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Webinar series to help protect against cyber criminals

Marches are being offered expert help with their cyber security as part of a webinar series offering an insight into the cyber threats and risks faced by organisations across all sectors and the security measures that can be taken.

August 13th, 2021

Grants of up to £25,000 available for Electric Revolution challenge

Businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being urged to throw their hats into the ring for a new grants scheme from Innovate UK. 

August 13th, 2021

Marches Growth Hub helps 52,295 businesses, new figures show

The Marches Growth Hub – the one-stop home for business support and advice across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford – has helped more than 50,000 businesses achieve their ambitions, new figures show.

August 10th, 2021

Action required – submit your July claims and prepare for changes to the Job Retention Scheme

HMRC is urging businesses in the Marches to submit their July Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims by the August 16 deadline to avoid missing out.

August 9th, 2021

New Peer Network programme to help Marches businesses help each other

A highly-successful programme which brings business leaders together to share their knowledge and help each other’s companies grow is returning to the Marches. 

August 6th, 2021

Problems with imports and VAT changes? We can help…

A series of one-to-one clinics will help businesses in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford & Wrekin navigate new VAT and import rules in the wake of the UK’s exit from the European Union.

August 6th, 2021

Employers urged to back vaccine push

NHS England and Public Health England have launched a new campaign to support employers in encouraging staff to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.

August 3rd, 2021

Traders and hauliers urged to get up to speed with Border guidance

Traders and hauliers across the Marches are being urged to make sure they are up to date with regulations covering how the UK border with the European Union operates.

August 2nd, 2021

Mayor opens Ramfoam’s new headquarters as company embraces digital

One of the first companies to sign up to a programme to improve the digital capabilities of smaller businesses has officially opened its new company headquarters and factory.

July 30th, 2021

Still time to make the most of Commonwealth Games opportunities

There’s still time for businesses across the Marches to play their part in delivering the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

July 29th, 2021

Delivering Our Future Together – The Power Of Local Enterprise Partnerships

The chair of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has hailed the work of the groups across the region as new figures show the huge impact they have made in the ten years since they were formed.

July 26th, 2021

Equine and animal bedding business relocating to Shropshire following £180,000 investment

Cardboard Bedding Ltd, trading as Green Mile, is relocating to Prees in Shropshire after securing £180,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).

July 21st, 2021