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From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, we are incredibly proud to champion local dad Ollie Betteridge, who is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal. Ollie aims to raise £3,000 in heartfelt gratitude for...
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From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, we are incredibly proud to champion local dad Ollie Betteridge, who is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal. Ollie aims to raise £3,000 in heartfelt gratitude for...
Member News
Autumn Budget 2025: Your detailed summary
Rachel Reeves’s second Budget boosts welfare spending paid for through stealth tax rises, and taxes on property, savings and dividends. Income tax rates remain unchanged, but frozen thresholds for a further three years and wealth-focused levies do the heavy lifting. ...
Transforming Connectivity Across 150 Sites: Our Successful Partnership with Salutem
We are delighted to share the successful completion of one of our latest projects with a leading UK care and education establishment, Salutem, a truly collaborative effort that brought innovation, technology and teamwork together on a remarkable scale. From concept to...
Patron & Strategic News
Hayward Wright Raises Thousands for Parkinson’s UK at Annual Charity Golf Day
Accountancy group Hayward Wright held its third consecutive annual charity golf day last week in partnership with Parkinson’s UK, the national charity that campaigns for better health and care services for those affected by Parkinson’s while funding...
Former Worcester Student Hopes to Help GB Paintball to Global Success
A former Worcester student has a plan to get the national paintball squad to the top of global competition. Alex Dowson graduated from the University of Worcester in 2016 after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science, and is now assembling a team of...
Chamber News
How Firms Can Tackle The Rising Cost of Doing Business
We’re all now familiar with the cost of living crisis – how households are struggling to keep up with bills and afford the rapidly rising cost of food, fuel and other essentials. But there’s another crisis, similar to the struggle households are going through,...
Teams go head to head in charity football match
TWO rival superstore football teams will go head-to-head on the pitch this month to raise funds for Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice. The much-anticipated annual Retail Challenge Cup match between Tesco and Morrisons will be held for the 24th year at Evesham...
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Market Leading High Court Enforcement Business, Court Enforcement Services joins the Chamber as a New Member
We are delighted to welcome Court Enforcement Services Ltd as a new Chamber member and their local representative, Neil Jinks, who is based in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire. Court Enforcement Services is the market leading and fastest growing High Court...
Market Leading High Court Enforcement Business, Court Enforcement Services joins the Chamber as a New Member
We are delighted to welcome Court Enforcement Services Ltd as a new Chamber member and their local representative, Neil Jinks, who is based in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire. Court Enforcement Services is the market leading and fastest growing High Court...
Policy News
European Commission data adequacy ruling
Today, the European Commission launched the process towards the adoption of two adequacy decisions for transfers of personal data to the United Kingdom, one under the General Data Protection Regulation and the other for the Law Enforcement Directive. The publication...
Business Rates Review delayed until Autumn
The final report of the government’s fundamental review of business rates will now be published in the Autumn, when there is more economic certainty. Due to the ongoing and wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic and economic uncertainty, the government said the review’s...
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Charity News
Stride out on hospice’s Cotswold walk challenge
Stride out on hospice’s Cotswold walk challenge A hospice team is inviting the community to stride out on a 20-mile walk through the Cotswolds to raise funds for the charity’s care. The St Richard’s Hospice Cotswold Way Walk takes place on Saturday, August 20th 2022....
An Evening with Gordan Giltrap, supported by Ray Mytton and Paul White
Legendary guitarist and composer Gordon Giltrap will be performing his beautiful music and entertain with his Inciteful and informative observations from his lifestory. The evening will take place at Henry Sandon Hall, Royal Porcelain Works, Severn St, Worcester WR1...
Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
BCC News
Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
Worcestershire News
Outdoor Leisure Brand OLPRO, named as Exporter of The Year at the West Midlands FSB Awards
Worcester Based Outdoor Leisure brand OLPO took the win out of 11 other companies who were shortlisted for the Award. This is OLPRO’s 5th FSB award to date, having previously won several awards, but more notably the regional award for International Business of The...
Warning of Severe Pollen Levels by University Forecasters
Pollen forecasters at the University of Worcester are warning of what could be one of the worst seasons for birch pollen on record. This is bad news for the 25 per cent of hay fever sufferers allergic to birch pollen. Dr Beverley Adams-Groom, senior pollen forecaster...
Herefordshire News
Top of the Crops!
Pip, Pip, Hooray! Herefordshire farm wins Fruit Grower of the Year Award. We are delighted to announce that Herefordshire’s very own, Rob and Henry Hancocks, of Celtic Marches Beverages, have been crowned Fruit Grower of the Year at the National Arable & Grassland...
Join NMITE for a free Employer Engagement Forum in Ross-on-Wye
This event will feature a range of guest speakers discussing the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Ross-on-Wye. The team will also provide an overview of NMITE’s progress and details about how our Herefordshire Skills for the Future team...
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NMITE hosts events to boost local employment skills
NMITE hosts two events in June on employment skills for the modern workforce and pathways into business NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is hosting two events in June, both highlighting employment and training pathways into business and...
Building Careers in Commercial Insurance: Apprentice Harry’s Success Story
Hazelton Mountford is proud to celebrate Apprentice Harry’s recent promotion. Joining in 2023, Harry quickly progressed from Apprentice to Small Business Account Handler while working toward his Cert CII qualification. He has already passed two exams and is...
Driving business growth through low-cost digital marketing solutions
Marketing is a powerful, accessible tool for driving business growth. By adopting a strategic and measured approach, you can expand your reach, build brand awareness, and attract and retain customers. IAB UK shared, 81% of UK SMEs consider digital advertising crucial...
Neurodiversity: A Growth Strategy Hiding in Plain Sight
When businesses think about growth, they often focus on customer acquisition, investment, or new product lines. But what if one of the biggest untapped drivers of innovation, productivity, and profit was sitting within your existing workforce – or being filtered...
Venues ordered to prepare following new terrorism law
Venue owners and operators are being urged to prepare for new terrorism laws being introduced following the devastating Manchester Arena bombings and ever-growing threat of terror attacks. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, otherwise known as ‘Martyn’s...
How to Choose the Best Accountants Service for Your Business Needs
Choosing the right accountant isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about finding a trusted partner who can help you grow, stay compliant and make smarter financial decisions. In our latest article, we explore what to look for when selecting an accountant, including: ·...
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