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.
The Gift of Caring: Orchard Trust Launches Animal Sponsorship Campaign to Support Local Well-being
A meaningful gift that funds animal care and life-changing therapeutic experiences in the/our local community Lydbrook, October 2026 – Orchard Trust has launched a new animal sponsorship campaign, “The Gift of Caring,” inviting animal lovers and thoughtful...
Latest Article
The Gift of Caring: Orchard Trust Launches Animal Sponsorship Campaign to Support Local Well-being
A meaningful gift that funds animal care and life-changing therapeutic experiences in the/our local community Lydbrook, October 2026 – Orchard Trust has launched a new animal sponsorship campaign, “The Gift of Caring,” inviting animal lovers and thoughtful...
Member News
Assure Technical Launches Service to Support Chamber Members with Continuous Cyber Essentials Compliance
Assure Technical, a leading cybersecurity company based in Malvern, works in partnership with numerous local organisations to address the mounting complexities of supply chain security. Six months ago, the rollout of the Cyber Essentials Danzell v3.3 framework, marked...
A Different Kind of Christmas Bingo
Forget numbers and dabbers. This Christmas, ISO Quality Services is challenging Worcestershire to play a different kind of bingo. Returning for its ninth year, the Bingo Box Challenge brings local businesses and individuals together to collect much-needed donations...
Patron & Strategic News
We Are Marketing UK campaign shortlisted for national award
A campaign devised by We Are Marketing UK for heating and plumbing specialist Hewer has been shortlisted for the 2026 Data & Marketing Association (DMA) Awards. The DMA Awards recognise excellence in marketing strategy, creativity and results, and the campaign,...
mfg Solicitors celebrates record number of Legal 500 rankings
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors is celebrating after a record 18 solicitors and departments from across the firm were ranked in the latest Legal 500 guide. The recognition includes nine solicitors and nine departments, highlighting the breadth and strength of...
Chamber News
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 2) is Now Live – Share Your Insights
The second Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running from 11 May to 1 June, QES 2 gives businesses the opportunity to share their experiences and...
Women’s Business Conference 2026 Returns with Inspiring Speaker Line-Up and Powerful Stories of Leadership and Resilience
The Women’s Business Conference returns in 2026 as one of the Chamber’s flagship events, bringing together professionals from across the region to celebrate, connect, and empower women in business. Proudly sponsored by mfg Legal Services Limited, the conference...
Our Latest Member
Local Expertise Meets New Connections: West Mercia Air Conditioning Joins the Chamber
West Mercia Air Conditioning is proud to be a member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having joined the Chamber in recent weeks, we are already enjoying being part of a thriving local business network. While we are relatively new to the...
Local Expertise Meets New Connections: West Mercia Air Conditioning Joins the Chamber
West Mercia Air Conditioning is proud to be a member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having joined the Chamber in recent weeks, we are already enjoying being part of a thriving local business network. While we are relatively new to the...
Policy News
Steel Tariffs Risk Serious Damage To UK Manufacturers
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that changes to UK steel quotas and tariffs could add millions of pounds to manufacturers’ costs. In a letter to the Business Secretary, Peter Kyle, the BCC said the proposed regime risks creating ‘real financial and...
Conference to Examine Impact of Brexit on Politics and Law in the UK
The two-day conference, held on June 25 and 26 and funded by the Society of Legal Scholars, will hear from some of the biggest names in politics, who’ll be discussing how Britain’s departure from the EU impacted accountability, parliament, rights and equality, and...
Skills News
Early Years Conference Marks Launch of University Centre in Worcester
The work of early years professionals in the county was the topic of a conference which marked the launch of a new University Centre at Heart of Worcestershire College. The internationally renowned author, Ben Kingston-Hughes, who has written several early years...
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...
Charity News
Malvern Hills end to end walk – 10.5 Miles for Smiles
Location: On Malvern Hills, start at North Quarry Car Park walk over 15 peaks take the final push up to Chase End Hill Event date: Sunday 20th September On the Saturday of August bank holiday 2018, our son Zac, left the house in the morning and went up on the Malvern...
A night to remember: St Michael’s Hospice Winter Ball is now open for bookings!
The St Michael’s Hospice Winter Ball is now open for bookings. Please help to make this a night to remember! Here’s a few more details: When? Saturday 28th November 6.30 pm to Midnight Where? The Basement at Whitestone, Hereford. HR1 3SE. For one night only this...
Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement. With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give...
BCC News
Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement. With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give...
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
Hereford Military History Festival
The Hereford Military History Festival has announced the next 10 events for its debut festival, which will take place from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025. Featuring internationally renowned writers and thinkers, including Philippe Sands, Clare...
Branding with Purpose: Wye Valley Brewery Leads the Conversation at The Marketing Meetup – Worcester
Last week, the Worcester marketing community came together for The Marketing Meetup, this was only the second event – this time sponsored by Nifty Communications and hosted at the co-working space Vinegar Works on Foregate Street. This impactful event brought together...
All Latest News
Deltic 55009 to bring extra roar to the SVR’s Winter Diesel Day
Diesel fans have something special to look forward to this festive season, as legendary Deltic locomotive 55009 will be the star guest at the Severn Valley Railway’s Winter Diesel Day on Tuesday 29 December. The visit will mark the first time the increasingly popular...
University with UK’s Best Graduate Job Outcomes Named University of the Year for Social Mobility
The University of Worcester, recently recognised as the UK’s leading university for graduate employment outcomes, has now been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards. The prestigious national award recognises organisations making a measurable...
Restart a Heart is back
Hoople Training are once again supporting Restart a Heart – a nationwide initiative from Resuscitation Council UK which aims to increase the number of people surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by helping more people learn CPR. Last year Hoople’s...
Former New Zealand PM Among Contributors to New Book Edited by Worcester Expert
The former Prime Minister of New Zealand is among the distinguished names who have contributed to a new book on the UK’s constitution, edited by a Worcester expert. Dr Chris Monaghan, Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Worcester’s Law School, has just...
McPhillips set to complete key phases of £1m Longton town centre improvements
Civil engineering and construction firm McPhillips has delivered major improvements across a town centre in Stoke – with another phase set for completion next year as part of a £1m project. The award-winning company was appointed to deliver the scheme in Longton...
Raise the Roof gathers momentum as major construction contract signed and fundraising approaches £500,000
The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust’s Raise the Roof appeal has reached another significant milestone, with the fund now standing at just under £500,000 thanks to multiple donations and the addition of remaining funds from a significant legacy. At the...
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here