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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100
Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...
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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100
Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...
Member News
Employment Rights Bill: What Every Business Needs to Know
The UK is on the verge of a major employment law overhaul. The Employment Rights Bill—hailed as the most significant upgrade in a generation—is expected to become law imminently. Its impact will be universal: every business, regardless of size or sector, will need to...
Severn Valley Railway ends season on a high with hugely successful winter enthusiast events
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has rounded off its 2025 operating season in style, following the outstanding success of its two end-of-season enthusiast events: the Winter Diesel Day on 29 December 2025 and the two-day Winter Steam Gala on 3 and 4 January 2026. Both...
Patron & Strategic News
Bishop Fleming Recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women
Bishop Fleming has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, alongside its ongoing Great Place to Work® accreditation. This achievement highlights the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering...
Top 100 recognition for Apprenticeship programme
Bishop Fleming has ranked 11th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, its highest-ever position for its highly impressive apprenticeship programme. It is ahead of national professional services firms, including KPMG, EY, BDO, Mazars, and Azets. The...
Chamber News
Jerroms Merger Further Strengthens Growth Strategy
The Bromsgrove office of West Midlands and Worcestershire-based accountants and business advisers Jerroms has merged with GCN Accounting Services Limited (GCN) based in Dudley. Effective from Monday 1 August 2022, the newly merged business will trade as Jerroms GCN...
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Active Youth Outreach Services CIC – We are a youth organisation that operates in the Wyre Forest and across Worcestershire to deliver positive experiences to...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Bewdley Coworking – Shared workspace in centre of Bewdley Malvern Art Products Ltd T/A MAP Group – Professional screen print and digital print with signage...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Bewdley Coworking – Shared workspace in centre of Bewdley Malvern Art Products Ltd T/A MAP Group – Professional screen print and digital print with signage...
Policy News
BCC Welcomes Global Travel Framework But Warns Questions Remain
A framework to chart the safe return of international travel has been set out today (9 April 2021) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. A traffic light system, which will categorise countries based on risk alongside the restrictions required for travel, will be set up...
New fund for investment in local skills and employment opportunities
The government’s new UK Community Renewal Fund will allocate up to £3m for innovative projects in Herefordshire over the next year. Herefordshire has been chosen as one of 100 places across the UK to receive funding through the government’s £220m UK Community Renewal...
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Charity News
Safeguard Medical raises over £5,000 for Mercia Accident Rescue Service
Last Friday saw a successful return of the Prometheus/Safeguard Medical charity Golf Day in aid of Mercia Accident Rescue Services (MARS). MARS is a charity that provides emergency support to the West Midlands Ambulance Service. The charity golf day raises vital...
Call from hospice for volunteers to support families
A Worcestershire hospice is calling for caring and compassionate people to step forward as volunteers and help make a difference to patients or bereaved people when they need it most. St Richard’s Hospice, based in Worcester, is aiming to boost the number of...
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’
82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...
BCC News
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’
82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...
Worcestershire News
BioPak launch sustainability initiative to make English football greener with Birmingham County FA
To celebrate Earth Day (22nd April), Birmingham County FA’s award winning ‘Save Today, Play Tomorrow’ programme has launched a new sustainability initiative to bring more sustainable food and drink packaging to football clubs across the West Midlands. The...
John Legge’s 6 for 60
In his 60th year, Chamber trainer John Legge is undertaking 6 challenges reflecting some of the interests he has had over 60 years. These challenges will be in aid of his 3 chosen charities for 2023: Build it International – a charity run by John’s cousin which...
Herefordshire News
Hay Festival unveils free in-person Programme for Schools alongside Beacons Project and new student ticket offer
Hay Festival has today revealed the free Programme for Schools for this spring’s edition, bringing writers and young readers together in-person and online for a series of inspiring interactive activities and workshops, 26-27 May, ahead of the main programme 26 May-5...
Businesses invited to secure their spot to hire new employees
Award-winning supported employment and training charity, Landau, is organising its second Hereford job fair to help even more people across the county into work. Following the success of its first Hereford jobs fair in October 2021, the charity is hosting a larger...
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City Signs Announced as the New ‘Official Signage Partner’ for Worcester City Women Football Club
With the launch of the new season at Worcester City Women Football Club just around the corner, their new ‘Official Signage Partner’ for the next two years has been announced as Worcester-based, professional signage production company, City Signs. City Signs have long...
ISO Quality Services Ltd Raises £6,800 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at Annual Golf Day
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, ISO Quality Services is proud to announce the success of their annual Charity Golf Day, which raised an impressive £6,800 in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – a life saving emergency service they’ve proudly supported...
Could you host a T Level industry placement?
We’re offering funding to support employers with the essential costs of hosting T Level industry placements starting now through to 31st March 2026. Whether you’re a large organisation or a small business, we can help: Construction Route – Support available for...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2025
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2025, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
Joint Area Council Meeting Notes (20/06/2025) –
Logistics Sector: The logistics industry is vital to the UK economy but faces growing challenges. Rising employer National Insurance contributions increase pressure, especially on smaller operators. Fuel prices are set to surge due to the Middle East situation; while...
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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