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Students Prepare for Annual 24-Hour CPR Challenge
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester are gearing up for this year’s CPR Marathon; a non-stop, 24-hour cardiopulmonary resuscitation challenge aimed at raising vital funds for Heart Start Malvern and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Beginning at 9am on...
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Students Prepare for Annual 24-Hour CPR Challenge
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester are gearing up for this year’s CPR Marathon; a non-stop, 24-hour cardiopulmonary resuscitation challenge aimed at raising vital funds for Heart Start Malvern and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Beginning at 9am on...
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Worcestershire firm donates to local foodbank in celebration of International Pineapple Day
A Worcestershire recruitment firm has donated 50 fresh pineapples and dozens of tins of fruit to a local foodbank to help celebrate International Pineapple Day. Staff at Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality...
Make Strides – A Digital-First Learning and Development Company
Make Strides is a digital-first learning and development company, helping people and organisations grow with purpose, clarity, and confidence. We specialise in early careers and leadership development, offering bite-size, engaging and accredited digital programmes...
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Health and Social Care Professionals Celebrated at Annual Mentor Awards
Health and Social Care professionals from across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently...
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...
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How to communicate effectively with employees and customers using virtual technology
Join the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as we partner with creative communications agency DRPG, to bring you a webinar on how to communicate effectively with employees and customers using virtual technology. Dale Parmenter, CEO at DRPG, will...
International Trade Q&A with BCC Director General and Director of Trade Facilitation
The British Chambers of Commerce are hosting an online webinar and Q&A on International Trade. Director General Dr. Adam Marshall, and Director of Trade Facilitation Liam Smyth, will explain what action the British Chambers of Commerce and its Members are taking...
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Further support for businesses announced by the government
In an ever changing environment the government announced over the weekend more support measures to support businesses across the UK. It will pay 80% of salary for staff who are kept on by their employer, covering wages of up to £2,500 per employee. It is hoped that...
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Further support for businesses announced by the government
In an ever changing environment the government announced over the weekend more support measures to support businesses across the UK. It will pay 80% of salary for staff who are kept on by their employer, covering wages of up to £2,500 per employee. It is hoped that...
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Chamber attend DRPG CSR Charter 2020 launch
At their headquarters in Worcestershire, creative communications agency and Chamber Patron Members DRPG launched their CSR Charter in an event livestreamed out to clients, suppliers and the media where they explained their positive commitment to both the environment...
Manufacturing leading the way in EU Exit preparations, new survey shows
Manufacturers across the Marches are leading the way in planning for the UK’s new trading relationship with the EU, a major new survey has found. The survey – carried out by Growth Hubs across the West Midlands and involving 17,674 individual businesses – is the...
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Worcestershire lawyer issues advice to employers over Coronation bank holiday
A Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned that holiday pay for the additional Coronation bank holiday on 8 May is set to give employers a serious headache. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at mfg Solicitors, said that the long weekend is intended to...
Reform Needed To UK Labour Market Access
Responding to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee report on the future of the UK-EU relationship, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes these clear and well-evidenced proposals for reform of access to the UK labour market. We...
Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong business case to remove the uncertainty caused by...
University of Worcester Creates New Wildflower Meadow
Hundreds of wildflowers will soon be providing a habitat for nature to thrive at the University of Worcester as part of a wider wildlife project on campus. Students, including those studying on the University’s Environmental Management and Sustainability course, along...
Preparing and Updating Health and Safety Policies
Friday 28th April is ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ which is an annual initiative put on by the United Nations (UN). This day emphasises the importance of employers around the world taking appropriate precautions to prevent accidents and diseases at work....
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Alentar UK Limited Alentar UK were founded in April 2020 to operate in delivering excellent business support, leaving our Customers stronger through the relationship both financially and through the...
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