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Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands
Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The research, published as the first elements of the Employment Rights Act come into effect,...
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Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands
Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The research, published as the first elements of the Employment Rights Act come into effect,...
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Silver Awards announced for support to Armed Forces community
West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 36 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for 2025. This brings the total of ERS Silver holders, in the region,...
Landscapers win bronze at RHS Malvern Spring Festival
A Rubery business has won a prestigious medal at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival. F.B & Sons, Lawns and Landscapes designed a garden for Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre in Bromsgrove; the garden is now being relocated to the Hospice gardens...
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Leading Medical Educator Receives Prestigious Fellowship
A leading medical educator at the University of Worcester has been given a prestigious award in recognition of her work. Professor Kay Mohanna has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators, the Academy’s highest award. It is given for...
Tax expert welcomes Capital Gains Tax changes for separating couples
A Worcestershire tax expert has praised the government’s newly-introduced Capital Gains Tax laws which aim to give separating couples more time to divide their assets. Thomas Evans, a partner at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has welcomed the changes which were...
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Luxury Dog friendly Accommodation Scoops Local Award
Rowley Farm Holidays has been recognised as the Best Self Catering Accommodation in Worcestershire at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2022/23. The awards, held on Friday 24th March at West Midland Safari Park, celebrated tourism businesses from across the...
Labour market struggles continue, according to the Office for National Statistics
The UK continues to struggle with labour shortages despite the estimated number of vacancies falling on the quarter, data released today from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown. April’s labour market overview revealed that between January and March...
Hundreds already signed up to Messy Runner
One of the messiest events Hereford has ever seen heads to the city this summer. Hundreds are set to be dunked in slime, covered in paint and drenched with water during the first ever Messy Runner. The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday 17th June and is...
New Chief Executive Appointed in Charity’s 25th Anniversary Year
Worcestershire Association of Carers has appointed new Chief Executive Karen Edwards replacing Carole Cumino, who has moved on from the role after 12 years in post. Karen has extensive experience in the voluntary sector and joins WAC in the same year that the charity...
The Courtyard’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ wins Best Director in UK Pantomime Awards
The Courtyard team are delighted to announce that Estelle van Warmelo has won Best Director for Beauty and the Beast in the UK Pantomime Association’s Pantomime Awards 2023. Beauty and the Beast was nominated for two awards this year: Best Script (Lyndsay Maples) and...
Property litigation lawyer sends rights of way warning following court ruling
A leading Worcestershire property lawyer has highlighted the need to check rights of way and restrictive covenants connected to land after successfully representing a landowner in a High Court dispute. Property litigation solicitor Harjie Bindra has issued the alert...
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