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81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week

81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week

An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...

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81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week

An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...

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Member News

Syndicated Interview with Cast Member Alasdair Baker.

Syndicated Interview with Cast Member Alasdair Baker.

Dial M For Mayhem Syndicated interview with cast member Alasdair Baker. Tell us a little about yourself? I originally trained as a singer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and worked as a professional singer for a few years. I then drifted into teaching and...

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Patron & Strategic News

Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace

Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace

A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...

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ISO QSL – 50% Black Friday Offer!

ISO QSL – 50% Black Friday Offer!

Elevate your career this Black Friday with our unbeatable 50% off on ISO Online Training Bundles! Whether you’re looking to dive into Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, or Internal Auditor + ,our self-paced courses will equip you with the...

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Chamber News

Inflation Drops, However Remains at a Historic High Level.

Inflation Drops, However Remains at a Historic High Level.

Inflation has dropped again, to 6.8% from 7.9% in June. This is welcome news to businesses that have been hit hard by constant pressures from price rises for many months. However, inflation remains at historically high levels and is significantly below the 2% target...

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Cutting Costs, Creating Culture

Cutting Costs, Creating Culture

Recruiting can be difficult.  Really difficult, at times.  With the myriad of recruitment and selection opportunities available to hiring managers, the process can easily get costly, both financially and on the increasingly limited time resources of a HR team.  You...

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Increased furlough contribution to test business resilience

Increased furlough contribution to test business resilience

This week employers who are claiming furlough pay for their workers now will have to pay 20% towards the subsidised wages as the Job Retention Scheme continues to gradually wind down. Figures published in July show the fewest number of people on furlough since the...

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MP set to stride out over hills for hospice care

MP set to stride out over hills for hospice care

Worcester MP Robin Walker is set to stride out 11 miles across the Malvern Hills to raise money for a county hospice in memory of his father, Peter. Mr Walker will be joining 140 other walkers who are taking on the St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk on Saturday,...

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Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan

Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan

Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important...

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Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan

Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important...

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Worcestershire News

Wyre Forest business leaders hail local partnership success

Wyre Forest business leaders hail local partnership success

Two Kidderminster business leaders have urged other companies across Wyre Forest to ‘keep it local’ as they mark a unique 16-year partnership. IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers, and windows experts 5 Star Windows and Conservatories, began their link up in...

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The Iconic St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run has Sold-out

The Iconic St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run has Sold-out

An iconic pre-Christmas sight is set to bring festive cheer to the streets of Hereford. St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed its ever-popular Santa Run, taking place on Sunday 17th December, has sold-out with around 300 signed up. All ages don Santa suits and choose...

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Herefordshire News

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National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans

National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans

Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...

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Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports

Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports

• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...

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