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Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles

Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles

Worcester-based Four Squared Recruitment has achieved a 60% growth in retained recruitment work throughout 2024, providing a much-needed boost to the slowing recruitment market. By prioritising a retained search model and committing to partnerships that go beyond...

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Patron & Strategic News

National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans

National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans

Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...

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Sutcliffe & Co Welcomes Three New Starters to Support Growth

Sutcliffe & Co Welcomes Three New Starters to Support Growth

Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of bespoke insurance solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the addition of three new starters. This expansion supports the company’s growth strategy and ongoing commitment to...

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Chamber News

Inflation falls again to 7.9%

Inflation falls again to 7.9%

The UK’s rate of inflation dropped to 7.9% in the year to June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Inflation is now at its lowest for more than a year, after several months of being stuck around the same level. The Office for National...

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Chair’s Report

Chair’s Report

I would like to reflect on the efforts that the Chamber makes to support our members in the field of International Trade. While only 10% in total of UK business export, 60% of Chamber members operate in global markets – making the local Chambers and the British...

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Our Latest Member

Introducing me – Menopause Coach and i-act onliner trainer

I’m Julie, a Registered Nurse with over 35years clinical experience. Currently working in OH and absence management. However, I am now a Certified Menopause Coach offering the Menopause Plan. The plan is completed over 7weeks, looking at different aspects of...

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Introducing me – Menopause Coach and i-act onliner trainer

Introducing me – Menopause Coach and i-act onliner trainer

I’m Julie, a Registered Nurse with over 35years clinical experience. Currently working in OH and absence management. However, I am now a Certified Menopause Coach offering the Menopause Plan. The plan is completed over 7weeks, looking at different aspects of...

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Skills News

Recruit, Retrain, Retain!

Recruit, Retrain, Retain!

It’s that time again,TDM is proud to be involved with the National Apprenticeship Week 2021 ‘Build the Future’ campaign. We want to use this opportunity to increase awareness of the value apprenticeships add to organisations and promote the accessibility, importance...

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Charity News

Wildgoose Rural Training Open Day Event

Wildgoose Rural Training Open Day Event

An opportunity to see what Wildgoose Rural Training is all about – Sunday 21st May 2023 10.00am-3.00pm FREE Entry. Lots of exciting things happening on the day including: Craft market, Animal Talks, Nature Reserve Tours, Refreshments & Bar, BBQ, Sweet...

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Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business

Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business

Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:     “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to help businesses deal with the current economic challenges. Our Chamber network called on Jeremy Hunt to...

BCC News

Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business

Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:     “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to help businesses deal with the current economic challenges. Our Chamber network called on Jeremy Hunt to...

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Worcestershire News

Christmas Sing Out for Malvern & Worcester Food Banks

Christmas Sing Out for Malvern & Worcester Food Banks

On Thursday 23rd November, 180 pupils from Primary Schools around Worcestershire gathered at Malvern St James Girls’ School for the “Big Sing”, a celebration of children’s voices. Each child taking part in the Big Sing was encouraged to bring one or more items to...

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Herefordshire News

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New Partnership for Women’s Cricket at Worcester

New Partnership for Women’s Cricket at Worcester

The Women’s Cricket Team at the University of Worcester has joined forces with a national campaign to fight sexism in the world of sport. They’ve partnered with Her Game Too, which aims to create inclusive environments for players while raising awareness of women’s...

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Research Aims to Improve Support for UK Armed Forces Families

Research Aims to Improve Support for UK Armed Forces Families

A senior psychologist at the University of Worcester is leading a new national research project aiming to improve support for UK Armed Forces families. Dr Gabriela Misca was the co-author of a landmark report, published five years ago, which highlighted the unique...

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Boxes of HOPE for Christmas

Boxes of HOPE for Christmas

Boxes of Hope: Help Feed Zimbabwean Children This Christmas – https://fth.org.uk/boxes-of-hope/welcome.php As Zimbabwe grapples with a severe food crisis, exacerbated by extended droughts and soaring temperatures, the nation’s most vulnerable people are facing...

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