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Bespoke- Advice Builds on National Success with Local Apprenticeship and Wellbeing Awards
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke- Advice Ltd, has added two more accolades to its growing list of honours, being named Small Apprentice Employer of the Year at the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2025, and Highly...
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Bespoke- Advice Builds on National Success with Local Apprenticeship and Wellbeing Awards
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke- Advice Ltd, has added two more accolades to its growing list of honours, being named Small Apprentice Employer of the Year at the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2025, and Highly...
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Industrial space available to let in Upton on Severn
Link and Upton Business Centres offer high-quality industrial units and offices to rent in Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn. Both Centres have been owned by the Wilesmith family since 1980 and they take pride in providing a well-maintained, professional and friendly home...
Our Story
REWIND back to November 2020 …. go to my back to work interview at VAX after having my 2nd child. Even remember taking her in the pushchair with me ha-ha. Sitting there with the section manager and setting everything up. Yep, see you in a few weeks and off home...
Patron & Strategic News
Boost your career and make a difference as a Special Constable
Are you looking to develop your skills, meet new people, and give back to your community? Volunteering as a Special Constable with West Mercia Police could be the unique opportunity you’ve been searching for. Special Constables are volunteer police officers who wear...
The Artists of Tomorrow Display Work in Worcester
People in Worcester are invited to come to the opening night of a free public exhibition showcasing the very best artwork from students in Worcester. The Show 25 is an end-of-academic-year presentation of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
Chamber News
£16m Surgical Hub Moves A Step Closer For Hereford Hospital
A new £16 million Elective Surgical Hub at Hereford County Hospital has moved another step closer with the design now submitted for planning approval. Designed by ADP Architects and project managed by Currie & Brown, the government-backed scheme is one of over 50...
40-year high inflation figures place further pressure on businesses
After a revised mini budget was announced on Monday by newly appointed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, stability is the key message the government are portraying following the economic turmoil in the last few weeks, which has included the sacking of former Chancellor Kwasi...
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Huge welcome to Outliers, who have joined the Chamber
Outliers Wellbeing was founded by Matthew Lock and Gavin Eivers in February 2020… 2-weeks before ‘Lockdown 1.0. They specialise in providing bespoke wellbeing programmes that promote and embed long term change in behaviours and bottom lines. To achieve...
Huge welcome to Outliers, who have joined the Chamber
Outliers Wellbeing was founded by Matthew Lock and Gavin Eivers in February 2020… 2-weeks before ‘Lockdown 1.0. They specialise in providing bespoke wellbeing programmes that promote and embed long term change in behaviours and bottom lines. To achieve...
Policy News
Opportunity to meet HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson MP
HS2 is a once in a generation opportunity to better connect UK towns and cities, regenerate communities and make a step change in the Government’s commitment to become Carbon Zero.
UK and Australia agree in principle to first post-Brexit trade deal
Source: BBC News A trade deal between the UK and Australia has been agreed between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his counterpart, Scott Morrison. The deal is the first to be built from scratch since the UK left the EU. The new deal could allow the UK to eventually...
Skills News
Holy Trinity School Sixth Form, Year 7 and Reception open evening
Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre is holding a Sixth Form, Year 7 and Reception Open Evening on Tuesday 8th October, 5pm and 7pm. All Year 13 Sixth Form students once again secured University places or chosen work placements following this year’s A level...
Pirates invade Kidderminster Nursery
Children at Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster had a swashbuckling time dressing up and enjoying their very own version of the ‘Black Pearl’ pirate ship as part of their themed play day. Nursery manager and shipmate, Gaynor Carter, explained: “Playing pirates and...
Charity News
Hospice call out for wedding dress donations
A Worcestershire Hospice is calling on brides to donate their gorgeous wedding gowns to help make someone else’s perfect day. St Richard’s Hospice, based in Worcester, will be hosting a temporary pop-up wedding shop in the New Year in the city and would love to...
Register your treecycle today with Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust and get it ticked off your list before the festivities begin
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust have launched their third Treecycling campaign to help their local community out of a prickly problem and to raise much needed funds to support local families fighting childhood cancer. Volunteers will be collecting trees from...
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
BCC News
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
Worcestershire News
Exhibition Explores Depiction of Dementia in Children’s Literature
A new University of Worcester exhibition aims to shed light on how children’s literature approaches and represents dementia. Jean Webb, Professor of International Children’s Literature in the University’s School of Humanities, has drawn on her research into this...
Family-run Worcester Business Takes Gold at British Property Awards
An independent, family-run property agents has taken the Worcester housing market by storm, winning a prestigious award for its customer service. Hallow-based EmDot Property Agents has just been named the Gold Winner for Worcester at The British Property Awards and is...
Herefordshire News
Growth at Amcor Flexibles UK
Amcor Flexibles are excited to announce they are in a period of growth and as a result of that there are several career opportunities available at their Ledbury site as a result of the expansion. Amcor aspires to be the leading global packaging company, winning for...
Wyevale Nurseries launches new non-climbing ivy at Four Oaks Trade Show
Wyevale Nurseries is launching an innovative new ivy aimed at commercial landscapers and garden retailers at the 50th anniversary Four Oaks Trade Show in Cheshire this month (September 2022). Hedera Algerian Bellecour®, which is non-climbing, versatile, easy to look...
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June 2025 Tech and Digital Degree Apprenticeship Start Dates Available to Develop Your Next Generation Leadership Team
TDM’s next available Degree Apprenticeship start dates are fast approaching, taking place in June 2025 (with additional Summer start dates available in July, August and September). With both their BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Management and BSc (Hons) Digital and...
Second Anonymous Donor Lifts Worcester Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds to More Than £30,000
A second anonymous donor has gifted £2,500 to the University of Worcester’s campaign to raise money to support students through scholarships and hardship funds. They’ve also pledged to gift a further £2,500 to the campaign when Professor Green, the University’s Vice...
UK-India Trade Agreement – A Big Deal For Business
Reacting to news of an agreement in principle for a free trade deal between the UK and India, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India is a huge boost to our economies and a welcome lift for our exporters....
Limelite HR & Learning Shines Brighter Than Ever with Expert New Hire and Chamber Award Nomination
Worcestershire-based consultancy adds legal expertise as rapid growth continues Limelite HR & Learning, a respected HR consultancy based in Worcestershire, is celebrating a new milestone with the appointment of Laura Weston MCIPD, MA HRM, LL.B (HONS), a qualified...
Global Recognition for Ballards as Partner Joins International Board
Andy Bewick, Corporate & International Partner, Ballards LLP Ballards LLP, the midlands-based accountancy firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Bewick, Corporate & International Partner, to the prestigious AGN International EMEA Board...
Multi-Million Pound Boost for Mental Health Research in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
The University of Worcester has been awarded more than £2.2 million for a programme of research to investigate mental health inequalities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The funding, from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental...
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