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Welcome New Members August

Welcome New Members August

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout July. ActionCOACH Worcester – The help you need to grow your business. Agility Fleet – Agility Fleet is a national provider of vehicle funding and fleet management, specialising in the SME market....

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Welcome New Members August

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout July. ActionCOACH Worcester – The help you need to grow your business. Agility Fleet – Agility Fleet is a national provider of vehicle funding and fleet management, specialising in the SME market....

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Member News

Could your brand be globally-recognised for over a century?

Could your brand be globally-recognised for over a century?

Be like Coca Cola ® – Use a Multi-faceted IP Strategy Coca Cola was originally invented nearly 140 years ago!! Its inventor started his business by carrying a jug of the new drink to be sampled by a local pharmacy, and the rest is history… The Coca Cola recipe...

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Patron & Strategic News

Midwifery Student Takes on London Marathon for Baby Charity

Midwifery Student Takes on London Marathon for Baby Charity

A student midwife from Malvern is preparing for the world-famous London Marathon next year. Izzy Fisher, a student at the University of Worcester, will take on the 26.2-mile run around the capital in April 2026 as she raises funds for Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby...

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Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management

Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management

Designed to develop your knowledge of team leadership and management from a management perspective, this HTQ aims to enhance your skills to progress into employment across a wide range of industries. The purpose of the qualification is to develop students as...

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Chamber News

Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs

Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs

Only a fifth (21%) of SME exporters saw increased overseas sales in Q1 of 2025 More than a quarter (27%) said their exports had declined with over half (53%) seeing no change Advanced orders fared no better, as 20% saw these rise while 28% reported a decline The Trade...

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Women In Business Network Joins H&W CoC!

What is WIBN? WIBN membership is for business women who own SME businesses, are self-employed or work as professional service providers for small businesses. WIBN’s purpose is to create communities of business women who build strong business relationships. Members...

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Women In Business Network Joins H&W CoC!

Women In Business Network Joins H&W CoC!

What is WIBN? WIBN membership is for business women who own SME businesses, are self-employed or work as professional service providers for small businesses. WIBN’s purpose is to create communities of business women who build strong business relationships. Members...

Policy News

Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’

Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’

Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s Industrial Strategy is an important milestone towards creating a competitive economy that is fit for the future, with...

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Skills News

81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week

81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week

An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...

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Charity News

UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit

UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit

Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:  “UK trade showed signs of stabilising in May as the initial impact of higher US tariffs began to subside. “Services exports and imports showed steady month on month...

BCC News

UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit

Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:  “UK trade showed signs of stabilising in May as the initial impact of higher US tariffs began to subside. “Services exports and imports showed steady month on month...

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Worcestershire News

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FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors

FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors

Local Redditch Business opens its doors. FAUN Zoeller (FZUK) was delighted to welcome three enthusiastic students, Ashlea, Daniel and Leo, for a week of work experience across different departments of our business. This initiative reflects FZUK’s ongoing commitment to...

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Ballards LLP Celebrating Double Award Shortlisting

Ballards LLP Celebrating Double Award Shortlisting

L-R: James Syree CEO Ballards LLP and Adrian Sidaway Audit Director,  Ballards LLP   Midlands-based firm recognised for outstanding performance by the Accounting Excellence Awards.  Leading Worcestershire Accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for...

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Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...

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Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...

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