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Worcester Keeps Doors Open for Applicants Beyond UCAS Equal Consideration Date
The University of Worcester has reaffirmed its commitment to consider every application for all courses (except Medicine) made in January, even after the UCAS equal consideration date (ECD) which has just passed at midnight on January 14. This guarantee applies even...
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Worcester Keeps Doors Open for Applicants Beyond UCAS Equal Consideration Date
The University of Worcester has reaffirmed its commitment to consider every application for all courses (except Medicine) made in January, even after the UCAS equal consideration date (ECD) which has just passed at midnight on January 14. This guarantee applies even...
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Key Employment Law Updates: Autumn 2025
1. Fire and Rehire – Government Softens Proposed BanThe Employment Rights Bill continues to target “fire and rehire” tactics, where employers dismiss staff to impose new terms. Dismissals linked to restricted variations (e.g. reductions in pay, hours, pensions, or...
Worcester City FC Strengthens Links with Local Charities and Community Causes
Worcester City FC continues to build meaningful connections across the community by partnering with a wide range of local charities to help raise awareness, generate funds, and shine a light on the incredible work being done across Worcestershire and beyond. Through...
Patron & Strategic News
Physician Associate Course Approved at the University of Worcester
The training of Physician Associates at the University of Worcester has received formal approval from the General Medical Council. The University has been running a Physician Associate MSc since 2016, providing high-quality education and training for future healthcare...
June 2025 Tech and Digital Degree Apprenticeship Start Dates Available to Develop Your Next Generation Leadership Team
TDM’s next available Degree Apprenticeship start dates are fast approaching, taking place in June 2025 (with additional Summer start dates available in July, August and September). With both their BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Management and BSc (Hons) Digital and...
Chamber News
June Round-Up
It’s a busy time for many right now, with the holiday season coming up, so it’s been great to meet so many Chamber Members over the last month or so. In brief, I enjoyed a video call with Donna Fisher at Smile Box to understand more about the fast-growing mental...
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Alliance Payroll Services Limited – Payroll Bureau Atticus Insurance Brokers – Insurance Broker Be The Change Hospitality – Hospitality Group Highfields...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Bridgestone Designs LTD – Floor and wall covering Eclipse Strategic Security Ltd – Security services company specialising in...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Bridgestone Designs LTD – Floor and wall covering Eclipse Strategic Security Ltd – Security services company specialising in...
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Aviation and tourism businesses encouraged to contribute to Covid-19 inquiry
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Future of Aviation has launched its first inquiry since being formally set up on October 6. The inquiry will investigate the impact of coronavirus on the aviation, travel and tourism sectors and what the consequential impacts...
Business groups unite for a net-zero UK
The UK’s top five business groups have joined forces as part of their goal to create a net-zero free UK by 2050. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Make UK, the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the British Chambers...
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MTCSS Casino Royale Charity Ball – You’re Invited!
MT Cold Storage Solutions (MTCSS) would be delighted for you to join them for their upcoming Charity ball on Saturday 29th October 2022. The black-tie event will be raising money for Royal Stoke University Hospital Neonatal Unit and Acorns Children’s Hospice....
The Courtyard launch project with Hereford Care Homes to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Courtyard are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Creative Ageing project in collaboration with Wye Knot Forest School. The project is being delivered by Rose Sales for residents in two Hereford based care homes over a two-month period. Each session...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Hiring Difficulties Easing But Significant Concerns Persist
Businesses report recruitment conditions have eased, with fewer firms facing difficulties in hiring 66% of responding firms say they’ve faced challenges finding staff, the lowest percentage in three years Companies in the production and manufacturing...
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Hiring Difficulties Easing But Significant Concerns Persist
Businesses report recruitment conditions have eased, with fewer firms facing difficulties in hiring 66% of responding firms say they’ve faced challenges finding staff, the lowest percentage in three years Companies in the production and manufacturing...
Worcestershire News
#AutismAcceptanceWeek at The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College
Spearheaded by Jack Draper, last week the team at The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College took some time to show their support for The National Autistic Society and #AutismAcceptanceWeek. Jack has over a decade of experience which includes a variety of...
IT specialist Minster Micro appoints new Business Development Manager
A Worcestershire IT and software provider has appointed a new Business Development Manager who will help drive the company’s latest growth phase. Kidderminster firm Minster Micro has appointed Deb Parton to the newly created role following a series of regional client...
Herefordshire News
NMITE referenced as part of levelling up agenda from UK government
NMITE was featured in the Levelling Up White Paper as an example of an institution which is playing a role in the levelling up challenge identified by the government. Herefordshire, home of NMITE, has for a long time been regarded as a higher education “cold spot”...
Herefordshire celebrates record year for company formations
Latest figures show that more new businesses were established in Herefordshire during 2021 than in any previous year – despite the continuing economic challenges resulting from the pandemic. In total 2,858 new companies were registered in the county compared to 2,327...
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Leadership consultants celebrate 1st anniversary of popular podcast.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are delighted to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, hosted by Mike Harris (pictured). The Podcast has been a big success reaching over 350 people every month. With a regular...
Member to member collaboration between Hazelton Mountford and You Do Better
Strategic Members Hazelton Mountford Group partnered with member You Do Better from 2020. Since then, the company has benefited from expert marketing and public relations support. As Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers, Hazelton Mountford offer expert advice and...
Changes in SME Solicitors’ Commercial Property department
SME Solicitors is delighted to announce the promotion of Jack Smith to Partner. Jack became Head of Commercial Property in 2024, building on his extensive experience handling both commercial and residential property matters. He strives to provide a personal and...
Local Chamber of Commerce Offers Support to Businesses Navigating U.S. Tariff Changes
As U.S. trade policies and tariffs continue to shift, many businesses are facing new challenges and uncertainty. In response, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is continuing to provide crucial guidance, up-to-date insights, and expert support...
Ballards LLP Announces Promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner
L-R: Helen Sutherland, Partner Ballards LLP and James Syree CEO and Partner Ballards LLP Worcestershire, April 2025 — Leading accountancy and advisory firm Ballards LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Helen Sutherland to Partner, effective April 2025. Helen’s...
O’Hare vs Dennis: Big Fight Night set for June
Chamber Member Liam O’Hare faces Grant Dennis on Saturday, 7th June at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport—and Chamber of Commerce Members can access exclusive discounts on table bookings for this premium boxing event. This high-stakes clash is billed as a true 50/50....
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