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Business Cheered By Further Fall In Inflation
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be cheered by the larger than expected slowing of inflation in November to 3.2%, suggesting it is now...
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Business Cheered By Further Fall In Inflation
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be cheered by the larger than expected slowing of inflation in November to 3.2%, suggesting it is now...
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BuzzGen’s Personal Development Philosophy
Personal development is essential for a company’s growth, and, naturally, it should align with the company’s needs and goals. Why limit it to that? At BuzzGen, we encourage our employees to take charge of their own development and pursue any new skills they are...
Industry Trailblazers Unite To Talk Neurodiversity!
Last week was Neurodiversity Celebration Week – a chance to reflect on prejudices and assumptions surrounding individuals with atypical minds. To celebrate, Adapt-IT brought together some of the accessibility worlds leading figureheads (Emma Philpott MBE, Chris...
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Camping and outdoor leisure experts OLPRO secure £1 million investment
Worcester-based OLPRO Ltd has secured a £1,075,000 investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) through the MEIF West Midlands Equity Fund managed by Midven, part of the Future Planet Capital Group to promote growth and increase operational capacity....
Sutcliffe’s Announced as Top Insurance Employers Award Winner
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have announced they are a ‘Top Insurance Employers Award Winner’, reflecting their commitment to workplace wellbeing and drive for delivering service excellence. Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine is one of the...
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Worcestershire County Council’s urgent appeal for essential PPE
Worcestershire County Council urgently need access to immediately available PPE. A full list of technical specifications for medical examination gloves can be found here and for gowns, surgical face masks, respirator masks, eye protection and protective overalls here....
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme with the British Business Bank
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://youtu.be/ZFa4Oq1KmUE Hear from Ryan Cartwright, Senior Manager at the British Business Bank, and Angie Preece, Senior Business Development Manager, from CBILS accredited lender, BCRS...
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The UK’s new points-based immigration policy
The UK is ending free movement and will introduce an Immigration Bill to bring in a ‘firm and fair’ points-based system that the government hope will attract high-skilled workers we need to contribute to the economy. From 1 January 2021, the government will give top...
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The UK’s new points-based immigration policy
The UK is ending free movement and will introduce an Immigration Bill to bring in a ‘firm and fair’ points-based system that the government hope will attract high-skilled workers we need to contribute to the economy. From 1 January 2021, the government will give top...
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Government release guidance on closure of businesses and premises
The government has released guidance on what businesses and premises should close and any exceptions. Takeaway and delivery services may remain open under the guidance previously provided by the government. Online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and...
Gtech providing life saving support to NHS
After government appeals for top engineering companies to help in making life saving ventilators to support the NHS, brands such as McClaren, Nissan and Chamber Members Gtech were there to answer their calls for help. Nick Grey, Gtech Founder and Chief Executive, was...
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Community Forum Members Take Tour of University’s New Facility
Members of the University of Worcester’s Community Forum were among the first to visit the University’s new health and wellbeing building as it nears completion. Members of the forum had the chance to take a tour of the new facility, which was previously the Worcester...
Wyevale Nurseries supplies trees as part of Council’s ‘tree planting’ ambition
Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford has supplied more than 100 different projects with trees as part of Gloucestershire County Council’s commitment to plant at least a million trees (February 2023). It has supplied trees, transplants and container shrubs as part of the...
Demand for commercial property in Hereford on the up
The raft of new development planned for Hereford can help drive demand for commercial property in and around the city, a legal expert has said. Louise Price, who recently joined the commercial and agricultural property team at Lanyon Bowdler’s Hereford office, said...
Herefordshire Embrace Equity for International Women’s Day
Over the last couple of years Ruby Edwards from You Do Better PR has written together with local business women who live and work in and around Worcestershire to share the positive sentiment of International Women’s Day. This year, in Herefordshire, we embrace...
International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity in Worcestershire
Over the last couple of years Ruby Edwards from You Do Better PR has written together with local business women who live and work in and around Worcestershire to share the positive sentiment of International Women’s Day. This year, together, they embrace the...
Business Round-Up
When I meet with members, I am often asked how a Member business can increase their profile – hopefully to build a wider network and attract new business. There is no quick answer and it’s often a tailored activity. I always suggest it’s about good networking,...
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