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Joel Richards Scholarship Event Raises Thousands at University of Worcester
A special event at the University of Worcester has raised thousands for a new scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of former student Joel Richards. Held in the University’s conference suite, named in Joel’s honour, the evening included a special address by his...
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Joel Richards Scholarship Event Raises Thousands at University of Worcester
A special event at the University of Worcester has raised thousands for a new scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of former student Joel Richards. Held in the University’s conference suite, named in Joel’s honour, the evening included a special address by his...
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Worcestershire Businesses Invited to Spark Connections at Summer Charity Ball
Local businesses are being encouraged to mix work with pleasure at the Annual Stevie Stones Glitter Ball this summer. Held at the picturesque Worcestershire Cricket Ground, the event promises to be the perfect mix of networking, team bonding, and charitable giving....
Worcester’s Cricketers Become National Champions
The University of Worcester’s Men’s Cricket Team are national champions after they triumphed at Edgbaston in the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals. The British Universities and Colleges Sports competition saw Worcester defeat strong opposition from the likes of...
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Thursfields corporate team set for record year as deals in first six months of financial year top £100 million plus
The corporate team at Thursfields has helped close deals totalling over £100 million in the first six months of its financial year – almost as much as it achieved in the whole of its last financial year. Gareth Burge, director and head of corporate, said: “The team...
Lifetime achievement award for Worcestershire solicitor
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 law firm mfg Solicitors, was recognised by the Society for his successful 40-year legal career and...
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PM holds ‘positive’ talks with European Commission President
Boris Johnson has met with the new President of the European commission Ursula von der Leyen over the next round of Brexit talks. This coming after the PM’s Brexit Bill cleared the House of Commons where it will now go through scrutiny by the House of Lords. Von der...
Brexit Bill passes through House of Commons
With a majority of 124, the House of Commons passed the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill last week, setting the UK on course to leave the EU on 31 January. The legislation made it unlawful for the government to extend trade talks beyond the end of 2020....
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BCC comments on today’s events in Parliament
Commenting on Saturday’s Parliamentary debate, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the parliamentary drama continues, in the real world businesses wait anxiously for a clear outcome. “In the coming days the onus...
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BCC comments on today’s events in Parliament
Commenting on Saturday’s Parliamentary debate, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the parliamentary drama continues, in the real world businesses wait anxiously for a clear outcome. “In the coming days the onus...
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Free skills training for employees in Worcestershire
The Warwickshire College Group (WCG) are offering free skills training for over 50’s working in Worcestershire. The Train 4 Success (T4S) programme aims to retrain or upskill people, supporting their personal development and benefitting their company. Eligible...
Entries open for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have announced that entries are now open for the popular Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2020. Local apprentices, apprenticeship employers, schools, careers leads and training...
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Indegu shortlisted for the “Stand out” award for the forthcoming North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) Awards 2022
Indegu are delighted to have been shortlisted for the “Stand out” award for the forthcoming North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) Awards 2022 taking place in November. For 2022 NWBL are recognising the rising stars of the business community –...
Jackson Family Funeral Directors become members of National Association of Funeral Directors
Local Funeral firm Jackson Family Funeral Directors have been accepted as members of The National Association of Funeral Directors or NAFD. With offices in Worcester, Malvern, Pershore and Upton-Upon-Severn the family-owned firm are growing their business with best...
New PM must restore business confidence
Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We would like to congratulate Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Prime Minister. “The political and economic uncertainty of...
Betaden Awarded ‘Best Technology Accelerator’ at UK Business Tech Awards 2022
BetaDen were delighted to have their work recognised by winning the ‘Best Tech Accelerator’ award at the UK Tech Awards 2022. The UK Business Tech Awards celebrate the UK’s finest tech businesses and reward the innovative and exceptional application of...
Joseph H Lines & Sons Ltd, a Redditch based ISO9001 accredited family run business celebrates its 50th year of trading
Joseph H Lines & Sons Ltd, a Redditch based ISO9001 accredited family run business celebrates its 50th year of trading. The company founded in 1972 by Joseph Lines specialises in supply and assembly of high product value packaging, in timber, corrugated, rigid...
Introducing Seetec Pluss to the Chamber
Recruit and retain staff with Seetec Pluss. Seetec Pluss is a leading provider of employment services, inspiring thousands of people to find and progress in work each year. Working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), our bespoke...
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