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DRP secures CCS framework appointment to deliver major Government events
Worcestershire, UK – Tuesday 27 January 2026, DRP UK known as DRPG has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework on Lot 6 (Events). This appointment reinforces DRP’s position as a national delivery...
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DRP secures CCS framework appointment to deliver major Government events
Worcestershire, UK – Tuesday 27 January 2026, DRP UK known as DRPG has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework on Lot 6 (Events). This appointment reinforces DRP’s position as a national delivery...
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University Academics Lend Expertise to Week of Activities Celebrating Shakespeare
A panel of Shakespeare academics, directors and enthusiasts will be going head-to-head to try to ensure their favourite play comes out on top as part of week of events at The Hive celebrating the Bard. As part of national Shakespeare Week, running Monday March 24 to...
‘Credit to Nursing’ Lecturer Wins Prestigious Nomination
A senior lecturer at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize at the British Journal of Nursing Awards. Dr Paul-John Alegado is in the running for the Educator Nurse of the Year award, which celebrates nurses who have demonstrated...
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Thursfields advises on sale of multi-million pound caravan park in West Midlands
A well-known West Midlands caravan park has been sold in a multi-million pound deal, thanks to expert advice from Thursfields Solicitors. Tony Gibb, head of the Commercial Property team at Thursfields, advised the clients involved on the sale by auction, along with...
Family lawyer calls on couples to protect finances following legal rejection
A leading family lawyer has urged unmarried couples who live together to carefully protect their finances in case of separation, after a Whitehall rejection to reform cohabitation laws. Rupinder Nandra, a partner at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, has issued...
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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...
Local areas know best when it comes to regional investment, say BCC / Legal & General
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Legal & General have today published a major report detailing how best to boost investment in our towns and cities across the UK, looking at current investment barriers and how unlocking further investment will help them...
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BCC: Political turbulence taking real-world toll
Responding to the latest Westminster developments, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses feel like Westminster is playing an endless game of political chess, while their futures and the health of the UK economy hang...
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BCC: Political turbulence taking real-world toll
Responding to the latest Westminster developments, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses feel like Westminster is playing an endless game of political chess, while their futures and the health of the UK economy hang...
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Win for arrangeMY Escape at Agent Achievement Awards
Bethany Brandwood from arrangeMY Escape has won the travel weekly ‘young agent of the year’ award. This is the UK’s leading awards for frontline travel experts and their agencies. Not only did Bethany fight off stiff competition locally, but also from big name travel...
Insightconxs continues to grow with two new apprentices
Insightconxs is delighted to announce the appointment of two new hires, further supporting the continued growth of the Evesham-based business. Olliver Presland and Connor Hudson joined Insightconxs in November and will be completing the IT Technical Sales...
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Week of Celebrations for Class of 2022
The University of Worcester will be celebrating the achievements of around 3,000 students during a series of graduation ceremonies next week. The annual graduations will see 12 ceremonies taking place in the beautiful and historic Worcester Cathedral from Tuesday to...
Leading Judge to Give Talk at University of Worcester
Distinguished High Court Judge, the Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane, will be giving a special lecture at the University of Worcester on Friday. Sir Andrew, President of the Family Court, will give a talk titled “When parents fall apart, do they fall too easily into...
IT specialist issues urgent payroll warning ahead of further National Insurance changes
Businesses across Worcestershire have been warned they need to urgently update their payroll systems and software ahead of November’s changes to National Insurance following the recent mini-budget announcement. This alert has come from IT and payroll specialist Susan...
New Prime Minister Must Listen to Businesses After a Period of Damaging Uncertainty
Reacting to the news of Rishi Sunak being announced as the new Leader of the Conservative Party, and new Prime Minister, Sam Merrett, Policy Executive at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, said: “I would like to congratulate Rishi Sunak on his...
Indegu shortlisted for the “Stand out” award for the forthcoming North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) Awards 2022
Indegu are delighted to have been shortlisted for the “Stand out” award for the forthcoming North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL) Awards 2022 taking place in November. For 2022 NWBL are recognising the rising stars of the business community –...
Jackson Family Funeral Directors become members of National Association of Funeral Directors
Local Funeral firm Jackson Family Funeral Directors have been accepted as members of The National Association of Funeral Directors or NAFD. With offices in Worcester, Malvern, Pershore and Upton-Upon-Severn the family-owned firm are growing their business with best...
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