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Artist Unveils Cromwell-Inspired Textiles in Major Exhibition at The Hive
A decade-long journey of creativity, literature, and archival discovery will be unveiled at The Hive in Worcester, as textile artist Dr Lucie Bea Dutton presents a lecture and exhibition, inspired by Hilary Mantel’s Cromwell Trilogy. Dr Dutton has spent more than a...
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Artist Unveils Cromwell-Inspired Textiles in Major Exhibition at The Hive
A decade-long journey of creativity, literature, and archival discovery will be unveiled at The Hive in Worcester, as textile artist Dr Lucie Bea Dutton presents a lecture and exhibition, inspired by Hilary Mantel’s Cromwell Trilogy. Dr Dutton has spent more than a...
Member News
Building Supply Chain Resilience: What Local Businesses Need to Know
Ransomware cyber attacks are rising in both frequency and sophistication, and recent high-profile incidents across the manufacturing, aviation and retail sectors have demonstrated the scale of disruption that can be caused when a supplier is breached. For businesses...
University Writing Advisor Nominated for Prestigious Author’s Award
An award-winning author who advises students at the University of Worcester on their writing has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in children’s literature. Liz Hyder, one of the University’s Royal Literary Fund Writers in Residence, is in the...
Patron & Strategic News
A Big Season for Finch
As Worcestershire County Cricket Club begin the 2025 season, player Adam Finch has been sharing his reflections and his hopes for the current season, with students at the University of Worcester. Adam, himself a graduate of the University, said studying had helped him...
Students Scoop £5,000 Prizes in Dragon’s Den-style Competition
Entrepreneurial students have scooped two £5,000 prizes in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to help launch their new businesses. Will Essex and Janka Chovancova, who are both studying at the University of Worcester’s Business School, were among the University students...
Chamber News
Introducing In2scienceUK
The In2scienceUK programme inspires disadvantaged Year 12 students to pursue careers in STEM. They are seeking interested volunteers working in the STEM sectors (including economics, accounting, and finance) to host a 1 or 2-week in-person placement in summer 2022. ...
Herefordshire celebrates record year for company formations
Latest figures show that more new businesses were established in Herefordshire during 2021 than in any previous year – despite the continuing economic challenges resulting from the pandemic. In total 2,858 new companies were registered in the county compared to 2,327...
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Prime Minister announces further easing of lockdown restrictions
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England, when social distancing rules will be eased. Pubs and restaurants will be allowed to open both indoors and outdoors if they put in safety guidelines including table service only. Other...
Eviction halt extended and further support announced for high street firms
The UK government has extended measures to prevent struggling companies from eviction over the summer. The extension, until the end of September, comes alongside further support to help local businesses plan for economic recovery following the Coronavirus pandemic....
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Charity News
Dedicate a Light of Love
Hundreds of twinkling lights will be lit in memory and celebration of loved ones this festive season, in the annual St Richard’s Hospice Lights of Love campaign. There will be two moving and uplifting St Richard’s Lights of Love services at Worcester Cathedral at...
Gin Tasting for Lifesaving Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Nelson’s Distillery & School is teaming up with the crew at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to offer a gin tasting experience and virtual networking event. The Uttoxeter-based distillery is hosting on a virtual gin tasting to help raise lifesaving funds for...
Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business
Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are clear signs of a cooling off in the labour market, with vacancies continuing to trend downwards and unemployment...
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Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business
Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are clear signs of a cooling off in the labour market, with vacancies continuing to trend downwards and unemployment...
Worcestershire News
The Wyre Forest Business Book Club launched its new networking group in January 2023 and welcomes new bookworms to the group next month
Having launched in January, the new local business book club is aimed at business people in the area. Combining a love of books and networking with business and pleasure, Wyre Forest Business Book Club could be just what you need to boost your business? The...
Work XP Training Ltd joins the Chamber
Work XP Training Ltd is a local training and work experience provider, based at the Malvern Hills Science Park. Offering a unique combination of workshops, training programmes, online software developer training and work experience packages, starting at just £48 per...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council launches 2022/23 budget consultation
Herefordshire Council is consulting on its budget and Council Tax proposals for 2022/23 and is asking residents to participate and have their say. This year, the budget consultation is focused on how the council can best support post-covid recovery in Herefordshire...
NEW Age UK H&W Veterans Meeting Centre opens in Hereford
Following the success of the pilot Hereford Veterans Dementia Wellbeing Group in 2020 Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are pleased to say they have launched their new Hereford Veterans Meeting Centre based at Drybridge House in Hereford. They will be offering...
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Improve and demonstrate your cyber security with Cyber Essentials certification
Most cyber attacks are indiscriminate, which makes everyone a target. There are nearly 5.5 million micro and small organisations (less than 50 employees) and these make up the vast majority of businesses in the UK (over 99%). Although many do not see their business or...
Significant Concerns Remain over Employment Rights Bill
Ahead of the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords this afternoon, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While the government has consulted with business, and listened to concerns, the...
Fresh Upheaval As Car Tariffs Announced
Reacting to the planned introduction of an extra 25 percent tariff on UK exports of cars and other automotives to the United States, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “Businesses were already looking with trepidation towards next week’s planned...
Melbourne to Midlands: Global Talent Exchange Powers Accounting Innovation
L-R: Andy Bewick – Corporate and International Partner Ballards LLP, Tom Roscrow Audit and Accounts Senior Ashfords Accountants In recent times there has been a shift in employees wanting to advance in their careers and have employee benefits that suit their...
Nurture your workforce in Herefordshire nature
As new legislation makes employing people more expensive than ever, getting the best out of employees – and holding on to them – is vital. Companies must nurture people and promote camaraderie and enjoyment at work. In the endeavour to motivate and retain...
BuzzGen’s Personal Development Philosophy
Personal development is essential for a company’s growth, and, naturally, it should align with the company’s needs and goals. Why limit it to that? At BuzzGen, we encourage our employees to take charge of their own development and pursue any new skills they are...
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