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Silver Awards announced for support to Armed Forces community

Silver Awards announced for support to Armed Forces community

West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 36 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for 2025. This brings the total of ERS Silver holders, in the region,...

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Silver Awards announced for support to Armed Forces community

West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 36 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for 2025. This brings the total of ERS Silver holders, in the region,...

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Welcome new Members – February

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...

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New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT

Greensafe IT specialise in offering secure, sustainable and environmentally responsible IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services. Their goal; to help businesses efficiently manage their IT estates from cradle to grave; ensuring full data security and...

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New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT

New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT

Greensafe IT specialise in offering secure, sustainable and environmentally responsible IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services. Their goal; to help businesses efficiently manage their IT estates from cradle to grave; ensuring full data security and...

Policy News

US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief

US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief

Reacting to news of a trade deal in principle with the US, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This deal will be met with a huge sigh of relief by many British businesses. “The reduction in the 25% tariffs on most of our automotive exports and the...

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Rate Cut Provides Shock Absorber for Business

Rate Cut Provides Shock Absorber for Business

Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 4.25%, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Today’s interest rate cut to 4.25% will help absorb some of the shocks that businesses are facing on...

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Skills News

Coacto Team Members Excel with Salesforce Certifications

Coacto Team Members Excel with Salesforce Certifications

We are thrilled to announce that two of our talented team members at Coacto, Jessica Hargreaves and Laura Hardwick, have recently achieved significant milestones in their professional development by earning Salesforce certifications. Jessica Hargreaves has...

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Boost Recruitment and Retention with ISO 9001

Boost Recruitment and Retention with ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is known internationally for helping businesses consistently meet customer requirements but is less known for its other benefits like supporting recruitment and retention. Local ISO experts at ISO Quality Services highlight five ways ISO 9001 could help you...

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Charity News

RUN Hereford moves 2025 edition into the city

RUN Hereford moves 2025 edition into the city

One of Herefordshire’s leading running events is moving into the city for its 2025 edition. Hundreds of runners will pass landmarks such as the Black and White House and Hereford Cathedral during RUN Hereford. The annual St Michael’s Hospice event, which regularly...

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Worcestershire News

‘Steam into Stories’ on Board a Heritage Train

‘Steam into Stories’ on Board a Heritage Train

The Severn Valley Railway is offering a treat for young people, with a special on-train storytelling session. On Saturday 12 April, best-selling author Sam Sedgman will be reading from his railway-based adventure stories for children aged seven and over, on board a...

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Herefordshire News

Herefordshire Business Growth Board

Herefordshire Business Growth Board

Background Following the previous government’s decision to transfer the economic functions and business representation from Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to local authorities, the Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the...

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‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line

‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line

The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul the first passenger train along the full length of the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway line, when the northernmost section is reunited with the rest of the line on Friday 25 July. Work is now...

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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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US Tariff Relief For Automotives And Jet Engines

US Tariff Relief For Automotives And Jet Engines

Reacting to news that the US President has signed an Executive Order on the trade deal with the UK, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “News that the trade deal with the US has been agreed on automotives and jet engines will be music to the ears of affected...

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Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth 

Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth 

Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved. “Today we have seen signs...

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