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THE THINGS YOU BUY AND HOPE NOT TO USE
Businesses spend an average of £1,000 every year servicing and maintaining fire safety equipment. Some companies spend tens of thousands—one recently spent £38,000—to keep fire alarms and extinguishers in working order. There are about 16,000 business-related fires...
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THE THINGS YOU BUY AND HOPE NOT TO USE
Businesses spend an average of £1,000 every year servicing and maintaining fire safety equipment. Some companies spend tens of thousands—one recently spent £38,000—to keep fire alarms and extinguishers in working order. There are about 16,000 business-related fires...
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How do companies retain and secure highly qualified and skilled overseas staff for their business?
If you are a company who employ staff from overseas who are a genuine and strong asset to your business you may be considering retaining them after they have completed their studies or probation period. At Alexandra Kaleniuk Immigration Consulting we are experts in...
Celebrating 200 years of railways at the Severn Valley
The Severn Valley Railway has announced two first-class visitors for a special weekend of Railway 200 celebrations in July. The theme of the weekend is ‘Trains through the Ages’, and it would be hard to imagine two guests that represent more different eras of rail...
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A decade at Hazelton Mountford
A career in insurance can be a very rewarding experience at Hazelton Mountford and four members of the team celebrate a decade with the local Independent Chartered Insurance Broker. At only 25 years of age, Ellie has already forged a career in insurance by joining...
Worcestershire mums reminded of contact rights as Mother’s Day looms
Mothers are being reminded that their children have the right to spend time with them if they so wish, particularly on special occasions. As Mother’s Day approaches on 19 March, respected family lawyer Rupinder Nandra is warning mums in advance that they need to make...
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Webinar: What does the global shutdown mean for businesses with international interests?
Headquartered in London, with offices worldwide across five continents, moneycorp services businesses, individuals and online sellers with international interests and payment requirements. By developing currency risk management strategies, moneycorp is on hand to help...
Covid-19: Schools Update
In light of the Government announcement on 18th March at 5.15 pm to close schools with effect from Monday 23rd March, this note provides some initial thoughts on practical issues which schools might be thinking about. This note is correct at the time of writing, 19...
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BCC comments on Heathrow Judicial Review verdict
Commenting on the High Court’s judgement on the judicial review of the Airports National Policy Statement, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Business communities across the UK will be bitterly disappointed that plans for a world-leading hub airport are now...
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BCC comments on Heathrow Judicial Review verdict
Commenting on the High Court’s judgement on the judicial review of the Airports National Policy Statement, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Business communities across the UK will be bitterly disappointed that plans for a world-leading hub airport are now...
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BetaDen announces finalists for Cohort 3.0
BetaDen, Worcestershire’s dynamic commercial technology accelerator, has selected the next eight emerging technology entrepreneurs to join them for cohort 3.0, starting June 2020. The new cohort will have access to a unique package of mentoring, funding and industry...
Acquired brain injury charity appeals for support from community to lift clients’ spirits
Pictured above: Steven, one of the charity’s clients The doors to the Headway Worcestershire Wellbeing Centres might be temporarily closed, but the charity is most certainly still in business. Headway Worcestershire is adapting its services to continue to fight...
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A decade at Hazelton Mountford
A career in insurance can be a very rewarding experience at Hazelton Mountford and four members of the team celebrate a decade with the local Independent Chartered Insurance Broker. At only 25 years of age, Ellie has already forged a career in insurance by joining...
Courtyard launch Food For Families project for families struggling to make ends meet
The Courtyard are delighted to be hosting a series of Food For Families events every Saturday from 4 – 25 March for families who are struggling to make ends meet. With thanks to Talk Community Hub’s Winter of Wellbeing fund, The Courtyard are offering families the...
Ballards LLP continue to support Worcester Foodbank ahead of Mother’s Day
Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, have assisted Worcester Food bank by wrapping gifts in advance of Mother’s Day. This year, the food bank will be giving out Mother’s Day presents in addition to food and supplies. Ruth Allsopp,...
Technology boost prepares Birmingham accountancy firm for the future
A Birmingham accountancy practice has completed a 12-month project which has seen an overhaul of its technology and IT systems as it prepares for the next phase of growth, due to the support from Worcestershire IT firm, Minster Micro. Kings Norton firm MA Edwards...
Worcestershire mums reminded of contact rights as Mother’s Day looms
Mothers are being reminded that their children have the right to spend time with them if they so wish, particularly on special occasions. As Mother’s Day approaches on 19 March, respected family lawyer Rupinder Nandra is warning mums in advance that they need to make...
The future of sports broadcasting
The way in which we consume sports is changing. The large majority of us used to watch our team’s games in their entirety and some of us (like myself!) still do. However, now there are so many ways to watch, fans all over the world are looking at alternative ways of...
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