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Tariff Clouds Weigh on Exports as 2026 Begins
Commenting on the first trade data release of 2026 by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Goods exports trade with the EU and the rest of the world, excluding the United States of...
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Tariff Clouds Weigh on Exports as 2026 Begins
Commenting on the first trade data release of 2026 by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Goods exports trade with the EU and the rest of the world, excluding the United States of...
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Boost your career and make a difference as a Special Constable
Are you looking to develop your skills, meet new people, and give back to your community? Volunteering as a Special Constable with West Mercia Police could be the unique opportunity you’ve been searching for. Special Constables are volunteer police officers who wear...
The Artists of Tomorrow Display Work in Worcester
People in Worcester are invited to come to the opening night of a free public exhibition showcasing the very best artwork from students in Worcester. The Show 25 is an end-of-academic-year presentation of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
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Sutcliffe’s announced as top insurance employers award winner
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have announced they are a ‘Top Insurance Employers Award Winner’, reflecting their commitment to workplace wellbeing and drive for delivering service excellence. Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine is one of the...
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...
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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 today’s events in Parliament
Commenting on Saturday’s Parliamentary debate, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the parliamentary drama continues, in the real world businesses wait anxiously for a clear outcome. “In the coming days the onus...
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BCC comments on today’s events in Parliament
Commenting on Saturday’s Parliamentary debate, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the parliamentary drama continues, in the real world businesses wait anxiously for a clear outcome. “In the coming days the onus...
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All About Magazines celebrates 10 years in business
Local publisher All About Magazines, with three community magazines in Malvern/Upton-upon-Severn, St John’s in Worcester and West of the Hills, is celebrating 10 years in business. Editor Sascha McDonald started work on the first magazine back in 2009 in her...
New project to catalyse innovation in Worcestershire agri-tech launches
A project supporting Worcestershire-based enterprises to diversify into new agri-tech markets got underway recently at Pershore College. GrowAgri Worcestershire, a £2m joint initiative between the college and the European Regional Development Fund, officially unveiled...
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Highest level of recruitment difficulties on record
A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals firms are facing the highest level of recruitment difficulties on record. The data for the leading business group’s Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) for Q4 2022 was drawn from a survey of more than...
Law firm extends property litigation offering with new appointment
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its respected property litigation department with the appointment of a new solicitor. Property dispute specialist Rhiannon Phelps has joined mfg’s property litigation team making it nine-strong and underlining its...
The Salary & Benefits Report 2023 is Available Now!
93% of those surveyed in this report attempted to recruit staff over the past 12 months. Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Manufacturing were the sectors where businesses were experiencing the most difficulty in recruiting. The report also provides a summary of the...
Business Roundup – February 2023
I noticed that a funding deal has been signed which will enable almost a further 450,000 sq ft of new industrial space to be built on Redditch Gateway in Worcestershire. We have all seen the large units along the M5 at Worcester Six, again great news for the County....
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Worcestershire Decanters Ltd – We help brands realise their full potential; driving awareness and loyalty through innovative memorable experiences. Dynamite Lifestyle T/A Simply Prosperity – I...
Clover HR makes new leadership appointment
Worcester-based Human Resources specialists Clover HR has restructured its leadership team by promoting Jenny Riley to Managing Director with founder Michael Doolin now acting as Group Managing Director. Riley has more than 25 years’ experience in HR and has worked...
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