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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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The Westmead Hotel Joins the Chamber of Commerce — A Proudly Independent, Family-Owned Business Strengthening Local Connections
The Westmead Hotel is delighted to announce its membership with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. As a proudly independent, family-owned business with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, joining the Chamber marks an exciting...
Westons Cider Extend Bulls Partnership For Five More Years
From left to right: Martin Brain: Commercial Manager at Hereford FC, Gemma Evans –Westons and Westons Direct Brand Manager, Darryl Hinksman – Head of Business Development at Westons Cider and George Webb, Commercial Director at Hereford FC Hereford FC is...
Patron & Strategic News
Remarkable Resilience; an Extra Special Graduation for One Nurse
A nurse will graduate next week after overcoming a huge challenge on her journey to qualifying. Esme Savage will formally receive her degree in Adult Nursing from the University of Worcester on Tuesday, two years later than she had originally planned. After her first...
Property expert with over 50 years’ experience running Worcestershire agency joins leading property firm
A property agency expert with more than 50 years’ experience running his own Worcestershire agency has joined a leading property consultancy to further expand its business across the Midlands and beyond. Andrew Grant DL has joined Fisher German as a consultant after a...
Chamber News
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...
Elevate Creative-Tech launches in Worcestershire
Elevate Creative-Tech is an exciting support programme aimed at established and ambitious SMEs within the creative tech sector, who seek to develop a sustainable business growth plan to overcome their barriers to growth. Through a series of focused online workshops...
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Policy News
What do businesses want and need from our colleges in ten years’ time?
The Independent Commission on the College of the Future is asking the simple question – “what do we want and need from our colleges in ten years’ time?” The Independent Commission recognises that seismic shifts are taking place across the UK – from demographic...
BCC comments on flexible rail fares trials
Commenting on the Government’s announcement of flexible rail fares trials and fares trials funds, Co-Executive Director, Hannah Essex, said: “Businesses will welcome flexible fare trials that support changing patterns of work. With 65% of companies offering flexible...
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Charity News
Five worthy local causes chosen as Thursfields’ new charities of the year
Thursfields Solicitors has announced the five local causes that will all be receiving its focused fundraising, awareness and volunteer support in the 2021-22 year. After receiving more than 100 applications, staff at the leading Midlands law firm voted to select a new...
Primrose’s new fundraiser excited to meet business leaders in Redditch and Bromsgrove
A NEW fundraiser has joined the team at Primrose Hospice and is excited to speak to businesses in Redditch and Bromsgrove. Abi Coulson joins the charity from Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice and brings with her a wealth of knowledge as a Corporate Fundraiser. The...
Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong business case to remove the uncertainty caused by...
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Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong business case to remove the uncertainty caused by...
Worcestershire News
Rising temperatures outside…and in the workplace
Partner, Darryll Thomas at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, is advising employers to take care of their staff during the hot weather. In recent weeks we have enjoyed another great run of hot weather with pockets of high temperatures, as high as 32c in places,...
Carnival fever at the centre of the community
A Worcestershire primary school, Dines Green Community Academy, showed off their creative talents with the help of local artist, Yasmin Agilah Hood, at this year’s Worcester City Carnival with a pioneering sustainable float to celebrate all things community. With its...
Herefordshire News
Have your say on the new Marches recovery plan
In 2020, local businesses helped the Marches LEP and Marches Growth Hub understand the full impact of the first lockdown through the region’s biggest ever business survey. One year on, they are asking for your help again to lobby government for the right...
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...
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Worcester Academic Helps with Innovative Project Mapping Coastal Railway and Walking Routes
A University of Worcester lecturer has played a key role in an innovative scheme to map Britain’s coastal railway and walking routes. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, is part of a group of volunteers who have been working to bring the project to life...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
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...
Safer Internet Day 2025: Protecting Young People from Online Scams
Tuesday 11th February is Safer Internet Day, and this year’s theme focuses on online scams and how young people can protect themselves. With scams becoming more sophisticated, from financial fraud to online sextortion, it’s more important than ever to understand how...
University Expert Explores Worcester’s Role in Shakespeare’s Marriage
City residents have jumped at the chance to hear more about one of the County’s most significant artefacts, Shakespeare’s Marriage Bond. Held at The Hive in Worcester, it provides a link to arguably our greatest ever playwright – William Shakespeare. But why is...
Peter Rabbit™ to Visit the Severn Valley Railway in March
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the much-loved character Peter Rabbit on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2025. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House at Highley to see Peter Rabbit...
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