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Key Employment Law Updates: Autumn 2025
1. Fire and Rehire – Government Softens Proposed BanThe Employment Rights Bill continues to target “fire and rehire” tactics, where employers dismiss staff to impose new terms. Dismissals linked to restricted variations (e.g. reductions in pay, hours, pensions, or...
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Key Employment Law Updates: Autumn 2025
1. Fire and Rehire – Government Softens Proposed BanThe Employment Rights Bill continues to target “fire and rehire” tactics, where employers dismiss staff to impose new terms. Dismissals linked to restricted variations (e.g. reductions in pay, hours, pensions, or...
Member News
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...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace
A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...
ISO QSL – 50% Black Friday Offer!
Elevate your career this Black Friday with our unbeatable 50% off on ISO Online Training Bundles! Whether you’re looking to dive into Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, or Internal Auditor + ,our self-paced courses will equip you with the...
Chamber News
Worcestershire Tendering Opportunities
Worcestershire County Council shares many opportunities to win work locally through their tendering portal, for any number of services ranging from Marketing, to Innovative Systems, to Events or Net Zero Consultancy advice, just as a few recent examples. If you are...
You Do Better announce 2022 as the year of Public Relations
Member Ruby Edwards, Owner of You Do Better, is sending a shout-out to all businesses to mind their brand by using Public Relations this year. The Worcestershire-based Agency has established themselves as a reputable source of PR for SMEs across the region....
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Policy News
Businesses encouraged to apply as Job Retention Scheme goes live
The Job Retention Scheme is now open for applications, as part of the government financial measures announced to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme will cover 80% of workers wages, up to £2,500 per employee, if they are put on furloughed...
Government releases an introduction for employers to the UK’s points-based immigration system
The Home Office has published an employer’s guide to the new points-based immigration system. It provides an overview of the key changes that the new system will bring for businesses, the steps they can take to prepare and signposts to more detailed information....
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Charity News
How can your leadership skills make a difference to people in Herefordshire?
As a local charity, Herefordshire Mind provide a range of services from Crisis Safe Haven services seven days a week to residential services and activities such as art and gardening groups. They also provide support across the county through their mental health link...
Beautiful bees to create a buzz at The Hive for hospice
A stunning colony of bee sculptures will take flight to Worcester this summer to create a memorable celebration garden for a county hospice. One thousand intricately painted, hand-crafted bees will create a buzz when they are displayed in the garden of The Hive,...
Labour shortage a huge drag on economic growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
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Labour shortage a huge drag on economic growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
Worcestershire News
WORCESTERSHIRE COMPANY DONATE GIFTS TO CHILDREN OVER CHRISTMAS
Staff from Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, have donated wrapped selection boxes to Worcester Community Trust. The donation is part of Ballards’ ongoing support of The Worcester Community Trust which is a charity that provides crucial facilities...
An Evening of ABBA at Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Stars from London’s West End, including cast members from the smash hit musical Mamma Mia! come together to perform a dazzling concert of ABBA’s sensational music. Backed by a fabulous West End band, led by Mamma Mia’s former touring musical director Richard Weeden,...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire launches TV ad campaign inviting visitors to ‘Feel a World Away’
Herefordshire is launching its first ever TV ad as part of a continued marketing drive to raise the county’s profile for staycations attracting more day and stay visitors to enjoy this tourist destination bordering Wales and hugged by the Malverns and the Brecon...
Powerful new digital hub launches to underpin policy making and investment in the Midlands
Launching today [21 July], the Intelligence Hub from the Midlands Engine Observatory provides a single, interactive portal for a wealth of up-to-the-minute pan regional data, research and expert insights – a unique tool to inform decision making around key...
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Fast-growing Midlands Law firm announces £30m strategic investment
Fast-growing Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has secured a £30 million investment to fund ambitious plans to double its size in the next 18 months. The move follows a period of impressive growth for the firm, which has bases across the West Midlands and...
Midlands Connect Chair Recruitment
The recruitment for a new Midlands Connect Chair is now live. As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2024, we know that Midlands Connect is recognised as a cohesive organisation and partnership that brings together a collective and unified voice for the region....
Historian’s Interactive Workshop Explores Lives of Local Women in Centuries Past
A University of Worcester historian will be giving a snapshot into women’s lives in Worcester at different time periods over the last 500 years in a special interactive workshop. Dr Anna Muggeridge is running a workshop, ‘‘A Stitch Through Time’: making a history of...
Tough Budget For Business – British Chambers of Commerce
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection for...
Celebrating Sutcliffe & Co’s Recognition as a 5-Star Brokerage for the Third Consecutive Year
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s top insurance brokerages for 2024 by Insurance Business Magazine in the 5-Star Brokerage list, marking the third consecutive year it has earned this impressive accolade. The 5-Star...
Experts at leading property consultancy with Worcester office react to Budget
Following the Chancellor’s Budget, experts at Fisher German – a leading property consultancy and Chamber member – give their reactions to the many ways Rachel Reeves’ announcement will affect their clients: New Homes Ella Pearson, Head of New Homes at...
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