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Fix Digital Foundations to Unlock Growth
Ahead of the Budget, the President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Government to prioritise fixing the UK’s digital foundations, to support growth, and capitalise on AI opportunities. In the foreword to a new...
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Fix Digital Foundations to Unlock Growth
Ahead of the Budget, the President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Government to prioritise fixing the UK’s digital foundations, to support growth, and capitalise on AI opportunities. In the foreword to a new...
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mfg Solicitors Unveil New Monthly Networking Event
Law firm mfg Solicitors has launched a new networking event in Worcester as it looks to connect professionals from sectors across the city. The monthly, invite-only event, will be held in the city’s Piston Distillery, with each event offering a different networking...
Social Media Legend Francis Bourgeois Backs SVR Landslip Appeal
The famous trainspotter Francis Bourgeois is highlighting the plight of the Severn Valley Railway, as it faces a substantial repair bill following its devastating recent landslip, just over two weeks ago. Francis visited the site of the landslip, between Hampton Loade...
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West Midland RFCA welcomes 1000th Armed Forces Covenant signee
West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are pleased to welcome City of Birmingham Rockets as the 1000th company, within the West Midland RFCA region, to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and pledge their support to the Armed Forces community. The...
Artist Appointed to Lead the University of Worcester’s Cultural Work
An artist and cultural policy expert has been appointed to lead the University of Worcester’s cultural engagement work in the community. Professor Lisa Stansbie is a practising artist, as well as being a triathlete, whose research focuses on the crossover between...
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Safety Goggles and Aprons Amongst Items Donated to Worcester Hospital by Kidderminster School
Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre in Kidderminster have generously donated safety goggles, aprons, gloves and masks to support hardworking staff on the ICU Unit at Worcester Hospital. Donated by the Science Department, the school also handed over several...
Learn from Home with Strong & Herd LLP
Face-to-face training maybe out of the question but Strong & Herd LLP have developed all of their training courses into virtual learning courses. To assist everyone working from home, they have launched 5, 30 minute, free training sessions. With the UK still...
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BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from recent economic...
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BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from recent economic...
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University of Worcester Shortlisted in Whatuni Student Choice Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two national awards following a host of positive reviews from its students. The independent Whatuni Student Choice Awards are based reviews submitted by students and published on Whatuni.com. Over the last six...
DRPG to host online event discussing power of virtual meetings
In an environment when businesses are being forced to adapt the way they operate, creative communications agency, DRPG are broadcasting live from their studios in Worcestershire where CEO, Dale Parmenter and the DRPG team will discuss the possibilities and how to...
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Skidmore Review: Government must prioritise pragmatic measures for businesses
Reacting to the publication of the Net Zero Review by Chris Skidmore MP, Alex Veitch Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the BCC said: “The review published by Chris Skidmore MP is a significant document and provides us with a substantive overview of the...
NMITE to host Future Skills Fair in its Blackfriars Campus
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) in Hereford will be hosting a Future Skills Fair from 3-6pm on 1st February to encourage young people in Secondary and Post-16 education to explore the next steps in their education, career, or training....
University’s New Pro Vice Chancellor Calls for Urgent Attention to the Health and Care Workforce
The nation’s health and care workforce is in crisis and needs urgent attention, according to the University of Worcester’s new Pro Vice Chancellor Health and Science. Professor Sally Moyle, a qualified nurse, experienced academic and educational leader, joins the...
Brownfield site owners encouraged to generate energy and income by transforming their land
Owners of underused brownfield sites are being urged to consider transforming their land with energy generation and storage facilities to bring in extra income amid the energy crisis. Commercial property solicitor Phil Hunt, from Worcestershire law firm mfg...
Redhill Manufacturing moves to purpose-built new premises
It’s good news from Redhill as the Redditch-based manufacturing company is now fully operational from new, fully equipped, purpose-built premises located at Lakeside Industrial Estate. The move comes following a major fire at the company’s premises in May 2022,...
What is an LSIP?
What is an LSIP? Further to the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper (January 2021), Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIPs) were created to put employers more firmly at the heart of the skills system to help ensure businesses and people have the skills they need to...
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