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Recruitment Static as Firms Assess NI Impact
Recruitment remains static with 55% of firms attempting to hire staff in the last three months (compared with 54% in Q1) Hiring remains challenging despite some respite, with 73% of firms reporting difficulties in Q2 (76% in Q1) Transport and logistics (80%) and...
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Recruitment Static as Firms Assess NI Impact
Recruitment remains static with 55% of firms attempting to hire staff in the last three months (compared with 54% in Q1) Hiring remains challenging despite some respite, with 73% of firms reporting difficulties in Q2 (76% in Q1) Transport and logistics (80%) and...
Member News
JMDA Design to Bring Key Industry Update to ABC Kids Expo
JMDA Design, a renowned leader in nursery product design, is excited to announce its attendance in the upcoming ABC Kids Expo, scheduled to take place from 21st to 23rd May 2025. The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Centre in Las Vegas,...
Local Businesses Conclude Successful Fundraising Campaign for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust!
L-R Kirsty Murray – Income generation Manager – Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, Abbie Bissell-Blazier – Charity Fundraiser – Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, Emma Richardson – Managing Director – Four Squared Recruitment and Matthew Clarke –...
Patron & Strategic News
Employers have Duty to Prevent Workers Suffering Sexual Harassment under New Legislation
Employers across Worcestershire will have a duty to protect their staff from sexual harassment with the introduction of strict new laws. The workplace alert comes from local employment specialist Sally Morris, who says that under the new legislation coming into force...
Healthcare Careers Advice on Offer at Hereford County Hospital
The University of Worcester will be at Hereford County Hospital this month, with advice for people wishing to study or work in the healthcare sector. The event, which will be held on Friday, 25 October, will give staff and visitors to the hospital the chance to meet...
Chamber News
Residents spend £845K with Herefordshire Shop Local cards
People in Herefordshire have spent more than £845,000 using cards aimed at encouraging local shopping. The county council offered households a free Shop Local card, giving each one £25 to spend in stores in the area. Nearly 60,000 out of 90,000 eligible households...
Chair’s Report
It’s very encouraging to see the buoyant attendance of Members at the various events held recently. We’re seeing a real desire for Members and visitors to meet face-to-face and get back to networking and interacting together. Much has been said about the Chamber Expo...
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Introducing The Worcester Handyman
The Worcester Handyman was set up at the request of the numerous people and businesses where ad-hoc and planned handyman services were provided in a professional and personable way. Whilst no job is too small, services can be provided on a per job, per hour or daily...
Introducing The Worcester Handyman
The Worcester Handyman was set up at the request of the numerous people and businesses where ad-hoc and planned handyman services were provided in a professional and personable way. Whilst no job is too small, services can be provided on a per job, per hour or daily...
Policy News
Businesses in Herefordshire & Worcestershire continue to plummet as a third admit they will decrease the size of their workforce in the next 3 months
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, have released the results of the latest quarterly economic report, outlining the impact of Coronavirus on businesses during Quarter 2. The...
Wychavon Business Grants to close on Friday 28 August
The Government have announced that the COVID-19 business grants programme will close on Friday 28 August. More than 2500 grants have been made to eligible businesses in Wychavon amounting to almost £30 million via the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail,...
Skills News
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Charity News
Troubled waters bring railway bridge appeal
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust (GWRT) – the Registered Charity that supports the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway – launched a £200,000 appeal to fund the repair of the water-damaged ‘Bridge 8’ over the railway between Toddington and Broadway early...
Hospital Charity looking to share ‘Wonders of Worcestershire’ through Christmas and the new year
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity has launched its Christmas appeal ‘Wonders of Worcestershire’. The appeal will focus on the wonderful things that our hospital staff and charity team have achieved over the past year and ask for your support in helping the...
Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy
Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds....
BCC News
Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy
Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds....
Worcestershire News
PSE Offline Marketing Join the Chamber
PSE Offline Marketing is a family-owned growth marketing agency, established in 1995 by brothers Phil and Rob Newton. With offices in Droitwich and Shoreditch, it specialises in creatively connecting brands with individuals, working with the likes of Hello Fresh,...
Stride out over Malvern Hills for hospice care
Walkers are invited to stride out across the Malvern Hills for a hospice’s 39th annual fundraising challenge. The St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk takes place on Saturday, May 13 – with two, five and 11-mile routes available. The walk is a popular fixture in...
Herefordshire News
Support on hand to help manufacturers grow
Manufacturers across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being urged to take advantage of a hugely-successful programme and go for growth. Through the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), small and medium sized manufacturers are offered help to...
Have your say on the new Herefordshire Local Plan
Local people are being invited to take part in a public consultation that will help to shape the updated Herefordshire Local Plan 2021-2041. Consultation on the options for the location and scale of new development throughout the county is now live and will run until...
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Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Hosts Charity Memory Walk to Support Alzheimer’s Society
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, an award-winning care home in Herefordshire, proudly hosted a heartfelt Memory Walk to raise funds for The Alzheimer’s Society. The event united residents, family, friends, and staff in a beautiful display of community spirit. It...
FormusPro Founder & CEO Named As One to Watch In The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders For 2024
Herefordshire-based Microsoft Partner, FormusPro, is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Glenn Powell, has been recognised in the 2024 LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders Awards, a prestigious accolade supported by The Times. He was named ‘One To Watch’...
Gwen Walford Care Home Celebrates Win at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2024
Gwen Walford Nursing Home is thrilled to announce its success at the prestigious Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards, where the home’s dedicated staff member, Gideon Kusi, won The Good Nurse Award. These awards celebrate the hard work, dedication,...
Employers have Duty to Prevent Workers Suffering Sexual Harassment under New Legislation
Employers across Worcestershire will have a duty to protect their staff from sexual harassment with the introduction of strict new laws. The workplace alert comes from local employment specialist Sally Morris, who says that under the new legislation coming into force...
Healthcare Careers Advice on Offer at Hereford County Hospital
The University of Worcester will be at Hereford County Hospital this month, with advice for people wishing to study or work in the healthcare sector. The event, which will be held on Friday, 25 October, will give staff and visitors to the hospital the chance to meet...
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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