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West Midland householders have been reassured the Brexit vote will not lead to a major house price crash – or a severe recession. The ‘relatively flexible’ UK


economy should adapt to the Brexit decision ‘in the long term,’ according to PwC’s latest UK Economic Outlook report. The report reveals that UK


growth had already eased from around three per cent in 2014 to around two per cent before the EU referendum due primarily to slower global growth, while the vote to leave the EU is likely to lead to a significant further slowdown.


‘Our main scenario projections suggest that the UK should narrowly avoid a recession over the next year’


John Hawksworth, chief economist at PwC, said: “UK economic growth held up reasonably well in the run- up to the referendum and, while the vote to leave the EU was a major shock, we would expect the relatively flexible UK economy to adapt to this. “But growth is likely to be


significantly slower in the short term. “The Bank of England has


already taken action to steady the ship. Our main scenario projections suggest that the UK should narrowly avoid a recession over the next year, although we recognise that risks are weighted somewhat to the downside at present. “Businesses need to hold their


nerve through this unsettled period, take stock of the potential impact of Brexit on their markets and operations, and make contingency plans for alternative outcomes.”


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A professor at Birmingham Children’s Hospital who has helped transform care for thousands of young people with skin conditions has been recognised with a national award. Consultant dermatologist Professor Celia Moss


(pictured), who was honoured with an OBE in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours, has also received the Sir Archibald Gray Medal, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to dermatology nationally.


‘Her work is internationally respected, with Professor Moss regularly sharing her knowledge across the globe’


Professor Moss, who has worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of care since joining the hospital in 1990, was presented with the award at the British Association of Dermatologists’ annual conference at the ICC in Birmingham. The passion of Professor Moss


OBE to make things better for her patients has seen her transform the


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Award for professor at children’s hospital


hospital’s service from part-time minor outreach of neighbouring adult services 26 years ago, to what is now a world-renowned, full-time specialist service that treats young people from across the country. She realised many years ago that children with skin


conditions, such as eczema and the rare genetic skin fragility disease, epidermolysis bullosa, have other problems beyond their skin condition that require support – both physically and emotionally. One of the key factors behind its success has been specialist nurses and experts from other healthcare fields becoming part of the team that provides holistic care. Professor Moss, who has previously been


chairman of the British Society for Paediatric Dermatology and is also honorary professor of Paediatric Dermatology at the University of Birmingham, said: “It’s a tremendous honour to receive recognition like this from my peers. The award reflects not just my contributions but also the esteem in which our department is held by colleagues nationally. “I’m proud to be part of


such a wonderful team that’s dedicated to offering the best possible care. I’m so grateful


to my colleagues for their support, and my patients who are a continuing inspiration.”


University agrees catering deal


Aston University has awarded Ashby-de-la-Zouch based caterer Wilson Vale its biggest contract in its 14 years history. The Leicestershire firm has won a three-year


contract with the University’s residential conference centre, worth £1.75m in annual turnover. The contract will see Wilson Vale managing


catering and hospitality services under a seven-day operation, as well as housekeeping and bar services. A team of 46 Wilson Vale staff will be involved in


running the contract at the venue, which attracts up to 55,000 hotel guests and conference delegates each year. Andrew Wilson, co-founder of Wilson Vale, said:


“This is a seriously special milestone for us. Over the last three years we have steadily developed our conference and venues portfolio so to have gained this flagship venue shows our understanding of the specific needs of this niche market. We were up against some industry heavyweights, and it is wonderful that Conference Aston has bought into our food and our culture to drive their business forward.”


Andrew Wilson is pictured with co-founder Carolyne Vale (left) and Samantha Brown


Samantha Brown, head of Conference Aston, said:


“As a venue, we are always seeking new ways to drive innovation into our guests’ experience, and food plays a crucial role within this.”


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