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Severn Valley Railway insurers shortlisted for top award
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has welcomed news that its loss adjusters for one of its major claims, Crawford & Company, have been shortlisted for a prestigious British Insurance Award in recognition of their work following the devastating Mor Brook landslip in...
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Severn Valley Railway insurers shortlisted for top award
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has welcomed news that its loss adjusters for one of its major claims, Crawford & Company, have been shortlisted for a prestigious British Insurance Award in recognition of their work following the devastating Mor Brook landslip in...
Member News
What is Export Packing?
Export packing is essential when shipping heavy machinery, industrial equipment or high-value products overseas. It’s not just about protecting the items from damage but also making sure everything complies with export regulations, survives long-haul transit and lands...
Essential oils: practical tools for focus, concentration and regulation at work, in learning and at home
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Members Holly Bolt and Kamila Hadley are joining forces to deliver a free to access webinar exploring how essential oils can be used as practical tools to aid focus, concentration and regulation at work, in...
Patron & Strategic News
Early Childhood Degree at Worcester Earns Top National Recognition
The University of Worcester’s Early Childhood BA course has been awarded the prestigious Early Childhood Graduate Practitioners Competencies Quality Mark. The national recognition is awarded by the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network (ECSDN), and confirms the...
REHAU Decarbonises District Heating Deliveries by Fuelling Lorries with HVO
REHAU has improved the end-to-end sustainability of its district heating business by considering the impact of product delivery, switching to powering 85% of its lorries with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in partnership with CEVA Logistics. Recent UK government...
Chamber News
Chairs Report
Worcester 6 Business Park continues to receive investment with further commitments and funding secured to continue working on the 60 acres – approved for development earlier this year. We can therefore look forward to attracting even more high quality national...
The Chamber to help deliver local skills improvement plan
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber to deliver local skills improvement plan for Worcestershire, and in partnership with Shropshire Chamber, for the Marches. Reacting to the news that Accredited Chambers of Commerce will be leading 32 of the 40 local skills...
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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
UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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 represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Skills News
Over 5,000 young people attend Worcestershire’s largest ever skills event
Approximately 6,000 young people, employers and education providers from across the Midlands attended last week’s Worcestershire Skills Show 2019. A total of 46 schools and colleges attended the event on Wednesday 13 March, with over 110 of the county’s most exciting...
Parents Invited to Open Morning at Little Trinity Nursery
Parents of children aged 2-years and up are invited to meet staff and find out more about Kidderminster’s Little Trinity Nursery on Saturday 16th March between 10am and 1pm. Nursery Manager, Miss Gaynor Carter, said: “We’re delighted to be inviting new families to...
Charity News
Fearless February for 2Faced Dance
2Faced Dance are an artistic cultural organisation based in the centre of Hereford, of nearly 25 years’ standing. A workplace of permanent staff, a home to freelance artists, a space for 20 other community arts and dance organisations, a place to dream for 500...
Lifesaving charity Arrive Alive teams up with Sky Blue Adventures for 2023
Two unique organisations based within the heart of England have teamed up for 2023 to raise vital funds for voluntary operated lifesaving vehicles for West Midlands Ambulance Service Community First Responders. Arrive Alive is Britains only registered charity of its...
US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief
Reacting to news of a trade deal in principle with the US, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This deal will be met with a huge sigh of relief by many British businesses. “The reduction in the 25% tariffs on most of our automotive exports and the...
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US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief
Reacting to news of a trade deal in principle with the US, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This deal will be met with a huge sigh of relief by many British businesses. “The reduction in the 25% tariffs on most of our automotive exports and the...
Worcestershire News
Droitwich event aims to boost business in Worcestershire.
Potter Space, the market leader in the small to mid-box (sub-100k sq. ft.) industrial and logistics property sector, held a breakfast networking and panel event aimed at boosting business in Worcestershire on 27 April. The morning event saw local businesses,...
Children’s Charity Makes History as First Hospice Ever to Strike Gold with UNICEF UK Award
Acorns Children’s Hospice continues to make history as the first hospice in Britain ever to win a UNICEF UK ‘Gold’ award for its work to protect children’s rights. The prestigious accolade recognises the charity’s commitment to ensuring the United Nations Convention...
Herefordshire News
Shell Store welcomes more than 100 businesses for Landau
Hereford’s Shell Store has hosted its biggest business event to date — opening its doors to more than 100 organisations for a jobs and networking fair organised by employment and training charity, Landau. Television presenter and former Top Gear host Richard Hammond,...
The Power of Connectivity
For the exhibitors and visitors to the October 2021 expo it was a sense of getting back to normal after lockdown. But for two new members in particular the Expo event has resulted in a very inspiring connection. Sarah Cripps, Managing Director of Salad Skills,...
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Autumn Budget 2025: Chamber Response
Commenting on the Budget Statement, Robert Elliot, Director of Business Development & Policy, said: “For months we have been concerned that this Budget might repeat the chaos businesses faced in October 2024. While this statement is more stable, several measures...
County Council launches new Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Worcestershire County Council has published its new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy, setting out plans to expand access to charging facilities across the county. The strategy follows a countywide engagement exercise where residents and...
Relief On Tax But No Blueprint For Growth
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor has listened to our calls and made the right choice by not piling major new tax rises on businesses’ shoulders, which will...
Autumn Budget 2025 summary: What you need to know
After months of unprecedented and exhausting speculation, policy kite-flying and last-minute U-turns that rattled the markets, Rachel Reeves has finally unveiled her much-anticipated second Budget, delivered as late in the year as politically possible. She faced a...
Recruitment firm donates hundreds of chocolate advent calendars to local foodbank
Ahead of the main festive season, a leading recruitment firm which specialises in talent for the catering and hospitality sectors has donated over 200 chocolate advent calendars to a local foodbank. Staff at jobs specialist Pineapple Recruitment have donated the...
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