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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease.  By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop.  More...

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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease.  By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop.  More...

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Member News

Law firm hosts Lions rugby networking event

Law firm hosts Lions rugby networking event

Partners from Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors hosted a special British & Irish Lions networking event at Stourton Park, home of Stourbridge Rugby Club. Over 90 business professionals from across the region attended the breakfast event to network and cheer...

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Patron & Strategic News

Law firm hosts Lions rugby networking event

Law firm hosts Lions rugby networking event

Partners from Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors hosted a special British & Irish Lions networking event at Stourton Park, home of Stourbridge Rugby Club. Over 90 business professionals from across the region attended the breakfast event to network and cheer...

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Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference

Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference

Stark statistics, shocking stories, and insights into policing methods were all part of the Evidence Based Policing Conference at the University of Worcester recently. The event, attended by students, staff, and representatives from a host of organisations, addressed...

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Chamber News

Our Latest Member

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...

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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease.  By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop.  More...

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Skills News

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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New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing

New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing

The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...

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Charity News

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease.  By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop.  More...

BCC News

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease.  By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop.  More...

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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

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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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease.  By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop.  More...

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Law firm hosts Lions rugby networking event

Law firm hosts Lions rugby networking event

Partners from Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors hosted a special British & Irish Lions networking event at Stourton Park, home of Stourbridge Rugby Club. Over 90 business professionals from across the region attended the breakfast event to network and cheer...

read more
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...

read more
Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference

Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference

Stark statistics, shocking stories, and insights into policing methods were all part of the Evidence Based Policing Conference at the University of Worcester recently. The event, attended by students, staff, and representatives from a host of organisations, addressed...

read more

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