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Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved. “Today we have seen signs...
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Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved. “Today we have seen signs...
Member News
Epic fundraising relay to raise money for Acorn’s Children’s Hospice
Professionals from the Worcester office of a leading property consultancy will be embarking on an epic fundraising relay to raise money for a children’s hospice with a shop in the city. Fisher German, which has an office at Global House, is marking its 25th...
If Your Top Team Member Fell Ill, How Would the Business Survive?
Key Person Insurance If Your Top Team Member Fell Ill, How Would the Business Survive? Why It’s Time to Review Your Business Protection Plans Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering that your operations director, technical lead, or top-performing sales manager is...
Patron & Strategic News
Wyevale Nurseries partners Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to Save Wood & Become an Investor in Wildlife
WYEVALE Nurseries is sponsoring a wood near its site in partnership with the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to help save the habitat which was originally given to the charity by the company’s founder (January 2025). The collaboration surrounding Wyevale Wood marks a...
History Students get Rare Insight into Original Documents Written by 18th-Century Royalty
A group of Worcester students were treated to a rare glimpse of original documents written by George III and his family as part of a visit to the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle. The University of Worcester group was able to see the collections thanks to connections...
Chamber News
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Herefordshire Cobb Amos – Local, independent agent with years of experience whose goal is to get you moved in good time and at the right price. Denney King Consultants Ltd – Denney King is a niche legal practice advising on all aspects of family, property...
Sustaining Your Success by Staying Out of the Traps of Poverty and Rigidity
The conventional growth curve for the organizational life cycle is an S-curve. Using this businesses risk becoming stuck as bureaucratic institutions, which are highly likely to fail in the face of crises, such as war or pandemics, or on encountering changes in their...
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Introducing Seetec Pluss to the Chamber
Recruit and retain staff with Seetec Pluss. Seetec Pluss is a leading provider of employment services, inspiring thousands of people to find and progress in work each year. Working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), our bespoke...
Introducing Seetec Pluss to the Chamber
Recruit and retain staff with Seetec Pluss. Seetec Pluss is a leading provider of employment services, inspiring thousands of people to find and progress in work each year. Working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), our bespoke...
Policy News
Immigration – latest news
Graduate Visa The Graduate visa route opened for applications on Thursday 1 July. International students who have been awarded their degree can stay in the UK and work, or look for work, at any skill level for 2 years, or 3 years for doctoral students. See the...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook – 70% of businesses face difficulty finding staff
The British Chambers of Commerce today released the results of its Quarterly Recruitment Outlook survey for Q2 2021, with responses drawn from over 5,700 firms. The new figures show a surge in the proportion of firms expecting to grow their workforce in the next 3...
Skills News
Pershore woman among the first to benefit from free training programme
A Pershore woman has embarked on new employment after accessing free training which aims to bridge the skills gap in Worcestershire. Sally Harte had been working as maternity cover on the reception at Evesham College and was wondering what her next job would be after...
Are you claiming what you are entitled to?
Each year, construction businesses write-off thousands of pounds because of bad debt caused by late and non-payment. So, how do you mitigate the risks associated with bad debt and are you claiming everything you are entitled to? Emma Miller, Company Director for Top...
Charity News
WORCESTERSHIRE COMPANY DONATE GIFTS TO CHILDREN OVER CHRISTMAS
Staff from Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, have donated wrapped selection boxes to Worcester Community Trust. The donation is part of Ballards’ ongoing support of The Worcester Community Trust which is a charity that provides crucial facilities...
College’s festive spa raises funds for Macmillan Cancer support
Trainee beauty therapists at Evesham College raised £290 for charity as part of a special festive beauty spa day at the college. The spa day helped to get college visitors into the Christmas spirit, with the chance to relax and refresh, whilst raising money for an...
Bank Seeks Further Evidence Before Rate Cut
Reacting to the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision was widely expected, and it’s clear the Bank of England is taking a cautious approach before making a...
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Bank Seeks Further Evidence Before Rate Cut
Reacting to the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision was widely expected, and it’s clear the Bank of England is taking a cautious approach before making a...
Worcestershire News
Gardeners can now Buy Bare Root Hedging Direct from Growers Online
A TOP British nursery has launched a new website selling bare root hedging to gardeners while also allowing them to access the business’ decades of horticultural expertise in one hit (September 2023). Wyevale Nurseries’ new website www.wyevalehedges.co.uk was born out...
Business Support Programme Set to Continue to Help Local Businesses
The Worcestershire Growth Hub is pleased to announce that its Professional Business Advisors programme will continue for a fourth wave. The Professional Business Advisors is a free programme offering 1-2-1 specialist advice, guidance or services to...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ‘Level Up’ with Government Funding Announced
Almost £40 million of funding from the government’s £2.1bn Levelling Up fund will be granted to projects in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, it was announced today (19 January 2023). Over 100 projects from across the UK have been awarded funding from Round 2 of the...
DEFRA’s new five-year plant biosecurity strategy features Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries
One of the country’s leading commercial nurseries based in Hereford is featured as a case study in *DEFRA’s recently published five-year plant biosecurity strategy – it also quotes the company’s Production Manager, Kyle Ross. The document covers areas of potential...
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Residential Development Expert Paul Harris Joins mfg Solicitors
Law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner and head of residential development, Rhiannon Clark....
Innovating Together: Talisman Plastics and Merriott Group Merge for Enhanced Collaboration and Growth
Developments within the plastics injection moulding industry sees two big players come together and evolve into a singular group. Talisman Plastics and Merriott Group agreed a merger in 2024 that sees all three of their UK factories brought together as one business....
Glued Taking Action Towards Net Zero Goals
Glued taking action towards net zero goals Being a micro business means our direct impact on the environment is low. But we support many businesses across the West Midlands with marketing, brand and web development, which represents a far wider scope of influence. So...
Digital Transformation Will Make or Break Business in 2025
By Sean Devlin, IT and Digital Transformation Partner, Ballards LLP In an era where digital capability isn’t just about competitive advantage but about survival, how ready is your organisation for the challenges of 2025? As we navigate through this pivotal year,...
Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved character Paddington™ from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 February 2025. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley and...
Worcester Student Takes on Key Role in Basketball Final
A University of Worcester student says she was shocked to learn she had been appointed as a statistician for the prestigious Super League Basketball Women’s Trophy Final this weekend. Emma Wickham, who’s studying for her Master’s in Applied Sports Performance...
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