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Midlands businesses urged to step up for young people facing homelessness with St Basils Hike for Homeless 2026
Businesses across the Midlands are being urged to swap boardrooms for walking boots this summer as St Basils launches Hike for Homeless 2026, a powerful team challenge with real impact for young people facing homelessness. Taking place on Saturday 20 June 2026 at...
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Midlands businesses urged to step up for young people facing homelessness with St Basils Hike for Homeless 2026
Businesses across the Midlands are being urged to swap boardrooms for walking boots this summer as St Basils launches Hike for Homeless 2026, a powerful team challenge with real impact for young people facing homelessness. Taking place on Saturday 20 June 2026 at...
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Steam trains set the pace for new multi-sport challenge in the Severn Valley
The Severn Valley Railway is delighted to support an exciting new multi-sport event, Steaming Down the Valley, taking place at Severn Valley Country Park on Saturday 6 June 2026. Hosted by Shropshire Council and organised by a dedicated team of local volunteers, this...
Inspiring Women Take the Stage at Worcester Business School
The successes of women connected to the University of Worcester will be celebrated ahead of International Women’s Day in a special event at Worcester Business School. Held at the University’s City Campus on Friday 6 March, 4.15-7pm, the event will feature talks from...
Patron & Strategic News
Hazelton Mountford Welcomes Two New Apprentices Amid Exciting Growth
Hazelton Mountford is pleased to welcome Jumeirah and Emma as the company’s newest apprentices. Based at the Worcester office, they will gain hands-on experience across key areas of insurance and client services. Hazelton Mountford’s apprenticeship programme offers a...
Law firm lends helping hand for disabled people to become homeowners
A leading Worcestershire law firm is giving disabled people expert advice to get on the property ladder. The Government-backed HOLD (Home Ownership for People with Long-Term Disabilities) scheme is available to help disabled people become shared ownership homeowners....
Chamber 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...
What is an LSIP?
What is an LSIP? Further to the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper (January 2021), Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIPs) were created to put employers more firmly at the heart of the skills system to help ensure businesses and people have the skills they need to...
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Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members in the month of August: Worcestershire: Art is Ar’t the gallery – Retail fine art gallery offer a wide and vibrant range of contemporary art – Originals, Limited Editions and...
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members in the month of August: Worcestershire: Art is Ar’t the gallery – Retail fine art gallery offer a wide and vibrant range of contemporary art – Originals, Limited Editions and...
Policy News
83% of local businesses find EU exports more difficult since 1 January
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey, in partnership with Bishop Fleming, outlining business performance in Q2 2021. To read the full report, click here. The focus of this quarter’s...
Government release new Hospitality Strategy to help build back better from the pandemic
Business Minister Paul Scully has launched a new Hospitality Strategy today (Friday 16 July). The strategy aims to ensure England’s pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues can thrive long-term and adapt to consumer demands. The Hospitality Strategy focuses on...
Skills News
Goldby Wealth search for an apprentice
Goldby Wealth Management based in central Worcester are looking for their first apprentice to join their growing team. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone to start their career within the financial sector. A great role offering a variety of daily challenges and...
Business Worcestershire is helping local companies succeed
Businesses across Worcestershire are being invited to find out more about the range of business support programmes available from Worcestershire County Council. The ‘Business Worcestershire’ programmes, provided through the County Council with European funding offer...
Charity News
MP set to stride out over hills for hospice care
Worcester MP Robin Walker is set to stride out 11 miles across the Malvern Hills to raise money for a county hospice in memory of his father, Peter. Mr Walker will be joining 140 other walkers who are taking on the St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk on Saturday,...
Worcestershire Community Foundation and WMPCC launch Inclusive Communities Fund
Partnering with West Mercia Police & Crime Commission (WMPCC), Worcestershire Community Foundation is opening up a new grant funding opportunity for grassroots community organisations across Worcestershire. With £100,000 of funding, the Inclusive Communities Fund...
EU Reset Must Cut Shackles From Business
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Monday’s EU reset summit to mark a sea change in the UK’s trade relationship with Europe so business can prosper. The BCC wants to see seven vital changes made to the Brexit deal which are based on its four years of...
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EU Reset Must Cut Shackles From Business
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Monday’s EU reset summit to mark a sea change in the UK’s trade relationship with Europe so business can prosper. The BCC wants to see seven vital changes made to the Brexit deal which are based on its four years of...
Worcestershire News
Elevating Digital Department with New Hire at Ballards
Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Bal Siyan to its digital department as a Digital Consultant. With an impressive background spanning various sectors of the industry, Bal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to further enhance Ballards’...
TeenTech Success for Malvern St James Girls’ School
TeenTech is a national innovation competition that invites pupils to invent products that solve real-world problems. Over 1500 pupils entered the competition and, this year, a team from Malvern St James secured first place in the Safety & Security Category,...
Herefordshire News
Business Resilience – Take Steps To Increase Yours With The Cyber Quarter!
The Cyber Quarter is hosting a business resilience programme, to demonstrate how you can use cyber security to strengthen your business resilience and profitability, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). An interactive networking session is...
‘System Harmony’ Will Help
We Are The Missing Link are offering website audits to members in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, with the aim of highlighting and enhancing what they refer to as “System Harmony”. Now based just over the Shropshire border in Ludlow, they are an established,...
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Business Breakfast – Christmas Celebrations & Wellbeing at Work
We’re inviting local businesses to join us for a relaxed, free Business Breakfast at the beautiful Spetchley Park Gardens on Thursday 13th November, 9.30-11.30 am. It’s a great chance to: Connect with other local business owners and professionals ☕ Enjoy coffee,...
Key Employment Law Updates: Autumn 2025
1. Fire and Rehire – Government Softens Proposed BanThe Employment Rights Bill continues to target “fire and rehire” tactics, where employers dismiss staff to impose new terms. Dismissals linked to restricted variations (e.g. reductions in pay, hours, pensions, or...
Worcester City FC Strengthens Links with Local Charities and Community Causes
Worcester City FC continues to build meaningful connections across the community by partnering with a wide range of local charities to help raise awareness, generate funds, and shine a light on the incredible work being done across Worcestershire and beyond. Through...
Worcester City FC Expands Community Outreach with Free After School Football Sessions
Worcester City FC is continuing its commitment to supporting young people across the city through its growing Community Outreach Programme, proudly supported by CARS Service Centre. The initiative focuses on increasing access to physical activity and football for...
Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure
Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure as two major cost-drivers are escalating: TNUoS charges and the RAB Levy. The TNUoS fee recovers the cost of maintaining and reinforcing the high-voltage transmission network, essentially the “backbone”...
Chambers & Partners success for law firm’s Employment team
The Employment and HR Services department from Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has been ranked in the prestigious 2026 UK Chambers & Partners Guide. Regarded as one of the legal sector’s most trusted measures of quality, Chambers & Partners is an...
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