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Building a Training Department at Standard Motor Transport
Five years ago, while trying to source training for our own staff, we noticed a lack of companies offering the quality of training we required for our operation. Sensing that other local companies needed high-quality workplace training, and with the space and...
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Building a Training Department at Standard Motor Transport
Five years ago, while trying to source training for our own staff, we noticed a lack of companies offering the quality of training we required for our operation. Sensing that other local companies needed high-quality workplace training, and with the space and...
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Neurodiversity: A Growth Strategy Hiding in Plain Sight
When businesses think about growth, they often focus on customer acquisition, investment, or new product lines. But what if one of the biggest untapped drivers of innovation, productivity, and profit was sitting within your existing workforce – or being filtered...
Venues ordered to prepare following new terrorism law
Venue owners and operators are being urged to prepare for new terrorism laws being introduced following the devastating Manchester Arena bombings and ever-growing threat of terror attacks. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, otherwise known as ‘Martyn’s...
Patron & Strategic News
Oakland International and Friends Training For 200-Mile Charity Cycle Challenge
Oakland International colleagues and friends are in training ahead of an epic three-day and 200-mile bike ride from Brighton to Warwick (6th to 8th September) to raise funds for children’s charity Molly Ollys. Oakland International Strategic Innovation Manager Luke...
Bishop Fleming driving growth with strong financials
Andrew Sandiford, Managing Partner of Bishop Fleming has revealed his confidence in future growth, based on solid financial performance. The firm, which is one year into its five-year Better Growth business strategy designed to double the size of its business and...
Chamber News
Businesses call for support to assist with staff shortages due to pinged workers
As the staffing shortage crisis continues as a result of workers being instructed to self-isolate by the NHS Covid app, businesses have voiced their concern for the immediate future and the effect this will have on the recovery effort. The past 16 months have affected...
Chamber recognised by Ministry of Defence Awards for support to Armed Forces community
After what has been a challenging 18 months for all businesses, West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 41 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for...
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Policy News
BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report
Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Expanding the Shortage Occupation List will help businesses access the skills they need when they can’t recruit locally. Listing occupations, rather that job titles, simplifies the system and gives welcome flexibility to those hiring for new or emerging roles.
BCC comments on inflation statistics
Commenting on the inflation statistics for April 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “UK inflation moved above the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time...
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Charity News
Little Princess Trust reaches major milestone
The Little Princess Trust has reached a major milestone thanks to the brilliant efforts of their staff, supporters, and partners. They have now provided a grand total of 10,000 wigs to young people who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatment and other...
Kind-hearted law firm donates to Kidderminster’s KEMP Hospice
A generous Wyre Forest law firm has donated £1,000 to a Kidderminster hospice to help the charity cope with the Covid-19 crisis. Staff from Birmingham Road-based mfg Solicitors have donated the money to KEMP Hospice’s Resilience Fund Appeal as the charity focuses on...
Ambition Welcome but Key Questions Remain – “Living with Covid”
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out plans to end free tests and the legal need to self-isolated if testing positive for Covid-19. From Thursday, people who test positive will no longer be under a legal obligation to self-isolate and from 1 April, free testing...
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Ambition Welcome but Key Questions Remain – “Living with Covid”
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out plans to end free tests and the legal need to self-isolated if testing positive for Covid-19. From Thursday, people who test positive will no longer be under a legal obligation to self-isolate and from 1 April, free testing...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Specialist Business Advisor Programme
Worcestershire Business Central’s Business Advisors programme provides FREE 1-2-1 advice to Worcestershire businesses, from specialist advisors in the county. The support from these business advisors is open to businesses of all sizes in the county, running...
Worcester Bosch utilising Wellbeing scheme to support their staff
With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem this year and a 75% job burnout rate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and wellbeing of employees at Worcester Bosch has been a huge focus for them. They have implemented many activities and initiatives to...
Herefordshire News
Meet the buyer event for Marches food and drink producers
A virtual meet the buyer event – bringing together buyers from up to seven countries – is being staged to help Marches food and drink companies break into new markets. The all-day March 24 event will feature buyers from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Mexico, Spain,...
Workplace testing with lateral flow devices
Enabling normality to return to the workplace including the retail and hospitality sectors as well as the resumption of international travel will require long-term changes to our daily life. The benefits of routinely testing individuals to prevent, control and isolate...
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Busy Year ahead for Worcestershire’s New Poet Laureate
A University of Worcester student has been selected as Worcestershire’s youngest ever Poet Laureate. Freddie Barker, 22, is in the third year of her degree in Film Production and Screenwriting and will graduate this September. The year-long tenure is awarded by the...
Herefordshire Care Homes Celebrate Care Home Open Week with Open Day Events
Rotherwood Healthcare’s Lynhales Hall in Lyonshall and Kington Court in Kington celebrated Care Home Open Week with their own celebratory Care Home Open Day events. Known for their award-winning Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care, the homes opened their...
Rotherwood Healthcare Celebrates Cadbury’s 200th Anniversary
Rotherwood Healthcare Homes and Home Support Centre proudly joined the nation in celebrating a remarkable milestone – Cadbury’s 200th Anniversary. Recognised as one of the UK’s most beloved confectionery companies, Cadbury has been creating shared...
BCC: Ready to Collaborate with Labour Government
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy. She made the promise after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, officially...
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Open Their Doors for Care Home Open Week
Rotherwood Healthcare’s Hereford care homes, Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford, celebrated Care Home Open Week with an enthralling Care Home Open Day. Known for their award-winning Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care, the homes invited visitors to enjoy a day...
New Book “So You Want to be a Photographer: The Business of Photography” by Terry Livesey Now on Amazon
Award-winning photographer Terry Livesey announces his latest book, “So You Want to be a Photographer: The Business of Photography,” now available on Amazon. This guide covers essential strategies for building a successful photography business, including...
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