Business Direction Online
Latest News
Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.
Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.
If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.
Three new additions to SME Solicitors’ Worcester-based team
We are delighted to welcome Neil Bowyer, Vicky Sollis and Aimee Nicklin, who have recently joined SME Solicitors. Neil joined our Dispute Resolution team in September after working at several Worcestershire-based firms. With more than 10 years’ legal experience, he...
Latest Article
Three new additions to SME Solicitors’ Worcester-based team
We are delighted to welcome Neil Bowyer, Vicky Sollis and Aimee Nicklin, who have recently joined SME Solicitors. Neil joined our Dispute Resolution team in September after working at several Worcestershire-based firms. With more than 10 years’ legal experience, he...
Member News
Assure Technical Achieves 5-star TrustScore Rating, Ranking #1 on Trustpilot for IT Security Services in the UK
MALVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE – 16 September 2026 – Assure Technical, an award-winning cybersecurity firm based in Malvern, is celebrating achieving a flawless 5-star Trustpilot rating, cementing its standing as one of the most trusted IT security service...
Wyevale Nurseries receives Plant Healthy Certification for sixth year in succession
WYEVALE Nurseries has been awarded Plant Healthy Certification for its high biosecurity standards for the sixth year in a row it’s been revealed this month (September 2026). The Hereford-based leading UK commercial grower successfully retained its certification...
Patron & Strategic News
VSL Group welcomes Lee Reece and John MacDonald as business enters next stage of growth
VSL Group is delighted to announce two new appointments to its growing team, with Lee Reece joining as Sales and Marketing Director and John MacDonald as Chief Technology Officer. The appointments come at an exciting time for VSL Group as the business continues to...
Finalists and sponsors confirmed for 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The finalists and sponsors have been announced for the prestigious 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. Over 30 finalists have been announced for 2026 from across 10 categories. These categories recognising the very best apprentices, employers, training...
Chamber News
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...
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...
Our Latest Member
Welcome New Members | February
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout February: Advita Ortho UK Ltd – A medical technology and device company manufacturing and supplying innovative orthopedic implants and AI-enhanced surgical solutions. Elgar Energy Holdings Ltd –...
Welcome New Members | February
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout February: Advita Ortho UK Ltd – A medical technology and device company manufacturing and supplying innovative orthopedic implants and AI-enhanced surgical solutions. Elgar Energy Holdings Ltd –...
Policy News
Menopause in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Be Aware of in 2026
Awareness of menopause in the workplace has grown significantly in recent years, and with that has come increased expectations on employers. For many businesses, this is still a relatively new area to navigate. However, it is becoming increasingly important from both...
BCC President Speech to Driving International Trade Conference
Speech made by BCC President Andy Haldane at the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference – Thursday 26 March The Case for Trade, Remade As new President of the BCC, I am pleased to be offering some opening remarks at today’s conference. Events in the Middle East...
Skills News
Worcester recruitment firm supports students with CV and interview success tips
Experts from a leading Worcester recruitment firm have supported local school children through a one-day training programme which gave them tips how to write CVs and handle job interviews. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialise in providing a range of professionals...
81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week
An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...
Charity News
Hereford FC and Worcester City Unite for Hospices in Charity Pre-Season Clash
On Tuesday, 21st July at 7.45pm, Hereford FC will host Worcester City in a special pre-season charity fixture at the M&M Edgar Street Stadium, with all proceeds supporting St Michael’s Hospice and St Richard’s Hospice. As Hereford FC’s first home...
Worcestershire charity launches search for seven inspirational runners to represent Team Ladybird in the 2027 London Marathon
Worcestershire-based Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust is inviting runners to join Team Ladybird and apply for one of seven exclusive charity places in the iconic 2027 TCS London Marathon, offering supporters the chance to take on one of the world’s most famous...
British Chambers of Commerce Calls for Budget Action to Cut Business Costs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to reduce the rising costs faced by UK businesses. According to the BCC, increasing government-driven costs are damaging business confidence, limiting investment, and slowing...
BCC News
British Chambers of Commerce Calls for Budget Action to Cut Business Costs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to reduce the rising costs faced by UK businesses. According to the BCC, increasing government-driven costs are damaging business confidence, limiting investment, and slowing...
Worcestershire News
‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line
The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul the first passenger train along the full length of the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway line, when the northernmost section is reunited with the rest of the line on Friday 25 July. Work is now...
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees to join the Board. We are one of the leading grant makers in Worcestershire; we act as a conduit to local philanthropy, linking private and public funders with community projects across the...
Herefordshire News
Worcester – Hereford Engineering Work: Sunday 26 – Friday 31 January
From Sunday 26 January – Friday 31 January, services between Worcester and Hereford will be operated by rail replacement buses, due to essential track renewal work being completed. Sunday 26 January Trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford will not run....
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 –...
All Latest News
Steam returns as the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala gets the green light
The Severn Valley Railway is preparing to bring steam operations back into service this week, following significant rainfall across Worcestershire and Shropshire, meaning its Autumn Steam Gala will go ahead as planned. At long last, the SVR has received the...
SQUIREL modular storage launches with expandable workspace systems that improve productivity
SQUIREL introduces significant shift from systems that are traditionally fixed, inefficient and unable to adapt as projects change 24 August 2026, Warwickshire: Steve Harvey spent more than 15 years developing vehicles for some of the most prestigious British...
Strategy and Digital Marketing: Volume or Precision?
Digital marketing has made it easier than ever to reach people. More impressions, more clicks, more leads, more emails, more content and more outreach can all be generated at extraordinary scale. But there is a strategic question leadership teams should ask before...
Digital Carnets
Having Carnets in a digital format reduces the amount of paper to almost zero (good for the environment!) and makes things more efficient and straightforward overall (good for you!). Everything is handled within the App and your documentation can be presented from...
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...
International Trade Forum Delivers Expert Insights on Global Growth and Trade Success
International Trade Forum – 25th August 2026 Speakers from DRP Group, Bishops Fleming and the most recent winner of the Chamber of Commerce Global Trade Business of the Year Award, Kimal PLC, explored their experiences in international trade and how they were helped...
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here