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Surf Tech IT Ltd Welcomes Viktor Cerkasov
Surf Tech IT Ltd is delighted to welcome Viktor Cerkasov to the team as a Senior IT Engineer, joining us during an exciting period of growth and expansion. Viktor’s passion for IT began early, sparked by his interest in gaming at the age of 15. He launched his career...
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Surf Tech IT Ltd Welcomes Viktor Cerkasov
Surf Tech IT Ltd is delighted to welcome Viktor Cerkasov to the team as a Senior IT Engineer, joining us during an exciting period of growth and expansion. Viktor’s passion for IT began early, sparked by his interest in gaming at the age of 15. He launched his career...
Member News
Research Sheds Light on Abuse Faced by Runners
A University of Worcester study has identified incidents of runners being shouted at from cars, chased by dogs, and having items thrown at them while out exercising. The new research asked people who run regularly in the county for their experiences of harassment and...
Lecturer Plays Role in New Worcestershire Walking Initiative
A University of Worcester academic has played a key role in new sustainability-themed walking routes around Worcestershire that incorporate transport by train. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, has lent his expertise to the project, mapping and...
Patron & Strategic News
Leading Property Consultancy Secures Major Five-year Rural Property Management Contract
Leading property consultancy Fisher German has been appointed to deliver rural property management services to the Church Commissioners for England, the body which administers the property assets of the Church of England and one of the country’s largest landowners....
Major sponsor announced for children’s charity’s emotional summer hearts appeal
An emotional summer appeal from Acorns Children’s Hospice which will see hundreds of beautiful heart-shaped keepsakes go on public display is being sponsored by award-winning legal firm Talbots Law. Hannah’s Hearts Appeal, named after 17-year-old Hannah Debney,...
Chamber News
How is the Chamber representing you?
In recent times we have asked our Membership to engage in Quarterly Economic Surveys, the Salary and Benefits Survey, and have held a number of events such as MP and Council Forums where we have listened to your concerns, and promised we would lobby the British...
A summary of the Covid-19 winter plan
Thanks to the success of the UK’s vaccination programme, data has shown that the link between cases, hospitalisations and deaths has weakened significantly. As part of the Covid-19 winter plan, the government has introduced a ‘Plan A’ and ‘Plan...
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Policy News
HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has automatically registered 95,000 businesses for its simplified import procedures allowing most traders up to six months to pay import duties and submit customs declarations, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October. The...
Access to Finance: The Funding Market Explained
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Bishop Fleming are holding an ‘Access to Finance: The Funding Market Explained’ event on Thursday 21 November 2019. The funding market has radically changed in the past 15 years. This event will see industry...
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Charity News
Air ambulance charity wins coveted Asian Business Chamber award
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been crowned the overall winner at Asian Business Chamber of Commerce’s (ABCC) 2020 annual awards. The charity picked up the Overall ABCC Business of the Year 2020 award, sponsored by Aston University, as well as the Outstanding...
Legging it for Longtown
Like so many charities Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust are under threat since our main income stream (from school residential visits) has collapsed as a result of the Coronavirus restrictions. Our school residential operation which represents 70% of our annual income...
Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports
UK trade data from the ONS remained volatile in February 2022 as changes in data collection methods unwind. The figures for February 2022 reported a 25% increase in exports (following a 22% decline the previous month). Comparing the last 3 months data together with...
BCC News
Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports
UK trade data from the ONS remained volatile in February 2022 as changes in data collection methods unwind. The figures for February 2022 reported a 25% increase in exports (following a 22% decline the previous month). Comparing the last 3 months data together with...
Worcestershire News
City business superheroes pick litter
Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) is inviting businesses to join other city superheroes in a new lunchtime initiative to help Worcester spaces look their best. In conjunction with The Kiln co-working space in Copenhagen Street, Worcester BID is hosting...
Hospice bids farewell to dedicated nurse
St Richard’s Hospice has said a fond farewell to a dedicated nurse after more than 25 years of service to the community. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist for St Richard’s, Marina Dixon, from Clifton on Teme, has touched the lives of so many people in the community and...
Herefordshire News
Don’t miss the chance celebrate your business success
Businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire will not want to miss the opportunity to spotlight their business and stand out from their competition with the chance to win a Chamber Business Award for free. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of...
Hay Festival previews reset-themed digital programme & new event formats for 2021
Hay Festival Wales has revealed plans for its 34th spring edition, bringing writers and readers together in hundreds of free interactive broadcasts live from Hay-on-Wye to the world, 26 May-6 June. While the full programme will not be announced until the end of April,...
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Ledbury-based heating and cooling company, Jaga UK, opens new eco-facility
A Ledbury-based company specialising in innovative, sustainable heating, cooling, and ventilation systems has opened its new low-carbon facility, Kriekels House. Named after the founding family, the state-of-the-art building was inaugurated on 20 June with an open...
Bees Knees Flies in to Support Midlands Air Ambulance
Marketing & PR agency Bees Knees was delighted to support Midlands Air Ambulance (MAAC) at the Three Counties Show earlier this year. Volunteer Fundraiser and Bees Knees Founder Rosie Hamilton oversaw tours of ‘the Pod’ which is a decommissioned...
Too small to make an impact on sustainability…never!
It’s hard not to watch the news and think that only those big businesses make the difference to how we live our lives and the future of the planet. That is so far from the truth, and as a CEO of a SME I am incredibly proud of the impact we are making but I know I am...
Personal Tax Planning Ahead of the Autumn Budget
Personal tax planning ahead of the autumn budget With the date of Labour’s first Autumn Budget set for 30 October 2024, there is intense speculation as to what tax rises may be unveiled by Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor. And whilst she has promised not to...
New GuildHE CEO Visits University of Worcester
The new Chief Executive of universities representative group GuildHE said she was impressed by the University of Worcester’s approach to accessibility and community relations during a recent visit. Worcester was the first GuildHE member institution visited by Dr...
Worcestershire Headteacher Encourages More Teachers to Join the Profession
The Headteacher of a top Worcestershire school says teaching is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding professions with endless opportunities. “As a teacher, it is indeed a privilege to guide and shape future young lives,” said Dr Tony Evans, Headteacher at Prince...
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