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Business relief after Government U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal rights
Employment lawyers have reacted positively to the Government’s U-turn on day-one unfair dismissal rights – but urged businesses to seek expert guidance to prepare for wide-ranging workplace reforms. Labour had made a controversial manifesto commitment to offer all...
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Business relief after Government U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal rights
Employment lawyers have reacted positively to the Government’s U-turn on day-one unfair dismissal rights – but urged businesses to seek expert guidance to prepare for wide-ranging workplace reforms. Labour had made a controversial manifesto commitment to offer all...
Member News
University of Worcester Coach to Lead Birmingham Panthers’ New U23 Netball Hub
The University of Worcester’s Head of Netball has been appointed to lead a new netball development and training hub in the city designed to get players to the elite level. Netball Super League franchise Birmingham Panthers have appointed Worcester graduate Holly...
Simple Design Works x Bonham & Brook partner to build a seamless ecosystem for innovation
West Midlands product design agency, Simple Design Works, has partnered with leading R&D tax consultancy Bonham & Brook to help businesses transform ideas into market-ready products while maximising financial returns from innovation. De-risking innovation...
Patron & Strategic News
Students’ Film Shortlisted for Festival Award
A film made by students at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for an award at the Stratford Film Festival. Ben Monk and Joshua Prior’s film Celestial Intersect, created as part of their studies, is a finalist in the Best Feature category. Winners will be...
Worcester Ready for Clearing
As A-Level Results Day approaches, the University of Worcester is expecting to be inundated with calls as people look for places on courses through Clearing. Clearing at universities is the process where students are matched with available places on courses. Last year...
Chamber News
Cutting Costs, Creating Culture
Recruiting can be difficult. Really difficult, at times. With the myriad of recruitment and selection opportunities available to hiring managers, the process can easily get costly, both financially and on the increasingly limited time resources of a HR team. You...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! A Plan Insurance – A-Plan provide “car, home, van” and a range of other insurance services. They are passionate about client service, and believe that the best way to support you and deliver real...
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Welcome B Smith Packaging (Worcester) Ltd to the Chamber
B Smith Packaging has been a specialist in the packaging field for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke, cost-effective, sustainable, and personalised service to our clients to enable them to promote their brand and business to their consumers in...
Welcome B Smith Packaging (Worcester) Ltd to the Chamber
B Smith Packaging has been a specialist in the packaging field for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke, cost-effective, sustainable, and personalised service to our clients to enable them to promote their brand and business to their consumers in...
Policy News
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...
BCC and IBCC Welcome New UK-Israel Trade Negotiations
Commenting on the launch of the negotiations, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “Business supports these efforts to develop an improved trade agreement with Israel to boost the supply of services between our countries. “There are also...
Skills News
Employment Survey 2020 now open. Take part to receive your free copy of the report
Are you still recruiting despite COVID-19? How will the end of furlough impact your staff levels? What challenges have you faced as a result of moving your team to remote working? The outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent global pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the...
Top Marks From Akademik !
When the exam results became known I found out that 3 of my students from April – May got top marks. Two got an A* and one got an A. These were the students I helped to prepare for A level exams. And usually I also conduct Russian GCSE and A level exams but it...
Charity News
Recognition for volunteer team behind St Michael’s Hospice garden
A team of volunteers has been recognised for its work growing the garden at a Herefordshire charity. Members of the gardening team at St Michael’s Hospice have given up their time to transform the 1.5-acre plot in Bartestree which overlooks apple orchards and sweeping...
Grand opening of new electrical training centre at Worcester Community Trust’s inaugural annual celebration event
More than 80 members of the local community came together on Thursday 28 September to celebrate the impact that local charity Worcester Community Trust has had during 2022 and 2023. The charity runs six community hubs throughout Worcester, as well as wide range of...
Tariffs Loom Large As Growth Forecasts Cut
Responding to the latest IMF forecasts for the UK and Global economies, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The downgrades for both the UK and global economy should come as no surprise to anyone. Businesses are under no...
BCC News
Tariffs Loom Large As Growth Forecasts Cut
Responding to the latest IMF forecasts for the UK and Global economies, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The downgrades for both the UK and global economy should come as no surprise to anyone. Businesses are under no...
Worcestershire News
Switch Jam Digital Announces Transatlantic Partnership
Switch Jam Digital, a Worcestershire based marketing agency, has reached an agreement with Indigo Marketing. The agency based in Beverly Hills, USA, are renown for their marketing service specialising in the financial advisory sector. Strategic Expansion The...
WCWFC’s Rise: A Winning Streak and an FA Cup Challenge
In an unprecedented feat, Worcester City Women FC has secured a spot in the Second Round Proper of the FA Cup, marking a historic moment for the club. The draw pits them against third-tier powerhouse MK Dons, and the clash promises to be a thrilling encounter on...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Care Homes Host Marie Curie Charity Events
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford in Hereford, as well as Kington Court and Lynhales Hall in Kington, each hosted a Marie Curie coffee morning on 3rd March, welcoming families, friends and community members to support the Great Daffodil Appeal. One of the UK’s leading...
Caplor Energy Certifies as a B Corporation
Renewable Energy company Caplor Energy Ltd has announced on March the 1st its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Caplor Energy has been certified by B Lab, the...
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Trio of new partners join HCR Law
Top 50 UK law firm, HCR Law, has welcomed three new partners across business and private client legal services. The three new partners, Lisa Adams, Joanna Baker and Sean Boucher, are based in the firm’s Wye Valley, Cambridge and Cardiff offices, respectively. These...
Lanyon Bowdler lawyers retain their place in national legal guide
A Shropshire law firm is celebrating after being highlighted in a national guide which recognises expertise in assisting with private wealth clients. Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales, has two lawyers featured in the...
Upper Teme Business Park brings new hope for local businesses in Tenbury Wells
A new chapter in the future of Tenbury Wells’ local economy begins with the unveiling of Upper Teme Business Park, a state-of-the-art development offering 23 commercial units designed to encourage economic growth, innovation and employment in the area. CAPTION:...
Separated parents given legal advice to navigate summer holidays without conflict
Divorced and separated parents are being given advice to navigate the summer holidays without conflict, including getting familiar with their legal rights and steps to take with an ex-partner before travelling abroad. Family law expert Sian Kenkre, a partner within...
Worcestershire County Cricket Foundations Street Sixes was raining with joy
On Tuesday the 15th of July, the Worcestershire County Cricket Foundation hosted its annual Street Sixes which took place on Cathedral Square and down the High Street, despite the weather the fun could not be dampened. The event was put in place to raise money for the...
PAYROLLING BENEFITS IN KIND
From April 2027, all Benefits in Kind (BiKs) will need to be payrolled in real time. In our latest article, we break down what the new rules mean, how to manage the transitional year, and why early action is essential to avoid disruption later. Our advice is don’t...
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