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Mayfield Report Can Help Renew UK’s Workforce
Responding to the publication of the ‘Keep Britain Working Review’ report, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The workplace health crisis is damaging for individuals, employers and the economy. So, this report is...
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Mayfield Report Can Help Renew UK’s Workforce
Responding to the publication of the ‘Keep Britain Working Review’ report, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The workplace health crisis is damaging for individuals, employers and the economy. So, this report is...
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Unlock Your Business Potential: Why LinkedIn is a Must for Business Leaders
Today LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool for those looking to expand their reach and influence, the platform offers a unique opportunity to showcase expertise, connect with industry peers, and attract potential clients or partners. LinkedIn’s professional...
Bishop Fleming Reveals Midlands Expansion
Leading Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced expansion further into The Midlands market with the planned opening of a new Birmingham office. The firm, which currently has offices spanning from Worcester in the West Midlands to Truro...
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Can you hear the faint clatter of teacups across the nation? Water on the boil? That’s because the NHS Big Tea 2022 is just about to launch!
The NHS Big Tea is a tea-fuelled fundraiser raising money to help the NHS be the best it can be. We’d absolutely love your team to be part of our brew crew. We want the whole of Worcestershire to be awash with tea in July. You could host yours on 5th July in...
New solicitor appointment bolsters mfg’s specialist agricultural team
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has added to its agriculture and rural affairs department with the appointment of a new solicitor. The legal firm, which has offices in Worcester, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster, has appointed farming and rural business expert...
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BCC Forecast: UK economy to falter further as Brexit uncertainty bites
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) slightly downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy, forecasting growth of just 1.2% in 2019 (down from 1.3%), which if realised would be the weakest growth in a decade. The BCC has also downgraded...
BCC comments on Article 50 vote: Businesses still in the danger zone
Commenting on the parliamentary vote on extending Article 50, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While most businesses will support an extension to Article 50 to avert the prospect of a messy and disorderly exit on the...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2019: Business hits the brakes
The British Chambers of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey – the largest private sector survey of business sentiment and leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that key indicators of UK economic health weakened considerably in the first quarter of 2019. The...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2019: Business hits the brakes
The British Chambers of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey – the largest private sector survey of business sentiment and leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that key indicators of UK economic health weakened considerably in the first quarter of 2019. The...
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Family-run Cotswold company continues to grow thanks to increased sales of farm machinery
Family-run Heming Engineering Ltd is right on track for future expansion by growing its sales portfolio of some of the country’s leading brands of tractors and farm machinery. The company, based in Willersey, near Broadway, and part of the 51-year-old Heming Group has...
Nursery Supports Kidderminster Library Christmas Card Appeal
Children at Little Trinity Nursery are supporting Kidderminster Library’s festive Christmas Card Appeal and have been busy painting and colouring cards ready for local people to enjoy. Manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “The children love creative activities and this...
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Worcestershire Area Council – May 2022
Business Sector Updates Charity and Social Care Difficulty recruiting skilled people ranging from health and safety professionals to skilled trades and accountants etc. People are not even showing up for interviews! On a positive note, this is forcing us to invest...
Herefordshire Area Council – May 2022
Business Sector Updates Science Market conditions are currently buoyant with good levels of opportunities and demand. Recruitment is proving challenging with many job vacancies, although specialist science is particularly hard to recruit to. Working from home is seen...
Worcestershire Workplace Health Survey
In September 2021, Worcestershire County Council launched their Acting Together to Prevent Suicide campaign in partnership with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust. The campaign is fronted by Delicious Orie – a GB boxer with roots in Herefordshire...
Introducing MoodMaster
Are you … Depressed … Anxious … Irritable … Angry ? Do you have trouble sleeping, have difficulty concentrating, problems in controlling your emotions, or is life just losing its sparkle? MoodMaster is an upbeat approach to physical and emotional well being....
Bank of England Roundtable
On August 22nd, 12 business leaders and Members of the Chamber were invited to attend an interesting roundtable event with Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England. Following this enlightening event, I wanted to share some key notes from the meeting, in order to...
New Member’s Pharma Packaging Systems Awarded Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Pharma Packaging Systems Ltd (PPS) have been honoured with the prestigious Queen’s award for enterprise in the International Trade Category. Employing 30 people based in Pershore, Worcestershire, PPS specialise in the design and manufacture of pharmaceutical tablet...
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