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Business Development expert Tom Holbrow joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that Business Development expert & director of an international construction & property company, Tom Holbrow is joining host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast...
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Business Development expert Tom Holbrow joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that Business Development expert & director of an international construction & property company, Tom Holbrow is joining host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast...
Member News
How to Choose the Best Accountants Service for Your Business Needs
Choosing the right accountant isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about finding a trusted partner who can help you grow, stay compliant and make smarter financial decisions. In our latest article, we explore what to look for when selecting an accountant, including: ·...
Scale Smart: Why Growing Businesses Choose to Outsource Payroll Services
That’s why many growing businesses are choosing to outsource their payroll. From saving hours each month to reducing risk and staying compliant, it’s a smart move for scaling success. In our latest article, we cover: · Why in-house payroll becomes a bottleneck · The...
Patron & Strategic News
DRPG Team Completes 200 Mile Source To Sea Challenge
A team from creative communications agency DRPG has completed a 200-mile charity challenge tracing the River Severn from its Welsh source to the Severn Bridge. The four-day Source to Sea Challenge, held this week, marked the company’s 45th anniversary and aimed to...
University Historian Features in School’s Inaugural Annual Lecture
A University of Worcester historian will explore 17th century beliefs in the supernatural as part of a school’s inaugural annual lecture. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will give a lecture at the event at The King’s School, in Worcester, on May...
Chamber News
HR Professionals Conference at Sixways Stadium Draws an Impressive Crowd
On Thursday 14th November 2024, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted the annual HR Conference at Sixways Stadium, Worcester. The event saw an impressive footfall of 130. Those who attended heard from 5...
Strengthening Worcestershire Fund Needs Extra Support for Match Funding Programme!
Launched in June by Worcestershire Community Foundation in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, a new funding programme to support local communities struggling in the current economic climate has raised £150,000 but is still aiming for more. The...
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Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
Local award-winning Managed IT Service provider Surf Tech IT recently celebrated their 10th year in business. Based out of Stourport-on-Severn, Surf Tech IT continues to thrive and grow providing a range of Technology, Support and Cyber Security solutions to...
Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
Local award-winning Managed IT Service provider Surf Tech IT recently celebrated their 10th year in business. Based out of Stourport-on-Severn, Surf Tech IT continues to thrive and grow providing a range of Technology, Support and Cyber Security solutions to...
Policy News
US Tariffs Hit UK Business
Reacting to the introduction of 25 percent tariffs on exports of UK steel and aluminium to the United States, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “This is a difficult day for trans-Atlantic trade and plunges businesses, in both the US and UK, into a new age...
Businesses Feeling the Strain of Inflationary Pressures
Reacting to the latest inflation published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data underlines the inflationary pressures in the economy right now and the real challenges businesses are...
Skills News
Serco Restart Scheme: providing a free service in your area to fill job vacancies
ChamSerco Restart Scheme: providing a free service in your area to fill job vacancies The Restart Scheme is part of the Government’s wider ‘Plan for Jobs’ programmes to help long-term unemployed people develop their skills so they can find sustainable and meaningful...
Why stay interviews are the perfect antidote to exit interviews.
Recruitment is still a significant challenge for many businesses and, with the average cost of replacing just one leaver at £30K, now’s the time to think about stay interviews. By incorporating light touch stay questions into your regular one to one conversations,...
Charity News
Take on the Snowdon Sunrise Challenge and Support your Local Hospitals Charity!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure this summer! On Saturday, 28th June 2025, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is hosting a Snowdon Sunrise Adventure—a magical moonlit hike to the summit of one of the UK’s tallest mountains. Imagine this: Reaching the peak of...
Syndicated Interview with Cast Member Alasdair Baker.
Dial M For Mayhem Syndicated interview with cast member Alasdair Baker. Tell us a little about yourself? I originally trained as a singer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and worked as a professional singer for a few years. I then drifted into teaching and...
Stumbling Blocks Remain In Employment Rights Bill
Ahead of the committee stage of the Employment Rights Bill starting in the House of Lords, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the right...
BCC News
Stumbling Blocks Remain In Employment Rights Bill
Ahead of the committee stage of the Employment Rights Bill starting in the House of Lords, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the right...
Worcestershire News
Severn Valley Railway is now part of a Local Geology App
The Severn Valley Railway is now part of a free-to-download smartphone app that aims to open up the hidden world that lies within the geology of the landscape. The Geopark Way app covers a walking trail that stretches 109 miles, from Shropshire to Gloucestershire,...
Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
Herefordshire News
David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.
Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...
TDM are a Worcestershire Skills-Boost Approved Partner for Talent Experience Coaching
By Derrin Kent Please contact us at [email protected] or 0333 10 100 40 if you want to set up a discovery conversation with our MD & Director of Studies, Derrin Kent, to learn about how our match-funded coaching can improve Talent Experience for your...
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University Staff Walk a Symbolic Mile on VE Day
Colleagues at the University of Worcester, an institution founded to ‘win the peace through education’, walked a mile together to commemorate VE Day. The University Mile is a popular circular walking route for staff and students around the University’s St John’s...
Landlords Warned to Guard Against Protected Lease Tenants
A leading commercial property lawyer is warning landlords about the hurdles they face when taking back possession from a tenant with a protected lease – and urged them to seek legal advice to avoid falling foul of the law. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 was...
Severn Valley Railway makes steady progress towards landslip repairs
Although a firm start date for repairs to the landslip at the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge remains unknown, huge progress has been made in recent weeks. The railway has also shared details of how the work will be undertaken. Last week [1 May], the SVR...
Worcestershire-based consultancy adds legal expertise as rapid growth continues
Limelite HR & Learning, a growing Worcestershire-based consultancy, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Laura Weston MCIPD, MA HRM, LL.B (HONS), a qualified employment lawyer who joins as Lead HR Consultant – Employee Relations. This strategic hire...
Physician Associate Course Approved at the University of Worcester
The training of Physician Associates at the University of Worcester has received formal approval from the General Medical Council. The University has been running a Physician Associate MSc since 2016, providing high-quality education and training for future healthcare...
Living the Adventure: How Rosemary’s Mongolia Expedition Powers Authentic Team-Building
In June 2025, our director Rosemary Sales will embark on a extreme Expedition—canoeing the remote Delgermörön River in northern Mongolia, navigating fierce currents, portaging laden canoes and living almost entirely off the land. Sleeping beneath minimalist shelters...
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