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Marathon Completed in Memory of Late Brother-in-Law

Marathon Completed in Memory of Late Brother-in-Law

The brother-in-law of a Worcester student who passed away has completed the Manchester Marathon while raising almost £3,000 in his memory. Daniel Player achieved his Game Art degree at the University of Worcester, but sadly passed away in 2024 at the age of 26 before...

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Patron & Strategic News

Chamber News

Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month:   Herefordshire Alcocks Limited – Alcocks Ltd are experienced chartered surveyors with an in-house architect. Black Mountain Clothing Ltd – Here to help you create a...

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Our Latest Member

Introduction to Clare Donegan – Clare Donegan Military Art

I am a Multi Award Winning, internally recognised military artist and successful female entrepreneur enjoying remarkable success creating bespoke Rolls of Honour for the armed forces in the UK and other countries around the world. Having created a totally niche market...

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Introduction to Clare Donegan – Clare Donegan Military Art

Introduction to Clare Donegan – Clare Donegan Military Art

I am a Multi Award Winning, internally recognised military artist and successful female entrepreneur enjoying remarkable success creating bespoke Rolls of Honour for the armed forces in the UK and other countries around the world. Having created a totally niche market...

Policy News

Take part in our Salary and Benefits Survey 2021-22

Take part in our Salary and Benefits Survey 2021-22

Working in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, the Chamber have launched their annual Salary & Benefits Survey. To take part, click here. The final report will benchmark the salaries and benefits that businesses offer across the two counties to attract and retain...

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Skills News

The Importance of preparing our future workforce

The Importance of preparing our future workforce

Photo Caption: Current apprentices of the Herefordshire Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce together with past apprentices who have continued their journey at the Chamber together with Dawn Hardman, Director of HR. As we enter a new decade, demographic, technological...

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BCC comments on National Apprenticeship Week

BCC comments on National Apprenticeship Week

Commenting on National Apprenticeship Week 2020, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said: “Businesses support the drive for more and better apprenticeships, but the system needs urgent reform if they are to help our workforce reach...

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Charity News

Get your 2023 off to green start with Primrose Hospice!

Get your 2023 off to green start with Primrose Hospice!

Do you have a real Christmas tree this year? Primrose Hospice are really excited to bring a new event to their Christmas calendar this year…TREECYCLE! Let them take away the hassle of your first job in 2023 by recycling your Christmas tree in return for a small...

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Help spread wonder through Worcestershire hospitals this season

Help spread wonder through Worcestershire hospitals this season

You can help spread cheer and wonder to patients and families this Christmas and New Year through the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. As part of the charities ‘Wonders of Worcestershire’ appeal, your donations of £5, £10 or £25, will pay for extras that help...

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Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed 

Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed 

BCC survey of more than 1,000 UK businesses finds one third (33%) are negatively impacted by the current Bank of England interest rate.   Small and mid-sized firms (39%), manufacturers (36%) and business to consumer firms (37%) are more likely to report a...

BCC News

Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed 

BCC survey of more than 1,000 UK businesses finds one third (33%) are negatively impacted by the current Bank of England interest rate.   Small and mid-sized firms (39%), manufacturers (36%) and business to consumer firms (37%) are more likely to report a...

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Worcestershire News

Herefordshire News

Act now to get share of business cash pot

Act now to get share of business cash pot

Time is running out for businesses to get their hands on £10,000 EU grants to help them pay for vital equipment. More than £670,000 from the Small Equipment Grant pot has already been paid to businesses in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire, helping to...

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All Latest News

Talk to Explore the Jewish Experience in Nazi Germany

Talk to Explore the Jewish Experience in Nazi Germany

A University of Worcester lecturer will give a special talk to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Dr Paddy McNally, Principal Lecturer in History and Politics, will deliver the talk on...

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Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain

Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain

Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:    “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the economy...

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Free Training Opportunities for Herefordshire Businesses

Free Training Opportunities for Herefordshire Businesses

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Attention businesses in Herefordshire: an exciting opportunity is now available to help your employees upskill and meet evolving industry demands—at absolutely no cost to you. Thanks to...

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