurprisingly, one of the leading...
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Associate promotions at SME
SME Solicitors in Worcester has announced that Amanda Piper and Florence Goodwin have both been promoted to the role of Associate within the firm’s Private Client department. Amanda Piper joined SME Solicitors in 2021 and Florence joined in 2020. Chartered Legal...
Boost productivity with Corporate at Crumplebury
Crumplebury, a leading provider of innovative event and hospitality solutions, offers businesses a unique and inspiring setting that fosters productivity, boosts morale and promotes effective team building. Recent studies have shown that getting out of the office and...
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Webinar: Help for the self-employed during Coronavirus with Bishop Fleming
Join Chris Walklett, Tax Partner from Bishop Fleming who will provide advice and answer your questions on the following: The self-employed income scheme- who is eligible? How to access the scheme Potential issues with the scheme Tax deferment for self-assessment This...
Webinar: Legal Issues affecting Business Owners – Assessing your Financial Affairs during Coronavirus
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://youtu.be/7SmogOMeWVI Join Laura Banks, Wills & Estates Department and Stewart Coles, Commercial Property Department from Thursfields Solicitors who will provide guidance and...
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Government extends furlough scheme in response to Chamber lobbying
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020). With 50% of business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire utilising the furlough scheme to protect their business, this...
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Government extends furlough scheme in response to Chamber lobbying
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020). With 50% of business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire utilising the furlough scheme to protect their business, this...
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Careers helping launched for young people in Worcestershire
A new careers helpline has been launched for Worcestershire to help young people understand what their career options are. Students across Worcestershire have now left school earlier than planned, and with the end of year exams canceled rather than postponed, many...
How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect my commercial contracts?
As a business owner, you’re already taking steps to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, prepare for it to get worse and protect your business, staff and customers as far as you can. If you are likely to have difficulties in meeting your contractual obligations or a...
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Innovative SolarButterfly to Stop in Worcester as Part of World Tour
A butterfly-shaped trailer, powered entirely by the sun, will be making a stopover in Worcester this summer as part of a world tour promoting solutions to stop global warming. The SolarButterfly was developed by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland...
Widely respected solicitor retires after 42-year career
One of Worcestershire’s most popular and admired solicitors has retired after a career spanning over four decades. Commercial property expert Maynard Burton, from law firm mfg Solicitors, has retired from the legal profession after joining the Kidderminster...
Ultrafilter celebrates £2 million investment to support pharma future
Herefordshire’s leading manufacturing company Ultrafilter Medical officially opened its new, specialist facility to support the diversification of its Ross-on-Wye site on Thursday 20 April. The company has invested £2 million in a new cleanroom and specialist...
Top garden designer picks Wyevale Nurseries’ stock for RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Award-winning garden designer Peter Dowle has chosen plants from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford to feature in his show garden at RHS Malvern Spring Festival next week – including its new innovative Hedera Algerian Bellecour® (May 11-14, 2023). Multi-gold medallist...
MP set to stride out over hills for hospice care
Worcester MP Robin Walker is set to stride out 11 miles across the Malvern Hills to raise money for a county hospice in memory of his father, Peter. Mr Walker will be joining 140 other walkers who are taking on the St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk on Saturday,...
Careers in Construction at Kidderminster College
As part of The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College’s collaboration with CITB, Level 1 and 2 Bricklaying students at Kidderminster College recently had the chance to visit a local Barratt Homes development in Stourport. The visit stemmed from a...
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