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Fourth generation Hollywood company celebrates 80th anniversary
2026 is an important milestone for Kilby Packaging, a manufacturer of packaging materials based in Birmingham. Sustainability at its heart Since its humble beginnings in 1946 when John Kilby started the business reclaiming and recycling boxes at a time of severe raw...
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Fourth generation Hollywood company celebrates 80th anniversary
2026 is an important milestone for Kilby Packaging, a manufacturer of packaging materials based in Birmingham. Sustainability at its heart Since its humble beginnings in 1946 when John Kilby started the business reclaiming and recycling boxes at a time of severe raw...
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mfg Solicitors strengthens Employment team with new partner appointment
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of respected employment lawyer Tim Lang as a partner within its award-winning Employment department. With over 30 years’ experience advising businesses and individuals on a range of...
Boost your career and make a difference as a Special Constable
Are you looking to develop your skills, meet new people, and give back to your community? Volunteering as a Special Constable with West Mercia Police could be the unique opportunity you’ve been searching for. Special Constables are volunteer police officers who wear...
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RTX 2023 Haulage Insurance Experts
Who said insurance was boring? The experts from Hazelton Mountford exhibited at the Road Transport EXPO at NAEC Stoneleigh this week – and had a lot of fun! RTX is the industry’s biggest and best show dedicated to all things trucks. The one-stop industry...
Visually Impaired Students Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges spent a day at the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a Visual...
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Webinar: Employment and HR issues arising from Coronavirus and COVID-19
This webinar has now taken place. Due to the popularity of previous HR and employment webinars, we are pleased to announce that Sally Morris, Head of Employment at mfg Solicitors LLP will presenting at a third online seminar and Q&A session, in association with...
Webinar: Leading through change and uncertainty with 3WH
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://youtu.be/0cw09PI4lcA We already lead in a volatile, uncertain world, but when a crisis hits, your people will look to you for certainty, clarity and safety. But how do you lead...
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UK begin trade talks with US
Talks of trade negotiations now seems such a world away, however the UK continues to progress their relations with other countries and work on trade deals. Talks between the UK and US on a post-brexit agreement are underway. The first round of talks are expected to...
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UK begin trade talks with US
Talks of trade negotiations now seems such a world away, however the UK continues to progress their relations with other countries and work on trade deals. Talks between the UK and US on a post-brexit agreement are underway. The first round of talks are expected to...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: 4 Seasons Worx Ltd Bloomery (Broadway) (http://www.bloomery.co.uk) Boutique Recordings (http://www.boutiquerecording.co.uk) Bullet Lift Services Limited...
Worcester business woman hits Amazon bestseller
Publishing a book is never an easy task, launching in week one of lockdown in one of the toughest book categories could be reckless – or genius. Lucy Barkas, founder of 3WH, a leadership and team development consultancy and Author of LeaderX said, “I knew...
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Children’s Charity Makes History as First Hospice Ever to Strike Gold with UNICEF UK Award
Acorns Children’s Hospice continues to make history as the first hospice in Britain ever to win a UNICEF UK ‘Gold’ award for its work to protect children’s rights. The prestigious accolade recognises the charity’s commitment to ensuring the United Nations Convention...
Business Round-Up April 2023
The Business Manifesto was launched at the Chamber’s Annual Economic Conference on Thursday 30 March. The Chamber outlined their plans for the next financial year detailing the priorities for local and national government, as identified by local businesses during...
Worcestershire lawyer issues advice to employers over Coronation bank holiday
A Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned that holiday pay for the additional Coronation bank holiday on 8 May is set to give employers a serious headache. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at mfg Solicitors, said that the long weekend is intended to...
Reform Needed To UK Labour Market Access
Responding to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee report on the future of the UK-EU relationship, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes these clear and well-evidenced proposals for reform of access to the UK labour market. We...
Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong business case to remove the uncertainty caused by...
University of Worcester Creates New Wildflower Meadow
Hundreds of wildflowers will soon be providing a habitat for nature to thrive at the University of Worcester as part of a wider wildlife project on campus. Students, including those studying on the University’s Environmental Management and Sustainability course, along...
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