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The Westmead Hotel Joins the Chamber of Commerce — A Proudly Independent, Family-Owned Business Strengthening Local Connections
The Westmead Hotel is delighted to announce its membership with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. As a proudly independent, family-owned business with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, joining the Chamber marks an exciting...
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The Westmead Hotel Joins the Chamber of Commerce — A Proudly Independent, Family-Owned Business Strengthening Local Connections
The Westmead Hotel is delighted to announce its membership with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. As a proudly independent, family-owned business with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, joining the Chamber marks an exciting...
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University Holds Special Activities for its Talented Student Athletes
As the University of Worcester welcomes thousands of students back to campus for the new academic year, the University has given a special welcome to its elite and talented student athletes – and potential sporting stars of the future. Ahead of the new term, the...
ATWELL TO ATTEND INTERLIFT AS CONTENDER FOR TWO AWARDS
Atwell International Ltd are delighted to announce they will be exhibiting at Interlift 2025 in Nurnberg, Germany from the 14th to 17th October and are a contender for two prestigious awards. The new VG AiO Speed Watcher will be showcased on their stand with live...
Patron & Strategic News
The Development Manager – Worcestershire’s Leading Tech and Digital Apprenticeship Provider
TDM, based in Worcestershire, provides tech and digital Apprenticeships across England. At TDM, we offer Apprenticeship programmes from Level 3 to Degree levels and run tailored 12-week Skills Bootcamp programmes. Apprenticeship funding is accessible to individuals at...
Leading Hip Surgeon Supports Campaign to Help Students
One of the world’s leading hip surgeons has joined efforts at the University of Worcester to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. The University’s Foundation Anniversaries Campaign launched just two weeks ago and has already raised £25,000. Ronan...
Chamber News
The Rising Cost of Doing Business
How Firms Can Tackle The Rising Cost of Doing Business We’re all now familiar with the cost of living crisis – how households are struggling to keep up with bills and afford the rapidly rising cost of food, fuel and other essentials. But there’s another crisis,...
Thursfields comments on new law criminalising travellers camping on land without permission
New legislation now makes it a criminal offence for people with vehicles to camp out on land without permission, according to Jon Clifford of leading Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, which was passed into law...
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Introducing Caption Data
Here at Caption Data, our purpose is to harness the Industrial Internet of Things to help power your business. Caption Data connect your people and your assets, end to end, online and in real time. So, whether your goal is growing sales, improving customer experience,...
Introducing Caption Data
Here at Caption Data, our purpose is to harness the Industrial Internet of Things to help power your business. Caption Data connect your people and your assets, end to end, online and in real time. So, whether your goal is growing sales, improving customer experience,...
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Amazon announces 10,000 new permanent jobs and multi-million pound training programme to boost the UK economy
Amazon is partnering with the British Chambers of Commerce and local businesses to identify regional skills shortages to focus training on local needs Amazon today announced that it will create more than 10,000 new permanent jobs in 2021, taking its total UK workforce...
Upskilling Grants available through Malvern Hills District Council
Malvern Hills District Council are providing support and additional grant funding of up to £2000 to businesses who wish to upskill their staff. The money supports all businesses that employ less than 250 people, when they commence training a current member of staff or...
Skills News
Quarterly Economic Report for Quarter 1 2019 reveals extent of local ageing workforce
In the midst of all the political noise surrounding Brexit, it is all too easy to lose sight of some of the most fundamental domestic issues which continue to impact day-to-day business operations and present barriers to growth. It is vital that Brexit negotiations do...
Compare the salary and benefits you offer to improve recruitment
At a time when provisions for flexible working and annual leave allowance are as important to candidates as salaries, it has never been more crucial to compare the salary and benefits your business offers. Take part in our annual Salary & Benefits 2019/20 survey...
Charity News
Recruitment firm GMP raises £10,000 for Worcester charity New Hope
A Worcester recruitment firm has raised £10,000 for local children’s and disabilities charity, New Hope. The team from city centre-based GMP Recruitment, and the firm’s parent company The Jarell Group, raised the five-figure total through three of their staff taking...
Training Support Aims to Ease Construction Worker Shortage
A major project to support new construction workers across Herefordshire and drive growth in the industry has been launched by a leading education and training charity. The Construction Support Partnership (CSP) will provide tailored training, mentoring and support to...
King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
BCC News
King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
Worcestershire News
Ballards LLP Spices Up Droitwich Food and Drink Festival with 1000 Eco-Friendly Bags!
Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, will be supporting the upcoming Droitwich Food and Drink Festival by supplying 1000 environmentally friendly forever bags which will be handed out to attended upon entry. The festival which is now in its 13th year is set...
Vamos Theatre Tours Sharing Joy, a colourful, interactive performance, to local care homes.
Worcester-based Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, is to take its popular show, Sharing Joy, out on the road this June to visit care homes and other venues in Worcestershire. Sharing Joy is a vibrant and colourful interactive performance...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council Investment Plan Seeks to Secure Funding
Herefordshire Council has developed an investment plan which seeks to secure £7.6m funding for the county to grow local business and the economy. Its aim is to help address geographical disparities in economic performance and circumstances. The council’s investment...
Team GB Boxer Fronts New Suicide Prevention Video
The locally-based GB boxer, Delicious Orie, has fronted a video showing support for men’s mental health entitled ‘We’re in Your Corner’. The video is being launched as part of the Commonwealth Games celebrations and features mental health...
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Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College Students Visit Thailand on Global Citizenship Programme
A group of students from Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College recently returned from an unforgettable two-week Global Citizenship Programme in Thailand, where they made a real difference to local communities whilst developing valuable skills for their...
Severn Valley Railway to progress its restructure plans
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed its intention to progress with ‘One Railway’, the radical organisational restructure that it announced in December 2024. This follows a period of intensive consultation with shareholders of the train operating company, Severn...
Exhibition at Medical School to Explore Sustainability in PPE
Sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) in the health service will be the focus of a public lecture and exhibition at Worcester’s new medical school. The exhibition is a showcase of Arts and Humanities Research Council funded research into the development of a...
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close. This unique art trail, organised by St. Richard’s Hospice, transformed Worcester into an open-air gallery for eight unforgettable weeks. Britannia Dynamic Logistics (BDL) was proud to be chosen as the...
Costs Pressures Hitting Workforce Growth
The proportion of firms who have increased their workforce falls to a fifth (20%) from 24% in Q4 2024, while 17% report a decline in their workforce 73% of firms say labour costs are creating pressure to put up prices Of those attempting to recruit, 76% of firms faced...
Hop & Shop: A Family Easter Adventure Around Worcester!
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Easter? Grab your bunny ears and join Worcester’s very own Hop & Shop trail – a fun Easter activity for families! From Saturday 12th April to Sunday 27th April, children can hop around Worcester, visiting...
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