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Inflation Eases but Business Costs Still Biting
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “A further easing of inflation, to 3% in January, will be cautiously welcomed by businesses. Firms will be hoping it...
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Inflation Eases but Business Costs Still Biting
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “A further easing of inflation, to 3% in January, will be cautiously welcomed by businesses. Firms will be hoping it...
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Leadership Consultants Launch New Digital Division
Award winning leadership consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce the launch of a new division bringing together all their Online activities under one brand. Called Strategus Digital, here’s what to expect: 1. Leaders in Strategy Podcast: New episodes...
Capital Allowances for Solar Panels
Are you considering installing solar panels on your business premises? As well as the environmental benefits and energy efficiency, solar panels can provide tax benefits too. There are two main types of allowances applicable for solar panels: 1. Annual Investment...
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Worcester Student Through to Countdown’s Champion of Champions
A student from the University of Worcester has made it through to the champion of champions showdown of Channel 4’s Countdown, after winning eight consecutive head-to-heads and making history by recording the show’s highest ever score. Tom Stevenson, who is in the...
Why cloud solutions could help your business reduce its energy costs
With the hike in energy costs this autumn and winter, many businesses are having to find new ways to reduce their electricity consumption across the board. Previously, most businesses have probably not been particularly focused on the running costs associated with...
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BCC: Businesses ‘hung out to dry’ without answers in event of unwanted ‘no deal’
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today published a list of twenty critical questions that remain unanswered for business in the unwelcome event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on March 29. With less than 50 days to go until the UK is scheduled to...
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BCC: Businesses ‘hung out to dry’ without answers in event of unwanted ‘no deal’
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today published a list of twenty critical questions that remain unanswered for business in the unwelcome event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on March 29. With less than 50 days to go until the UK is scheduled to...
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Visit Worcestershire 2020 Guide – Open for submissions
Visit Worcestershire is inviting submissions for the ever-popular 2020 guide. This is a great opportunity to share interesting stories, the things that make your business unique and the many reasons to visit Worcestershire. The handy A5 guide is a glossy full-colour...
Oakland Foundation charity ball resounding success
Children’s charity the Oakland Foundation, which supports children, young people and their families from Redditch, Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas, has raised over £12,000 from their Charity Ball held at the National Motorcycle Museum on Friday 6th September....
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Hazelton Mountford are local drop-off point for the Worcester Foodbank
Hazelton Mountford’s headquarters in Bank Street, Worcester are a city centre drop-off point for Worcester Foodbank. As the local Foodbank are only open 3 days a week, for limited hours, the drop-off point gives everyone a place that’s open more regularly to...
UK’s first custom built hydrogen waste collection vehicle in St Helens
FAUN Zoeller UK provides UK’s first custom-built, hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle in St Helens Borough, it has arrived and is ready for its integration into the council’s fleet. This pioneering investment by St Helens Borough Council forms part of its wider...
Look out for the orange button for support with suicidal thoughts
People in Worcestershire and Herefordshire who have suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or family member, will soon be able to get support when they see someone wearing a distinctive orange badge. Worcestershire County Council and Herefordshire Council...
Sutcliffe & Co Wins 5-Star Brokerage Award
Sutcliffe & Co. Insurance Brokers celebrate being named as a winner of the 5-Star Brokerage Awards. The announcement by Insurance Business UK, who are part of one of the world’s leading independent insurance publishers, demonstrates that the Worcestershire based...
Law firm mfg Solicitors advise on multi-million Brierley Hill industrial estate sale
A Worcestershire law firm has advised on the multi-million pound sale of a well-known Black Country industrial estate. Commercial property specialists at mfg Solicitors have handled a deal worth around £6million which has seen the Delph Industrial Estate in Brierley...
Energy support for business a clear step in the right direction
Responding to the release of further details from Government on the energy support plan for business, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “For months we have been calling for Government intervention to help businesses with eye watering energy bills....
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