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Our New Website Has Officially Gone Live !!
After years of struggling to create a website that was as accessible as possible for our candidates, today we can officially announce our brand-new website has gone live!! We wanted to give a huge thank you to Chris and Neil from VOiD Applications for building the...
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Our New Website Has Officially Gone Live !!
After years of struggling to create a website that was as accessible as possible for our candidates, today we can officially announce our brand-new website has gone live!! We wanted to give a huge thank you to Chris and Neil from VOiD Applications for building the...
Member News
HCR Law celebrates first winner of HCR Spark initiative
HCR Law is delighted to announce the first winner of HCR Spark – an exciting programme launched to inspire and support young people interested in a career in law. Ella Hamilton, a Year 12 A-level student at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye, has been named the...
Back to School Catering Jobs Give Family Flexibility and Cost Saving, Says Expert
A catering recruitment specialist has urged jobseekers to get one step ahead during the summer holidays if they are looking to secure flexible catering jobs within the education sector. The alert comes from industry specialist Kasia Krieger as hundreds of...
Patron & Strategic News
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...
Hazelton Mountford Take Part in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal
This year, Hazelton Mountford are delighted to give back to the community by supporting the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal! Christmas is a season of giving, and at Hazelton Mountford, we believe in coming together to spread joy and make the holidays...
Chamber News
Mike Forrester returns to the Board as Chair of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Returning to the Board as Chair, Mike Forrester is more than ready for action as he supports the existing team at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Together, they take on the new challenges for 2022. Mike returns to the local Chamber of...
Meet the Supplier event – Commonwealth Games 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are fast approaching and there is still time to get involved as a supplier for this momentous event. On Thursday 3rd February, join the Marches Growth Hub, together with the West Midlands Growth Hubs, to hear from some of the...
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Policy News
19/06/202 Update: VAT deadline
As part of the government’s support for businesses during COVID-19, HMRC gave businesses the option of deferring their VAT payments if they were unable to pay on time, without incurring late payment interest or penalties. Payment of VAT falling due between 20 March...
Sending your forms to Companies House during the coronavirus outbreak
As an emergency response to coronavirus (COVID-19), the government have developed a temporary online service to upload a number of completed forms and send them to Companies House digitally. Click here for more...
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Charity News
Go wild with winter safari Snowdrop Ball
Guests are invited to put on their glad rags and support a Worcestershire Hospice for its glitzy, annual fundraising ball. The St Richard’s Hospice Snowdrop Ball will be held at West Midland Safari Park, on Saturday, 27th November. On the night, guests will be treated...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is Flying High with a Helping Hand from Local Luxury Hand Wash Brand
Redditch-based and family-owned luxury bath and body brand, Baylis & Harding, has bolstered its extensive charitable credentials by supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Charity during the pre-hospital emergency service’s 30th anniversary year. Renowned for luxury...
Inflation increase puts firms under significant pressure
Responding to the latest ONS inflation data, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “An unexpected rise in the CPI rate to 10.4% indicates that the UK economy is still in the midst of a stubborn peak. The main drivers of inflation...
BCC News
Inflation increase puts firms under significant pressure
Responding to the latest ONS inflation data, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “An unexpected rise in the CPI rate to 10.4% indicates that the UK economy is still in the midst of a stubborn peak. The main drivers of inflation...
Worcestershire News
Welcome SEO Social to the Chamber
Are you ready to become your own marketing expert? SEO Social will provide you with all the tools and expertise you need. They work one-to-one, teaching you how to put digital marketing concepts into practice on your own website and social media. The one-day course...
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership are Looking for a New Chair!
Worcestershire LEP are looking for a new Chair to join them as current Chairman Mark Stansfeld steps down. A website with all of the information potential candidates could require has been set up and can be viewed here. A message from the outgoing chair, Mark...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council announces free weekend bus travel
Beginning this Saturday (4 September), Herefordshire Council is pleased to announce that all bus travel within Herefordshire will be free at weekends. Thanks to investment as part of the Covid-19 Recovery Fund, anybody and everybody will be able to hop on and off any...
Rural Media film shortlisted for Best Scripted Short at Broadcast Digital Awards
Rural Media’s New Creatives short-film Aisle 17 has been shortlisted for Best-Scripted Short at the 2021 Broadcast Digital Awards. The Broadcast Digital Awards are a national, industry recognised award programme awarding the UK’s best digital programming. Rural Media...
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Worcester Insurance Broker Enjoys Festive Window Display Thanks to Worcester BID
This year, Hazelton Mountford are thrilled to be part of Worcester’s festive transformation, thanks to Worcester BID’s generous invitation to have the 4 Bank Street office window decorated with a wonderful Christmas display! Throughout the city, you’ll notice a...
Sutcliffe & Co Celebrates Stefi Gillard’s Achievement as a Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS)
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers is proud to announce that Stefi Gilliard, a valued member of their team, has achieved the highly commended status of Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS). This certification, earned through the globally...
Benefits of Corporate Golf
Corporate golf offers a unique and powerful way to build relationships, foster teamwork, and leave lasting impressions. It provides a relaxed yet engaging setting for networking, where meaningful conversations can flourish, helping to build trust and rapport with...
Director Simeon Chapman delivered a leaders training day at the !Audacious Church in Manchester for the Assemblies of God (AOG)
In November, Director Simeon Chapman (2nd from the right) was honoured to speak at the Assemblies of God (AOG) leaders training day at the !Audacious Church in Manchester. Simeon, with over 30 years of experience in insurance, shared his extensive knowledge of risk...
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes Welcome Local Councillor Jim Kenyon
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes Welcome Local Councillor Jim Kenyon Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes welcomed local councillor Jim Kenyon for a special visit. The event brought joy to residents, staff, and Mr. Kenyon alike as they engaged in...
Turning Risks into Opportunities: How Insurance Can Support Business Growth in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Running a business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire presents fantastic opportunities, but it also involves risks. Whether you’re a manufacturer in Malvern, a farm shop owner in Herefordshire, or a tech start-up in Worcester… growth often means taking on...
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