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Students Raise Over £1,800 for Worcestershire Charities in 24-Hour CPR Marathon
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester have successfully completed their 24-hour CPR Marathon, raising more than £1,800 for two local lifesaving charities. Running from 9am on March 16 until 9am the following morning, the endurance event saw staff, students...
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Students Raise Over £1,800 for Worcestershire Charities in 24-Hour CPR Marathon
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester have successfully completed their 24-hour CPR Marathon, raising more than £1,800 for two local lifesaving charities. Running from 9am on March 16 until 9am the following morning, the endurance event saw staff, students...
Member News
Herefordshire HR consultancy strengthens team as client base grows
Marches HR, the independent HR consultancy supporting small businesses and charities in and around Herefordshire, has appointed Becky Morpeth as HR & Operations Co-ordinator. Becky becomes the business’ first permanent employee and will help strengthen operational...
Not all revenue is equal
During a recent event with the Chamber of Commerce, Kayleigh Sojka of Hillside Accountancy was invited to consider the 2026/27 manifesto. Her table was asked to consider the theme of ‘Profit & Revenue’ and, as someone who has worked as an accountant and business...
Patron & Strategic News
REHAU Window Solutions to showcase innovation at Fensterbau Frontale 2026
REHAU Window Solutions will be attending Fensterbau Frontale in Nuremberg this month, with a stand dedicated to showcasing innovation and strengthening long-term partnerships across the window industry. At the exhibition, REHAU Window Solutions, including a team from...
Music Industry Documentary Puts Graduate in Contention for a Second Prestigious Award
A documentary about grassroots music venues has put a University of Worcester graduate in the running for a prestigious award. Aiden Holland is nominated in the Royal Television Society Midlands Student Awards in the Factual – Long Form category for his...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2025
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Report for Q3 2025, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey provides a detailed snapshot of business...
Make Or Break Budget Must Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to focus her second Budget on key growth drivers to lift the gloom that has settled over the economy. The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policies to encourage investment, strengthen the...
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Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning
At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...
Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning
At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...
Policy News
Sluggish Economy Demands Strong Business Support
Reacting to the latest GDP data published this morning by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is unsurprising. “But the data...
Key Employment Law Updates: Autumn 2025
1. Fire and Rehire – Government Softens Proposed BanThe Employment Rights Bill continues to target “fire and rehire” tactics, where employers dismiss staff to impose new terms. Dismissals linked to restricted variations (e.g. reductions in pay, hours, pensions, or...
Skills News
Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles
Worcester-based Four Squared Recruitment has achieved a 60% growth in retained recruitment work throughout 2024, providing a much-needed boost to the slowing recruitment market. By prioritising a retained search model and committing to partnerships that go beyond...
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Wins Prestigious Marketing Consultancy of the Year Award
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the Marketing Consultancy of the Year award in the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2024/25. This prestigious recognition comes after a rigorous selection process, in which over 90,000...
Charity News
Empowering Practitioners to Better Support Care Leavers
We have one more Training for Practitioners working with Care Leavers and their families in the community or at work! Wed 17th Dec – Caring for Care Leavers Training – 09.30-2.30pm – see enclosed leaflet for more...
Supporting Care Leavers and Families: Join Our December Zoom Sessions
We have 2 Peer Support Zoom Sessions for Care Leavers and their families of all ages in Dec! This Wed 10th – New Horizons – 1.30-3pm – See enclosed leaflet for more info. Monday 15th – Information on Accessing Records – 10 am -12 midday...
URGENT Briefing Webinar: What Does the Middle East Conflict Mean for Your Business?
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is already having significant consequences for global energy markets, supply chains, insurance costs and wider commercial risk environments. As the situation continues to evolve, UK businesses need timely, reliable...
BCC News
URGENT Briefing Webinar: What Does the Middle East Conflict Mean for Your Business?
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is already having significant consequences for global energy markets, supply chains, insurance costs and wider commercial risk environments. As the situation continues to evolve, UK businesses need timely, reliable...
Worcestershire News
Will writing drive to raise funds for Worcestershire Community Foundation
Specialist legal teams at two Worcester law firms are throwing their support behind the Worcestershire Community Foundation through a month-long Will writing initiative. Throughout June, solicitors at City firms Bradley Haynes and HCR Law will be offering to write...
Severn Valley Railway launches short film to celebrate its 60th anniversary
The Severn Valley Railway has released a short promotional film, celebrating its 60th anniversary and marking its involvement with the Railway 200 celebrations that are also taking place in 2025-26. The film features a range of volunteers from across the railway,...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Biggest Business Exhibition Draws a Record Crowd
On Thursday 10th October 2024, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted their annual Business Expo at the University of Worcester Arena. This was the Chamber’s first Business Expo at the...
Kington Court Care Home Celebrates Clinical Lead’s 20 Years of Service
Rotherwood Healthcare is proud to announce that Rhodora Cunanan, Clinical Lead at award-winning Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire, has recently celebrated 20 years of dedicated service. This remarkable milestone marks Rhodora’s enduring commitment to...
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Jane Newman Financial Planning Shortlisted for Professional Adviser Awards 2026
Jane Newman Financial Planning (JNFP) is delighted to share they have been shortlisted for Adviser Firm of the Year, Midlands, at the Professional Adviser Awards 2026. The firm has also announced that Emily Newman has been named as a finalist in the Young Achiever of...
Orchard Trust Offers New Supported Farm Placements
Lydbrook, Gloucestershire – Orchard Trust is delighted to announce it has secured funding from The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to support the development of their new Supported Farm Placements Programme: specialised Animal Care and Gardening Placements based at...
Festival announces return of dementia friendly concerts for 2026
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced three relaxed concerts for those living with dementia and other similar health conditions. The free events will be held on: Tuesday 19 May at Great...
Severn Valley Railway honoured at Heritage Railway Association awards
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating after receiving the Chairman’s Special Award at the 2026 Heritage Railway Association awards in Llandudno on Saturday 7 March. This was given in recognition of the tremendous team effort by volunteers, staff and partnership...
John Truslove marketing 13 brand-new factory or warehouse units in Redditch
A new development of 13 factory or warehouse units in Warwickshire are on the market for rent or sale with commercial property agents John Truslove. The properties developed by RM Contractors are at Claybrook Business Park, on Washford Industrial Estate in Redditch, a...
Music Industry Documentary Puts Graduate in Contention for a Second Prestigious Award
A documentary about grassroots music venues has put a University of Worcester graduate in the running for a prestigious award. Aiden Holland is nominated in the Royal Television Society Midlands Student Awards in the Factual – Long Form category for his...
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