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Landscapers win bronze at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

Landscapers win bronze at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

A Rubery business has won a prestigious medal at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival. F.B & Sons, Lawns and Landscapes designed a garden for Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre in Bromsgrove; the garden is now being relocated to the Hospice gardens...

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Landscapers win bronze at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

A Rubery business has won a prestigious medal at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival. F.B & Sons, Lawns and Landscapes designed a garden for Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre in Bromsgrove; the garden is now being relocated to the Hospice gardens...

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Business Challenges: How the Chamber Supports your Business.

Business Challenges: How the Chamber Supports your Business.

Following the recent budget, businesses may encounter new challenges alongside ongoing pressures from the cost of living and energy crises. The Chamber provides support to help businesses grow and thrive. By conducting local research on key issues, from infrastructure...

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Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs

Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs

Only a fifth (21%) of SME exporters saw increased overseas sales in Q1 of 2025 More than a quarter (27%) said their exports had declined with over half (53%) seeing no change Advanced orders fared no better, as 20% saw these rise while 28% reported a decline The Trade...

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Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms

Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market continues to be a significant pressure bearing down on businesses of all sizes....

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Skills News

OSPREY APPROACH LAUNCHES SECOND WEBINAR SERIES

OSPREY APPROACH LAUNCHES SECOND WEBINAR SERIES

Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the launch of its second webinar series, which aims to help SME law firms establish good business habits for long term success. Following positive feedback for Osprey’s first webinar series,...

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Charity News

DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities

DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities

As part of DRPG’s 45th-anniversary celebrations, CEO Dale Parmenter and the groups UK Marketing team are trading their usual workdays for the Source to Sea Challenge, an ambitious adventure designed to reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back....

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A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard

A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard

The Courtyard is hosting a free Jungle Book themed event to celebrate its upcoming Junior Youth Theatre production on Saturday 5 April. There will be a range of fun activities for children and families including Facepainting, Transfer Tattoos, Storytelling (10am),...

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Summit Marks New Beginning

Summit Marks New Beginning

Responding to the deal agreed at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s summit marks a turning point in UK/EU relations which puts our trade relationship at the forefront of our partnership...

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Summit Marks New Beginning

Responding to the deal agreed at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s summit marks a turning point in UK/EU relations which puts our trade relationship at the forefront of our partnership...

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Herefordshire News

DISCOVER PARKS SUPPORT WEST MIDLANDS REFUGE

DISCOVER PARKS SUPPORT WEST MIDLANDS REFUGE

A Herefordshire holiday park has donated another thousand pounds, this time to a Wolverhampton charity that provides practical and emotional support to women and children facing domestic abuse. ‘The Haven’, was nominated to receive the donation by a holiday home owner...

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Government Spending Must Help Economy Grow 

Government Spending Must Help Economy Grow 

The BCC is urging Government to help business boom as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday it has set out the key asks that business believe can help grow the economy. These include: Get Britain Thriving...

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Liam continues to punch above his weight

Liam continues to punch above his weight

Chamber member and rising boxing star Liam O’Hare added another exciting win to his professional record with a third-round victory over Dennis Grant on Saturday 7th June. The contest at the Birmingham Airport Holiday inn NEC ended with a TKO (technical knock out) when...

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Research Sheds Light on Abuse Faced by Runners

Research Sheds Light on Abuse Faced by Runners

A University of Worcester study has identified incidents of runners being shouted at from cars, chased by dogs, and having items thrown at them while out exercising. The new research asked people who run regularly in the county for their experiences of harassment and...

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