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Lanyon Bowdler lawyers retain their place in national legal guide
A Shropshire law firm is celebrating after being highlighted in a national guide which recognises expertise in assisting with private wealth clients. Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales, has two lawyers featured in the...
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Lanyon Bowdler lawyers retain their place in national legal guide
A Shropshire law firm is celebrating after being highlighted in a national guide which recognises expertise in assisting with private wealth clients. Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales, has two lawyers featured in the...
Member News
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Expands Podcast Platform to Support Young People with Cancer
‘Young Me vs the Big C’ Podcast Relaunches on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts’ The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust has relaunched its podcast, Young Me vs the Big C, now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. This exciting step makes the podcast...
FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors
Local Redditch Business opens its doors. FAUN Zoeller (FZUK) was delighted to welcome three enthusiastic students, Ashlea, Daniel and Leo, for a week of work experience across different departments of our business. This initiative reflects FZUK’s ongoing commitment to...
Patron & Strategic News
Former Worcester Student Hopes to Help GB Paintball to Global Success
A former Worcester student has a plan to get the national paintball squad to the top of global competition. Alex Dowson graduated from the University of Worcester in 2016 after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science, and is now assembling a team of...
Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm
Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...
Chamber News
Welcome New Members
Our warmest welcome to our newest members: Acquis Media Ltd – Production and Support Services Brown & Brown – Brown & Brown brokers provide a personal, local and specialised service backed by the market strength and capabilities of a leading global...
Autumn Budget 2024: Key Points
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010, after the party’s return to power in July’s general election. Here are some key points to take away from the Autumn Budget. Personal Tax and benefits The Minimum wage for adults over 21 is set to...
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Welcome New Members
Our warmest welcome to our newest members: Always Outdoors Ltd/Life Changing Activities – They facilitate adventurous outdoor activities and team challenges for all abilities. Their activities include rock climbing, gorge walking, canoeing, raft building, team...
Welcome New Members
Our warmest welcome to our newest members: Always Outdoors Ltd/Life Changing Activities – They facilitate adventurous outdoor activities and team challenges for all abilities. Their activities include rock climbing, gorge walking, canoeing, raft building, team...
Policy News
Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market continues to be a significant pressure bearing down on businesses of all sizes....
Extent Of US Tariff Impact Revealed
62% of UK firms with trade exposure to the USA say they will be negatively impacted by US tariffs, compared to 41% with no exposure 32% of firms with trade exposure to the USA say they will increase prices in response to the tariff 44% of firms with exposure to the...
Skills News
NEOPERL UK focus on staff training
Over a third of the 160 staff at Neoperl UK in Malvern, took part in personal development training during 2022 and that figure is set to increase with a new learning focus for 2023. The manufacturing business requires a broad selection of skills across their employee...
National Apprenticeships Week 2023 – Skills for Life
The theme for #NAW2023 is “Skills for Life” encouraging employers and learners to reflect on how apprenticeships can drive development in careers, future-ready skills and the talented workforce needed across the UK. Whilst this is a laudable focus for this year’s...
Charity News
Take on the Snowdon Sunrise Challenge and Support your Local Hospitals Charity!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure this summer! On Saturday, 28th June 2025, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is hosting a Snowdon Sunrise Adventure—a magical moonlit hike to the summit of one of the UK’s tallest mountains. Imagine this: Reaching the peak of...
Syndicated Interview with Cast Member Alasdair Baker.
Dial M For Mayhem Syndicated interview with cast member Alasdair Baker. Tell us a little about yourself? I originally trained as a singer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and worked as a professional singer for a few years. I then drifted into teaching and...
Government Spending Must Help Economy Grow
The BCC is urging Government to help business boom as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday it has set out the key asks that business believe can help grow the economy. These include: Get Britain Thriving...
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Government Spending Must Help Economy Grow
The BCC is urging Government to help business boom as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday it has set out the key asks that business believe can help grow the economy. These include: Get Britain Thriving...
Worcestershire News
Top Marks for Worcester Students After Amazing Charity Spa Day
Beauty therapy students were showered with praise after hosting a charity spa day that showcased their glittering vocational skills and leadership. Level 2 and Level 3 Beauty Therapy students from Evesham New College, which is part of WCG, gained invaluable hands-on...
Severn Valley Railway Unveils Plans for ‘bold’ Restructure
The Severn Valley Railway is seeking approval from its shareholders and members for a radical organisational restructure. It describes this as a ‘bold and essential move’, which will bring multiple benefits. The plan is to bring together the three separate companies...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Care Home Kington Court Wins Top 20 Award
Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing its place among the top twenty-rated care homes in the West Midlands. The prestigious award, presented by carehome.co.uk through its annual ‘Top 20 Awards’,...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Recognised with Top 20 Care Home Award
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Recognised with Top 20 Care Home Award Herefordshire’s Lynhales Hall Nursing Home has proudly earned recognition as one of the top twenty rated care homes in the West Midlands. This esteemed accolade, presented by carehome.co.uk as...
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Up to £1,000 of Fully Funded Workforce Planning Support for Worcestershire Businesses + How BuzzGen Benefited from Employer Branding Consultancy at No Cost
If you’re a business based in Worcestershire, there’s a fantastic opportunity currently available that could directly support your growth plans and it comes at no cost to you. The Worcestershire County Council (WCC) has launched a fully funded workforce planning tool...
Price Pressures Persist for Business
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Inflation easing slightly to 3.4% in May was widely expected, but this elevated level remains a real concern for...
Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener
Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...
60-Year-Old Worcestershire Businesswoman Tackles UK’s Business Isolation Crisis with Disco Ball Networking
Award-winning LinkedIn trainer and business coach Esther Partridge-Warner has launched Sparkle Squad Networking, a fresh and practical solution to combat the UK’s growing epidemic of loneliness among freelancers and small business owners. New research shows 90% of UK...
Four Wyevale Nurseries staff rewarded for 158 years of service between them
FOUR colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded for their long service after collectively achieving 158 years of employment at the UK’s leading commercial grower between them (June 2025). Nick Tipping, who has marked 30 years’ service, Adrian...
Sustainability Recognition for ONE
Multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), celebrated two notable sustainability accolades recently, having already been announced as a Certified B Corporation™ earlier this year. ONE was named a “Sustainability Champion” at the UK Real Estate...
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