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Sustained growth leads to rapid expansion of law firm’s Corporate team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has continued to strengthen its position as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses, corporates, and private equity-backed companies across the West Midlands. Following sustained growth and a rise in new client wins, the firm’s Corporate...
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Sustained growth leads to rapid expansion of law firm’s Corporate team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has continued to strengthen its position as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses, corporates, and private equity-backed companies across the West Midlands. Following sustained growth and a rise in new client wins, the firm’s Corporate...
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John Truslove secures new HQ for Redditch IT firm
Property agency John Truslove has helped IT consultancy FAIT UK mark its 25th anniversary with a move to new headquarters in Redditch. The company works with clients across the Midlands, providing a range of IT and telecoms services. They worked with Ian Parker, joint...
Content Marketer Challenges What Business Owners Think They Know About Content in New Podcast Episode
Kate Shropshall, Content Marketer at Kate & Co Content, features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast – addressing common misconceptions about both her role, and the role of content is marketing. Shropshall...
Patron & Strategic News
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT REHAU WINDOWS UK TO SET THE COURSE FOR 2030
On the heels of yet another strong year of growth, REHAU Windows UK has announced a series of structural changes to its senior management team in line with its ambitious Vision and Strategy 2030, taking effect from June 2026. Most notably, after 38 years’ service,...
Conference to Examine Impact of Brexit on Politics and Law in the UK
The two-day conference, held on June 25 and 26 and funded by the Society of Legal Scholars, will hear from some of the biggest names in politics, who’ll be discussing how Britain’s departure from the EU impacted accountability, parliament, rights and equality, and...
Chamber News
Worcestershire’s Award-Winning Technology Programme Welcomes New Cohort of Innovators
Eight ambitious tech businesses from across the region have been selected to join Worcestershire’s award-winning business support programme, BetaDen Accelerate, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the county’s innovation landscape. Enabled by funding from...
The Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 is now Live
The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...
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Welcome new Members – February
A very warm welcome to our new Members A C Event Catering – A C Event Catering provide a number of catering services to venues and events across the Midlands. They offer full and managed catering services, as well as providing catering and bar services for...
Welcome new Members – February
A very warm welcome to our new Members A C Event Catering – A C Event Catering provide a number of catering services to venues and events across the Midlands. They offer full and managed catering services, as well as providing catering and bar services for...
Policy News
Cost Pressures Continue to Hit Labour Market
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ongoing impact of business cost pressures, most notably from the national insurance hike,...
Inflation Heaping More Pressure On Firms
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be worried by inflation holding at 3.8% at a time when cost pressures continue to bite, especially on...
Skills News
Apprenticeships and their value to the workforce of the future
As the nation enters National Apprenticeship Week 2023, Mark Smith – Commercial Banking Relationship Director at Lloyds Banking Group and President of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce – shares his positive approach to...
NEOPERL UK focus on staff training
Over a third of the 160 staff at Neoperl UK in Malvern, took part in personal development training during 2022 and that figure is set to increase with a new learning focus for 2023. The manufacturing business requires a broad selection of skills across their employee...
Charity News
Community generosity at Christmas helps Herefordshire families
As families across Herefordshire face increasing pressure, a series of quiet but meaningful acts of generosity by business and individuals are helping to support those most in need through local charity Vennture. With demand for emergency accommodation and family...
Turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline for local children
Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated? Before you mistle-toss them into the attic, why...
BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
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BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business...
Worcestershire News
Worcester – Hereford Engineering Work: Sunday 26 – Friday 31 January
From Sunday 26 January – Friday 31 January, services between Worcester and Hereford will be operated by rail replacement buses, due to essential track renewal work being completed. Sunday 26 January Trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford will not run....
Marking the start of Railway 200 at the Severn Valley Railway
Around 100 heritage railway volunteers from across the UK came together at the Severn Valley Railway on Sunday 5 January, to launch Railway 200, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of modern railways. Representatives from 15 UK heritage lines and locomotive owning...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire’s Two Farmers Headline at Greener Footprints Week Event
Businesses and organisations across Herefordshire are being invited to join a special networking breakfast event at The Shell Store at Skylon Park next Tuesday [11 June], hosted by Herefordshire Council and Herefordshire Means Business and part of next week’s Greener...
DISCOVER PARKS SUPPORT WEST MIDLANDS REFUGE
A Herefordshire holiday park has donated another thousand pounds, this time to a Wolverhampton charity that provides practical and emotional support to women and children facing domestic abuse. ‘The Haven’, was nominated to receive the donation by a holiday home owner...
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Herefordshire Council making ‘strong progress’ on multi-million-pound programme to bolster transport links, active travel and safer routes for schools
Council confirms continuing progress across 10 schemes, with majority completing within 18 months Comes as Council invests £37 million in roads and highways improvements Renewed commitment to improving travel choices for residents, businesses and visitors...
Lygon Arms named Hotel of the Year at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards
Lygon Arms has been announced as the winner of Hotel of the Year at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards, in recognition of its exceptional hospitality, historic setting and outstanding guest experience. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, the award celebrates...
Herefordshire team prepares others to save lives in African wilderness
In a world where headlines are often dominated by crisis, the work that helps prevent those outcomes and keeps people safe rarely makes the news. But behind the scenes—and often far from home—teams are equipping others with the skills to step forward when it matters...
Welcome New Members | April 2026
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout April: Bexley Beaumont – A specialist provider of outsourced HR solutions and employee relations support for organisations across the UK. Cristie & Co – Offers tailored website management,...
Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway
The proportion of businesses reporting increased export orders sits at 25% in Q1 2026, compared with 31% in Q2 2018 There is a big split relating to the size of the business, with 23% of SMEs reporting increased orders, compared to 38% of larger firms....
Speak Volumes Festival to Return Bigger Than Ever
The organisers of this year’s Speak Volumes Festival are putting the finishing touches on plans for the three-day event but say there’s still room for artists and performers to sign up and take part. Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May, the festival, which...
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