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Winners Revealed at the Chamber Business Awards 2026
The Chamber Business Awards 2026 brought together the very best of business from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire last night for a spectacular evening of celebration, recognition and global-inspired entertainment. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and...
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Winners Revealed at the Chamber Business Awards 2026
The Chamber Business Awards 2026 brought together the very best of business from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire last night for a spectacular evening of celebration, recognition and global-inspired entertainment. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and...
Member News
Are Your Workplace Policies Still Fit for Purpose in 2026?
For many businesses, policies are something that get written, filed away, and only revisited when there’s an issue. But in reality, policies should be living, working documents that actively support both your people and your business. With ongoing changes in...
Menopause in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Be Aware of in 2026
Awareness of menopause in the workplace has grown significantly in recent years, and with that has come increased expectations on employers. For many businesses, this is still a relatively new area to navigate. However, it is becoming increasingly important from both...
Patron & Strategic News
Charity Quiz raises over £1,700 for Redgate Sports
SME Solicitors’ 13th Annual Charity Quiz, hosted on 13 November at Worcestershire County Cricket Club, raised £1,789.78 for Redgate Sports, a local charity dedicated to creating sports opportunities for young people. Since its official launch in June 2024,...
Join Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College’s Patron Rewards initiative!
Employers have an opportunity to shape the future workforce, and now, will be able to gain access to the college’s new Employer Patron Rewards Scheme. This initiative is designed to reward and grow collaboration between local employers and the college, ensuring...
Chamber News
Thursfields advises Wiper Blades Ltd on £3.5 million sale to Vertu Motors
The corporate team at Thursfields Solicitors has advised the principal shareholders of Worcestershire-based Wiper Blades Ltd on its £3.5 million sale to Gateshead-based Vertu Motors. Thursfields director Gareth Burge and Joe Rollins provided corporate advice, assisted...
BCC Global Annual Conference 2022 – Looking Back at an Insightful Day
On Thursday 30 June, the British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference took place at the QEII Centre in London, welcoming business leaders from the UK and around the world to come together and explore the potentials of a more sustainable and responsible...
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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...
Policy News
Tax self-assessment deadline extended
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that self-assessment customers who cannot file their tax return by the 31 January 2021 deadline will not receive a late filing penalty if they file online by 28 February. However, taxpayers are still obliged to pay their...
Skills for jobs: increased business role in Further Education
This white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity. It outlines how government propose to support people to develop the skills they need to get...
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Charity News
Call from hospice for volunteers to support families
A Worcestershire hospice is calling for caring and compassionate people to step forward as volunteers and help make a difference to patients or bereaved people when they need it most. St Richard’s Hospice, based in Worcester, is aiming to boost the number of...
Safeguard Medical raises over £5,000 for Mercia Accident Rescue Service
Last Friday saw a successful return of the Prometheus/Safeguard Medical charity Golf Day in aid of Mercia Accident Rescue Services (MARS). MARS is a charity that provides emergency support to the West Midlands Ambulance Service. The charity golf day raises vital...
BCC Director General calls for ‘new settlement with our closest neighbours’
• Director General Shevaun Haviland calls on the Government to push for a new settlement with the EU to support British businesses to expand and drive growth. • More than 400 businesses are expected at the British Chambers of Commerce’s 2025 Driving International...
BCC News
BCC Director General calls for ‘new settlement with our closest neighbours’
• Director General Shevaun Haviland calls on the Government to push for a new settlement with the EU to support British businesses to expand and drive growth. • More than 400 businesses are expected at the British Chambers of Commerce’s 2025 Driving International...
Worcestershire News
Accountancy firm acquires leading design agency
Ballards LLP, a leading Worcestershire based firm of chartered accountants, has today announced the acquisition of CreativeFolks Ltd, a well-established creative design agency based in Northampton. The move comes as Ballards LLP seeks to expand its service offerings...
University Staff Member Bids for London Marathon World Record Attempt Dressed as Lumberjack
A member of staff at the University of Worcester will be attempting to break the world record for the fastest London Marathon time dressed as a lumberjack. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer, said he was looking for a fun way to raise money for the...
Herefordshire News
Praise for Peer Networks Programme
A Herefordshire businessman has praised a business support network – saying he has learned something new from each session he has been part of. James Lloyd, who runs two businesses in Ross-on-Wye, is taking part in the Peer Networks Programme, which brings together...
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...
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WLZ Tutors Brings Education and Art Together as One of the Main Sponsors of Worcester Paint Festival 2025
Local education specialists WLZ Tutors are celebrating their role as one of the main sponsors of the Worcester Paint Festival (WPF) 2025, an annual event that transforms Worcester into a vibrant open-air gallery. Known for delivering personalised, inclusive tutoring...
Free Talk Offers Tips to Create Nature Friendly Haven in your Garden
Discover how your garden can become a wildlife haven, with practical tips for creating biodiverse spaces, no matter the size, in a free talk at The Hive. University of Worcester Senior Lecturer in Biology, Dr Kate Ashbrook, will be sharing her advice on how to make...
DRPG Named Global Agency of the Year in Landmark 45th Anniversary Year
Integrated communications group DRPG has been named Global Agency of the Year at the 2025 C&IT Awards, recognising its development from a UK-based film agency into a global business operating across three continents. The accolade lands in a landmark year for the...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Celebrated as an Outstanding Workplace for Third Time
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce that it has once again been recognised with the Outstanding Workplace Award by leading management consultancy People Insight, following an exceptional 93% employee engagement score in its latest annual Staff Survey....
Hayward Wright continues expansion latest acquisition
Midlands-based, full-service accountancy and advisory firm Hayward Wright has expanded into Birmingham City Centre, with the acquisition of Wharfside Accountancy Services. The acquisition aligns with Hayward Wright’s strategic growth plans and responds to growing...
Make Or Break Budget Must Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to focus her second Budget on key growth drivers to lift the gloom that has settled over the economy. The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policies to encourage investment, strengthen the...
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