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Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
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Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
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Death in Paradise Executive Producer and Actor Give Insights to Students
Key figures from one of the BBC’s most popular dramas have been giving University of Worcester students the benefit of their experience. Executive Producer Tim Key and actor Don Warrington from Death in Paradise came to the University to speak to students across a...
125 Easter Eggs delivered to Worcester Foodbank
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for the 8th consecutive year, and it delivered! This year, the awards received 125 nominations, meaning 125 Easter eggs for Worcester Foodbank just in time for Easter. Launched in 2018 by ISO Quality Services, a Worcester-based...
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NEOPERL UK focus on staff training
Over a third of the 160 staff at Neoperl UK in Malvern, took part in personal development training during 2022 and that figure is set to increase with a new learning focus for 2023. The manufacturing business requires a broad selection of skills across their employee...
University Academic Leads New International Research Network
A new international cultural research network, set up by a University of Worcester academic, will explore use of the child ghost in literature and film. Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Lucy Arnold, is the co-founder of the new research network, which is tasked with...
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100th grant award for Worcestershire start-ups
A funding initiative that helps new Worcestershire businesses to grow and succeed has successfully awarded its 100th grant. Enterprising Worcestershire offers financial and operational support to a wide range of start-ups in the region, helping them to build their...
Worcestershire Passenger Transport Strategy
Worcestershire County Council is running a consultation on the Passenger Transport Strategy. This Strategy looks at the network of Passenger Transport both within the County, and in neighbouring counties; and how improvements can be made to ensure suitable transport...
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BCC comments on No-Deal Readiness Report and temporary tariff regime
Commenting on the publication of the No-Deal Readiness Report, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s good that government has got its shoulder to the wheel, but it’s going to have to push a lot harder to give businesses...
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BCC comments on No-Deal Readiness Report and temporary tariff regime
Commenting on the publication of the No-Deal Readiness Report, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s good that government has got its shoulder to the wheel, but it’s going to have to push a lot harder to give businesses...
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Worcester Electrical Connections Provider Receives Visit from Parliamentary Candidates
Leading Independent Connections Provider (ICP), Rock Power Connections, has welcomed Parliamentary Candidate, Robin Walker, and the Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, Kwasi Kwarteng, to its head offices to discuss how SMEs can help drive the...
Tree-mendous Christmas treats for Safari Park Meerkats
Keepers at West Midland Safari Park have been getting into the Christmas spirit this week by treating their mob of mischievous meerkats to their very own Christmas tree. As people up and down the country put up their decorations and hang baubles on their own Christmas...
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Moving business forward in 2023
If you Google what’s new for business in 2023 you’ll see numerous consumer trend reports. Forbes state that we’ll see: Accelerated digital transformation Inflation and supply chain security Sustainability Immersive customer experience The talent...
Witley Jones Furniture celebrate 25th Anniversary
On Wednesday 23rd November Witley Jones Furniture celebrated 25 years in business. During this time, they have worked with schools across the UK in the design, manufacture, and installation of school furniture. From creating the first business plan in the dining room...
Award Winning Campaign Feeds More Families This Christmas
With the cost-of-living crisis pushing more and more people to the doors of Foodbanks, ISO Quality Services Ltd once again campaigned to help feed more families this Christmas with the support of local businesses. In the UK there are more than 14 million people living...
Herefordshire’s Big Economic Plan
Hereford County Council are establishing clear priorities and the actions needed now and over the next five years, showing how Herefordshire partners can work together, bringing different talents and perspectives to deliver for Herefordshire. To date, the plan has...
Worcester Foodbank Selected as University’s Charity of the Year
Worcester Foodbank has been chosen as the University of Worcester’s Charity of the Year 2022/23. The Foodbank was chosen following a staff vote, which saw many hundreds of colleagues participate in an online poll. Worcester Foodbank provides emergency food and support...
A huge number of Santas turned heads during a festive family run through Hereford
Around 250 people of all ages donned a red and white suit before dashing through the city centre, choosing from a 5k or 2.5k route. The event is expected to raise around £7,500 for Bartestree-based St Michael’s Hospice which provides palliative and end-of-life care...
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