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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...
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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...
Member News
Upper Teme Business Park officially launches, boosting local business opportunities in Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells celebrated a significant milestone in its economic regeneration as Upper Teme Business Park officially opened its doors on Friday 19th October 2025. Stuart Anderson MP cut the ceremonial red tape, marking the launch of this state-of-the-art commercial...
Birmingham Businesswoman Wins Prestigious National Networking Award
Rachael Jackson, owner of the Birmingham branch of WIBN (the Women in Business Network), has been crowned ‘Networker of the Year’ at the Business Success Network (BSN) Recognition Awards 2025. The awards, held at a glittering black-tie ceremony on Saturday 13th...
Patron & Strategic News
Fisher German undergoes major rebrand as it marks 25th anniversary
Leading property consultancy Fisher German has undergone a major rebrand to unify its purpose and provide a clear direction for ambitious growth 25 years after being founded. The rebrand coincides with Fisher German’s 25th anniversary since the modern-day business was...
Epic fundraising relay to raise money for Acorn’s Children’s Hospice
Professionals from the Worcester office of a leading property consultancy will be embarking on an epic fundraising relay to raise money for a children’s hospice with a shop in the city. Fisher German, which has an office at Global House, is marking its 25th...
Chamber News
Sutcliffe & Co Wins 5-Star Brokerage Award
Sutcliffe & Co. Insurance Brokers celebrate being named as a winner of the 5-Star Brokerage Awards. The announcement by Insurance Business UK, who are part of one of the world’s leading independent insurance publishers, demonstrates that the Worcestershire based...
Macmillan Coffee Morning
On Thursday 15 September, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning at their offices in Worcester. The Macmillan’s Coffee Morning is the charity’s biggest fundraising event, supporting people living with cancer....
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Abbey Gate Media Limited – Supporting your business with creative and innovative marketing solutions County Building – Supplies Catering to all for timber,...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Abbey Gate Media Limited – Supporting your business with creative and innovative marketing solutions County Building – Supplies Catering to all for timber,...
Policy News
Herefordshire Council open housing consultation until 11 June
Herefordshire Council have opened a housing consultation for people to share their views on the future of housing in Herefordshire. The consultation is now live and closes on Friday 11 June. It is available as a clear, concise and accessible online survey via...
Major rail infrastructure overhaul announced by government
Government have today announced plans to reform the UK’s railway system which should see more punctual services and cheaper tickets for rail passengers. Commenting today, Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps admitted the current system was “too complicated and...
Skills News
Parallel Lines team attend the Worcestershire Education Awards
Parallel Lines, a line marking and floor preparation company, were one of the sponsors of the Worcestershire Education Awards, with some of the team attending the black tie awards evening on Thursday 20 June at Worcester Arena. As founding members of the...
Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
New research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with global job site Indeed, reveals the increasing time it’s taking businesses to recruit the skills they need, emphasising the importance of removing blockers in the training system to develop a...
Charity News
Postcards from Life raises almost £8,000 for St Michael’s Hospice
Dozens of St Michael’s Hospice supporters are now the proud owners of beautiful art after an annual auction reached an exciting finale. When the hammer closed on the final Postcards from Life lot, more than £7,800 had been raised for the Bartestree-based Hospice. This...
Worcester-based Vamos Theatre successfully retains Arts Council England National Portfolio funding.
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, has been awarded three-year funding by Arts Council England, retaining its status as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Applications for the 2023-26 portfolio have been highly competitive and Vamos...
Positive Picture on Growth Continues
Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The UK economy got off to a good start this year, and the provisional data for Q2 shows that positive story is continuing. It’s...
BCC News
Positive Picture on Growth Continues
Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The UK economy got off to a good start this year, and the provisional data for Q2 shows that positive story is continuing. It’s...
Worcestershire News
Is your school protected over the summer holidays?
As another school year comes to an end and the six weeks summer holidays are on the horizon, the education sector are being warned of a potential rise in criminal activity over this vulnerable period when their premises is largely unoccupied. Due to the cost-of-living...
Jobs boost as Worcestershire business leader marks 35 years
The owner of a Kidderminster IT firm has marked 35 years in the business as it gets set to provide further local jobs. The owner of a Kidderminster IT firm has marked 35 years in the business as it gets set to provide further local jobs. Susan Marlow, managing...
Herefordshire News
Hay Festival Winter Weekend returns!
Organisers of Hay Festival are excited to announce it’s return for Winter 2022 and this time with a new home! On 24-27th November, the festival will bring writers and readers together in the grounds of the beautiful Hay Castle. A centre for arts, literature and...
Become an Enterprise Adviser to Help Shape the Future Workforce
Could you consider becoming an Enterprise Adviser? Working with local schools and colleges, your role as an Enterprise Adviser can help support pathways into your industry and shape young people’s futures. Through this voluntary role, you will be helping to...
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Social Media Skills: A Business Essential in Today’s Workforce
In today’s fast-evolving digital workplace, social media is no longer just a marketing tool—it’s a critical skillset. From customer service to brand awareness and recruitment, the ability to communicate effectively online is becoming essential across industries. As...
Opportunity for Assurance Review Services: 2024–2025 Financial Year-End
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are currently seeking a qualified and experienced business to conduct our 2024–2025 financial year-end assurance review. We invite interested firms to submit an estimated quote for their services. This opportunity...
HCR Law Strengthens Regional Presence with Largest-Ever Promotion Round
Top 60 UK law firm HCR Law has announced significant UK-wide regional growth. In the largest promotion round in its history, HCR Law has promoted 87 lawyers and support professionals across all legal disciplines and within the firm’s 10 offices, reflecting the firm’s...
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...
Delighted to announce our new partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
We’re absolutely delighted to announce our new partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for the next 12 months! Our Hands On At Work team will be delivering seated massage sessions to the incredible staff at Worcester, Redditch, and Kidderminster...
Exercise Executive Leader
We wanted to make you aware that Birmingham University Officers’ Training Corps are delivering an employer engagement event ‘Exercise Executive Leader’ to employers within the West Midlands area. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13th May at Venning Barracks in...
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