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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Celebrated as an Outstanding Workplace for Third Time
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce that it has once again been recognised with the Outstanding Workplace Award by leading management consultancy People Insight, following an exceptional 93% employee engagement score in its latest annual Staff Survey....
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Celebrated as an Outstanding Workplace for Third Time
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce that it has once again been recognised with the Outstanding Workplace Award by leading management consultancy People Insight, following an exceptional 93% employee engagement score in its latest annual Staff Survey....
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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...
Grab some free ‘Inspiration’ at the Severn Valley Railway
At Kidderminster Town station on Friday 27 June, the Severn Valley Railway will host the debut of a free and unique railway experience as part of the year-long, national celebrations for Railway 200, the 200th birthday of the modern railway. ‘Inspiration’ is a...
Patron & Strategic News
A proposal to round off a week of graduation at the University of Worcester
It was an extra special graduation day for one Worcestershire student, who got engaged just moments before her ceremony. Erin Boddice was about to graduate from her Primary Initial Teacher Education degree at the University of Worcester before her partner of 3 years...
Bishop Flemings Outstanding Apprentice Programme Draws Record Numbers
Bishop Fleming is celebrating triple Apprenticeship success after receiving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted’s first full inspection of its apprenticeship provision, along with a string of other accolades. The leading audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm...
Chamber News
Chamber Business Expo set to return after 18 months
With only a limited number of stands left, time is running out to book your place at the first Chamber Business Expo in nearly 2 years. Taking place on Thursday 7 October at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, the Expo will present a great opportunity for...
Bank of England briefing – a chance to hear from England’s central bank on the support planned for businesses
October presents an exciting opportunity for businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire where Bank of England representative Graeme Chaplin will be speaking to Members of the Chamber and updating them on the UK economy and how the bank plans to support UK...
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BCC/Totaljobs: Skills shortages impacting businesses as labour market remains buoyant
The percentage of UK firms facing recruitment difficulties has returned to previous highs, while one in four businesses expect to increase headcount according to the UK’s largest survey of employers. · Over half (54%) of British businesses recruited in the last three...
BCC responds to Conservative Party business proposals
Responding to proposals unveiled by the Conservative Party, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Dr Adam Marshall said: Business rates: “We have continually highlighted the damaging impact that upfront business costs are having on companies across the...
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Take on an adventure challenge with The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Last year’s adventure events were amazing for the The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, not only for the funds raised but the incredible team moral it created amongst everyone involved or supporting in any way, and the team are hoping to create this again with this...
Chamber joins the herd in Worcester Big Parade 2021
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announced that we are the latest sponsor to get on board with Worcester’s Big Parade – an event which will see at least 30 elephant sculptures brightening up city streets, public spaces and shopping areas.
BCC comment on today’s interest rate rise
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under control. Spiralling...
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BCC comment on today’s interest rate rise
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under control. Spiralling...
Worcestershire News
New appointment at GJS Dillon will strengthen its growing Asset Management team
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new Associate Director of Asset Management. Emily Bullock, who is Assoc RICS qualified, MIRPM and has extensive experience in Property Management, joins the commercial...
Award Winning Week for ISO QSL
ISO Quality Services Ltd are celebrating another successful night at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards after walking away with Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace 2022. The Award now sits proudly next to their previous wins: Family...
Herefordshire News
Affordable County Holiday Homes
Simple, silent, space …… Discover Parks Herefordshire. With summertime clearly on the horizon and with it a heady sense of freedom, we come to terms with a new way of holidaying that involves more room and less travel. If you’re looking to experience the very best...
Hay Festival Unveils 2021 programme
Hay Festival has revealed its free digital programme for its 34th spring edition, bringing writers and readers together for an inspiring array of conversations, debates, workshops and performances online, Wednesday 26 May to Sunday 6 June. Festivalgoers can explore...
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Vinegar Works: Pioneering Sustainable Workspaces in Worcester
Tucked away in Worcester’s bustling centre, Vinegar Works is doing more than just offering a luxury place to work—it’s leading the way in sustainability for coworking spaces. Vinegar Works is fully electric, meaning the space runs without relying on fossil fuels. This...
Wyevale Nurseries receives Planet Mark Certification for Sustainability
HEREFORD-BASED Wyevale Nurseries has achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability (August 2024). Using this accreditation, the leading commercial nursery is now measuring and finding...
Colleges in Worcestershire Celebrating Achievements of Students After Exemplary Set of Results
A leading college group in the Midlands is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its students after receiving an exemplary set of course results. WCG (Warwickshire College Group) received results for learners across all six of its colleges for A Level, BTEC,...
BCRS Business Loans Delivers £1m in Midlands Engine Investment Fund II Small Business Loans to West Midlands Businesses
BCRS Business Loans has agreed over £1 million in small business loans through British Business Bank’s Midlands Engine Investment Fund II. The milestone comes as 18 small businesses across the West Midlands have benefitted from small loans agreements since the fund...
Positive Picture on Growth Continues
Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The UK economy got off to a good start this year, and the provisional data for Q2 shows that positive story is continuing. It’s...
From Clearing to Medical School at the University of Worcester
Sophie Bennett has just completed her degree in Biomedical Science and is about to start her journey at the University of Worcester’s Medical School. It’s a very exciting time for Sophie, but when she opened the envelope containing her grades on A-Level Results Day...
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