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Planning and Infrastructure Reform Must Benefit Business

Planning and Infrastructure Reform Must Benefit Business

Responding to the unveiling of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said:      “It’s encouraging to see the Government has heeded our calls to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire...

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Planning and Infrastructure Reform Must Benefit Business

Responding to the unveiling of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said:      “It’s encouraging to see the Government has heeded our calls to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire...

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Pets as Therapy Charity Visits Medical Students

Pets as Therapy Charity Visits Medical Students

Medical students at the University of Worcester were treated to a special visit from Pets as Therapy dogs. The Charity, which uses animals to enhance health and wellbeing, has been visiting the University for many years now, but this is the first time they have...

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Chamber News

What would you ask your Local MP?

What would you ask your Local MP?

As a result of the General Election in July, many of the local constituencies have elected a new member of parliament and many residents have not yet had the chance to speak with their MP. Therefore, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce want to give...

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Greener Options Joins the Chamber – Let’s Connect!

Joining the Chamber of Commerce last month has been a fantastic experience for our team at Greener Options. We’ve been to several events now, and the welcome has been nothing short of wonderful. We’ve met so many warm, helpful people, and it’s been inspiring to...

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Greener Options Joins the Chamber – Let’s Connect!

Greener Options Joins the Chamber – Let’s Connect!

Joining the Chamber of Commerce last month has been a fantastic experience for our team at Greener Options. We’ve been to several events now, and the welcome has been nothing short of wonderful. We’ve met so many warm, helpful people, and it’s been inspiring to...

Policy News

BCC Reacts to Chancellor’s Speech

BCC Reacts to Chancellor’s Speech

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Chancellor recognising the huge potential of British business to grow the economy and her ambition to make that happen. “Today’s speech has set the scene for her first budget which...

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Skills News

Faun Zoeller UK committed to hire five apprentices in 2023

Faun Zoeller UK committed to hire five apprentices in 2023

FAUN- Zoeller UK (FZUK) continue to foster the next generation of talent by hiring talent through apprenticeship schemes which sees candidates who have completed their schooling, college or university be fully integrated into the workplace. The group has recently...

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Charity News

November Cinema Listings

November Cinema Listings

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL UK  Fri 1 & Mon 4 The Tasting / La Dégustation  (15) With his wine business on the brink of bankruptcy Jacques (Bernard Campan) who is divorced, disgruntled and in his fifties, does not have much to smile about.  Not feeling quite particularly...

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New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...

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New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy

Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...

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Worcestershire News

Half-term Adventure Awaits at the Severn Valley Railway

Half-term Adventure Awaits at the Severn Valley Railway

Families can be sure of a warm welcome and an exciting day out at the Severn Valley Railway during the autumn half-term break. The heritage line is open for nine consecutive days of fun, from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November. Hop on board a heritage diesel or...

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Do you dare to ride the SVR’s Ghost Train?

Do you dare to ride the SVR’s Ghost Train?

The Severn Valley Railway’s famous Ghost and Scream Trains will be setting forth into the night towards the end of the half-term holiday, when it will be time to celebrate Halloween. Thrills and spills await those who are brave enough to ride the special services on...

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Herefordshire News

Celtic Marches Redesigns Their Labels

Celtic Marches Redesigns Their Labels

Celtic Marches are a single-estate apple cider producer, nestled in a quiet corner of Herefordshire. All apples used in their ciders are taken from their 200 acre orchards on the family farm in Bishops Frome. Being a family run cider maker, they have full control from...

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University of Worcester Welcomes UCAS Boss

University of Worcester Welcomes UCAS Boss

The Head of UCAS says strong leadership is why the University of Worcester is first in the UK for sustained graduate employment. Dr Jo Saxton CBE, Chief Executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, was speaking after a visit to the University, where...

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Boogie Lights Express Steams into the Severn Valley Railway

Boogie Lights Express Steams into the Severn Valley Railway

There are just days to go until the brand new Boogie Lights Express steams into the Severn Valley Railway. Fortunately, the event is completely unaffected by the recent embankment collapse near Bridgnorth and trains will depart from Kidderminster as planned. Running...

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Pets as Therapy Charity Visits Medical Students

Pets as Therapy Charity Visits Medical Students

Medical students at the University of Worcester were treated to a special visit from Pets as Therapy dogs. The Charity, which uses animals to enhance health and wellbeing, has been visiting the University for many years now, but this is the first time they have...

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mfg Solicitors Unveil New Monthly Networking Event

mfg Solicitors Unveil New Monthly Networking Event

Law firm mfg Solicitors has launched a new networking event in Worcester as it looks to connect professionals from sectors across the city. The monthly, invite-only event, will be held in the city’s Piston Distillery, with each event offering a different networking...

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