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Non-cancer patient numbers under the care of St Michael’s Hospice exceed cancer patients for first time
One of Herefordshire’s largest charities says the number of its patients with non-cancer conditions has exceeded those with cancer for the first time. The change is down to an expansion of services offered by St Michael’s Hospice including expert care and support for...
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Non-cancer patient numbers under the care of St Michael’s Hospice exceed cancer patients for first time
One of Herefordshire’s largest charities says the number of its patients with non-cancer conditions has exceeded those with cancer for the first time. The change is down to an expansion of services offered by St Michael’s Hospice including expert care and support for...
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5.4 Million Yet to File their Tax Return
Almost 25,000 taxpayers ‘celebrated’ the New Year by filing their Self Assessment tax return If customers miss the 31 January deadline, they could face a penalty With less than a month to go, the countdown is on for 5.4 million customers who still need to complete and...
Community lenders ready to support West Midlands business plans for growth in 2025 – BCRS Business Loans
With businesses looking to realise their 2025 growth plans against a complex economic backdrop, community development finance institutions (CDFIs) are primed to offer support, says Stephen Deakin, CEO at BCRS Business Loans. With 2025 now under way, companies will be...
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Thursfields warns of pension poverty risk in divorce
Failing to factor pensions into a divorce settlement can lead to unnecessary poverty in the future, according to experts in the family law team at Thursfields Solicitors. Philip Rea, a director in the family law team, said: “There is no doubt that pensions are...
Trees planted for the Jubilee at Evesham College and Pershore College
Students and staff at Pershore College and Evesham College have been planting trees to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. WCG, which includes six colleges across Warwickshire and Worcestershire, is taking part in the Queen’s Green Canopy, an initiative which...
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BCC: Government must act now to prevent ‘no deal’ by default on 29th March
Commenting ahead of today’s Cabinet meeting and the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on the Brexit negotiations, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “At this pivotal moment, the government must take...
Six months of success for BetaDen
Launched on Tuesday 2 October 2018, BetaDen is home to Worcestershire’s first Tech Accelerator, dedicated to growing the entrepreneurs and emerging technology community within the county. The first cohort consists of the following businesses: Worcester Scientific, (a...
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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 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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Local business, Frontline Cleaning, works on DIY SOS project
Frontline Cleaning had the privilege of helping Nick Knowles, Billy, Mark, Chris and Jules from DIY SOS to convert the home of Johanna and William in Bromsgrove. Johanna’s little sister, Karis, has Cerebral Palsy, uses a wheelchair and needs constant care. Her...
Delivering London skills locally
Having learnt from London-based global brands like Stella McCartney and Curvy Kate, Worcestershire-based Agency You Do Better delivers interim campaign management and communications to businesses locally. Using her global experience with the big brands, Ruby Edwards,...
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Become an Enterprise Adviser to Help Shape the Future Workforce
Could you consider becoming an Enterprise Adviser? Working with local schools and colleges, your role as an Enterprise Adviser can help support pathways into your industry and shape young people’s futures. Through this voluntary role, you will be helping to...
Cost-of Living Bulletin
To help the people of Herefordshire to better understand how the rising cost of living may impact them, Understanding Herefordshire have have brought together a range of relevant socio-economic data and intelligence into a new Cost-of-Living Bulletin. The Bulletin...
Herefordshire Council Investment Plan Seeks to Secure Funding
Herefordshire Council has developed an investment plan which seeks to secure £7.6m funding for the county to grow local business and the economy. Its aim is to help address geographical disparities in economic performance and circumstances. The council’s investment...
Team GB Boxer Fronts New Suicide Prevention Video
The locally-based GB boxer, Delicious Orie, has fronted a video showing support for men’s mental health entitled ‘We’re in Your Corner’. The video is being launched as part of the Commonwealth Games celebrations and features mental health...
Graduate Development Programme Available from Worcestershire County Council
Worcestershire County Council are offering a Graduate Development Programme to help Worcestershire SMEs. Grant support of up to £6,250 is on offer to help part-fund a new graduate position for recent local graduates. The grant is provided over a 6-month period and...
New Guidance on Employment Status Available for Businesses
Guidance on employment status for HR advisers has been published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Its aim is to help individuals and businesses understand which employment rights apply to them. This new guidance has been...
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