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BCRS Business Loans continues its support for Purple Shoots
BCRS Business Loans is continuing its commitment to boosting micro-entrepreneurship across Wales and the West Midlands, providing more than £41,000 in further funding for Purple Shoots. The latest funding builds on an established partnership between the two...
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BCRS Business Loans continues its support for Purple Shoots
BCRS Business Loans is continuing its commitment to boosting micro-entrepreneurship across Wales and the West Midlands, providing more than £41,000 in further funding for Purple Shoots. The latest funding builds on an established partnership between the two...
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WLZ Tutors Brings Education and Art Together as One of the Main Sponsors of Worcester Paint Festival 2025
Local education specialists WLZ Tutors are celebrating their role as one of the main sponsors of the Worcester Paint Festival (WPF) 2025, an annual event that transforms Worcester into a vibrant open-air gallery. Known for delivering personalised, inclusive tutoring...
Free Talk Offers Tips to Create Nature Friendly Haven in your Garden
Discover how your garden can become a wildlife haven, with practical tips for creating biodiverse spaces, no matter the size, in a free talk at The Hive. University of Worcester Senior Lecturer in Biology, Dr Kate Ashbrook, will be sharing her advice on how to make...
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Hazelton Mountford Take Part in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal
This year, Hazelton Mountford are delighted to give back to the community by supporting the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal! Christmas is a season of giving, and at Hazelton Mountford, we believe in coming together to spread joy and make the holidays...
Skills Minister Visits University to Talk Teaching, Politics and Life Lessons
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith has spoken about how her training as a teacher at the University of Worcester helped to shape her future, including her role as the first woman to serve as Home Secretary. Appearing on an episode of the University’s Early Career Teacher...
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Quarterly Economic Survey Q2: Marked Improvement in Business Conditions but Inflation Concerns Hit Record Highs
Significantly more firms reporting improvements in key indicators, such as domestic sales and business confidence with some measures returning to pre-pandemic levels However, these rises come from the lowest base in the 31-year history of the QES, and business...
Take part in our Salary and Benefits Survey 2021-22
Working in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, the Chamber have launched their annual Salary & Benefits Survey. To take part, click here. The final report will benchmark the salaries and benefits that businesses offer across the two counties to attract and retain...
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Witley Jones volunteer at Worcestershire Foodbanks
Witley Jones would like share the positive things their team has been up to over recent weeks to help support Worcestershire foodbanks, the local community and those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. To ensure the safety of staff and clients and following Government...
Join The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust for an amazing night of live virtual stand up comedy!
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust are excited to announce they have managed to get 3 of the best comics on the circuit for your entertainment. They will be joined by Jenny Collier, multi award winning comedian, Thomas Green, an engaging story-teller, and known...
Chamber Cyber Essentials
The British Chambers of Commerce, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and IASME are delighted to announce that they will be working together to help Chamber Members achieve the Cyber Essentials certification by delivering a new Chamber Cyber...
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Chamber Cyber Essentials
The British Chambers of Commerce, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and IASME are delighted to announce that they will be working together to help Chamber Members achieve the Cyber Essentials certification by delivering a new Chamber Cyber...
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Powick horticulture therapy centre targeting vital funding through grant scheme
A horticulture therapy centre in Powick is hoping to win vital funding to expand its valued community services through a major supermarket’s grant scheme. Link Nurseries is a community-focused horticultural therapy centre and provides therapeutic and vocational...
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Foodbank in 2021
Sadly, the number of people being helped by Worcester Foodbank has been rising significantly during 2021 and December saw their busiest month since they opened their doors on 21st June 2012, when they fed 1,654 people; that is 29% higher than December 2020. But...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Businesses urged to apply for support grants
Businesses in Herefordshire that have been required to close due to national restrictions imposed by government as of 5 January 2021 may be eligible for a one-off grant of up to £9,000.
EU Exit – The top things you need to know to keep your business moving
On New Year’s Eve at 23:00 GMT, the UK completed its separation from the EU, left the Single European Market and Customs Union and became a “third country”. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was concluded on 24th December and contains new rules for living, working and trading with the EU.
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Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
New Chief Executive aims to Create a Greener Future for Communities in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
The new Chief Executive of a leading woodland creation and conservation charity which is planting one of the largest forests in England is set to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change in communities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The Heart...
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
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...
Sutcliffe & Co Welcomes Three New Starters to Support Growth
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of bespoke insurance solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the addition of three new starters. This expansion supports the company’s growth strategy and ongoing commitment to...
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