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John Truslove signs up Thomas Startin Junior for former Arrow Auctions site
Thomas Startin Junior, which has opened a new BYD electric car dealership in Redditch, has expanded into the former Arrow Motor Auctions premises to support the group’s growing fleet business. Commercial property agents John Truslove have agreed a 15-year...
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John Truslove signs up Thomas Startin Junior for former Arrow Auctions site
Thomas Startin Junior, which has opened a new BYD electric car dealership in Redditch, has expanded into the former Arrow Motor Auctions premises to support the group’s growing fleet business. Commercial property agents John Truslove have agreed a 15-year...
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Worcester Lecturer Invited to Chelsea FC After Inspiring Presentation
A lecturer at the University of Worcester spent a weekend at Chelsea FC after being nominated for a mentoring experience by a school pupil. Jessica Fassnidge, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, had given a presentation at a Worcester high school and later found...
Father’s Day at Cote
Give him a gift he’ll really love this year This Father’s Day, treat him to something he really wants – quality time, great food, and something good in his glass. Speaking of drinks, we’re giving all dads a complimentary cocktail or beer on the special day. Come in...
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Leading Medical Educator Receives Prestigious Fellowship
A leading medical educator at the University of Worcester has been given a prestigious award in recognition of her work. Professor Kay Mohanna has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators, the Academy’s highest award. It is given for...
Tax expert welcomes Capital Gains Tax changes for separating couples
A Worcestershire tax expert has praised the government’s newly-introduced Capital Gains Tax laws which aim to give separating couples more time to divide their assets. Thomas Evans, a partner at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has welcomed the changes which were...
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Webinar: Building Supply Chain Resilience and Diversity
Join an exclusive Chambers and Members-only webinar as the British Chamber of Commerce’s Director General Dr. Adam Marshall speaks with the Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt Hon Liz Truss MP. This will be a fascinating opportunity to explore and...
Business fraud and how to prevent it
UK businesses are not only challenging the attack of the coronavirus at the moment, but now attacks from opportunistic operations and individuals. Cyber security attacks have risen dramatically recently as have scams. We would urge businesses to equip themselves with...
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Over half of CBILS applications have been approved
Over 50 percent of applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has now been approved by lenders, according to UK Finance figures. Lenders have received over 64,000 completed applications for SMEs with more applications set to be approved...
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Over half of CBILS applications have been approved
Over 50 percent of applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has now been approved by lenders, according to UK Finance figures. Lenders have received over 64,000 completed applications for SMEs with more applications set to be approved...
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Carers Hub helping more carers across the county
Due to recent events you may find yourself new to caring and unsure what advice or information is out there or you may be an experienced carer in an unfamiliar situation. We know that being a carer can be incredibly rewarding but we also know it isn’t always the...
Integrity is at the heart of business right now
People who show little integrity at the start of this difficult time will not have a reputable business to go back to when it’s over – says Ruby Edwards of local communications agency You Do Better. As a sole parent of two children, one of whom has a life-threatening...
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Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q1 2023 released
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q1 2023, sponsored by Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. The latest survey was completed by 5258 businesses across...
‘Life’s Wonders’ poetry anthology published to raise funds for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
A new poetry anthology featuring poetry enthusiasts from Worcestershire and beyond, has been released this week to raise vital funds for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. The anthology, titled ‘Life’s Wonders’, has been published by Black Pear Press and was the...
Special Recognition Awards for University Staff
Three members of University of Worcester staff have been recognised with special honours by the High Sheriff of Worcestershire. During his time in the role, Andrew Manning-Cox presented Residential Experience Manager, Judith Bick, with a High Sheriff’s Award in...
BCC welcomes start of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand
Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is good news to hear that the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will finally come into...
Worcestershire Community Foundation and WMPCC launch Inclusive Communities Fund
Partnering with West Mercia Police & Crime Commission (WMPCC), Worcestershire Community Foundation is opening up a new grant funding opportunity for grassroots community organisations across Worcestershire. With £100,000 of funding, the Inclusive Communities Fund...
University Conference Explores the Chagos Islands Dispute
The University of Worcester is to host a special conference that aims to examine and shed new light on the Chagos Islands dispute. The one-day event, at the University’s School of Law on May 26, has been jointly organised by the University of Worcester and University...
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