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Research Project to Break Down Barriers to Nature for People with Dementia
A new study will help break down barriers to outdoor spaces for millions of people affected by dementia. The research, led by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) in collaboration with Natural England and a range of leading health and...
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Research Project to Break Down Barriers to Nature for People with Dementia
A new study will help break down barriers to outdoor spaces for millions of people affected by dementia. The research, led by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) in collaboration with Natural England and a range of leading health and...
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Ballards LLP Announces Promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner
L-R: Helen Sutherland, Partner Ballards LLP and James Syree CEO and Partner Ballards LLP Worcestershire, April 2025 — Leading accountancy and advisory firm Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner, effective April 2025. Helen’s...
O’Hare vs Dennis: Big Fight Night set for June
Chamber Member Liam O’Hare faces Grant Dennis on Saturday, 7th June at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport—and Chamber of Commerce Members can access exclusive discounts on table bookings for this premium boxing event. This high-stakes clash is billed as a true 50/50....
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Community Forum Members Take Tour of University’s New Facility
Members of the University of Worcester’s Community Forum were among the first to visit the University’s new health and wellbeing building as it nears completion. Members of the forum had the chance to take a tour of the new facility, which was previously the Worcester...
Camping and outdoor leisure experts OLPRO secure £1 million investment
Worcester-based OLPRO Ltd has secured a £1,075,000 investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) through the MEIF West Midlands Equity Fund managed by Midven, part of the Future Planet Capital Group to promote growth and increase operational capacity....
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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 the second reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business – but it’s just the first step down a long road for our business communities. Getting the detail of Brexit...
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BCC comments on the second reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business – but it’s just the first step down a long road for our business communities. Getting the detail of Brexit...
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Lawyers help keep Worcester charity on the road
Law firm staff have funded almost a year’s fuel for one of Worcester Wheels’ minibuses, helping elderly, disabled or vulnerable Worcester people get to their hospital appointments, to school, out for the day or simply to meet up with friends. The £2,500 donation from...
Kidderminster-based OGL Computer’s research showcases technology trends in 2020
Kidderminster-based OGL Computer has revealed the top technology concerns and priorities for SMEs in its new report: The State of Technology at UK SMEs. The report also revealed the newer technologies such as robotics and AI that SMEs plan to adopt, how SMEs are using...
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Midlands office furniture specialist creates 30 new jobs in expansion helped by Thursfields
Surging exports as far afield as Australia have seen a Midlands office furniture specialist take on 30 staff and expand into new premises, assisted by Thursfields Solicitors. JDD Furniture Ltd, which designs and manufactures its own products, was founded by Walsall...
Hospice welcomes Mike as new Chief Executive
Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice has warmly welcomed Mike Wilkerson as the charity’s new Chief Executive, following the retirement of his predecessor June Patel. Mr Wilkerson joins St Richard’s from Saint Catherine’s Hospice in North Yorkshire where he has been...
Challenging Year For Trade
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)...
Worcestershire Area Council Meeting Notes
Accounting March 15th 2023 is the date of the next budget, and on 16th March we will be partnering with the Chamber to hold a budget update breakfast. In other areas, the challenges of recruiting remain. We have streamlined our processes with regards to how we manage...
Herefordshire Area Council Meeting Notes
Business Sector Updates Banking Resilience of SME businesses in the two counties is usually fairly robust in a national downturn and, whilst there will be casualties, these are not being seen in great number at the present time. Borrowing requests in the SME community...
Apprenticeships and their value to the workforce of the future
As the nation enters National Apprenticeship Week 2023, Mark Smith – Commercial Banking Relationship Director at Lloyds Banking Group and President of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce – shares his positive approach to...
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