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Are Ageing Systems Holding Your Business Back?

Are Ageing Systems Holding Your Business Back?

Outdated IT systems can quietly create big challenges for businesses — from slowing productivity and increasing costs to exposing organisations to greater cyber risk. As technology evolves, keeping systems fit for purpose is no longer optional; it’s essential. As a...

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Age UK Guildhall Christmas Bash

Age UK Guildhall Christmas Bash

Guildhall Christmas Bash with Isy & Louis Join Isy, an exceptionally talented musician from New College Worcester, and the Mayor of Worcester, for a Christmas Bash! What to expect: The bash will feature multiple festive performances from Isy, as well as guided...

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Inflation eases further but food prices remain high

Inflation eases further but food prices remain high

Inflation fell below double digits for the first time since August this morning (24/05), according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Inflation was 8.7% in April, down from 10.1% the previous month. However, despite the improvement, the figure is above the...

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Unfilled Jobs Still Holding Back Economy

Unfilled Jobs Still Holding Back Economy

Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data issued today, BCC Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said: “Skills shortages and unfilled job vacancies are the stark reality for many businesses across all sectors and regions. “We still have more than a million job...

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Skills News

Serco – Skills Support For The Workforce

Serco – Skills Support For The Workforce

Skills Support for the Workforce in Worcestershire – Funded Training to Help your Construction Business Progress Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) is a programme developed to upskill employees within small and medium-sized businesses in the construction industry...

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Charity News

KEMP Hospice Launches Annual Santa Fun Run at Brinton Park

KEMP Hospice Launches Annual Santa Fun Run at Brinton Park

KEMP Hospice is thrilled to announce the return of its much-loved Santa Fun Run event, taking place at Brinton Park on Sunday 1st December 2024. This annual festive fundraiser invites people of all ages to don their Santa suits, get active, and spread festive cheer...

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Small Firms Need More Help to Unlock Trade Opportunities

Small Firms Need More Help to Unlock Trade Opportunities

New data from the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit, published at the start of International Trade Week, shows a widening divide between the fortunes of different sized UK exporters.     The Trade Confidence Outlook results underline the need for urgent...

BCC News

Small Firms Need More Help to Unlock Trade Opportunities

New data from the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit, published at the start of International Trade Week, shows a widening divide between the fortunes of different sized UK exporters.     The Trade Confidence Outlook results underline the need for urgent...

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Worcestershire News

A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber

A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber

Holistic HR – Independant HR services, focusing on running bullying and banter workshops, as well as other training sessions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We also support businesses with their HR needs on a retainer basis, or for ad-hoc projects....

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Recruitment firm adds expertise to new Finance and HR division

Recruitment firm adds expertise to new Finance and HR division

A leading recruitment firm has expanded its recently launched Finance and HR division with the appointment of a specialist recruitment consultant. Pineapple Recruitment has appointed expert recruiter Lauren McGorrigan to the new consultant role. With over 10 years’...

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EU Reset Must Reverse Trade Slump

EU Reset Must Reverse Trade Slump

In new survey data, the percentage of businesses reporting increased export orders has fallen to 21% in Q4 2025, compared with 31% in Q2 2018 A further 50% report no change, while 28% report a decrease Smaller and medium sized businesses have been hit much harder than...

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Kidderminster hotel lands gold for sustainability successes

Kidderminster hotel lands gold for sustainability successes

A boutique Kidderminster hotel has earned gold recognition after a string of sustainability successes. The 4 AA Red Star Brockencote Hall Hotel has been recognised by Green Tourism – a world-leading certification that has been assessing travel, tourism and hospitality...

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