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‘Made In Europe’ Plan Could Upend EU Reset
The British Chambers of Commerce has warned the UK could be sleepwalking into a legislative nightmare, which could upend the EU Reset, unless urgent action is taken. The EU is currently pursuing a Made In Europe agenda which aims to protect its industries from unfair...
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‘Made In Europe’ Plan Could Upend EU Reset
The British Chambers of Commerce has warned the UK could be sleepwalking into a legislative nightmare, which could upend the EU Reset, unless urgent action is taken. The EU is currently pursuing a Made In Europe agenda which aims to protect its industries from unfair...
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Second Anonymous Donor Lifts Worcester Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds to More Than £30,000
A second anonymous donor has gifted £2,500 to the University of Worcester’s campaign to raise money to support students through scholarships and hardship funds. They’ve also pledged to gift a further £2,500 to the campaign when Professor Green, the University’s Vice...
Limelite HR & Learning Shines Brighter Than Ever with Expert New Hire and Chamber Award Nomination
Worcestershire-based consultancy adds legal expertise as rapid growth continues Limelite HR & Learning, a respected HR consultancy based in Worcestershire, is celebrating a new milestone with the appointment of Laura Weston MCIPD, MA HRM, LL.B (HONS), a qualified...
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HRH The Princess Royal visits Pershore College as part of research facility launch
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Pershore College as part of the launch of a research facility at its university centre. The Princess Royal visited the college and spoke with staff, students, apprentices, employers and local dignitaries at the...
Design Students Work with Wildlife Organisation
Graphic Design students at the University of Worcester have been working with the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust to develop new artwork for its nature reserves. The Trust tasked students on the course’s ‘Green Design’ third year module to help explain its work to...
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Rural businesses to benefit from new government grant
Rural businesses from across the UK will benefit from new government funding of £35 million to help support in the creation of new jobs, boosting tourism and unlocking business growth in more rural areas. The current Growth Programme, which opened for expressions of...
The Quarterly Economic Survey for Quarter 4 is now live!
It takes 90 seconds to drive change. Join 7000 other UK businesses by taking part in the Quarterly Economic Survey for Quarter 4 (Q4) 2019. Ensure that the challenges or opportunities you are facing are placed in front of HM Treasury and the Monetary Policy Committee...
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UK road and rail networks not meeting business needs
Business satisfaction rates fall, underlining need for parties to make good on infrastructure promises. UK businesses are even less satisfied with UK infrastructure than they were a year ago, according to research published today by the British Chambers of Commerce...
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UK road and rail networks not meeting business needs
Business satisfaction rates fall, underlining need for parties to make good on infrastructure promises. UK businesses are even less satisfied with UK infrastructure than they were a year ago, according to research published today by the British Chambers of Commerce...
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Local charity celebrates its 30th anniversary year of supporting survivors of acquired brain injury in Worcestershire
Headway Worcestershire has been celebrating its 30th anniversary year since November 2019 with a series of special events through the year, including a celebratory meal at Worcester Guild Hall and an accessible walk in Cripplegate Park. The charity was founded in 1989...
Employment lawyer issues IR35 alert to Worcestershire firms
A leading Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned the county’s private sector businesses to be fully prepared ahead of sweeping changes to rules on using contractors. The alert has been issued by Sally Morris, Partner and Head of Employment at law firm mfg...
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Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open!
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership are Looking for a New Chair!
Worcestershire LEP are looking for a new Chair to join them as current Chairman Mark Stansfeld steps down. A website with all of the information potential candidates could require has been set up and can be viewed here. A message from the outgoing chair, Mark...
West Midlands Safari Park are holding the Get Geared Up Event.
Charlotte from Upsticks Glamping will be one of the great speakers from the industry as well as other owners and it will be a chance to share ideas and knowledge. This event is being held at West Midlands Safari Park on the 7th of March 2023. It’s aimed at providing...
University Students Create Woodland Flower Areas on Campus
Thousands of woodland flowers have been planted at the University of Worcester as part of a project to increase biodiversity on campus. Students, mainly from the University’s Environmental Management and Sustainability course, and staff joined forces to plant 4,500...
Search is on for Thursfields’ charity of the year
A charity is to be chosen to receive focused fundraising, awareness and volunteer support from Thursfields Solicitors for the 2023-24 year. The leading Midlands law firm’s new charity of the year application window has now opened, and entries will be accepted for...
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...
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