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Apprenticeship System Reform Must Go Further
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the government to reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century. As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeships Week, it finds that the current framework is too rigid, lacks...
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Apprenticeship System Reform Must Go Further
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the government to reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century. As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeships Week, it finds that the current framework is too rigid, lacks...
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Social Media Skills: A Business Essential in Today’s Workforce
In today’s fast-evolving digital workplace, social media is no longer just a marketing tool—it’s a critical skillset. From customer service to brand awareness and recruitment, the ability to communicate effectively online is becoming essential across industries. As...
HCR Law Strengthens Regional Presence with Largest-Ever Promotion Round
Top 60 UK law firm HCR Law has announced significant UK-wide regional growth. In the largest promotion round in its history, HCR Law has promoted 87 lawyers and support professionals across all legal disciplines and within the firm’s 10 offices, reflecting the firm’s...
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Leading Midlands college group to showcase available positions at jobs fairs
A leading Midlands college group is set to hold two jobs fairs as it looks to recruit more than 60 new members of staff. WCG (formerly Warwickshire College Group) will be showcasing the positions available across all six of its sites in Warwickshire and Worcestershire...
Thursfields targets MIPIM as real estate team continues to grow
Heavyweight regional law firm Thursfields Solicitors is sending a delegation of three senior lawyers to MIPIM, the world’s leading real estate conference which runs in Cannes, France, from 14-17 March. Thursfields’ chairman Nick O’Hara will be joined by Tony Gibb,...
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New signing as Worcester Warriors join as Chamber Strategic Members
Dating back to 1871, the Sixways-based Rugby Club have joined the Chamber as Strategic Members. Their impressive near 12,000 seat stadium at Sixways features up to date facilities and events and conference spaces. The Warriors will be looking to take advantage of the...
Leading figures in business gather as registrations open for Worcestershire LEP’s Annual Conference
Business leaders from across the county joined the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) team for the launch of the Worcestershire LEP’s 2020 Annual Conference, and businesses are being encouraged to register their place. Over 400 delegates are...
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BCC responds to Chancellor’s comments on post-Brexit regulation
Responding to the Chancellor’s comment that there will be no regulatory alignment with the EU after Brexit, reported in an interview with the Financial Times today, BCC Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said: “Our business communities have differing views but are...
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BCC responds to Chancellor’s comments on post-Brexit regulation
Responding to the Chancellor’s comment that there will be no regulatory alignment with the EU after Brexit, reported in an interview with the Financial Times today, BCC Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said: “Our business communities have differing views but are...
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OLPRO celebrate high profile awards recognition with launch of new 2 year warranty on products
Caption: The OLPRO Orion has been Commended for the ‘Best Poled Family Tent’ at the 2020 Camping Magazine Tents Following a number of recent high profile award wins, OLPRO have celebrated by launching a new 2 year warranty across all of its tents and...
Evesham Forensic firm plans future success with R&D recruitment drive
At a time when many UK manufacturers are shying away from investment, the Evesham-based firm Foster+Freeman is bucking that trend by embarking on a recruitment drive that will enable the company to deliver a new generation of high-tech forensic science products to a...
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Health and Wellbeing Experts to Exhibit at Expo
Hundreds of visitors are set to find out about prioritising their employees’ health and wellbeing at an upcoming event. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo takes place on Thursday 9th March and is expected to be attended by more...
Prestigious award for GWSR and Broadway Museum & Art Gallery
GWSR and Museum win ‘Heritage Railway Interpretation Award’ Award for ‘Journey through Steam’ exhibition in Broadway Museum & Art Gallery Exhibition extended until November GWSR shortlisted for three additional Heritage Railway Association awards 16th February...
Author and University Experts Join Forces for Writing Event
Budding writers can get tips from a bestselling author and creative writing experts from the University of Worcester at an upcoming event. The Writers’ Day, held at The Hive on Saturday March 11, which runs 9.30am – 2.30pm, will offer a variety of activities from...
Challenging Year For Trade During 2022
Reacting to the ONS trade figures for December 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK exports were flat in December 2022 and fell across the final quarter of the year as a whole. Across 2022, export values rose by 6.7% (excluding inflation) but...
Help your business fly at Cosford event
Experts in business finance will be joining forces at a special event to help firms access vital funding to help them grow. The British Business Bank and the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership will host the free event at RAF Cosford on March 24, from 9.30-12.00....
Courtyard shortlisted for FSB Award for Sustainability
The Courtyard is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023 in the West Midlands in the Sustainability category. FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) is a non-profit organisation and the UK’s leading business...
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