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Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region
On 6 February, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members had the opportunity to meet with Jesse Norman MP and Ellie Chowns MP during the Chamber’s MPQ sessions. The event offered a valuable forum for businesses across the county to discuss key...
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Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region
On 6 February, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members had the opportunity to meet with Jesse Norman MP and Ellie Chowns MP during the Chamber’s MPQ sessions. The event offered a valuable forum for businesses across the county to discuss key...
Member News
Students Go Global in 4,000-Mile Movember Mission to Tackle Mental Health Stigma
University of Worcester cricketers have been growing moustaches and going the extra mile to raise awareness of men’s mental health this Movember. Members of the Men’s Cricket Club committed to a month-long challenge, combining moustache-growing with a collective goal...
Scoring Big: Brookes Catering Celebrates 25 Years with Stadium Triumph
Celebrating 25 years in business, Worcester’s Brookes Catering is having a landmark year, demonstrating how strategic growth can build on a legacy of quality. Long respected for bespoke corporate and wedding catering, the company’s reputation for fresh food and...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener
Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...
Four Wyevale Nurseries staff rewarded for 158 years of service between them
FOUR colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded for their long service after collectively achieving 158 years of employment at the UK’s leading commercial grower between them (June 2025). Nick Tipping, who has marked 30 years’ service, Adrian...
Chamber News
Academic Pens Honest Article to Help Other Parents with Autistic Children
A University of Worcester lecturer has penned an open and honest research article documenting her family’s battle to get an autism diagnosis for her child and how her parenting was continuously called into question. Dr Barbara Mitra hopes the article, which has...
A Sprinkle of Success
Truly (UK) Ltd stocks the biggest selection of sprinkles and inclusions in the country, all from their base near Ludlow. Truly exports their products to 28 countries worldwide, as well as supplying most of the businesses that sell sprinkles here in the UK. The...
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Introducing Green Moon Coaching
Green Moon Coaching offers support and coaching programmes to women in wellbeing business. From half day VIP sessions to 12 week in-depth 121 coaching, women in wellbeing business can find alignment with their business, clarity on their work-life journey and be at...
Introducing Green Moon Coaching
Green Moon Coaching offers support and coaching programmes to women in wellbeing business. From half day VIP sessions to 12 week in-depth 121 coaching, women in wellbeing business can find alignment with their business, clarity on their work-life journey and be at...
Policy News
BUDGET: Support for the self-employed
The Chancellor has announced more support for the self-employed in today’s Budget. With nearly a fifth of self-employed people missing out on previous grants because they had only recently started working for themselves and so could not prove their income status...
BUDGET: Future Economy
At a glance: The good news: First ever UK infrastructure bank located in Leeds to finance green industrial revolution of up to £12bn New retail savings product to support green projects Help 2 grow schemes UK scientific superpower with a further 1.6 billion in funding...
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Charity News
Law firm mfg Solicitors raises £4,600 for Worcestershire charities
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has raised £4,600 for several charities across the county in the last 12 months. The firm’s Kidderminster office chose St Basils Wyre Forest which helps rehome young homeless people. The team raised £2,000 through completing...
National Lottery grant to support parents abused by their children
Extra support for parents being abused by their children has been secured thanks to more than £300,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The social enterprise PEGS, which helps those impacted by Child to...
SME Divide Revealed on Environmental Targets
Ahead of COP 29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research has found a clear divide among SMEs on environmental targets. The survey, by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, shows around half of firms with more...
BCC News
SME Divide Revealed on Environmental Targets
Ahead of COP 29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research has found a clear divide among SMEs on environmental targets. The survey, by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, shows around half of firms with more...
Worcestershire News
Growth for GMP Recruitment as it finalises acquisition deal
An expanding Worcestershire recruitment firm has continued its growth plans through the acquisition of a respected Worcester jobs agency. GMP Recruitment, which is headquartered in the city’s Copenhagen Street, has finalised the takeover of The Recruitment Company...
Worcestershire business support provider, BizSmart® gains regional recognition through its latest double shortlisting
Industry-leading business support provider, BizSmart®, has been shortlisted by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards 2023. The much-anticipated Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards are the annual business awards designed...
Herefordshire News
Here to help – Finance options available to drive business growth, says champion
Businesses across the Marches have been challenged to kickstart a new era of growth across the region by taking advantage of the huge range of finance now available. Paul Kalinauckas says there is a wider range of funding and finance options on offer to businesses...
The Courtyard receive funding from Theatres Trust Theatre Improvement Scheme to help in its journey in becoming a zero-carbon venue
The Courtyard are thrilled to announce that it has received funding from Theatres Trust to make environmental improvements to its building. Theatres Trust has awarded £120,000 from its Theatre Improvement Scheme, in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, to eight...
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One year on – how a charity superstore in Herefordshire has been embraced by their local community
In May 2024, St Michael’s Hospice opened the doors at its brand-new charity superstore in Whitestone Business Park, Hereford. Hundreds flocked to its grand opening and have continued to show their support throughout its first year, with over 160,000 visitors spending...
University Academic to Give Insights in Historical Fiction Discussion
Two writing experts will be sharing their insights on how to turn historical facts into fiction at a special event this week. University of Worcester Lecturer in Creative Writing, Dr Ruth Stacey, and best-selling author Barbara Erskine will take part in a discussion...
Children and Families Festival a Hit
Hundreds of people attended the first ever Children and Families Festival at the University of Worcester over the weekend. The free event, which took place on Saturday (31st May) was organised by staff and students and was held at the University’s Lakeside Campus....
Apprenticeship Plans are ‘Mixed Bag’ for Business
Responding to the Government’s plans for apprenticeship reform in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Apprenticeships are high-quality, valued qualifications and businesses welcome the funding boost announced by...
HCR Law Advises Shareholders of Bumble Hole Eggs Ltd on Sale to Hardeman Egg Group
HCR Law’s Corporate team has advised the shareholders of Bumble Hole Eggs Ltd on the company’s acquisition by Hardeman Egg Group. Bumble Hole Eggs, a long-established egg products business based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, has been acquired by Hardeman Egg Group...
Redditch Manufacturer launches Next-Generation io6 Pro EV Charger (launching June 17th)
Ratio, a leader in smart EV charging, has unveiled the io6 Pro Series — the advanced evolution of its acclaimed io6 charger. Built with cutting-edge technology, the io6 Pro delivers enhanced performance, improved safety, and streamlined installation, addressing the...
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