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Fisher German scoops top training award
A leading property consultancy is celebrating winning a prestigious award for its innovative approach to employee development at the British Training Awards. Fisher German, which has 26 offices across the UK, has been crowned Professional Services Initiative of the...
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Fisher German scoops top training award
A leading property consultancy is celebrating winning a prestigious award for its innovative approach to employee development at the British Training Awards. Fisher German, which has 26 offices across the UK, has been crowned Professional Services Initiative of the...
Member News
Underwoods Hereford Announces Relocation to New Depot at Three Mills Trading Estate
Underwoods Steel Stockholders & Fabrications in Hereford is pleased to announce its upcoming move to a new, larger depot located at Three Mills Trading Estate, Hereford. The relocation is scheduled to take place on 19th May 2025. This move marks an important step...
Medical School Leader Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
A senior leader at Worcester’s Medical School has been honoured for her contribution to furthering global healthcare. Professor Kay Mohanna, who was born in Evesham and brought up in Upton-on-Severn is the course lead for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of...
Patron & Strategic News
DRPG Marks 45 Years with Industry-Wide ‘Big Build’ Charity Challenge
In celebration of its 45th anniversary, global communications group DRPG is launching the ‘Big Build’ charity challenge, inviting the wider industry, clients and colleagues to come together for a unique initiative focused on making a tangible difference. This event...
University Student Appears in Feature Film
A University of Worcester student is appearing in a newly released feature film. Alannah Southerton has a role in Lollipop, which had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. “I was thrilled to be involved,” said the 23-year-old, of Bromsgrove....
Chamber News
Launching the 2022/23 Chamber Business Manifesto
The recent Economic Conference included the launch of the Chamber Manifesto for 2022/2023. The Manifesto outlines activities that the Chamber will undertake to represent the interests and address the challenges faced by our Membership. These challenges have been...
Understanding Crypto & Digital Asset Taxation
At the start of 2021 the digital asset market topped $2 trillion in market capitalisation. The proliferation of digital assets shows no signs of slowing and the market continues to evolve at pace. As the taxation and regulatory authorities play catch up and evolve...
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Countdown to Change Webinars to prepare businesses for life post EU Exit
The Countdown to Change webinar series include topical and interactive discussions designed to countdown to the end of the transition phase. The webinars will be full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to know now in order to prepare for the...

Countdown to Change Webinars to prepare businesses for life post EU Exit
The Countdown to Change webinar series include topical and interactive discussions designed to countdown to the end of the transition phase. The webinars will be full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to know now in order to prepare for the...
Policy News
Government delays easing lockdown
Due to a rise in infection rates across England, the Government has today announced it is delaying further easing of lockdown restrictions. Read the Prime Minister’s full announcement on coronavirus 31 July 2020 here. The following restrictions will remain in...
£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses
£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses
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Charity News
Hospice tree recycling campaign returns
Residents across the county can have their real Christmas trees collected and recycled in January – thanks to a team of hospice volunteers. Now in its sixth year, the St Richard’s Hospice Christmas Tree Collection will take place on Sunday, January 9 and Monday,...
Herefordshire Community Grant Funding
ESF Community Grants, funded by the European Social Fund, is a programme that aims to support small and voluntary organisations with grants of £5,000 – £20,000 for local initiatives that will move unemployed people towards employment, training, or education....

BCC welcomes start of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand
Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is good news to hear that the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will finally come into...
BCC News
BCC welcomes start of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand
Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is good news to hear that the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will finally come into...
Worcestershire News
Serco Restart Scheme: providing a free service in your area to fill job vacancies
ChamSerco Restart Scheme: providing a free service in your area to fill job vacancies The Restart Scheme is part of the Government’s wider ‘Plan for Jobs’ programmes to help long-term unemployed people develop their skills so they can find sustainable and meaningful...
Paul Walker MBE announced as new Chair of the Worcestershire LEP
The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), is pleased to announce local business leader, Paul Walker MBE as its new Chair. Paul takes over from Mark Stansfeld, who was chair of the Worcestershire LEP for over half a decade. With the LEP’s 20-year economic...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP investment driving ‘new era’ for town centres
A multi-million pound investment in town and city centres across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin is helping to herald a new era for the region, the partnership’s deputy chair said today. Sonia Roberts says the Marches LEP has been a key champion of...
Walking in Herefordshire
Walking is a great way to become more active. It’s a free activity, you don’t need any special equipment and there is no need to drive to a destination first – get to know your local area and explore the world straight from your doorstep. If...
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Claire Carter Joins Coacto as Business Operations Manager
We’re excited to announce that Claire Carter has joined Coacto as our new Business Operations Manager. With more than 18 years of experience supporting Directors and Senior Leaders across a wide range of industries, Claire brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to...
Rotherwood Healthcare Launches Pioneering Wellness Programme to Enhance Resident Well-Being
Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning healthcare provider, is excited to announce the official launch of its Rotherwood Wellness Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the health and well-being of residents across its care homes. This...
DRPG Marks 45 Years with Industry-Wide ‘Big Build’ Charity Challenge
In celebration of its 45th anniversary, global communications group DRPG is launching the ‘Big Build’ charity challenge, inviting the wider industry, clients and colleagues to come together for a unique initiative focused on making a tangible difference. This event...
Improve your Staff Recruitment and Retention with the Salary & Benefits 2024/25 Survey, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
Businesses are currently operating in an incredibly tight labour market and are doing their best to survive amongst the cost of doing business crisis due to spiralling energy costs. The competitive labour market is impacting businesses ability to invest and grow. The...
University Student Appears in Feature Film
A University of Worcester student is appearing in a newly released feature film. Alannah Southerton has a role in Lollipop, which had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. “I was thrilled to be involved,” said the 23-year-old, of Bromsgrove....
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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