Discover Dorchester: A Hidden Gem Worth Visiting Nestled in the heart of Dorset, Dorchester is a town that seamlessly blends rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty. This charming…
Students and those going back to university are being warned about the top fraud types affecting young people, as new data reveals almost 69,000 reports were received from people aged between 11 and 29, losing a total of £143.7 million in 2023.
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The Farming Community Network (FCN) has introduced the Greenzone Checklist, a valuable resource designed to enhance both business and personal resilience for farmers and farm businesses. This checklist assists in identifying strengths and areas where additional information or support may be beneficial.
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, has made a statement to the House of Commons about the state of public finances this week. Dorchester Chamber for Business President Steve Bulley summaries what we heard in this article.
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The Chancellor has promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy, rebuild Britain and make every part of the country better off. She pledged to leaders of some of the UK’s pioneering industries to build growth on strong and secure foundations built on stability, investment and reform, and forged through a new partnership with the private sector.
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The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner has commissioned Age UK North, South and West Dorset for the ‘Older Safer Intiative’. The project will focus on increasng digital resilience in older people; providing a support network to tackle social isolation; and enhancing safety in the home.
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West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder fears that the 3,500-house North of Dorchester development ‘will happen’ following Dorset Wildlife Trust’s multi-million-pound purchase of 833 acres at Lyscombe Farm – situated 10 miles north of Dorchester.
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Following the success of the first round of Dorset Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund grants, are open.
Dorset Council received a total of 64 applications in the previous round, including a number of Dorchester Chamber for Business members. One success story was Minuteman Press in Poundbury.
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Accessing finance is becoming more difficult for a large number of SMEs, according to new data.
Around half (49%) of business surveyed who accessed finance felt that getting funding had become more challenging over the past three years. Only 13% said it was getting easier.
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Prime Minister to announce major reform package to boost apprenticeships and cut red tape for thousands of small businesses. Setting out a major package of reforms to support businesses to deliver more apprenticeship places, cut red tape for SMEs and leverage more private investment in female founders.
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