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Inflation Waters Remain Choppy
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data is a stark reminder that the UK inflation waters remain choppy. “With CPI rising to 3.4%...
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Inflation Waters Remain Choppy
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data is a stark reminder that the UK inflation waters remain choppy. “With CPI rising to 3.4%...
Member News
Graduates’ Film Impresses on Global Stage with Festival Award
Two University of Worcester graduates are celebrating an unexpected triumph after winning an award at a global film festival, despite not actually entering the competition. Ben Monk and Joshua Prior, both Film Production graduates, won Best UK Short Film / Featurette...
Joel Richards Scholarship Event Raises Thousands at University of Worcester
A special event at the University of Worcester has raised thousands for a new scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of former student Joel Richards. Held in the University’s conference suite, named in Joel’s honour, the evening included a special address by his...
Patron & Strategic News
Vice Chancellor Completes 280km Walk
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Worcester has completed his 280km walk to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL left Porto in Portugal on 16 May and today arrived in Santiago de Compostela in Spain as he...
Worcestershire law firm shows support for Birmingham’s Pride Parade
A group of lawyers and support staff from a Worcestershire and Birmingham law firm joined this year’s Birmingham Pride Parade as part of the legal profession’s backing for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. The 10-strong team from mfg Solicitors, joined colleagues from the...
Chamber News
Jerroms Merger Further Strengthens Growth Strategy
The Bromsgrove office of West Midlands and Worcestershire-based accountants and business advisers Jerroms has merged with GCN Accounting Services Limited (GCN) based in Dudley. Effective from Monday 1 August 2022, the newly merged business will trade as Jerroms GCN...
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Active Youth Outreach Services CIC – We are a youth organisation that operates in the Wyre Forest and across Worcestershire to deliver positive experiences to...
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Introducing Worcester Timber Products
Worcester Timber Products, based on Hartlebury Trading Estate, is a family owned and run timber business, which manufactures and supplies fencing, sheds, decking and other garden and landscaping products. Worcester Timber Products employs 34 local Worcestershire...
Introducing Worcester Timber Products
Worcester Timber Products, based on Hartlebury Trading Estate, is a family owned and run timber business, which manufactures and supplies fencing, sheds, decking and other garden and landscaping products. Worcester Timber Products employs 34 local Worcestershire...
Policy News
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2021: Firms Fighting for Survival but More See a Route Out of Crisis
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained historically poor in the first quarter of 2021 as the...
Join the free Zero Carbon Business Webinar
The government has launched ambitious targets for the reduction of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. The changes needed mean that all businesses need to phase out all emissions within the next few decades.
Skills News
Double medal joy for Pershore College
Pershore College is celebrating the success of two of its engineering apprentices being awarded a Medal for Excellence by the educational organisation City and Guilds. Luke Hill and Matt Davis, who are land based service engineering apprentices, were presented with...
Rural media secures funding to help local young people gain digital skills
A charity based in Hereford which hopes to help young people within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) community to develop their digital skills, has secured funding and a coveted position on the Carnegie UK Trust’s #NotWithoutMe Accelerator programme to develop a...
Charity News
Summer Concert Set to Impress!
Tickets for the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Summer Concert taking place on Saturday 6th August 2022 at Sixways Stadium Worcester are now just £15! This fabulous event features the D Day Darlings, Tenuto as well as other fantastic support acts. Guests will...
Matcon supports Evesham Adventure Playground prepare lunches during the summer holidays
The school holidays can be a time of great excitement for many children, but for some, it can be a time of uncertainty and hunger. Charities like Evesham Adventure Playground work hard to provide meals for those in need, with a ‘no questions asked’ policy....
Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
BCC News
Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
Worcestershire News
New Health and Medical Building Opens at the University of Worcester
A new state-of-the-art teaching centre for health and medical students has opened its doors at the University of Worcester. Named after Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first woman to qualify as a physician and surgeon in the UK, the building provides outstanding...
Adapt-IT helping Business be more Accessible with their IT
Adapt-IT are proud to be partnering with The Disability Expo which is at London Excel 6th & 7th July 2023 as the Gaming Zone Partner. As part of this they are excited to share that they have developed a Beginners Guide to Assistive IT and Gaming. Read this to...
Herefordshire News
Job seekers invited to Herefordshire employment event
Supported employment and training charity, Landau, has announced further details to its latest job fair in Hereford, which aims to support even more people into the workplace. The charity is hosting the event on April 27 at the Shell Store in Rotherwas and has secured...
Landscape architect students take a tour of Wyevale Nurseries
One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries recently played host to 60 landscape architect students from the University of Gloucestershire (April 2022). The students were given a tour of Wyevale Nurseries and learnt about the day-to-day running of the business. Ian...
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Consecutive ‘Best Places to Work’ accolades for Brockencote Hall Hotel
A boutique hotel in Kidderminster has been named one of the best places to work in the UK for a second consecutive year by a major hospitality survey. The Caterer Best Places To Work in Hospitality 2025 has released its top 30 operators who are leading the way in...
University Historian Features in School’s Inaugural Annual Lecture
A University of Worcester historian will explore 17th century beliefs in the supernatural as part of a school’s inaugural annual lecture. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will give a lecture at the event at The King’s School, in Worcester, on May...
Kudos Blends Celebrates 25 Years of Baking Innovation
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire – April 2025 Kudos Blends, a global leader in science-driven leavening systems, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1999 by entrepreneur Dinnie Jordan, the company has revolutionised baking powder technology with its...
Worcester Recruitment Firm Launches Recruitment Academy
In the image left to right: Lucy Taylor – Recruitment Associate, Ciara Heffernan – Recruitment Associate, Emma Richardson – Managing Director, Lizzie Round – Recruitment Associate Worcestershire based Four Squared Recruitment has proudly...
Positive Q1 Growth But Challenges Ahead
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Better than expected Q1 growth of 0.7%, is evidence that the UK economy held up well at the start of the year, despite...
Brand-new mobile hoist installed at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce the installation of a brand-new mobility hoist. The hoist is available for trained carers and PAs to use with their clients when accessing classes, workshops and activities at The Courtyard and can be used in all areas of the...
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