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Award wins for ONE’s innovative digital twin approach
ONE Creative environments (ONE), a multi-disciplinary design company that prioritises innovation, has celebrated two national award wins last month (March 2026). ONE, which has a Worcester HQ and offices in Birmingham, London and Cardiff received the awards for their...
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Award wins for ONE’s innovative digital twin approach
ONE Creative environments (ONE), a multi-disciplinary design company that prioritises innovation, has celebrated two national award wins last month (March 2026). ONE, which has a Worcester HQ and offices in Birmingham, London and Cardiff received the awards for their...
Member News
Artist Unveils Cromwell-Inspired Textiles in Major Exhibition at The Hive
A decade-long journey of creativity, literature, and archival discovery will be unveiled at The Hive in Worcester, as textile artist Dr Lucie Bea Dutton presents a lecture and exhibition, inspired by Hilary Mantel’s Cromwell Trilogy. Dr Dutton has spent more than a...
Raising the Next Generation of Management Accountants
It’s been 8 years since JR Management Accountancy first started recruiting placement students from the University of Worcester. Since then, our small business has boomed in production and efficiency. We’ve hired 5 placement students following up to this point, and...
Patron & Strategic News
Evening of Powerful Films Exploring Climate Change and Migration
The University of Worcester will be hosting an evening of powerful films exploring the intersection of climate change and migration. The event is being held as part of the Our Shared Futures: Climate & Migration Community Film Festival, organised by City of...
College Launches Unique Partner Programme for Business
Halesowen College is delighted to announce the launch of its PowerPartner Programme, an innovative initiative designed to strengthen the collaboration between education and industry. This exciting programme provides a unique platform for businesses and organisations...
Chamber News
Chancellor places emphasis on stability and growth in his Autumn budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his much-anticipated Autumn Statement, with an emphasis on stability, growth, and public services. The tackling of inflation was key on the Chancellor’s agenda after it hit a 41-year high of 11.1%. Bringing down inflation will...
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
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Chair’s daytime visit to Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop & Mediation
Mike recently visited the team at the Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service based in Kidderminster. Headed up by Judith Ford, the team provide safe, emergency, temporary accommodation and family mediation for homeless young people...
Chair’s daytime visit to Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop & Mediation
Mike recently visited the team at the Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service based in Kidderminster. Headed up by Judith Ford, the team provide safe, emergency, temporary accommodation and family mediation for homeless young people...
Policy News
UK signs free trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
Following agreement in principle last month, the United Kingdom has moved quickly to sign a free trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, locking in tariff-free trade and securing greater access for UK firms. Ministers from the three countries came to London...
Immigration – latest news
Graduate Visa The Graduate visa route opened for applications on Thursday 1 July. International students who have been awarded their degree can stay in the UK and work, or look for work, at any skill level for 2 years, or 3 years for doctoral students. See the...
Skills News
BCC welcomes two-year post-study work visa
Commenting on announcement on the two-year post-study work visa, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The British Chambers has long called for the two-year post-study work visa to be restored so this decision is welcome, if...
NMiTE’s pioneering Design Cohort helps ready the institution for 2020 students
Over the last 12 months NMiTE’s (New Model in Technology and Engineering) Design Cohort has been co-designing and co-creating NMiTE’s learner experience in support of its aim to become a university for and of the future. This group of 25 school-leavers and graduates...
Charity News
Hundreds already signed up to Messy Runner
One of the messiest events Hereford has ever seen heads to the city this summer. Hundreds are set to be dunked in slime, covered in paint and drenched with water during the first ever Messy Runner. The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday 17th June and is...
New Chief Executive Appointed in Charity’s 25th Anniversary Year
Worcestershire Association of Carers has appointed new Chief Executive Karen Edwards replacing Carole Cumino, who has moved on from the role after 12 years in post. Karen has extensive experience in the voluntary sector and joins WAC in the same year that the charity...
Procurement Act Must Quickly Deliver for SMEs
Only 20% of direct public sector procurement spend was with SMEs in 2024 – a similar figure to 2023 (19%) £45.4 billion was spent by Government directly with SMEs last year, up from £42.4 billion in 2023 Median spend per SME remained at £31,000 in 2024 Local...
BCC News
Procurement Act Must Quickly Deliver for SMEs
Only 20% of direct public sector procurement spend was with SMEs in 2024 – a similar figure to 2023 (19%) £45.4 billion was spent by Government directly with SMEs last year, up from £42.4 billion in 2023 Median spend per SME remained at £31,000 in 2024 Local...
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
Carbon crisis explained at business workshop
A free carbon literacy workshop to help businesses across the region prepare for looming climate challenges is to be held in Shrewsbury. The programme, led by Business Net Zero’s sustainability consultants and trainers Sue Burnell and Kevin Oubridge, is provided by...
Leading commercial nursery launches new modern website
One of the country’s leading commercial nurseries has this month (September 2022) launched a new, modern, website to help customers. Wyevale Nurseries has officially unveiled its website www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk for amenity landscape contractors, authorities,...
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Christmas magic in the making at the Severn Valley Railway
Excitement is building at the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) as behind-the-scenes photos reveal a tantalising glimpse of the all-new Christmas experience, The Great Christmas Train Rescue, part of this year’s festive favourite, the Santa Steam Special. The newly released...
Local Apprentice Wins National Financial Services Award
Worcester-based SN Financial Services is celebrating after team member Oliver (Oli) Giles was named Financial Services Administrator Apprentice of the Year at the CII & PFS Apprenticeship Awards 2025. Oli joined SN Financial through its apprenticeship programme in...
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The Council convenes quarterly and is comprised of up to fifteen senior representatives from a diverse range of business sectors across the county. Members provide vital sector-specific insights and contribute to discussions on the key opportunities and challenges...
Something Special is Happening in Worcester: Bespoke Advice Wins Triple National Honours and Reconfirms Chartered and B Corp Status
Worcester-based chartered financial planning firm and certified BCorp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, is celebrating a defining moment in its journey after winning three prestigious national awards in just one week: • Young Financial Planning Team of the Year – Young Financial...
WLZ Tutors Brings Education and Art Together as One of the Main Sponsors of Worcester Paint Festival 2025
Local education specialists WLZ Tutors are celebrating their role as one of the main sponsors of the Worcester Paint Festival (WPF) 2025, an annual event that transforms Worcester into a vibrant open-air gallery. Known for delivering personalised, inclusive tutoring...
Free Talk Offers Tips to Create Nature Friendly Haven in your Garden
Discover how your garden can become a wildlife haven, with practical tips for creating biodiverse spaces, no matter the size, in a free talk at The Hive. University of Worcester Senior Lecturer in Biology, Dr Kate Ashbrook, will be sharing her advice on how to make...
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