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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber launches Business Manifesto 2026/27 at the Annual Economic Conference
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has launched its Business Manifesto 2026/27 at the Chamber’s Annual Economic Conference, setting out the organisation’s priorities for the year ahead and highlighting the key issues facing businesses across...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber launches Business Manifesto 2026/27 at the Annual Economic Conference
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has launched its Business Manifesto 2026/27 at the Chamber’s Annual Economic Conference, setting out the organisation’s priorities for the year ahead and highlighting the key issues facing businesses across...
Member News
Disruption Doesn’t Book a Slot in Your Diary: How to Communicate with Staff When It Strikes
In my blog, I explore practical ways to lead your team through disruption, build trust, reduce uncertainty, and guide your people with clear, confident communication. If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that disruption never shows up at a good time. And when...
France’s favourite wine day is almost here.
Every November, as the clock strikes midnight, France pops its corks to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day – the arrival of the year’s first wine. Fresh, fruity, and full of life, it’s a symbol of new beginnings. (and a great excuse for a party). This year, we’re...
Patron & Strategic News
University of Worcester Welcomes UCAS Boss
The Head of UCAS says strong leadership is why the University of Worcester is first in the UK for sustained graduate employment. Dr Jo Saxton CBE, Chief Executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, was speaking after a visit to the University, where...
PhD Student Takes on Sahara Desert to Change Attitudes Towards Dementia
A PhD student from Worcester hopes to change attitudes towards people who live with dementia as she prepares to take on a 100km trek across the Sahara Desert. Mary-Joy Albutt (Known as M-J), whose doctoral research at the University of Worcester is examining the links...
Chamber News
20 Year Strategy for Worcestershire Launched
Outlining the strategy towards 2040 in Worcestershire, the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), has launched its new Plan for Growth. This new strategy was launched alongside the arrival of the National Net Zero Carbon Tour Bus in Worcester, where the...
Herefordshire Area Council September Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
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BCC sends open letter to new administration
Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, has released an open letter to newly elected Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson. The letter calls on him to deliver on election promises and work with businesses on skills, infrastructure and...
Conservatives win majority in landslide victory
In Britain’s first December general election in almost 100 years, last night saw the political landscape of the UK change significantly. The Conservative Party has formed a majority government with 365 seats in parliament won, giving the Prime Minister a clear mandate...
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Charity News
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Achieves Investors in People Accreditation For Three Years Running
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been awarded the Investors in People silver standard, demonstrating its commitment to investing in local people and excellent management practice. Since 1991 Investors in People has been a nationally recognised accreditation,...
“We See You” says Hereford charity as it launches new workplace diversity campaign
Award-winning training and employment charity, Landau, today launched a new campaign to drive greater diversity in workplaces across Hereford. The We See You campaign will tell the inspiring stories of some of the 3,000 people helped into training or employment by the...
Investment key to UK’s brighter future
Giving her initial reaction to today’s Spring Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Chancellor has acted to address the unfilled jobs blighting our economy. It is especially good to see the help on childcare and for...
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Investment key to UK’s brighter future
Giving her initial reaction to today’s Spring Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Chancellor has acted to address the unfilled jobs blighting our economy. It is especially good to see the help on childcare and for...
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
Restart Grant Scheme now open for applications
On 3 March 2021, the Chancellor announced the Restart Grant Scheme to help support businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic as they reopen in line with the gradual lifting of restrictions. Applications for the Restart Scheme are now open until 30 June 2021....
New fund for investment in local skills and employment opportunities
The government’s new UK Community Renewal Fund will allocate up to £3m for innovative projects in Herefordshire over the next year. Herefordshire has been chosen as one of 100 places across the UK to receive funding through the government’s £220m UK Community Renewal...
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Daley Jones Takes on New Role at Hoople Group
Hoople Group are pleased to announce that Daley Jones is taking on a new role at the company, as Head of Learning & Business Development. Daley has many years’ experience in the training and education sector, and will continue to lead Hoople’s Training Team and...
Hoople Group Supports the Local Economy
Hoople Group supports the local economy by delivering a range of services to its council and NHS shareholders, schools and academies, private sector businesses and charities. At a time when the public sector is facing pressure to deliver increased services with...
Worcestershire Solicitor Issues Paperwork Alert to Homeowners
A Worcestershire conveyancing specialist has warned homeowners with unregistered property to consider voluntary registration with the Land Registry over the risk of facing severe delays and additional costs on property sales where deeds have been lost. The warning...
Wyevale Nurseries partners Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to Save Wood & Become an Investor in Wildlife
WYEVALE Nurseries is sponsoring a wood near its site in partnership with the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to help save the habitat which was originally given to the charity by the company’s founder (January 2025). The collaboration surrounding Wyevale Wood marks a...
History Students get Rare Insight into Original Documents Written by 18th-Century Royalty
A group of Worcester students were treated to a rare glimpse of original documents written by George III and his family as part of a visit to the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle. The University of Worcester group was able to see the collections thanks to connections...
Worcestershire Businesses Invited to Spark Connections at Summer Charity Ball
Local businesses are being encouraged to mix work with pleasure at the Annual Stevie Stones Glitter Ball this summer. Held at the picturesque Worcestershire Cricket Ground, the event promises to be the perfect mix of networking, team bonding, and charitable giving....
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