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Worcester BID and University of Worcester Business School Unite to Help City Businesses Work Towards Net Zero
Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a new partnership with the University of Worcester Business School to support local businesses in their journey toward Net Zero. This collaboration aims to empower Worcester’s business community with the...
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Worcester BID and University of Worcester Business School Unite to Help City Businesses Work Towards Net Zero
Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a new partnership with the University of Worcester Business School to support local businesses in their journey toward Net Zero. This collaboration aims to empower Worcester’s business community with the...
Member News
Firms co-host Royal Three Counties Show drinks event
Law firm mfg Solicitors and property specialists Fisher German co-hosted a drinks reception at the 2025 Royal Three Counties Show. Over 100 people attended the event at Malvern’s Three Counties Showground as part of the annual three-day showpiece which celebrates...
University Festival Explores Range of Legal Topics
A University of Worcester law-themed festival will offer a wide range of expert talks open to the public. The University’s Constitutions, Rights and Justice Research Group is holding a free Rights and Justice Festival at The Hive, in Worcester, on July 8, designed to...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener
Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...
Four Wyevale Nurseries staff rewarded for 158 years of service between them
FOUR colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded for their long service after collectively achieving 158 years of employment at the UK’s leading commercial grower between them (June 2025). Nick Tipping, who has marked 30 years’ service, Adrian...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce can help you earn CPD Points.
Working towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a great way to gain new skills, knowledge, and expertise to support career progression. CPD encourages proactive and conscious learning, helping individuals stay ahead in their field. Earning CPD points...
11.5 million File Self Assessment by 31 January Deadline
GOV.UK summary: Millions of taxpayers filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year by the deadline. More than 11.5 million taxpayers filed their Self Assessment tax return by midnight on 31 January. 36% of tax returns were filed online. 53% of...
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Welcome new Members – February
A very warm welcome to our new Members A C Event Catering – A C Event Catering provide a number of catering services to venues and events across the Midlands. They offer full and managed catering services, as well as providing catering and bar services for...
Welcome new Members – February
A very warm welcome to our new Members A C Event Catering – A C Event Catering provide a number of catering services to venues and events across the Midlands. They offer full and managed catering services, as well as providing catering and bar services for...
Policy News
Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 is now live!
The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...
Procurement Act Must Quickly Deliver for SMEs
Only 20% of direct public sector procurement spend was with SMEs in 2024 – a similar figure to 2023 (19%) £45.4 billion was spent by Government directly with SMEs last year, up from £42.4 billion in 2023 Median spend per SME remained at £31,000 in 2024 Local...
Skills News
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Wins Prestigious Marketing Consultancy of the Year Award
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the Marketing Consultancy of the Year award in the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2024/25. This prestigious recognition comes after a rigorous selection process, in which over 90,000...
The Development Manager’s Short, Targeted Skills Development for your Employees and New Recruits.
The Development Manager’s short, targeted skills development for your employees and new recruits. Revolutionising workforce development to meet the demands of the digital age. Do your team need more training in Excel? Could they be more marketing savvy? Are...
Charity News
Worcestershire Ambassadors: Celebrating 25 Years of Giving Back
Worcestershire Ambassadors have proudly raised and donated an incredible £1.25 million over the last 25 years to support our local community. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we’re excited to announce a special initiative: 25 in 25. Our goal is to raise...
Paddle for a Purpose: Local Businesses Unite for Headway Worcestershire Charity Kayak Event
In an inspiring display of community spirit and commitment, eight intrepid kayakers from various Worcestershire businesses are set to embark on a challenging 38 mile paddle along The River Severn for a noble cause. Headway Worcestershire is thrilled to announce the...
UK Spared New US Tariffs
Responding to confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that tariffs will not double today. They now...
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UK Spared New US Tariffs
Responding to confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that tariffs will not double today. They now...
Worcestershire News
Severn Valley Railway in Discussions with Insurers over landslip
The Severn Valley Railway is currently in discussions with insurers about repairs for its significant landslip at Mor Brook bridge. The embankment failure happened in late January and has forced the closure of the northernmost section of the line. ‘We’ve had several...
Third visitor announced for Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival
Organisers have confirmed that a pair of HST powercars will join the guest line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Nos 43480 and 43468 from Rail Adventure will appear at the four-day event, which takes place between 15 and 18 May. The HST...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College’s Path to Net Zero
Educational institutions play a key role in promoting sustainable energy resources. Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College’s Low Carbon Technology Training Centre showcases this approach by offering specialised courses in renewable technologies, which for a...
Wye Valley Brewery Empower Business School Alumni Witnessing Sustainability in Action
Wye Valley Brewery recently hosted the University of Worcester Business School’s alumni for an exclusive event, with a special emphasis on sustainability. The event was designed to inspire and support local business leaders who have completed the ‘Help to Grow:...
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Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener
Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...
60-Year-Old Worcestershire Businesswoman Tackles UK’s Business Isolation Crisis with Disco Ball Networking
Award-winning LinkedIn trainer and business coach Esther Partridge-Warner has launched Sparkle Squad Networking, a fresh and practical solution to combat the UK’s growing epidemic of loneliness among freelancers and small business owners. New research shows 90% of UK...
Four Wyevale Nurseries staff rewarded for 158 years of service between them
FOUR colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded for their long service after collectively achieving 158 years of employment at the UK’s leading commercial grower between them (June 2025). Nick Tipping, who has marked 30 years’ service, Adrian...
Sustainability Recognition for ONE
Multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), celebrated two notable sustainability accolades recently, having already been announced as a Certified B Corporation™ earlier this year. ONE was named a “Sustainability Champion” at the UK Real Estate...
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces raft of specialist promotions
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the internal promotions of 13 lawyers across various specialisms and offices, including the appointments of five Legal Directors. Stepping into Legal Director roles are Private Client expert Rachel Summers and Tax...
Wyevale Nurseries to unveil 2026 retailers’ catalogue at HTA National Plant Show
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2026 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers is launching at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week featuring an abundance of new British-grown varieties (June 2025). The leading commercial grower is showcasing...
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