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Welcome New Members | June 2026
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout June: KSP Secure – Provides professional CCTV, intruder alarm, and security system installation services, delivering reliable, tailored protection for homes and businesses. Jespearl Services Ltd...
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Welcome New Members | June 2026
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout June: KSP Secure – Provides professional CCTV, intruder alarm, and security system installation services, delivering reliable, tailored protection for homes and businesses. Jespearl Services Ltd...
Member News
Engineering students gain behind-the-scenes insight at the Severn Valley Railway
Seventeen final-year engineering students from the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) in Hereford visited the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) yesterday [21 April], gaining a first-hand look at the technology, infrastructure and people behind one of...
What Does Your Accent Say About You? Free Talk at The Hive
Experts in language and learning will explore how our accents tell the story of where we come from and who we’ve connected with in a free talk at The Hive in Worcester. The talk, on Wednesday 6 May, from 6-7pm, will explore how we relate to our own accents, and why...
Patron & Strategic News
University Women’s Team Head Undefeated into the New Year
The University of Worcester’s Women’s Football Team are chasing promotion, as they enter the new year unbeaten after a record-breaking first half of the season. The side has won all eight of its league and cup fixtures so far, scoring 96 goals and conceding just once....
University Leader Welcomes Return of European Study Scheme
The University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor has welcomed the UK’s decision to rejoin the Erasmus student exchange scheme from 2027, ending a six-year absence. The move will give UK students the chance to study, train, or volunteer across Europe once again. Professor...
Chamber News
Can you help with support for Ukraine Nationals?
Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, leading recruitment firm Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are working to support Ukraine Nationals who have applied to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme....
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...
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CHOOSiE – Supporting Local
The high street was already in some trouble before the Coronavirus Pandemic caused most shops to close their doors – some for good. Signs screaming ‘CLOSING DOWN SALE’, boarded up windows, abandoned stores and an increase in charity shops had become common sights in...
CHOOSiE – Supporting Local
The high street was already in some trouble before the Coronavirus Pandemic caused most shops to close their doors – some for good. Signs screaming ‘CLOSING DOWN SALE’, boarded up windows, abandoned stores and an increase in charity shops had become common sights in...
Policy News
BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for October
Commenting on GDP figures for October 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
“The sharp slowdown in economic output in October reflected the squeeze on activity from the re-introduction of tighter coronavirus restrictions, including the tier system in England. Firms in hospitality, who are most acutely exposed to the renewed restrictions, suffering particularly badly in the month.
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...
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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...
Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for...
BCC News
Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for...
Worcestershire News
Bridging The Gap – Support for British Host Families
Akademik provide language services such as public service interpreting, translation, tutoring and examining Russian at schools at GCSE and A Level. Maria Williams is a Russian tutor at the University of Birmingham and a public service interpreter, a member of The...
Steve Perera from Britannic Place has been voted Top Rated Adviser in the VouchedFor Top Rated Guide for 2023 for the second year in a row!
VouchedFor released its Top Rated Guide for 2023 on Saturday. The guide, distributed by The Times, aims to identify and celebrate the UK’s best financial advice advisers and firms, all based on client feedback. For those who may not have heard of VouchedFor, it’s an...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP launches annual report with praise for region’s businesses
The chair of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership paid tribute to the region’s business community for its ‘fierce determination’ to bounce back from the Covid pandemic. Mandy Thorn MBE said tens of thousands of businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and...
An opportunity for young, local artists
The Courtyard are offering an opportunity for emerging visual artists aged 16–25 with a link to Herefordshire to take part in its latest visual arts project, Cultivate@Courtyard. The chosen artists will be shortlisted by a panel of judges and will then be mentored by...
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Harriers Foundation donate kit to Aid through Football
Harriers Foundation has joined clubs across the country in donating kit to The RAF FA’s Aid through Football initiative. The RAF Football Association (RAF FA) Taking Football to Africa and Beyond Charitable Appeal, Aid through Football sees donated football kit...
Worcester Criminologist Investigates Hate Crime Motivations in New Book Chapter
What goes through the mind of someone who is about to attack a religious space? What led them there, and how can we stop it? Those are just some of the questions an Islamophobia expert from Worcester takes on in his contribution to a new book analysing the mindset of...
Disruption Doesn’t Book a Slot in Your Diary: How to Communicate with Staff When It Strikes
In my blog, I explore practical ways to lead your team through disruption, build trust, reduce uncertainty, and guide your people with clear, confident communication. If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that disruption never shows up at a good time. And when...
Unemployment Up As Wages Still Outpace Inflation
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There is little comfort in this data for businesses or the government. Employers are being squeezed...
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 4) Is Now Live – Have Your Say!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to share their insights in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 4). This vital survey helps the Chamber build a clear picture of the current business climate across the two...
France’s favourite wine day is almost here.
Every November, as the clock strikes midnight, France pops its corks to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day – the arrival of the year’s first wine. Fresh, fruity, and full of life, it’s a symbol of new beginnings. (and a great excuse for a party). This year, we’re...
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