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Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure
Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure as two major cost-drivers are escalating: TNUoS charges and the RAB Levy. The TNUoS fee recovers the cost of maintaining and reinforcing the high-voltage transmission network, essentially the “backbone”...
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Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure
Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure as two major cost-drivers are escalating: TNUoS charges and the RAB Levy. The TNUoS fee recovers the cost of maintaining and reinforcing the high-voltage transmission network, essentially the “backbone”...
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Severn Valley Railway secures ‘Flying Scotsman’ for an extra day
Tickets for the Severn Valley Railway’s three days of ‘Flying Scotsman’ services sold out within three minutes, but now the heritage line has managed to secure the iconic locomotive for an additional day on Monday 28 July. SVR managing director, Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster...
Wyre Forest law firm raises four-figure sum for local charity Mentor Link
A kind-hearted Wyre Forest law firm has donated almost £4,000 to local children’s charity Mentor Link. Partners and staff at Kidderminster law firm, mfg Solicitors, held a variety of fundraising events throughout the past year for the Stourport-on-Severn charity which...
Patron & Strategic News
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
Sutcliffe & Co Welcomes Three New Starters to Support Growth
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of bespoke insurance solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the addition of three new starters. This expansion supports the company’s growth strategy and ongoing commitment to...
Chamber News
Courtyard produce free activity packs for children this Christmas
This Christmas, The Courtyard are offering local families free, festive activity packs, based around its children’s Christmas show, The Snow Queen. “We wanted to connect with the children and families in our community and give them something fun and creative to...
Positivity paves the way to an electric future for fleets
Positivity towards electric vehicles (EVs) is at an all-time high among operational fleets, according to the latest Operational Fleet Insight Report from the AA and Rivus Fleet Solutions. The research involving more than 500 fleet managers found that 82% feel the...
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Policy News
Government unveils self-employed coronavirus financial support scheme
After the Chancellors announcements in the past week, detailing the governments plans to keep people in work and to financially support business, many were left with no support, those people were the self-employed workers. The government direction up until yesterday...
Government release guidance on closure of businesses and premises
The government has released guidance on what businesses and premises should close and any exceptions. Takeaway and delivery services may remain open under the guidance previously provided by the government. Online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and...
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Charity News
Walk Worcestershire’s waterways for hospice care
Walkers, nature lovers and hospice supporters are being invited to stride out on the St Richard’s Hospice Waterways Walk this summer. Rather than take part on a single day, walkers can choose an 11 or 22-mile route on any day in July or August. Kelly Johns, hospice...
Apex Medical Are Giving Back
Considering what has been happening over the last year and a half Apex Medical Limited, UK Subsidiary of Apex Medical Corp, decided they wanted to give back to the community. The pandemic has had a huge knock on affect on the healthcare system and charities, many of...
SME exporters under tightening pressure
A survey of more than 2,300 UK SME exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year. More SME exporters are continuing to report falling export sales (27%) than are reporting an increase (26%). ...
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SME exporters under tightening pressure
A survey of more than 2,300 UK SME exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year. More SME exporters are continuing to report falling export sales (27%) than are reporting an increase (26%). ...
Worcestershire News
Property fraud alert issued by expert
A property specialist has advised landowners on the best ways to protect themselves against property fraud after figures revealed around 25% of land in England and Wales remains unregistered. Residential property expert Lucy Beaumont has warned that land remaining...
RGS The Grange Choir Perform at Royal Albert Hall
RGS The Grange pupils were delighted to attend the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 21 November to collaborate with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to raise funds for Barnardo’s. RGS The Grange Chamber and Senior Choir took thirty-fiive children from Year Six to perform...
Herefordshire News
Spotlight on Herefordshire
Landau are raising awareness in Herefordshire by introducing successful March grant holders to Joanna Hilditch – High Sheriff of Herefordshire. In May, Joanna met with Lisa Charles and Richard Griffiths of Vennture to hear first-hand how the Community Grants project...
Landau Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Landau are one of 4 companies in Shropshire and one of just 205 companies across the UK to be recognised with the top business accolade for Promoting Opportunity (through Social Mobility) for their impressive range of employment and training programmes, and for...
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Chefs have Recipe for Success as Evening of Brummie Culinary Excellence Serves up £27,000 for Charity
An unforgettable evening of Brummie culinary excellence has raised a staggering £27,665 for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Chefs for Charity saw two of the second city’s greatest culinary heroes join forces for an exclusive dining experience to raise funds towards...
Top Lawyer Delivers Talk on AI
The Master of the Rolls, one of the most senior legal professionals in the UK, has spoken about AI and the law at the University of Worcester. Sir Geoffrey Vos’ talk was attended by staff and students at the University, as well as several legal professionals and...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
Established in 1987. Reimagined in 2024. Kidderminster Marketing Agency Launch Rebrand.
Kidderminster full-service marketing agency, Citizen Communication, has announced its official rebrand to CitCom, following a period of sustained growth and success. The strategic rebrand emphasises CitCom’s commitment to innovation and providing enhanced marketing...
What would you ask your Local MP?
As a result of the General Election in July, many of the local constituencies have elected a new member of parliament and many residents have not yet had the chance to speak with their MP. Therefore, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce want to give...
Wye Valley NHS Trust Launches Fundraising Initiative for New Education Centre at Herefordshire Hospital
The Wye Valley NHS Trust announced the launch of a new initiative to build an education centre at the Herefordshire Hospital site. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly boost the trust’s commitment to learning, recruitment, and retention of NHS staff,...
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