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Fresh Uncertainty As New 10 Per Cent Tariff Introduced
Reacting to a new 10 per cent US Tariff being introduced overnight instead of the expected 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “While a new 10 per cent US tariff rate, instead of the threatened 15 per cent, will provide some...
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Fresh Uncertainty As New 10 Per Cent Tariff Introduced
Reacting to a new 10 per cent US Tariff being introduced overnight instead of the expected 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “While a new 10 per cent US tariff rate, instead of the threatened 15 per cent, will provide some...
Member News
Trueline Products Celebrates INCA Component Supplier of the Year 2025
Trueline Products is celebrating another proud moment this season after being awarded INCA Component Supplier of the Year 2025, further strengthening its position as one of the industry’s most consistently trusted and high-performing manufacturers. Having previously...
Limbco Launches New Marketing Initiative for Customers
The recent appointment of a Digital Marketing Manager marks a significant step in Limbco’s strategic growth, enabling delivery of tailored marketing solutions for their customers. This includes bespoke strategies, digital advertising, social media management and...
Patron & Strategic News
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...
New University Building Set to Open After Easter
A brand-new building is set to open at the University of Worcester, marking a major milestone in the development of the University’s Severn Campus for Health, Well-Being and Inclusive Sport. The Duke’s Building, named for the University’s long-serving Chancellor, His...
Chamber News
Making Tax Digital for VAT is coming – are you ready?
Businesses are reminded to take steps to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Value Added Tax (VAT) before it becomes mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses from 1 April this year. MTD is designed to help businesses eliminate common errors and save time...
HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to file and...
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Policy News
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...
New government support for high streets
The High Streets Task Force has announced new training, expert advice and online resources for high streets in England today. The High Streets Task Force will provide access to cutting-edge tools, training, information and advice for high streets across England as...
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Charity News
Borwell charity event with Worcestershire Breast Unit
The team at borwell invite you to join them on Wednesday 20 October in Phase 3 Conference Room for a Lunch & Learn with Steven Thrush from Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven. The entry cost of £10 will be donated directly to the charity along with any further...
Herefordshire Media Company, Rural Media, receives six Royal Television Society Nominations
Herefordshire media charity and production house Rural Media has received six nominations for the 2021 Royal Television Society Awards. Highlighted for their writing, directing and talent development skills, Rural Media’s short-film The Willows has been singled out...
King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents...
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King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest. Latest data from the BCC’s Insight Unit shows investment flatlining. Our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3, showed only 23% of respondents...
Worcestershire News
Redhill Manufacturing moves to purpose-built new premises
It’s good news from Redhill as the Redditch-based manufacturing company is now fully operational from new, fully equipped, purpose-built premises located at Lakeside Industrial Estate. The move comes following a major fire at the company’s premises in May 2022,...
What is an LSIP?
What is an LSIP? Further to the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper (January 2021), Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIPs) were created to put employers more firmly at the heart of the skills system to help ensure businesses and people have the skills they need to...
Herefordshire News
Hereford’s new bee-friendly bus stops
When you’re next out and about, you may notice that three ‘green’ bus shelters with living plants on the roofs have been installed at the Red Barn Drive stop on Yazor Road, and the Memorial and Victoria bus stops on Whitecross Road. The roofs are planted with 16...
Music Café for Armed Forces Veterans living with dementia at The Courtyard
The Courtyard’s resident orchestra, Orchestra of the Swan will be hosting a weekly music café at The Courtyard for Armed Forces Veterans living with dementia. Café Muse is an initiative to allow veterans living with dementia the opportunity to meet and take part in a...
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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...
Industry Trailblazers Unite To Talk Neurodiversity!
Last week was Neurodiversity Celebration Week – a chance to reflect on prejudices and assumptions surrounding individuals with atypical minds. To celebrate, Adapt-IT brought together some of the accessibility worlds leading figureheads (Emma Philpott MBE, Chris...
New College Worcester Receives £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund for New Outdoor Play Equipment
New College Worcester (NCW) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund to fund the installation of new outdoor play equipment for its students. This generous funding will enhance the college’s outdoor spaces and...
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....
Building Futures: How Kidderminster College’s Skills for Green Technology Centre is Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
Kidderminster College’s brand-new Green Technology Centre opened its doors in September 2024 and is already making a significant impact to the local community. During Women in Construction Week, Kidderminster College celebrated the incredible female learners at...
SVR’s Spring Steam Gala to host artefacts from unique steam locomotives
Visitors to the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala between 18 and 21 April will be able to see number and date plates from a locomotive that holds a unique place in the history of railway travel. The original number and date plates from ‘Locomotion No 1’will be...
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