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Ballards unveils bold brand refresh, built on ‘The speed of knowing’
James Syree, CEO, Ballards A major rebrand signals Ballards’ transformation into one of the Midlands’ most agile, insight-driven advisory groups. Ballards, a leading Midlands business advisory and consultancy group, today reveals a striking new brand identity...
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Ballards unveils bold brand refresh, built on ‘The speed of knowing’
James Syree, CEO, Ballards A major rebrand signals Ballards’ transformation into one of the Midlands’ most agile, insight-driven advisory groups. Ballards, a leading Midlands business advisory and consultancy group, today reveals a striking new brand identity...
Member News
Students Earn Choreography Commission with Worcester Theatre
Two talented dance students will take centre stage at Worcester’s Swan Theatre after securing a prestigious paid commission for their work. Maisey Tromans and Ruby Brown are both in the first year of their Dance and Performance degree at the University of Worcester...
Marmalade sandwiches at the ready – Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the much-loved character Paddington™ on Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 February 2026. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Paddington™...
Patron & Strategic News
Dementia Study Finds Meeting Centres Can Triple Investment
A study has found that for every £1 spent on Meeting Centres for people living with dementia in Worcestershire, up to £3 of value can be created. The research, part-funded by the Shaw Foundation and carried out by the University of Worcester based Association for...
Game Art Lecturer nominated for Women in Games Award
A University of Worcester lecturer has been nominated for an award for her impact and contributions to education through preparing students for the computer gaming industry. Zara Sharma, Senior Lecturer in Game Art, has been shortlisted for the Educational Impact...
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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New Strategic Member Steatite
Steatite ltd recently joined the Hereford and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as a strategic member. The company is a provider of highly reliable technology for use in extreme environments where dust, temperature, shock and vibration would cause the rapid failure...
New Strategic Member Steatite
Steatite ltd recently joined the Hereford and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as a strategic member. The company is a provider of highly reliable technology for use in extreme environments where dust, temperature, shock and vibration would cause the rapid failure...
Policy News
UK makes free-trade offer to Australia
The UK has offered trade deal terms to Australia under which both countries would phase out taxes on imports over 15 years. The cabinet was reportedly split on what terms to propose, amid concerns UK beef and lamb farmers could be undercut by larger Australian...
Have your say on future Free Trade Agreements with Canada and Mexico
The Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade has launched a ‘Call for Input’ on future Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Canada and Mexico. The Call for Input will provide businesses, public sector bodies, individuals and other interested...
Skills News
Children’s charity to support mentor link in Redditch
Mentor Link which supports distressed and vulnerable children and young people has secured new funding from Redditch and Bromsgrove children’s charity, Oakland Foundation. Agreeing to support the work of Mentor Link in Redditch, the Foundation will now fund Mentor...
Crowe conference delivering insight into challenges facing Academy Trusts
National audit, tax, advisory and risk firm, Crowe, is to hold its 2019 Academies conference at Sixways Stadium, Worcester, on Friday 14 June. The event will not only bring those working in Academies fully up to speed with financial and governance developments within...
Charity News
Wear A Christmas Hat Day 2022 for Brain Tumour Research
‘Tis the season to help find a cure! Businesses can now register for Brain Tumour Research’s ‘Wear A Christmas Hat Day’. Businesses are encouraged to help raise awareness and raise funds by wearing a festive hat on Friday 16th December....
Mulled Wine Anyone? Charity Networking Event Friday 2nd December 4-7pm at Kingsway House
The next charity networking event is in aid of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust https://www.gkcct.org/ and will take place on Friday 2nd December from 4 pm until 7 pm. Kingsway House will be looking extra fabulous with lanterns and twinkling lights and you will...
Bank Continues Along Monetary Policy Tightrope
Reacting to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s widely expected interest rate hold highlights the tightrope the Bank is walking, in the face of mounting global...
BCC News
Bank Continues Along Monetary Policy Tightrope
Reacting to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s widely expected interest rate hold highlights the tightrope the Bank is walking, in the face of mounting global...
Worcestershire News
New property management for Worcester’s Hopmarket
A Worcestershire commercial property consultancy has been instructed to manage a substantial portfolio of mixed-use accommodation at Worcester’s iconic Hopmarket. GJS Dillon’s Asset Management team has taken on the property management of 25 retail units and 44...
How to take your Business to the next level – By investing in it.
Investing in a professional photographer to help you elevate your business and stand out from the rest is now considered a necessity, more and more companies are realising the power of having good visuals to attract more of your ideal clients and help your business...
Herefordshire News
Family Favourite Lakefest celebrates in 10th Anniversary at Eastnor Castle this August!
2022 sees boutique. family festival, Lakefest celebrating its tenth anniversary. And it should come as no surprise, that the team behind this ever popular family event have pulled out all the stops, to ensure that anyone attending will be creating memories to last a...
National Lottery grant to support parents abused by their children
Extra support for parents being abused by their children has been secured thanks to more than £300,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The social enterprise PEGS, which helps those impacted by Child to...
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Worcester Ready for Clearing
As A-Level Results Day approaches, the University of Worcester is expecting to be inundated with calls as people look for places on courses through Clearing. Clearing at universities is the process where students are matched with available places on courses. Last year...
73082 ‘Camelot’ confirmed for SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that BR Standard Class 5 73082 ‘Camelot’ will join the line-up for its Autumn Steam Gala between 18 and 21 September It’s the first time this locomotive has ever visited the railway, and organisers says it will work alongside...
DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group
DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...
University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft
Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...
Worcestershire businesses urged to ‘power up’ productivity and plug skills gaps with Skills Bootcamps
Businesses across Worcestershire are being urged to take advantage of Skills Bootcamps – flexible training programmes designed to upskill staff, fill skills gaps, and support long-term growth. Funded by the Department for Education and managed locally by...
Office Return Varies Across Sectors
41% of businesses have required staff to spend more time working on site over the past year One in ten (9%) relevant firms say employees have quit because of the requirement to return to onsite working Nearly half of surveyed businesses (48%) expect all working days...
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