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When Did You Last Review Your Medical Cover and Why It Matters
For many business owners and professionals, medical insurance is something that gets sorted once and then left alone. But your business has likely evolved since then. Your health needs have too. So has the healthcare landscape. Policies change. New exclusions can...
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When Did You Last Review Your Medical Cover and Why It Matters
For many business owners and professionals, medical insurance is something that gets sorted once and then left alone. But your business has likely evolved since then. Your health needs have too. So has the healthcare landscape. Policies change. New exclusions can...
Member News
Neurodiversity in Business Co- working: a neuroaffirming, sensory friendly, supportive environment for work and learning.
Nurturingnd is pleased announce a new addition to its service line up: neurodiversity in business co-working at The Shell Store, Hereford. The first session will be on Thursday 21st May and will include: • Three hours access to space and support 9.30am-12.30pm • Free...
Chamber Member Awarded Honorary Fellowship by the National Equine Forum
Vicky Kangurs, who has been a dedicated supporter of the National Equine Forum (NEF) for more than 15 years, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of her longstanding service and commitment to the prestigious event. Involvement with the NEF began for...
Patron & Strategic News
Leading Figures in Basketball Named University of Worcester Fellows
Two leading figures in the world of basketball will join the University of Worcester’s College of Fellows at this year’s March graduation ceremony. Mick Donovan MBE and Professor Alejandro Vaquera have both accepted prestigious Fellowships recognising their...
Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
Chamber News
Business Roundup – February 2023
I noticed that a funding deal has been signed which will enable almost a further 450,000 sq ft of new industrial space to be built on Redditch Gateway in Worcestershire. We have all seen the large units along the M5 at Worcester Six, again great news for the County....
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Worcestershire Decanters Ltd – We help brands realise their full potential; driving awareness and loyalty through innovative memorable experiences. Dynamite Lifestyle T/A Simply Prosperity – I...
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Welcome New Members Britannic Place Financial Management Limited
Britannic Place was formed in 2006, from our founder’s spare bedroom. Fast forward to today and we are a growing business that currently has five staff, all of who offer first-class support. Our founder and principal, Steve Perera, is a Chartered Financial Planner...
Welcome New Members Britannic Place Financial Management Limited
Britannic Place was formed in 2006, from our founder’s spare bedroom. Fast forward to today and we are a growing business that currently has five staff, all of who offer first-class support. Our founder and principal, Steve Perera, is a Chartered Financial Planner...
Policy News
Government publish plan to revive high streets after the pandemic
On Thursday 15 July, the government released their Build Back Better High Streets Strategy. This strategy sets out the government’s plan for high streets and how high streets and town centres can adapt and thrive after the COVID-19 pandemic. It sets out government...
Recruitment difficulties increase as demand for labour surges
As the economy recovers from the pandemic, demand for labour has risen significantly. In the Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2, in partnership with Bishop Fleming, we found that 51% of local businesses attempted to recruit, up from 38% in Q1. Recent figures...
Skills News
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...
Pershore College student preparing to take on the country’s best landscape gardeners
A horticulture student from Pershore College is preparing to take on the country’s best landscape gardeners in a bid to compete on the world stage. Patrick Nield, from Hungerford in Berkshire, will be one of only eight competitors in the final of the WorldSkills UK...
Charity News
Worcestershire Way Walkers raised thousands for hospice care
Walkers who took part in an annual 31 mile walk in soaring temperatures have raised more than £11,000 for a local charity. The 60 intrepid walkers strode out on a challenge to walk the whole of the Worcestershire Way in a day to raise funds for the care of St...
Local Solicitors show Support for Wyre Forest Hospice Charity
The Kidderminster office of a West Midlands law firm is showing their support for Wyre Forest Charity KEMP Hospice. Talbots Law, based on Church Street in Kidderminster, have chosen to support KEMP Hospice through their ‘Charity Will Service’, donating 50% of the fee...
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...
BCC News
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...
Worcestershire News
OSPREY APPROACH LAUNCHES SECOND WEBINAR SERIES
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the launch of its second webinar series, which aims to help SME law firms establish good business habits for long term success. Following positive feedback for Osprey’s first webinar series,...
The Stourbridge News and the Halesowen & Dudley News is delighted to be launching the Dudley Borough Community Awards in partnership with the University of Worcester.
We hope the awards will celebrate all the wonderful things that are happening across the borough, from businesses to charities , schools to pubs, these awards seek to recognise those who go the extra mile to serve our communities. Launching the awards, editor of the...
Herefordshire News
eCOLLABORATION
We Are The Missing Link are heralding their sponsorship of the new series of ‘Lessons In Leadership’ Masterclass events for NMiTE as a great success. The first evening event – held at The Courtyard Theatre in Hereford, featured Mark Thurston CEO for the HS2...
Wyevale Nurseries Starts Work on New Water Reservoir
A leading British commercial nursery in Hereford has this month started work on a new reservoir to help it capture, save and recycle more water (September 2022). Wyevale Nurseries is creating its new water conservation and storage system at its King’s Acre container...
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Early Childhood Degree at Worcester Earns Top National Recognition
The University of Worcester’s Early Childhood BA course has been awarded the prestigious Early Childhood Graduate Practitioners Competencies Quality Mark. The national recognition is awarded by the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network (ECSDN), and confirms the...
REHAU Decarbonises District Heating Deliveries by Fuelling Lorries with HVO
REHAU has improved the end-to-end sustainability of its district heating business by considering the impact of product delivery, switching to powering 85% of its lorries with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in partnership with CEVA Logistics. Recent UK government...
NMITE AND THE BRITISH ARMY UNVEIL DETAIL OF THE NEW UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS
Event attended by Al Carns MP, Minister for the Armed Forces 21 January 2026 – Following on from the December announcement of its new Autonomous Robotics degree, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) hosted an event today in conjunction...
Ballards strengthens private client capability with senior tax partner hire
(from left to right): Tim Lynch, Private Client Tax Partner, Martin Adams, Head of tax. Ballards LLP has appointed Tim Lynch as Private Client Tax Partner, strengthening its senior advisory capability as part of the firm’s long term growth strategy across...
Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017. Concern is highest in the hospitality sector (49%), with manufacturing (44%) and logistics (43%) close behind. In 2024, 27% of firms said they had scaled back or...
Few Signs For Optimism In Labour Market
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS published this morning, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The latest data indicate businesses are still not feeling confident about taking on more staff or...
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