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Services Trade Continues To Stall
Reacting to the latest trade data for November 2025 from the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Services exports have been the standout feature of UK trade over the past decade, and the prospect...
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Services Trade Continues To Stall
Reacting to the latest trade data for November 2025 from the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Services exports have been the standout feature of UK trade over the past decade, and the prospect...
Member News
Welcome to your latest edition of Branch Lines!
On the surface, things are looking much quieter at the Railway, as we shut down for a few weeks, prior to the very busy festive season services, which start at the end of this month. We very much hope you’ll be able to join us for one of the exciting Christmas...
University Experts Explain Why Jane Austen Still Has Us Hooked After 250 Years
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, experts from the University of Worcester will explore our fascination with the author Jane Austen in a free event next month. The discussion, titled ‘Why are we obsessed with Jane Austen?’ will take place at The...
Patron & Strategic News
NMITE in partnership agreement with BAE Systems
NMITE and BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to share skills, knowledge and talent NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence division, signalling a commitment to work...
Bishop Fleming Reveals Ambitious Growth Plans with Strategic Investment Backing
Leading audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has revealed ambitious plans to expand into a national business through several strategic merger and acquisitions, backed by a minority private equity investment. The business has selected to partner...
Chamber News
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey Now Open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represents the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
University Summer School Supports Young People with Transition to Secondary School
Young people from three local schools took part in a summer school hosted by the University of Worcester. The STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) Summer School, run by the School of Education, was aimed at supporting young people in...
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Löv Leaf plants roots in Hereford
Hereford’s new independent house plant shop (Löv Leaf) on Church Street, has everything you need for your indoor potted plants. Steph, the owner, prides herself in providing a tranquil environment to come and find your perfect plant and also passing on some helpful...
Löv Leaf plants roots in Hereford
Hereford’s new independent house plant shop (Löv Leaf) on Church Street, has everything you need for your indoor potted plants. Steph, the owner, prides herself in providing a tranquil environment to come and find your perfect plant and also passing on some helpful...
Policy News
State Opening of Parliament highlights government priorities
Today (Tuesday 11 May) the Queen officially reopened Parliament. She highlighted 30 laws that ministers intend to pass in the coming year. The government aims to deliver a national recovery from the pandemic by supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth and...
BEIS data reveals take up of Green Homes Grant scheme across the two counties
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released data tracking how many installations have been made through the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme. Data provided in the monthly release covers the start of the scheme (30 September 2020)...
Skills News
Crowe conference delivering insight into challenges facing Academy Trusts
National audit, tax, advisory and risk firm, Crowe, is to hold its 2019 Academies conference at Sixways Stadium, Worcester, on Friday 14 June. The event will not only bring those working in Academies fully up to speed with financial and governance developments within...
Worcester Business School Annual Lecture
Worcester Business School Annual Lecture: ‘The Twists and Turns of BREXIT and its impact in the West Midlands – an insider perspective!’ By Professor Alex De Ruyter of the Centre for Brexit Studies Date: Wednesday 12 June 2019 Time: 5.30 for 6.00pm Venue:...
Charity News
Santa’s Grotto tickets at St Michael’s Hospice to go on sale
Parents will soon be able to book their children in to see Santa as tickets for a popular Herefordshire Grotto go on sale. Places at the St Michael’s Hospice Grotto sold out within 48 hours last year, with more than 700 children meeting Father Christmas. This year,...
Lots to consider – Postcards from Life gets ready to launch
Brighten your homes and support St Michael’s Hospice this Autumn by bidding for a miniature art masterpiece. More than 250 exquisite pieces go under the hammer from Monday 24th October during the Postcards from Life online auction. Over the years, this annual event...
Cool Heads Needed As Manufacturing Exporters Fear Tariff Impact
New research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the extent to which firms are worried about the impact of US tariffs on their operations. The survey of more than 1,200 firms, of which over 260 were manufacturing exporters, was carried out between Monday 20...
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Cool Heads Needed As Manufacturing Exporters Fear Tariff Impact
New research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the extent to which firms are worried about the impact of US tariffs on their operations. The survey of more than 1,200 firms, of which over 260 were manufacturing exporters, was carried out between Monday 20...
Worcestershire News
Serco Restart Scheme’s commitment to older workers
Older workers often face prejudice and are overlooked. That’s why the Serco Restart Scheme has signed up to ‘The Centre for Ageing Better’ Age-Friendly Employer Pledge and are showing their commitment to older workers. The Restart Scheme is part of the...
NMITE is excited to announce its annual free Military to Business Showcase on Thursday 22nd June 2023
The New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) is excited to announce its annual free Military to Business Showcase on Thursday 22nd June, from 10am to 3pm, generously sponsored by Minerva Elite Performance. For the past four years, NMITE has worked...
Herefordshire News
Give your views on how Herefordshire could be developed over the next 20 years
As part of the preparation of a new Local Plan for Herefordshire, a consultation is being held that sets out possible options for potential strategic development areas for Hereford and each of the County’s market towns. The consultation doesn’t present firm proposals...
The Marches LEP: Energy Fund
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) recognises that energy provision is a critical element for unlocking future growth. Consequently, the Marches LEP Board has given approval to open a £4million call for capital energy projects. The LEP is seeking to...
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Business Development expert Tom Holbrow joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that Business Development expert & director of an international construction & property company, Tom Holbrow is joining host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast...
Worcester Street Sixes 2025
Join Us for Street 6s – A Premier Corporate Cricket Event in Worcester! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Street 6s this summer – a high-energy, fast-paced softball cricket event taking place right in the heart of Worcester, at Cathedral Square and Worcester...
From Worcester to Wembley! Former city student leads AFC Wimbledon’s League One Return.
A former University of Worcester student is preparing for the 2025–26 season as AFC Wimbledon’s Director of Football, having helped guide the club to promotion via the League Two play-offs. Craig Cope, 32, has been the youngest Director of Football in the English...
UK Spared New US Tariffs
Responding to confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that tariffs will not double today. They now...
BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Upgraded But Concern Over Two Speed Economy
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025, but the UK economy will remain sluggish. Better-than-expected business investment in Q1 is forecast to boost GDP across 2025. Inflation is projected to...
Meet Herefordshire wine maker & sample wines at Hellens Garden Festival charity fundraiser
VISITORS to Hellens Garden Festival this weekend will be able to meet the team from an artisan Herefordshire wine maker and taste its award-winning products while also fundraising for charity (June 2025). Foxbury Fields Vineyard is at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle on...
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