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BCC Welcome Clarity On Energy Pricing
Responding to the government’s decision not to introduce zonal pricing, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “We believe the government has made the right decision in ruling out zonal pricing. Its Clean Power Mission has the right ambition; to ensure that the...
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BCC Welcome Clarity On Energy Pricing
Responding to the government’s decision not to introduce zonal pricing, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “We believe the government has made the right decision in ruling out zonal pricing. Its Clean Power Mission has the right ambition; to ensure that the...
Member News
New People in Business event launched in Hereford
One of the leading lights of Hereford’s university presence will be speaking at the first People in Business networking event being held by a leading law firm in the city. Samantha Lewis will be talking about her extensive career at the free event at Lanyon Bowdler’s...
Vice Chancellor Completes 280km Walk
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Worcester has completed his 280km walk to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL left Porto in Portugal on 16 May and today arrived in Santiago de Compostela in Spain as he...
Patron & Strategic News
University Study Finds New Health Link that Could Transform How Heart Disease is Detected
Research carried out at the University of Worcester has discovered a potentially significant link between markers in the blood and electrical functions of the heart which could transform the way heart disease is detected. The study could mean that ECG...
High Sheriff of Worcestershire visits New College Worcester to explore student life
New College Worcester (NCW) is national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or visually impaired. NCW recently hosted the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle, for an insightful visit to the campus. During his time at...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Herefordshire Calming Connections Ltd – Developing a positive mental health environment for the benefit of everyone Eight Three Eight – Search Engine Optimisation Packages, WordPress Training...
Business Round Up – April
The shortlisted finalists for the 2023 Chamber Awards have been announced – well done and thanks to the large number of initial applicants. The final round of interviews will be carried out in early May and the winners announced in front of 700 people at the...
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Welcome SEO Social to the Chamber
Are you ready to become your own marketing expert? SEO Social will provide you with all the tools and expertise you need. They work one-to-one, teaching you how to put digital marketing concepts into practice on your own website and social media. The one-day course...
Welcome SEO Social to the Chamber
Are you ready to become your own marketing expert? SEO Social will provide you with all the tools and expertise you need. They work one-to-one, teaching you how to put digital marketing concepts into practice on your own website and social media. The one-day course...
Policy News
UK calls for greater global ambition as UN report concludes the planet has warmed more than previously estimated
The UK is calling for urgent global action in response to a UN report published yesterday (9 August) on the science of climate change, that says the planet has warmed more than previously estimated. This latest report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on...
Retraining essential as 1 in 5 firms consider redundancies post-furlough
The BCC has called for government to extend skills training as new research showed nearly 1 in 5 companies are considering staff redundancies as the next phase of furlough tapering begins. With older workers much more likely to still be on furlough, there is...
Skills News
Inspiring Worcestershire Employer Guides
In response to the challenges faced by businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic there has been significant investment in skills from central and local Government to support your recovery plans. Inspiring Worcestershire have put together a selection of guides providing...
WCG celebrates student success
Seven outstanding students from a leading college group in Warwickshire and Worcestershire have been honoured. The students have been recognised as Student of the Year for each of the individual colleges which are part of WCG (formerly Warwickshire College Group)....
Charity News
Excitement builds as St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair nears
One of the biggest Plant Fairs in Herefordshire returns this Spring with hundreds set to visit. St Michael’s Hospice says it is excited to welcome visitors from across the county and beyond to the latest instalment of its annual Plant Fair, to be held at its...
Walkers pave the way for thousands of pounds towards St Michael’s Hospice
Hundreds began British Summertime with a walk through Herefordshire’s beautiful countryside in support of a county charity. The St Michael’s Hospice Big Spring Walk raised more than £12,000 for the Bartestree-based charity which provides palliative and...
Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business
Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research said: “While inflation is down considerably from this time last year, the larger than expected uptick in October highlights the continuing price pressures in the economy. Electricity...
BCC News
Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business
Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research said: “While inflation is down considerably from this time last year, the larger than expected uptick in October highlights the continuing price pressures in the economy. Electricity...
Worcestershire News
Kingsway House introduces Business Lounge Pass
Most business people in the Worcester area are well aware of the outstanding facilities at Kingsway House Business Centre on Foregate Street. They offer virtual and registered office addresses, hot-desking, meeting rooms, serviced offices and event space. And now they...
Kingsway House – Christmas Networking Event: Friday 1st December 2023 4pm – 7pm
Kingsway House next charity networking event is on Friday 1st December from 4pm – 7pm and this one will be in aid of Acorn’s Children’s Hospice. The cost is £15 and all the profit will be going directly to the charity. It’s easy to book and pay online with a...
Herefordshire News
New e-bikes arrive in Hereford
An additional 47 Beryl e-bikes are being added to Hereford’s fleet this week. More will be added over the coming weeks, making a total of 200 bikes and 104 e-bikes available for users in the city. The e-bikes can be hired from and returned to any of the existing 69...
Herefordshire Council Sets Out Comprehensive Vision for Future of Hereford
A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study. The draft plan, which has been published following recent initial public engagement, sets out a vision to...
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Mark Martin is announced as Chair of ONE Creative environments
ONE Creative environments (ONE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Martin as Chair of the Board, effective immediately. ONE is a multi-disciplinary design company, which is currently celebrating 50 years in business, and has the USP of having all the...
ACRS Ltd Marks a Milestone
This year, ACRS Ltd proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a remarkable journey from a small startup to a trusted name in air conditioning and refrigeration across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Warwickshire. Founded in 2000 by...
Businesses Feeling the Strain of Inflationary Pressures
Reacting to the latest inflation published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data underlines the inflationary pressures in the economy right now and the real challenges businesses are...
Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Rise
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There are clear signs of a further loosening in the labour market with fewer vacancies, although they remain just...
BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Downgraded as Firms Struggle to Invest and Export
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2025, as firms deal with a raft of rising cost pressures. Business investment and exports are likely to suffer this year because of the impact of the...
Property agent appointed to market new industrial warehouse development
Property agents Garrison Real Estate have been appointed as the marketing agent for Alto60, a new industrial warehouse building in Redditch. The recently completed building, comprises 60,801 sq ft of Grade A warehouse accommodation, built to a high specification and...
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