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Unemployment Up As Wages Still Outpace Inflation
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There is little comfort in this data for businesses or the government. Employers are being squeezed...
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Unemployment Up As Wages Still Outpace Inflation
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There is little comfort in this data for businesses or the government. Employers are being squeezed...
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Worcester Academic Helps with Innovative Project Mapping Coastal Railway and Walking Routes
A University of Worcester lecturer has played a key role in an innovative scheme to map Britain’s coastal railway and walking routes. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, is part of a group of volunteers who have been working to bring the project to life...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
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Lifetime achievement award for Maynard Burton
One of the county’s most respected solicitors has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the Worcestershire Law Society. Maynard Burton, senior partner at mfg Solicitors, was recognised by the Society for his successful 40-year legal career and the support...
DRPG Film Take Home The Grand Prix And Four Golds At EVCOM London Film Awards
The EVCOM London Live Awards was held at the Shaw Theatre and Pullman Hotel on Friday 18th November and saw DRPG Film take seven awards home with them on the night, including the top Grand Prix award for its film ‘The Boxer’. This totals 12 awards received for DRPG’s...
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Welcome to our new Strategic Members
Please welcome our new Strategic Members, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. They provide a range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services across Worcestershire. The majority of its services are based at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch,...
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The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Be-Safe Technologies (www.be-safetechnologies.com) Business over Breakfast (Herefordshire and Worcestershire) (www.bobclubs.com/wm) Caroline Waddams...
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Weak GDP growth forecast for 2020 as business investment falls
UK economic growth in 2020 is forecast to slow to its weakest rate since the financial crisis as higher government spending struggles to offset falling business investment, weakening net trade and sluggish consumer spending. GDP growth is forecast to slow from 1.3%...
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Weak GDP growth forecast for 2020 as business investment falls
UK economic growth in 2020 is forecast to slow to its weakest rate since the financial crisis as higher government spending struggles to offset falling business investment, weakening net trade and sluggish consumer spending. GDP growth is forecast to slow from 1.3%...
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National expert believes University will play important role in integration of health and social care
A national expert in health and social care, involved in advising the Government on integrating the two services, believes the University of Worcester will play a key role locally in that process. Professor David Croisdale-Appleby OBE was at the University to give a...
Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
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Act now to get share of business cash pot
Time is running out for businesses to get their hands on £10,000 EU grants to help them pay for vital equipment. More than £670,000 from the Small Equipment Grant pot has already been paid to businesses in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire, helping to...
Leading Judge Puts Family Court in the Spotlight at University Talk
A distinguished High Court Judge gave a special lecture at the University of Worcester, putting forward the case that the Family Court should be the last resort in parental disputes. The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, gave a talk...
Thursfields advises on sale of multi-million pound caravan park in West Midlands
A well-known West Midlands caravan park has been sold in a multi-million pound deal, thanks to expert advice from Thursfields Solicitors. Tony Gibb, head of the Commercial Property team at Thursfields, advised the clients involved on the sale by auction, along with...
With cyber crime on the rise in Hereford, how are you protecting your company data? (Cyber Quarter workshop)
Everyone has a duty to maintain data integrity and security. With cyber threats now a board-level issue, it’s important now more than ever to make sure your business is taking the necessary steps to protect their assets against cyber criminals. On the 8th...
Santa numbers on the rise ahead of festive St Michael’s Hospice run
Shoppers in Hereford this Christmas will be greeted by a sea of Santas as a popular festive run returns. A flurry of bookings for the St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run on Sunday 18th December means just a handful of places remain. The annual run is organised by St...
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Herefordshire Cobb Amos – Local, independent agent with years of experience whose goal is to get you moved in good time and at the right price. Denney King Consultants Ltd – Denney King is a niche legal practice advising on all aspects of family, property...
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