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Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Outpace Inflation

Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Outpace Inflation

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This data suggests some loosening in the jobs market with vacancies staying below pre-pandemic levels...

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Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Outpace Inflation

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This data suggests some loosening in the jobs market with vacancies staying below pre-pandemic levels...

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Worcester Students Return from Global Cricketing Hubs

Worcester Students Return from Global Cricketing Hubs

Cricket students from the University of Worcester have returned to the UK with lessons they’ve learned from placements in some of the world’s biggest cricketing nations. Students on the Cricket Coaching and Management with Integrated Master’s Course get the...

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Welcome new Members

Welcome new Members

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Alkaline Solutions Ltd T/A Popcorn Mail – Popcorn Mail make CRM and lead management simple for small businesses. Aware Ecology Ltd – Aware Ecology offer various services, from assisting with individual...

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Charities of the Year for 2024!

Charities of the Year for 2024!

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce that they have selected two charities to support as their ‘Charities of the Year’ in 2024! We are overwhelmed by the incredible work that is carried out in our local community. We learn...

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Our Latest Member

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...

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Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...

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Growth Suffers As Firms Face Choppy Waters Ahead

Growth Suffers As Firms Face Choppy Waters Ahead

Responding to the latest GDP data released by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With businesses facing an impending avalanche of cost pressures, it’s unsurprising that growth is in trouble. With GDP shrinking in...

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Growth Suffers As Firms Face Choppy Waters Ahead

Responding to the latest GDP data released by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With businesses facing an impending avalanche of cost pressures, it’s unsurprising that growth is in trouble. With GDP shrinking in...

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Spire Appeal at St John’s Bromsgrove

Spire Appeal at St John’s Bromsgrove

It’s been a busy start to the year for the Friends of St John’s who are raising funds for urgent repairs to the spire at Bromsgrove’s landmark, Grade I listed, building. In January, the project was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £249,975. With...

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Potter Space Droitwich welcomes Falcon Contract Flooring

Potter Space Droitwich welcomes Falcon Contract Flooring

Potter Space, a market leader in the small to mid-box (sub 100k sq. ft.) commercial property sector, has welcomed Falcon Contract Flooring to newly completed Unit 101 at its Droitwich Park. As a result, all units from the first phase of the logistics property...

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Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber

Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber

Garland Surgical Ltd was founded in early 2022, a collaboration between British-Maltese Entrepreneur Simon Mifsud, Netherlands based Health-Tech Venture Builder NLC and the inventing team from the University of Malta. Garland is dedicated to pioneering innovation in...

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Bespoke Christmas Hampers – Little Verzons Farm

Bespoke Christmas Hampers – Little Verzons Farm

With only 7 weeks to go until Christmas, have you started to think about gifting yet? Little Verzons Farm wanted to let you know that their exclusive Christmas Hampers service is up and running now, they don’t want you to miss out. Every Hamper is handpicked, and...

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Bank Continues Along Monetary Policy Tightrope

Bank Continues Along Monetary Policy Tightrope

Reacting to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s widely expected interest rate hold highlights the tightrope the Bank is walking, in the face of mounting global...

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University Historian Looking for Mothers to Tell Their Story

University Historian Looking for Mothers to Tell Their Story

As the nation marks Mother’s Day next weekend, mothers in Worcester are invited to come forward and tell their stories as part of a new historical project. University of Worcester historian Dr Anna Muggeridge and the George Marshall Medical Museum in Worcester have...

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Former Marine to Take on 10,000 Burpees in 24 Hour Challenge

Former Marine to Take on 10,000 Burpees in 24 Hour Challenge

A former Royal Marines Commando from Worcestershire, will attempt to perform 10,000 burpees in 24 hours this weekend as he raises money for the military charity that supported him. Jamie Grant, 46, a former student and colleague at the University of Worcester, has...

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