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BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
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BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
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Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm
Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...
Worcestershire firm donates to local foodbank in celebration of International Pineapple Day
A Worcestershire recruitment firm has donated 50 fresh pineapples and dozens of tins of fruit to a local foodbank to help celebrate International Pineapple Day. Staff at Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality...
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Widely respected solicitor retires after 42-year career
One of Worcestershire’s most popular and admired solicitors has retired after a career spanning over four decades. Commercial property expert Maynard Burton, from law firm mfg Solicitors, has retired from the legal profession after joining the Kidderminster...
‘Life’s Wonders’ poetry anthology published to raise funds for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
A new poetry anthology featuring poetry enthusiasts from Worcestershire and beyond, has been released this week to raise vital funds for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. The anthology, titled ‘Life’s Wonders’, has been published by Black Pear Press and was the...
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Digital Transformation: Are you ready for the roaring 20’s?
According to the World Skills Economic Forum, more than half of the current workforce will require new skills by 2022 in order to maintain relevance in the workplace. That’s more than half of all employed people in the developed World, requiring training or reskilling...
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BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee’s report
Commenting on the release of the Migration Advisory Committee’s report on the UK’s immigration system, published today, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said: “Businesses want a flexible immigration system that provides access to the staff they need, without...
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BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee’s report
Commenting on the release of the Migration Advisory Committee’s report on the UK’s immigration system, published today, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said: “Businesses want a flexible immigration system that provides access to the staff they need, without...
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January’s New Members
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: 27 Web Management (27webmanagement.com) Autopack Ltd (www.auto-pack.co.uk/contact) Blue Marble Studio (bluemarblestudio.co.uk/contact) Buisness Finance...
Join a Sterling network in Malvern
Following their ongoing success within the Worcestershire area, the Sterling Network Group are proud to announce the launch of their new and vibrant networking group on the 6th February 2020, set in the heart of Malvern. Located at the Mount Pleasant Hotel and run by...
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What’s in the Spring Budget customs package and what does it mean for traders?
The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced his Spring Budget yesterday (15 March) and reaction has been generally mixed, with some commentators calling it “not bold, but not bonkers”. Importantly, the government also published a new package of customs measures alongside...
Chairs Report March 23
Planning for the future Following the challenges of recovering from the pandemic, inflation is now becoming the largest threat to business. We face continued challenges around labour shortages, supply chains, raw material availability and energy costs will drive price...
Inflation increase puts firms under significant pressure
Responding to the latest ONS inflation data, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “An unexpected rise in the CPI rate to 10.4% indicates that the UK economy is still in the midst of a stubborn peak. The main drivers of inflation...
Paul Walker MBE announced as new Chair of the Worcestershire LEP
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), is pleased to announce local business leader, Paul Walker MBE as its new Chair. Paul takes over from Mark Stansfeld, who was chair of the Worcestershire LEP for over half a decade. With the LEP’s 20-year economic...
Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust introduce one of the UK’s most advanced electronic patient record systems in its history
One of the UK’s most transformational electronic patient record systems is now live across Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust. Sunrise Electronic Patient Records (EPR) which is being used by colleagues across the three hospitals in our Trust – Worcestershire Acute,...
NMITE Open Day – Saturday 25 March
Explore the NMITE Campus this weekend! We’ll be showcasing NMITE’s stand-out differences, as a UK breakthrough in university education, at our Blackfriars Campus in Hereford on Saturday 25th March 2023, 10.30am till 2pm and booking is open to all. Come and explore our...
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