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Cyber resilience – Are you ready for when it hits the fan?
In an age where digital threats are evolving faster than ever, resilience is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a business imperative. We’re bringing together decision-makers from across the region to explore how organisations can prepare for, respond to, and...
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Cyber resilience – Are you ready for when it hits the fan?
In an age where digital threats are evolving faster than ever, resilience is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a business imperative. We’re bringing together decision-makers from across the region to explore how organisations can prepare for, respond to, and...
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Branding with Purpose: Wye Valley Brewery Leads the Conversation at The Marketing Meetup – Worcester
Last week, the Worcester marketing community came together for The Marketing Meetup, this was only the second event – this time sponsored by Nifty Communications and hosted at the co-working space Vinegar Works on Foregate Street. This impactful event brought together...
arrangeMY Gold Award Winners
Worcester-based Business Travel specialists, arrangeMY, have recently been awarded a much-coveted gold award for their sustainable efforts and procurement processes within their supply chain by industry environmental accreditation experts, Greengage Solutions....
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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....
Rural lawyer issues land squatters warning
One of Worcestershire’s leading agricultural lawyers has warned the county’s farmers and landowners to check Land Registry documents to ensure “every inch” of their land is legally registered. The alert has come from Hannah Taylor, a senior associate at law firm mfg...
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EU Commission President seeks ‘unique’ trade deal with UK
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU is “all set” for talks on trade with the UK. “We will enter these negotiations with the highest ambition because good old friends like the UK and us shouldn’t settle for less.” But she has said...
Consultation on the UK Global Tariff
On 1 January 2021, the UK Global Tariff will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff. The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. The Department for International Trade is preparing the UK’s first independent tariff policy in almost 50 years. The tariffs will...
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BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half (55%) of UK businesses attempted to...
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BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half (55%) of UK businesses attempted to...
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Malvern Hills businesses sign up to refill scheme
More than 45 businesses across the Malvern Hills district have signed up to the Refill scheme in a bid to reduce the use of plastic bottles. The national campaign encourages refilling reusable water bottles from taps in local cafes, restaurants, pubs and more, rather...
Governors’ Clerk Sought by Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre
With a school community continuing to grow, Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre in Kidderminster is looking to appoint a clerk to the school’s governing body. Mrs Leek-Wright, Headteacher, explained: “As an expanding and successful school we’re keen to hear from...
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Bridging The Gap – Support for British Host Families
Akademik provide language services such as public service interpreting, translation, tutoring and examining Russian at schools at GCSE and A Level. Maria Williams is a Russian tutor at the University of Birmingham and a public service interpreter, a member of The...
Steve Perera from Britannic Place has been voted Top Rated Adviser in the VouchedFor Top Rated Guide for 2023 for the second year in a row!
VouchedFor released its Top Rated Guide for 2023 on Saturday. The guide, distributed by The Times, aims to identify and celebrate the UK’s best financial advice advisers and firms, all based on client feedback. For those who may not have heard of VouchedFor, it’s an...
New Unico White Paper Addresses Air Conditioning Choices and Performance
A new White Paper from Unico System UK examines the relative performance of traditional air conditioning systems in comparison with the company’s own Small Duct High Velocity (SDHV) technology. Essential reading for building professionals, the 16-page...
New Global Exhibition Highlights Threats to Our Ocean
Some of the world’s best-known illustrators, including Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, have contributed to a new exhibition organised by the University of Worcester’s International Centre for the Picture Book in Society. Sea Change is the latest venture from the...
Peter Brogan dives into Research & Insight for DRPG
DRPG welcomes Peter Brogan, as Head of Research and Insight to lead its dedicated strategy service across the creative communications group’s global offices. Coming from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and bringing more than 20 years of...
OLPRO joins forces with Charitable Organisation Sponsored Breaks
Stand-out outdoor leisure brand OLPRO has joined forces with Charitable Organisation Sponsored Breaks to provide them with a one-stop shop to equip their company van with the latest camping accessories, helping take their gifted camping trips to the next level. OLPRO...
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