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March Worcestershire Area Council Meeting Notes
Logistics Sector Update: The logistics sector has made a solid start to 2026, with steady volumes across key industries including food, horticulture, and manufacturing. This represents an improvement on the latter part of 2025, although overall sentiment remains...
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March Worcestershire Area Council Meeting Notes
Logistics Sector Update: The logistics sector has made a solid start to 2026, with steady volumes across key industries including food, horticulture, and manufacturing. This represents an improvement on the latter part of 2025, although overall sentiment remains...
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Dozens of Students Dressed to Impress Thanks to Kind Community Donations
An initiative to help university students dress the part for interviews and placements has proven a huge success. Placements are a big part of courses at the University of Worcester, and students often enter environments where they’re required to dress smartly....
Calibre Wins Best Remote Administrative Agency 2025
Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), ‘Calibre’, a Worcester-based agency founded by multi award-winner Naomi Wachner has been named Best Remote Administrative Support Agency 2025 by the prestigious Facilities Management Awards. This...
Patron & Strategic News
ANITA DEVEREUX CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AT MANN BROADBENT
Mann Broadbent Insurance Brokers, a leading name in the sport, dance and leisure insurance industry, is proud to celebrate the remarkable career milestone of Anita Devereux, with 45 years of service to the company. Anita’s unwavering commitment, expertise, and...
Thursfields once again highly commended in the latest Legal 500 publication.
Thursfields’ Family Law Team has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the Legal 500 and is the only West Midlands-based firm with three Directors, Nadia Davis, Shane Miller and Philip Rea recognised as Leading Individuals in Family Law. Philip Rea, described as a...
Chamber News
Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March
Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March 2020, the government announced today. Under the scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month,...
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...
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BCC takes a lead on working groups launched to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. It has been confirmed that the British Chambers of Commerce will be representing the network on the group looking at how to level up economic performance across the UK.
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BCC takes a lead on working groups launched to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. It has been confirmed that the British Chambers of Commerce will be representing the network on the group looking at how to level up economic performance across the UK.
Worcestershire News
Pershore woman among the first to benefit from free training programme
A Pershore woman has embarked on new employment after accessing free training which aims to bridge the skills gap in Worcestershire. Sally Harte had been working as maternity cover on the reception at Evesham College and was wondering what her next job would be after...
Pershore school calling for your help
Whilst children are at home from school, they require the right environment to continue their learning in, this includes the equipment they have and the access to IT facilities. Pershore High School are appealing for help to support young children in this new way of...
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The Relationship Between Effective Tax Management and Overall Cost Savings
As a business owner in today’s climate, you’re constantly seeking ways to optimise your financial resources and improve your bottom line. One powerful strategy that can help you achieve these goals is effective tax management. Effective tax management is more than...
Weddings to be held in grounds of Pershore College as part of new partnership
A college in the heart of the Vale of Evesham has signed a new deal which will see weddings held in its grounds for the very first time. Pershore College, which is part of college group WCG, has partnered with Midlands-based Sovereignty Venue & Event Management to...
Worcestershire Way Walkers raised thousands for hospice care
Walkers who took part in an annual 31 mile walk in soaring temperatures have raised more than £11,000 for a local charity. The 60 intrepid walkers strode out on a challenge to walk the whole of the Worcestershire Way in a day to raise funds for the care of St...
More than 8,500 businesses helped by Marches Growth Hub
The Marches Growth Hub supported more than 8,500 businesses across the region in the last financial year, new figures show today. The hub – the acclaimed business support arm of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership – also delivered 158 events which were attended...
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...
Crisis Comms
When everything is going well and business is booming that’s a really great feeling isn’t it? But what happens when something goes wrong, or when there is a story out there about you that casts a different light on things. This is where Crisis Communication comes into...
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