Category: Business
£19.6 million of government investment has the potential to transform Worcester
Worcester is set to receive nearly £20 million as part of the Conservative government’s Stronger...
Read More6655 Worcester jobs backed by exports
New research released today (March 10) estimates nearly 6.5 million jobs in the UK are supported by exports, including 12.8% of jobs in Worcester. The report lifts the lid on the value of exporting-led jobs to the UK economy and...
Read MoreBudget is good news for businesses, jobs and families in Worcester
Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed the Spring Budget as good news for businesses, jobs and families in the constituency. The budget provides billions of pounds to support businesses and families through the pandemic,...
Read MoreWorcester Apprenticeships back Chancellor’s budget support
A Worcestershire-based organisation which supports apprentices and companies who take them on has tweeted their support of an additional bonus for companies when they hire an apprentice. In Rishi Sunak’s second budget as...
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Worcester MP welcomes measures in Spending Review including support for health, education and the environment
Worcester MP Robin Walker has backed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review, which he delivered...
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Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed the Chancellors announcement that workers across the United...
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£443,729 in funding to support arts and culture in Worcester
Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed the news that four arts organisations in Worcester will...
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Lifetime Skills Guarantee to transform training and skills in Worcester
Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson...
Read More£1,000,000 for Worcester to boost regeneration and support local recovery from coronavirus
Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed the news that Worcester will receive £1 million to kick start regeneration projects and give areas a boost announced today by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. This funding, which...
Read MoreWinter Economic Plan to provide a boost for businesses in Worcester
Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed the announcement of additional government support by Chancellor Rishi Sunak today which will provide certainty to businesses and workers impacted by coronavirus across the UK. The...
Read MoreWalker keen to Kickstart support for youth employment
Worcester MP Robin Walker has thrown his support behind the Kickstart Scheme, to assist in youth employment in the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, a new £2 billion Kickstart...
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Major boost for Worcester as regeneration projects get the green light from Government – nearly £5 million in funding to get city building
Worcester MP Robin Walker is delighted that three key projects in Worcester have been given the...
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