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Sutcliffe & Co. announce sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival 2025
Local insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co. is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival for 2025, returning to make a noise in venues all across the city over the weekend of 12th – 14th September. The non-profit making festival is...
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Sutcliffe & Co. announce sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival 2025
Local insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co. is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival for 2025, returning to make a noise in venues all across the city over the weekend of 12th – 14th September. The non-profit making festival is...
Member News
Tickets for ‘Flying Scotsman’ at the Severn Valley Railway sell out in three minutes
The Severn Valley Railway was expecting demand to be high for tickets to travel behind ‘Flying Scotsman’ when it visits the line next month, but so strong was the demand to travel behind the iconic locomotive that all the seats were snapped up within three minutes of...
Bishop Fleming Reveals Ambitious Growth Plans with Strategic Investment Backing
Leading audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has revealed ambitious plans to expand into a national business through several strategic merger and acquisitions, backed by a minority private equity investment. The business has selected to partner...
Patron & Strategic News
University Expert to Give Poetry Masterclass
If you’ve ever held a dream of being the next Wordsworth, a special workshop with a University of Worcester academic might help you to get there. Course Leader for Creative Writing, Dr Jack McGowan, will be running a poetry workshop to give people advice and support....
Hundreds Attend Celebration of Arts and Culture in Worcester
Family, friends and members of the community celebrated the very best artwork from students in Worcester at the packed opening night of The Show 25. The Show is an end-of-academic-year exhibition of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
Chamber News
Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Ansonware – Software development and IT consultancy company Apeiron Consulting Ltd – Portfolio Cheif Financial Officer and Consultancy Attain Auditing Ltd – ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor...
Midlands LSIP Celebration
The progress made in tackling labour and skills shortages in the Midlands will be outlined at an event in the region in September. Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) have been designed to put employers at the heart of skills provision in their local area, to...
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Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Aeromet International Limited – A Leading Supplier of Aluminium and Magnesium Castings for the Aerospace and Defence Industries. Behind The Smile – They offer support for those experiencing poor mental health and...
Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Aeromet International Limited – A Leading Supplier of Aluminium and Magnesium Castings for the Aerospace and Defence Industries. Behind The Smile – They offer support for those experiencing poor mental health and...
Policy News
Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Rise
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There are clear signs of a further loosening in the labour market with fewer vacancies, although they remain just...
BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Downgraded as Firms Struggle to Invest and Export
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2025, as firms deal with a raft of rising cost pressures. Business investment and exports are likely to suffer this year because of the impact of the...
Skills News
BetaDen North Cleantech Programme Extension
Applications are now open for this popular Cleantech Bootcamp opportunity. This is an extension of their current programme that is already supporting six exciting cleantech founders. BetaDen North is looking for up to four more innovators who have a new product or...
First ever T-level students are a success!
A-level results day on 18th August 2022 is arguably much more anticipated than the previous two years, as exams were cancelled due to the pandemic and students were awarded grades based on teacher’s assessments. Therefore, this year’s results day marks a return to...
Charity News
Leading property consultancy ‘grows its dough’ in support of Worcester hospice
A leading property consultancy has turned £40 into more than £1,500 as part of a charity challenge to support a Worcester hospice. Fisher German’s Worcester and Hereford offices have taken part in the St. Richard’s Hospice ‘Grow Your Dough’ challenge and have raised a...
Terminally Ill Residents In Remote Region Of Tanzania, East Africa Receiving Expert Care Thanks To The Herefordshire-based Charity Muheza Hospice Care
An ever-increasing number of people living with terminal illness in a remote area of east Africa are receiving expert care and support thanks to the generosity of a Herefordshire charity. Muheza Hospice Care was set-up more than two decades ago by Doctors Karilyn and...
US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief
Reacting to news of a trade deal in principle with the US, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This deal will be met with a huge sigh of relief by many British businesses. “The reduction in the 25% tariffs on most of our automotive exports and the...
BCC News
US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief
Reacting to news of a trade deal in principle with the US, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This deal will be met with a huge sigh of relief by many British businesses. “The reduction in the 25% tariffs on most of our automotive exports and the...
Worcestershire News
Do you dare to ride the SVR’s Ghost Train?
The Severn Valley Railway’s famous Ghost and Scream Trains will be setting forth into the night towards the end of the half-term holiday, when it will be time to celebrate Halloween. Thrills and spills await those who are brave enough to ride the special services on...
The Severn Valley Railway’s Christmas Fayre is Coming
For a spot of early Christmas shopping, the Severn Valley Railway has plenty to offer during the weekend of 26 and 27 October. The heritage line’s Engine House at Highley is holding its annual Christmas Gift Fayre, and dozens of suppliers will offer a wide range of...
Herefordshire News
Hereford Care Home Celebrates 10 -Year Anniversary
Gwen Walford Care Home, a beacon of care and compassion in the heart of Herefordshire, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone the home hosted a splendid black-tie event, welcoming residents, staff, families, and esteemed guests to join...
Discover Parks Herefordshire Celebrating National Apprentice Week
Meet Polly Aubrey, our Finance Manager. and a valued member of our Discover Parks team in North Herefordshire – currently doing a Government Funded Level 7 Apprenticeship (equiv. to a Masters Degree) with the Charted Institute of Management Accountants. Polly...
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Funding and Intellectual Property
The link between funding and intellectual property rights is often underestimated, and having a patent can do more for you than just keep your competitors at bay. R&D Tax Credits R&D tax credits are a government incentive designed to reward companies for...
Why don’t UK innovators file enough patents?
Many SMEs understand the value of patents, and routinely file patent applications to protect their innovation. However, UK innovators are lagging behind those in many other countries when it comes to patent ownership. Japan is, unsurprisingly, one of the leading...
Worcester Lecturer Invited to Chelsea FC After Inspiring Presentation
A lecturer at the University of Worcester spent a weekend at Chelsea FC after being nominated for a mentoring experience by a school pupil. Jessica Fassnidge, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, had given a presentation at a Worcester high school and later found...
Father’s Day at Cote
Give him a gift he’ll really love this year This Father’s Day, treat him to something he really wants – quality time, great food, and something good in his glass. Speaking of drinks, we’re giving all dads a complimentary cocktail or beer on the special day. Come in...
St Michael’s Hospice Unveils Refreshed Leominster Charity Shop
St Michael’s Hospice is pleased to announce the reopening of its newly transformed Home & Living charity shop in Leominster, following a comprehensive refurbishment aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for the local community. Located at Station Yard, the...
Summit Marks New Beginning
Responding to the deal agreed at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s summit marks a turning point in UK/EU relations which puts our trade relationship at the forefront of our partnership...
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