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BROMSGROVE SPEAKING COACH RECEIVES HIGHLY COMMENDED AT NATIONAL SPEAKER AWARDS
Bromsgrove-based speaker coach and two-time TEDx speaker Dave James has received a Highly Commended award in the TEDx Speaker of the Year category at the Speaker Awards 2026. The Speaker Awards, now in its fifth year, recognises the most inspiring and innovative...
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BROMSGROVE SPEAKING COACH RECEIVES HIGHLY COMMENDED AT NATIONAL SPEAKER AWARDS
Bromsgrove-based speaker coach and two-time TEDx speaker Dave James has received a Highly Commended award in the TEDx Speaker of the Year category at the Speaker Awards 2026. The Speaker Awards, now in its fifth year, recognises the most inspiring and innovative...
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Worcester Academic Contributes to New Study Tackling Cultural Loss for Children in Care
An expert from the University of Worcester is partnering on a new nationwide study which will give a voice to children and young people from marginalised communities to address the growing issue of children in care being raised outside their culture. Led by the...
Leading Through Uncertainty
We’re wired to seek certainty. To look for answers, plans, and predictability. But right now? Many leaders are navigating in the dark. Budgets are tightening. Expectations are rising. Job security feels fragile. And your team is looking to you, not for perfect...
Patron & Strategic News
Students Earn Choreography Commission with Worcester Theatre
Two talented dance students will take centre stage at Worcester’s Swan Theatre after securing a prestigious paid commission for their work. Maisey Tromans and Ruby Brown are both in the first year of their Dance and Performance degree at the University of Worcester...
DRPGroup Strengthens UK Leadership Team as Part of Wider Growth Strategy
Worcestershire, Tuesday 20 January 2026 – DRPGroup has announced a series of senior leadership appointments and a strengthened UK leadership structure, as part of the Group’s wider strategy for sustained growth following the completion of its 45th anniversary legacy...
Chamber News
Annual Golf Day Brings Professionals Together and Raises Much-Needed Funds for Charity!
On Friday 15 July, golfers geared up for the annual Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Day, in association with AMROS Golf. The event was generously sponsored by Nicklin Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers and mfg Solicitors....
BCC and IBCC Welcome New UK-Israel Trade Negotiations
Commenting on the launch of the negotiations, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “Business supports these efforts to develop an improved trade agreement with Israel to boost the supply of services between our countries. “There are also...
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Introducing Nova Internet
Nova Internet is a full-service digital agency focussed on helping startups and small businesses succeed online. Their core services include Web Design & Development, Branding & Graphic Design, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing and Pay-Per-Click...
Introducing Nova Internet
Nova Internet is a full-service digital agency focussed on helping startups and small businesses succeed online. Their core services include Web Design & Development, Branding & Graphic Design, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing and Pay-Per-Click...
Policy News
BUDGET 2021: Chancellor delivers 3-point plan
The Chancellor has unveiled the contents of his Budget. The statement outlined the governments financial package to support business recovery giving firms more clarity on the way ahead and will allow many to plan with greater optimism and confidence as they look to...
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...
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Charity News
Recruitment firm GMP raises £10,000 for Worcester charity New Hope
A Worcester recruitment firm has raised £10,000 for local children’s and disabilities charity, New Hope. The team from city centre-based GMP Recruitment, and the firm’s parent company The Jarell Group, raised the five-figure total through three of their staff taking...
Training Support Aims to Ease Construction Worker Shortage
A major project to support new construction workers across Herefordshire and drive growth in the industry has been launched by a leading education and training charity. The Construction Support Partnership (CSP) will provide tailored training, mentoring and support to...
Business Welcomes Export Support Package Amid Global Uncertainty
Responding to the announcements from the Chancellor and Business and Trade Secretary to support UK exporters, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said: “The BCC called last week for enhanced credit and financial support through...
BCC News
Business Welcomes Export Support Package Amid Global Uncertainty
Responding to the announcements from the Chancellor and Business and Trade Secretary to support UK exporters, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said: “The BCC called last week for enhanced credit and financial support through...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire business celebrating growth from every angle
Worcestershire business, Rock Power Connections, who design and build electrical infrastructure solutions across the UK, bringing high voltage power to the places it’s needed are celebrating growth from every angle. Celebrating 10 years in business, Rock has seen...
New head of agriculture and rural affairs at mfg Solicitors
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of partner Alex Phillips as its new departmental head for its agriculture and rural affairs division. Alex is now leading the award-winning team which specialises in advising farmers, estate owners and landowners...
Herefordshire News
Go-ahead for £8m investment on Skylon
The final phase of an £8 million investment at Skylon Park, Hereford Enterprise Zone has been given the go-head. Commercial property developers Priority Space will begin construction of nine industrial units at Centenary Park, a 110-acre site in Skylon Park, in Spring...
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”...
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Limbco Launches New Marketing Initiative for Customers
The recent appointment of a Digital Marketing Manager marks a significant step in Limbco’s strategic growth, enabling delivery of tailored marketing solutions for their customers. This includes bespoke strategies, digital advertising, social media management and...
KEMP Hospice Invites Community to “Shine a Light” for Those Living with Life-Limiting Illness and Bereavement
This festive season, KEMP Hospice is proud to launch its “Shine a Light” appeal, calling on the Wyre Forest community to remember, celebrate, and support loved ones through a heartfelt fundraising campaign. As a charity that never charges for its care, KEMP Hospice...
Virtual tour transforms local charity play centre
Technology with Heart: Visual-Eyes & The Chamwell Centre For most of us, visiting a new location is routine. But for the children supported by the Chamwell Charity Centre, a new environment can be a source of significant stress. Chamwell provides a vital safe...
Key Employment Law Updates: Winter 2025
Employment Rights Bill in “Ping Pong” Phase as Key Provisions Remain in Debate As winter 2025 approaches, the Employment Rights Act 2025 has yet to be finalised, with several headline provisions still under dispute following rejection by the House of Lords on 28...
Inflation Eases – But Action Must Follow
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be hoping October’s inflation rate of 3.6% is further evidence that inflation may now be past its peak....
Sluggish Economy Demands Strong Business Support
Reacting to the latest GDP data published this morning by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is unsurprising. “But the data...
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