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Economy Flatlines as Firms Struggle to Invest
Reacting to the latest GDP data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data shows the UK economy remains stuck in a worrying low growth trap. “A three-month...
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Economy Flatlines as Firms Struggle to Invest
Reacting to the latest GDP data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data shows the UK economy remains stuck in a worrying low growth trap. “A three-month...
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SME Solicitors’ Private Client team wins ‘Team of the Year’
SME Solicitors, based on Sansome Walk in Worcester, is delighted to announce that its Private Client team has been awarded ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2025. The team was recognised for its commitment to...
NMITE welcomes record September intake as mature and local student numbers surge
Hereford’s New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) welcomed its largest-ever intake in September, with 75 students joining the institution’s growing portfolio of degrees, marking a significant progression for the higher education institution....
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Acting Royalty and Celebrity Chefs Join Forces in Support of Hospice Campaign
Two of the region’s biggest names in acting, Adrian Lester and Dame Julie Walters are leading a growing list of names in support of an urgent campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice. The campaign, Children’s Care Matters, is calling on the Government to safeguard the...
Returning University Graduate Holds City Exhibition
An artist and graduate from the University of Worcester who has returned to the UK after nine years abroad is to hold her first solo exhibition in a decade here in the City. Jayne Gaze, who is one of the artists in residence at The Arches (the converted studio and...
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Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs
Source: Gov UK An overhaul of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses has been announced by the government today (19 January). Under new reforms, companies that have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code will be obliged...
Worcestershire start-ups invited to apply for a fully funded business Membership!
For a limited time, Enterprising Worcestershire is providing funding of £150 towards a Starter Membership with the Chamber for Worcestershire businesses which will provide you with on-going support and access to a wide range of business services, critical for your early stage business. This means that for the first year, you will get our Starter Membership for next to nothing!
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BCC calls for negotiated settlement following latest Northern Ireland Protocol announcement
In a joint statement, Brandon Lewis MP and Lord Frost have set out the government’s intentions regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol. They have advised that the current situation can’t continue as it currently stands citing “considerable – and ongoing –...
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BCC calls for negotiated settlement following latest Northern Ireland Protocol announcement
In a joint statement, Brandon Lewis MP and Lord Frost have set out the government’s intentions regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol. They have advised that the current situation can’t continue as it currently stands citing “considerable – and ongoing –...
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Our Future: Tourism and Hospitality
Thursday 29 April 2021 – 9.30-11.00am Join Visit Worcestershire for an online event looking at the future of tourism in Worcestershire post-lockdown and beyond. The webinar will be looking at predictions, trends, and insights for the tourism sector post-lockdown. As...
Fisher German progressing professional growth
Fisher German has made the string of promotions at its Worcester office as part of its career progression framework, which gives colleagues a continual pathway for professional development.
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New programme launched to help businesses
An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across the Marches. Grants of up to £10,000 are available under The Marches Small Equipment Grant (SEG), which is open to small and...
New Small Equipment Grant from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership
An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Grants of up to £10,000 are available under The Marches Small Equipment Grant...
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Wyevale Nurseries new look 2025 catalogue launches with 14 new introductions
WYEVALE Nurseries’ 2025 promotional catalogue aimed at retailers launched at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show recently featuring a new look and a plethora of British-grown introductions (July 2024). The leading commercial nursery...
Rotherwood Healthcare’s Finance Department Celebrated as ‘Finance Team of the Year’ at East Midlands Finance Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare is proud to announce that its Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious’ Finance Team of the Year (with less than 10 staff members)’ at the East Midlands Finance Awards 2024. The awards ceremony took place on June 27th at...
Worcester City Women FC Unveils New Club Badge and Branding
Worcester City Women FC has today announced the launch of its new badge and brand identity. As one of the few female-owned, independent football clubs in England dedicated to women and girls, Worcester City Women FC has built a unique identity focused on being a...
Morris and Clog Dancers to Celebrate a ‘Day of Dance’ at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is hosting a mini-festival of traditional British dance performances on Saturday 20 July, as six dance groups travel the line, entertaining passengers throughout the day at stops along the way. Styles of dance include Morris, step clog,...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: A&S Financial Services – A&S Financial Services are a Redditch based Mortgage Brokers who deal with a comprehensive panel of mortgage lenders and insurance products based on an analysis of a number of insurers....
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce QES Report Q2 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
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