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Solicitor issues alert to businesses ahead of Employment law changes

Solicitor issues alert to businesses ahead of Employment law changes

One of the county’s leading employment lawyers has urged business to ensure they are prepared and have ‘ticked all the boxes’ ahead of sweeping changes to Employment laws. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors, has taken steps to warn...

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Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?

Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?

Analysis by The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which looks at 28 million motor insurance policies, suggests that the average price paid for motor insurance in the second quarter of 2023 continued to increase. The average premium paid for private comprehensive...

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Statement on the Worcestershire LEP Annual Conference 2020

Statement on the Worcestershire LEP Annual Conference 2020

In view of health concerns and the uncertainty around bringing groups of people together in the weeks ahead, the Worcestershire LEP has taken the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 conference planned for 31st March until a later date in Autumn. However, the good...

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Further support for businesses announced by the government

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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Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

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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Parallel Lines achieve ISO 45001 certification

Parallel Lines achieve ISO 45001 certification

After months of hard work Parallel Lines (Marking) Ltd have received the ISO 45001 accreditation and certificate. ISO 45001 is an international standard for health and safety at work, helping to provide a structured framework for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace....

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Pay-as-you-go model removes barriers to entry for PR firm

Pay-as-you-go model removes barriers to entry for PR firm

You Do Better PR are breaking down the barriers to Public Relations with their pay-as-you-go business model. More often than not, Public Relations Agencies work on a retained basis, but You Do Better break through that barrier to entry by charging an affordable hourly...

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Unfilled Jobs Still Holding Back Economy

Unfilled Jobs Still Holding Back Economy

Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data issued today, BCC Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said: “Skills shortages and unfilled job vacancies are the stark reality for many businesses across all sectors and regions. “We still have more than a million job...

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SWISS TRADE NEGOTIATIONS A KEY STEP FOR UK SERVICES

SWISS TRADE NEGOTIATIONS A KEY STEP FOR UK SERVICES

Responding to the launch of the UK-Switzerland trade negotiations in Bern, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Business has been seeking a swift start to these important negotiations with Switzerland. It is the UK’s sixth largest export destination for...

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Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy

Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy

Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds....

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GL Launches New Training Centre

GL Launches New Training Centre

GL are delighted to announce a new training centre on site at their showroom in Worcester. Over the past few weeks the team has been busy refurbishing one of their meeting rooms to display EV-IQ charging points and a working example of an energy storage system. This...

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