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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The CBAM scheme essentially acts as a tariff on carbon-intensive goods imported into the EU, forcing foreign companies to pay the same price for carbon emissions that would have been paid if the good were made inside Europe.  One of the key aims is to stop...

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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The CBAM scheme essentially acts as a tariff on carbon-intensive goods imported into the EU, forcing foreign companies to pay the same price for carbon emissions that would have been paid if the good were made inside Europe.  One of the key aims is to stop...

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Chamber Proud to Host Armed Forces Networking Breakfast

Chamber Proud to Host Armed Forces Networking Breakfast

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be hosting its Armed Forces Networking Breakfast on 23rd April 2026, bringing together businesses, partners and members of the Armed Forces community for a morning of connection and...

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Welcome New Members | March 2026

Welcome New Members | March 2026

A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout March: Mobile Care & Domestic Services Ltd — Provides in-home care and domestic support services to help individuals maintain independence and wellbeing in their own homes. Marlow’s Cleaning...

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Welcome New Members | December

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout December: Untapped Global Ltd – Specialists in inclusive communications and marketing, helping organisations reach diverse audiences with clarity and impact. Proelium Law LLP – A specialist law firm advising...

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Welcome New Members | December

Welcome New Members | December

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout December: Untapped Global Ltd – Specialists in inclusive communications and marketing, helping organisations reach diverse audiences with clarity and impact. Proelium Law LLP – A specialist law firm advising...

Policy News

Diplomatic Advisory Hub Offers Middle East Conflict Insight

Diplomatic Advisory Hub Offers Middle East Conflict Insight

Hundreds of businesses have gained unique geopolitical insight into the Middle East crisis, thanks to a joint initiative by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The first event organised by the new...

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Get Festival-Ready For OrchardFest

Get Festival-Ready For OrchardFest

Our accessible music festival OrchardFest 2026 is just around the corner, and the official merchandise shop is now live! From comfy hoodies to classic T-shirts and stylish bucket hats, it’s a brilliant way to get into the festival spirit. Merchandise Deadline:  Order...

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Weak Business Confidence Impacting Hiring

Weak Business Confidence Impacting Hiring

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:        “Today’s labour market data is a stark example of the challenges awaiting Andy Burnham as he settles into...

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Weak Business Confidence Impacting Hiring

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:        “Today’s labour market data is a stark example of the challenges awaiting Andy Burnham as he settles into...

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Worcestershire News

Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’

Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’

The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival between 15 and 18 May welcomed more than 3,700 visitors and saw 20 locomotives in action, for what organisers believe was 2025’s largest diesel event on the preservation circuit. ‘What a fantastic show we put on!’...

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Herefordshire News

Herefordshire Law Firm Announces New Partners

Herefordshire Law Firm Announces New Partners

A Herefordshire law firm is celebrating the appointments of four new partners – including one who started out as an office secretary nearly 30 years ago. Lanyon Bowdler has announced that four senior members of staff have been promoted to partners –...

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