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Diplomatic Advisory Hub Offers Middle East Conflict Insight
Hundreds of businesses have gained unique geopolitical insight into the Middle East crisis, thanks to a joint initiative by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The first event organised by the new...
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Diplomatic Advisory Hub Offers Middle East Conflict Insight
Hundreds of businesses have gained unique geopolitical insight into the Middle East crisis, thanks to a joint initiative by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The first event organised by the new...
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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...
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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...
Why Electricians need to be so skilled, and why learning doesn’t stop after qualifying.
At PAT-MAN 24/7 LTD we are constantly striving for excellence, to be at the top of our game we need to continually upgrade our skills, qualifications and knowledge in the newest energy trends. Did you know the electrical industry is constantly evolving? driven by...
Chamber News
Looking ahead at the changes for import procedures coming into play in January 2022
UK businesses involved in international trade have had to manage a lot of change over the last year. For those expressly involved with moving goods between the EU and the UK, this change continues to evolve, and businesses will need to keep pace and be compliant. The...
FX Review 2021 by Moneycorp
As we head towards the end of 2021, just as we all thought we would be heading into a New Year with Covid all under control, the emergence of the new covid variant Omnicron, saw many countries closing their borders and the UK reactivating the red lists. With Christmas...
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest ever rates in its 325-year history
Following its cuts to interest rates recently, The Bank of England have again slashed interests rates to the lowest ever rate in the Bank’s 325-year history. In an emergency move to support the UK economy, it is the second cut in interest rates in just over a week,...
Government support for businesses during Coronavirus Pandemic
The government has announced a number of measures and packages to help support businesses through unprecedented times. After pledging £12 billion to soften the impact of COVID-19 in the budget, the government confirmed on Tuesday 17 March that they would be giving...
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Top Secret Elephant on its journey to Worcester
Have you ‘herd’? For eight weeks in the summer of 2021, Worcester will be brought to life by a perfect parade of beautifully decorated elephant sculptures. Elephants – both big and small – will form a stunning, free art trail through the city’s streets and open spaces, bringing together the community for one unforgettable event created by St.Richard’s Hospice.
Duo take on cycling challenge for hospice
A Worcester teenager and his mum are taking on a 220-mile cycling challenge to raise funds for a county hospice. Thirteen-year-old Jay Ingram is already a young star fundraiser for St Richard’s Hospice, having previously completed various sponsored events including...
Leading National Experts and Businesses Join BCC Workplace Equity Commission
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced the launch of the BCC Workplace Equity Commission, with members including Stonewall Chair Iain Anderson, Ayesha Hazarika MBE, Women of the World founder and CEO Jude Kelly CBE, and Scope CEO Mark Hodgkinson. ...
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Leading National Experts and Businesses Join BCC Workplace Equity Commission
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced the launch of the BCC Workplace Equity Commission, with members including Stonewall Chair Iain Anderson, Ayesha Hazarika MBE, Women of the World founder and CEO Jude Kelly CBE, and Scope CEO Mark Hodgkinson. ...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Vineyard Celebrates a Sparkling Year
Astley Vineyard, located close to Stourport and owned by the Haywood family, is celebrating as one of their wines is named as the country’s best value still wine in ‘Tim Atkin’s English Wine Report’ for 2022. This comes after winning several other accolades, including...
Worcester-based Vamos Theatre successfully retains Arts Council England National Portfolio funding.
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, has been awarded three-year funding by Arts Council England, retaining its status as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Applications for the 2023-26 portfolio have been highly competitive and Vamos...
Herefordshire News
HR Professionals needed
HR professionals across the Midlands are being encouraged to share their thoughts on how COVID-19 has affected long-term sick leave in their workplaces to help inform policy changes in the future.
Rural Media’s powerful short drama prompts BBC Countryfile to cover rural domestic abuse
The Willows – Dawn’s Story A film about one woman’s escape from rural domestic abuse Domestic abuse in rural areas is different. Abuse lasts, on average, 25 times longer in the most rural areas. The sense of isolation, of being alone without support, or ways to travel...
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University Provost Shortlisted for National Award Recognising Those ‘Breaking Down Barriers’
A former primary school teacher turned teacher educator has been shortlisted for a national award recognising her impact on the school sector. Ann Jordan, who is now Provost at the University of Worcester, is shortlisted in the Purpose Coalition’s Breaking Down...
Pineapple Recruitment’s initiatives back Neurodiversity Celebration Week
A leading Worcester recruitment firm has signaled its support for this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week by urging businesses to implement more procedures which encourage neurodiverse job candidates. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialise in providing...
Lizzy Withers Promoted in New Role at ISO QSL
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) is delighted to announce the promotion of Lizzy Withers to the newly created position of Client Care Team Leader. Since joining ISO QSL in 2022, Lizzy has gained extensive knowledge of ISO certifications, having previously been appointed...
ISO Quality Services Announce the Return of the Good Egg Awards 2025
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) is delighted to announce the return of their Good Egg Awards for the eighth consecutive year. Originally launched in 2018, this annual initiative has become a cornerstone of the organisation’s commitment to recognising excellence among...
Students Complete 24-Hour CPR Marathon
Students at the University of Worcester have completed their 24-hour CPR marathon, attracting the donation of a defibrillator and a visit from a Casualty actor. The students began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a training mannequin at 9am on Monday, 10...
UK Must Transform Archaic Infrastructure
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on the Government to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire up growth. Among the recommendations in a new report, published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Improve road and rail...
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