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Unemployment Up As Wages Still Outpace Inflation
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There is little comfort in this data for businesses or the government. Employers are being squeezed...
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Unemployment Up As Wages Still Outpace Inflation
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There is little comfort in this data for businesses or the government. Employers are being squeezed...
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Returning University Graduate Holds City Exhibition
An artist and graduate from the University of Worcester who has returned to the UK after nine years abroad is to hold her first solo exhibition in a decade here in the City. Jayne Gaze, who is one of the artists in residence at The Arches (the converted studio and...
Coacto Wins Prestigious Award at the Southern Enterprise Awards 2024
We are excited to announce that Coacto, a leading Salesforce Consultancy, has been honoured as the CRM Implementation & Support Solutions Company of the Year 2024 at the Southern Enterprise Awards, hosted by SME News. This prestigious accolade highlights our...
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Alert issued as water abstraction licence deadline looms
A leading agricultural lawyer has warned those looking to continue to legally abstract water from privately-owned land may have only a matter of months to apply for a licence. The Environment Agency announced last year that changes were being made to Water Resources...
Lawyer warns of social media threat to settling disputed wills
Families in dispute over relatives’ wills are being warned not to air their feelings publicly on social media, as it can be used as evidence in court. Robert Weston, partner and contentious probate specialist at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, has warned that...
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83% of local businesses find EU exports more difficult since 1 January
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey, in partnership with Bishop Fleming, outlining business performance in Q2 2021. To read the full report, click here. The focus of this quarter’s...
Government release new Hospitality Strategy to help build back better from the pandemic
Business Minister Paul Scully has launched a new Hospitality Strategy today (Friday 16 July). The strategy aims to ensure England’s pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues can thrive long-term and adapt to consumer demands. The Hospitality Strategy focuses on...
Update to working safely guidance ahead of lifting of social distancing measures
From Monday 19 July the government are no longer instructing people to work from home and are instead encouraging a “gradual” return to the office for businesses. Businesses still have a legal duty to manage health and safety risks. You must carry out a health and...
New guide for businesses in financial difficulty
The insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3, has released a new guide for directors and business owners facing financial difficulties, covering the key signs of financial distress for businesses, the main restructuring and insolvency procedures and how they can...
Government poised to further extend moratorium period !
To help protect businesses from insolvency, several changes were introduced under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (2020) (Coronavirus) including the restriction of statutory demands and winding-up petitions which have previously been extended on a number...
It’s not just about the money!
Tuesday 21 September 10.00am-12.30pm The Whittern, Lyonshall HR5 3JA Come and find out how supporting Herefordshire charities can be beneficial for your business or you individually. Whether you are a business or individual, you will learn how you can get involved to...
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