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How reducing your Cyber Security and Data Risk can safeguard your business.
Senior figures in government are urging all organisations to improve their cyber resilience in the face of increased threats, which were highlighted by the recent high-profile security breach at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). However, it can be difficult to know where to...
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How reducing your Cyber Security and Data Risk can safeguard your business.
Senior figures in government are urging all organisations to improve their cyber resilience in the face of increased threats, which were highlighted by the recent high-profile security breach at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). However, it can be difficult to know where to...
Member News
Three things your website should be doing
Many small business websites look the part. They have a homepage, a services page, maybe some photos. They load when you type in the address. Job done, right? Not quite. Looking functional and actually working for your business are two very different things. Here are...
While High Streets Struggle, This Business Is Thriving
As household names disappear from high streets, one Worcester business is quietly thriving. The difference? While the location of their work has changed, their values haven’t. Cleaning Technique, a commercial cleaning company celebrating its 40th anniversary,...
Patron & Strategic News
Could you be a Children’s or Young Adult’s Author? Writer’s Day Invites New Writers in Worcester
Could your idea become the next Charlie and Lola, The Hunger Games, or Where the Wild Things Are? Aspiring writers, experienced authors, and anyone curious about writing for younger audiences are invited to Writer’s Day 2026 at The Hive in Worcester, where this year’s...
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants Opens New Audit Centre
Leading Worcestershire accountants, Ormerod Rutter, has opened its third premises in Droitwich, Layton House. The new facility serves as a dedicated centre for audit excellence, housing the firm’s rapidly growing audit team. The expansion reflects significant...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members – June
Warm welcome to our newest Members! Apogee Associates Limited – Apogee help you receive R&D tax relief and access innovation grants, providing your business with the funds necessary to fuel your groundbreaking projects. Arden Studio Business Solutions Ltd...
Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 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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Evolve Weight Loss Celebrates Success at Prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024 Gala
Evolve Weight Loss took centre stage at the 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Gala, held at the iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Recognised as an Early Stage Stand Out Business, Evolve has quickly established itself as a trailblazer in the slimming and...
Evolve Weight Loss Celebrates Success at Prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024 Gala
Evolve Weight Loss took centre stage at the 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Gala, held at the iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Recognised as an Early Stage Stand Out Business, Evolve has quickly established itself as a trailblazer in the slimming and...
Policy News
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...
Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth
After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...
Skills News
NMITE Presents: Leominster Skills Forum
NMITE are pleased to announce their upcoming Leominster Skills Forum on June 29th.between 8:30 and 11:00am. Taking place at the Lion Ballroom, the event will feature a panel discussing the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Leominster as well as...
It’s not all about the numbers!
Are you looking to make the jump into accountancy or maybe take on a new role to further your career? Haines Watts strive to be more than a traditional accountancy firm that’s all about numbers and commercial considerations. We really strive to build lasting,...
Charity News
Recycle Your Christmas Tree with the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcestershire-based Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust will launch its 6th year of recycling Christmas trees on 15th November. For a voluntary donation, your tree will be taken away by the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust’s team of volunteers to local recycling...
Megan Baker House Invites You to an Inspiring Open Day in Bromsgrove!
Megan Baker House (MBH) is inviting the local community to an exciting Open Day on Wednesday, 19th November at Newsong Community Church, B61 8LW, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The event is a fantastic opportunity to discover how MBH’s Conductive Education sessions are...
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
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
LEP Celebrates Legacy at Final Board Meeting
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership will celebrate its near £200million legacy at its final board meeting – and welcome back some familiar faces from its past to mark the occasion. The LEP – which for more than ten years has been the body responsible for driving...
Celebrating Excellence: Herefordshire Care Homes Shine as Finalists at Care Home Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare is thrilled to announce that two distinguished care homes in Herefordshire, Lynhales Hall, and Kington Court, have been named finalists in multiple categories at the prestigious Care Home Awards. These nominations underscore their unwavering...
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Cornerstone Group Expands into Full Multi-Disciplinary Services with Strategic Acquisitions of ONE Creative environments (ONE) and Brinson Staniland Partnership (BSP)
Cornerstone Group today announces the acquisitions of ONE Creative environments Ltd (“ONE”), an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design consultancy and Brinson Staniland Partnership (BSP), a highly respected consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering...
BCRS Business Loans fuels growth with annual lending generating £53m economic impact
Community lender BCRS Business Loans is marking another year of success having generated more than £53 million in economic growth across the West Midlands, surrounding areas and Wales through funding to underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According...
Worcestershire’s welcomes new High Sheriff
A former solicitor has been appointed as the new High Sheriff of Worcestershire. Maynard Burton was officially sworn in at a ceremony held at Worcester’s Shirehall on the 15 April. The 69 year-old retired solicitor, who was a partner and chairman at county law firm...
University Opens Doors to Community as Free Children and Families Festival Returns
After attracting more than 800 people last year, the University of Worcester’s Children and Families Festival is returning in May with double the capacity and an even wider range of free activities and support services for families. Tickets are now available for the...
Scrap specialist expands offer with skip firm purchase backed by community lenders
A scrap metal specialist has expanded its recycling offering to customers by purchasing a skip hire company backed with funding from two leading community finance providers. Family business Total Metal Recovery, based in Bromsgrove, has acquired neighbouring firm A-Z...
Iran Conflict Deepens Inflation Concerns
Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s 3.3% inflation figure for March is an early signal that the Iran conflict...
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