Business Direction Online

Latest News

Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.

Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.

If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.

Latest Article

Member News

Herefordshire’s Sustainable Building Future

Herefordshire’s Sustainable Building Future

Herefordshire stands at the forefront of sustainable construction, with a rich heritage of environmental leadership and ambitious plans for a greener future. As a local business, Merchant701 plays a crucial role in supporting the county’s sustainability journey...

read more

Patron & Strategic News

DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group

DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group

DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...

read more
University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft

University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft

Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...

read more

Chamber News

Our Latest Member

Welcome new Members

Warm welcome to our newest Members! C5 Leadership Ltd – Leadership Development Consultancy, Executive (1-2-1) and Team Coach Country & Classic Properties Ltd – Estate Agents Specialising in Period & Character Properties Coventry, Warwickshire and...

read more
Welcome new Members

Welcome new Members

Warm welcome to our newest Members! C5 Leadership Ltd – Leadership Development Consultancy, Executive (1-2-1) and Team Coach Country & Classic Properties Ltd – Estate Agents Specialising in Period & Character Properties Coventry, Warwickshire and...

Policy News

Business Still Sceptical On Employment Rights Bill

Business Still Sceptical On Employment Rights Bill

One third (33%) of businesses, in a BCC survey, think the current trade union proposals in the Employment Rights Bill would have a negative impact Only 2% of these firms think these proposals would be positive 79% of firms don’t feel the impact of new government...

read more
Recruitment Static as Firms Assess NI Impact

Recruitment Static as Firms Assess NI Impact

Recruitment remains static with 55% of firms attempting to hire staff in the last three months (compared with 54% in Q1) Hiring remains challenging despite some respite, with 73% of firms reporting difficulties in Q2 (76% in Q1) Transport and logistics (80%) and...

read more

Skills News

Apprenticeship Plans are ‘Mixed Bag’ for Business

Apprenticeship Plans are ‘Mixed Bag’ for Business

Responding to the Government’s plans for apprenticeship reform in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Apprenticeships are high-quality, valued qualifications and businesses welcome the funding boost announced by...

read more
NMITE hosts events to boost local employment skills

NMITE hosts events to boost local employment skills

NMITE hosts two events in June on employment skills for the modern workforce and pathways into business NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is hosting two events in June, both highlighting employment and training pathways into business and...

read more

Charity News

Small Business Plan ‘Important Step Forward’

Small Business Plan ‘Important Step Forward’

Responding to the launch of the Government’s Small Business Plan, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a much-needed step forward in recognition and support for SMEs, which are the backbone of the UK economy. Late payments, access to finance and...

BCC News

Small Business Plan ‘Important Step Forward’

Responding to the launch of the Government’s Small Business Plan, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a much-needed step forward in recognition and support for SMEs, which are the backbone of the UK economy. Late payments, access to finance and...

read more

Worcestershire News

Shape Worcestershire: Help Shape the Future of Local Councils

Shape Worcestershire: Help Shape the Future of Local Councils

A major consultation is underway to decide how Worcestershire’s local government could be reshaped. Shape Worcestershire invites all residents to share their views on how council services should be delivered in the future. What’s Changing? Currently, Worcestershire...

read more

Herefordshire News

Paul Harris Tackles 100km Sahara Trek for Hope For Tomorrow

Paul Harris Tackles 100km Sahara Trek for Hope For Tomorrow

Paul Harris, founder and principal consultant at Coacto, recently traded the comforts of the office for the scorching sands of the Sahara Desert. His mission? To trek 100 kilometers and raise vital funds for Hope For Tomorrow, a charity that brings mobile cancer care...

read more

All Latest News

Severn Valley Railway Members back One Railway Restructure

Severn Valley Railway Members back One Railway Restructure

Members of the Severn Valley Railway Company Limited have voted to support the next stage of the SVR’s ambitious restructure plans, known as the One Railway project. At the Company’s Annual General Meeting at Kidderminster Railway Museum on Saturday 9 August, members...

read more
Rate Cut Will Help Firms in Choppy Waters

Rate Cut Will Help Firms in Choppy Waters

Responding to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome the decision to cut the base rate to 4%, marking a further move away from a prolonged period of...

read more

Become a Chamber Member!

Contact our Chamber Membership team to find out how we can help your business.