Business Direction Online

Latest News

Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.

Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.

If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.

Latest Article

Member News

Patron & Strategic News

Chamber News

Free Training Opportunities for Herefordshire Businesses

Free Training Opportunities for Herefordshire Businesses

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Attention businesses in Herefordshire: an exciting opportunity is now available to help your employees upskill and meet evolving industry demands—at absolutely no cost to you. Thanks to...

read more
Our Latest Member

Policy News

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...

read more
UK-India Trade Agreement – A Big Deal For Business

UK-India Trade Agreement – A Big Deal For Business

Reacting to news of an agreement in principle for a free trade deal between the UK and India, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:        “A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India is a huge boost to our economies and a welcome lift for our exporters....

read more

Skills News

Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces

Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces

Kelly White, Managing Director of Number Fifteen Recruitment, has spent the last three months studying for a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace, and is now sharing best practice with local employers...

read more

Charity News

The Courtyard, Hereford – May Film Listings

The Courtyard, Hereford – May Film Listings

Mon 19, 6.30pm RADIX FILM CLUB: KIM’S VIDEO (18) Kim’s Video, an iconic video store in New York City, mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a Sicilian village for “safekeeping.” But what starts as an homage to cinema quickly becomes a...

read more
UK Spared New US Tariffs

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...

BCC News

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...

read more

Worcestershire News

Find out the secrets of the Severn Valley Railway!

Find out the secrets of the Severn Valley Railway!

The Severn Valley Railway is to throw open its doors on 5 and 6 April for its annual Open House Weekend. This is a rare chance for visitors to access many areas not usually open to the public. They’ll also be able to meet volunteers and discover what goes on behind...

read more

Herefordshire News

All Latest News

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...

read more
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...

read more
From Relocation Dreams to Financial Freedom

From Relocation Dreams to Financial Freedom

Your Next Home, Made Easier: A Family’s Success Story with SN Financial I’m Zoe Blount, a mortgage adviser here at SN Financial. Life’s big moments often bring big financial questions, especially when it involves family growth and a change of scenery! I truly love...

read more

Become a Chamber Member!

Contact our Chamber Membership team to find out how we can help your business.