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Ballards LLP Celebrating Double Award Shortlisting

Ballards LLP Celebrating Double Award Shortlisting

L-R: James Syree CEO Ballards LLP and Adrian Sidaway Audit Director,  Ballards LLP   Midlands-based firm recognised for outstanding performance by the Accounting Excellence Awards.  Leading Worcestershire Accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for...

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Welcome new Members – June

Warm welcome to our newest Members! Apogee Associates Limited – Apogee help you receive R&D tax relief and access innovation grants, providing your business with the funds necessary to fuel your groundbreaking projects. Arden Studio Business Solutions Ltd...

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Welcome new Members – June

Welcome new Members – June

Warm welcome to our newest Members! Apogee Associates Limited – Apogee help you receive R&D tax relief and access innovation grants, providing your business with the funds necessary to fuel your groundbreaking projects. Arden Studio Business Solutions Ltd...

Policy News

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...

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Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...

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Skills News

Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management

Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management

Designed to develop your knowledge of team leadership and management from a management perspective, this HTQ aims to enhance your skills to progress into employment across a wide range of industries. The purpose of the qualification is to develop students as...

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Could you host a T Level industry placement?

Could you host a T Level industry placement?

We’re offering funding to support employers with the essential costs of hosting T Level industry placements starting now through to 31st March 2026. Whether you’re a large organisation or a small business, we can help: Construction Route – Support available for...

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Charity News

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...

BCC News

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...

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Worcestershire News

Severn Valley Railway wins UK Enterprise award

Severn Valley Railway wins UK Enterprise award

The Severn Valley Railway has been named as Leading Railway Enthusiast Site in the 2025 SME UK Enterprise Awards. Awards coordinator Laura O’Carroll said: ‘SME News prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are...

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Herefordshire News

McPhillips wins £10m bus station redevelopment contract

McPhillips wins £10m bus station redevelopment contract

West Midlands-based construction company McPhillips has won a £10 million local authority contract to deliver a new and improved bus station. Herefordshire Council announced McPhillips as its official construction partner on the Hereford Transport Hub project, part of...

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Hereford Military History Festival

Hereford Military History Festival

The Hereford Military History Festival has announced the next 10 events for its debut festival, which will take place from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025. Featuring internationally renowned writers and thinkers, including Philippe Sands, Clare...

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McPhillips wins £10m bus station redevelopment contract

McPhillips wins £10m bus station redevelopment contract

West Midlands-based construction company McPhillips has won a £10 million local authority contract to deliver a new and improved bus station. Herefordshire Council announced McPhillips as its official construction partner on the Hereford Transport Hub project, part of...

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FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors

FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors

Local Redditch Business opens its doors. FAUN Zoeller (FZUK) was delighted to welcome three enthusiastic students, Ashlea, Daniel and Leo, for a week of work experience across different departments of our business. This initiative reflects FZUK’s ongoing commitment to...

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