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Local Apprentice Wins National Financial Services Award
Worcester-based SN Financial Services is celebrating after team member Oliver (Oli) Giles was named Financial Services Administrator Apprentice of the Year at the CII & PFS Apprenticeship Awards 2025. Oli joined SN Financial through its apprenticeship programme in...
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Local Apprentice Wins National Financial Services Award
Worcester-based SN Financial Services is celebrating after team member Oliver (Oli) Giles was named Financial Services Administrator Apprentice of the Year at the CII & PFS Apprenticeship Awards 2025. Oli joined SN Financial through its apprenticeship programme in...
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Wyevale Nurseries to unveil 2026 retailers’ catalogue at HTA National Plant Show
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2026 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers is launching at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week featuring an abundance of new British-grown varieties (June 2025). The leading commercial grower is showcasing...
‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line
The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul the first passenger train along the full length of the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway line, when the northernmost section is reunited with the rest of the line on Friday 25 July. Work is now...
Patron & Strategic News
University Estates Team Shortlisted for National Award
The University of Worcester’s Estates team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work to create an outstanding new facility for health and medical education. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building opened in April 2023 and is home to the University’s...
Worcestershire Law Firm Welcomes Latest Cohort of Trainees
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its 2024 trainee cohort as it adds the latest talent to its team. Joining the firm as new trainees from 2 September are Oscar McCracken, Emily Flory, Katie Johnson, Emily Stancer and Lauren Collins. All five have...
Chamber News
Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan kickstarts green investment boom
More than £5.8 billion of foreign investment in green projects has been secured since the launch of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan, along with at least 56,000 jobs in the UK’s clean industries, the government has set out today (Friday 15th October). This major...
Are you signed up to the Innovation Platform yet?
The Innovation Platform reinforces crowd innovation meaning that all users can come together online 24/7 to share ideas and solve problems. Individuals can sign up to the platform, set up a personal bio and develop a business profile. After that, join in the...
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Policy News
BCC comments on new National Minimum Wage announcement
Commenting on the announcement that the new National Living Wage will be set at £8.72, with the National Minimum Wage increasing across all age groups, Co-Executive Director, Hannah Essex, said: “Businesses want to pay their staff a good wage. They recognise and...
BCC comments on the second reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business – but it’s just the first step down a long road for our business communities. Getting the detail of Brexit...
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Charity News
Hospice jubilant as major new build completed
A Worcestershire hospice is celebrating the completion of a £5.2m building project and giving ‘a huge thank you’ to kind-hearted supporters who helped make the vision become a reality. St Richard’s Hospice embarked on the Build 2020 Appeal to grow hospice care for...
Opportunity: National Workplace Chaplains Mini-conference
Run by Workplace Chaplaincy Mission UK, WCM UK, the national professional association for workplace chaplains, the National Workplace Chaplains Mini-conference will take place on Tuesday 11 May 2021 from 7.00 – 8.30pm via Zoom. There are more than 500 members of...
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “July was a better month for UK trade than the previous month. We are seeing trade in fuels, particularly oil and gas, at elevated levels. Vehicle and...
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Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “July was a better month for UK trade than the previous month. We are seeing trade in fuels, particularly oil and gas, at elevated levels. Vehicle and...
Worcestershire News
Leave a Light On for Small Business
When it comes to outsourced marketing support, big doesn’t always mean best – says Ruby Edwards, Owner of You Do Better PR. Uncovering the organisations within the local area can certainly reap rewards. We’re lucky to have so many to choose from:...
Member to Member Reviews: A glowing testimonial for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association have received a heart-warming testimonial from fellow Chamber Member Pauline Tarrant Consulting, who studied with them 20 years ago. Pauline, who has emigrated to Australia and has clients both there and here...
Herefordshire News
Worcestershire and the Marches Green Supplier and Installer Event
Join us if you supply lighting, heating, solar panels and other energy efficiency and renewable technologies to businesses
Two newly-qualified solicitors flourishing at Herefordshire law firm
The award-winning clinical negligence team at a Herefordshire law firm has been boosted by the addition of two newly-qualified solicitors. Amber Pinnell and Rachael Matthews will both be working with clients across Herefordshire and beyond, with Rachael based in...
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Bishop Fleming advises YFM Equity Partners on management buyout
Bishop Fleming has advised YFM Equity Partners on its investment in Stacatruc Limited, a forklift truck specialist with a 40-year pedigree. YFM’s investment will help to accelerate Stacatruc’s growth as it continues to expand its geographical footprint and...
Oakland International Delight as 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary Winner Confirmed
Oakland International Operations Manager Valentina Florina-Drescanu has been recognised as one of just two recipients of the 2024 Cold Chain Federation Emerging Leader Bursary winners conferred during the Cold Chain Live! 2024 event at the Telford International Centre...
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show
On Friday 29 November Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity will be hosting a fabulous evening of entertainment at DRPG’s spectacular Studio 212 in Hartlebury. The charity are delighted to thank headlines sponsors Computacenter and Altera Digital Health for their...
New season of Live Screenings at The Courtyard featuring hit musicals and East Asian theatre
The Courtyard is delighted to be introducing a season of six acclaimed stage musicals, and a range of Asian stage productions captured live for the big screen to its Live Screening repertoire. A season of musical theatre screenings will be launched with a showing of...
Solicitor alerts Brownfield site owners to energy income opportunity
A leading commercial property lawyer has alerted brownfield site owners that they may be missing opportunities to transform their land by adding energy generation technology and storage facilities to raise additional income. The alert has come from Phil Hunt, a senior...
New support helping to empower Worcestershire Businesses for the Future
Worcestershire businesses can now access valuable support to enhance their workforce planning through a comprehensive digital platform, developed by Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Worcestershire Workforce Planning...
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