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Defence Spending Vital To Economy
Reacting to the release of the Defence Investment Plan, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The release of this spending plan is long overdue. Businesses have been patiently waiting to get a better understanding of the...
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Defence Spending Vital To Economy
Reacting to the release of the Defence Investment Plan, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The release of this spending plan is long overdue. Businesses have been patiently waiting to get a better understanding of the...
Member News
Emily Newman Shortlisted for Rising Star Award at Financial Reporter Broker’s Choice Awards
Jane Newman Financial Planning (JNFP) is delighted to announce that Emily Newman has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Rising Star Award at this year’s Financial Reporter Broker’s Choice Awards. Emily joined JNFP in 2018 and has since built a strong reputation...
Pineapple Recruitment unveils new specialist Education division
One of the UK’s leading recruitment firms has announced the launch of a dedicated Education division to support schools and colleges and match high-calibre education professionals with roles. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing professionals and...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Runner Goes for a Second World Record
A University of Worcester colleague is aiming to become the world’s fastest man to complete the London Marathon in full graduation attire. 50-year-old Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer at the University, has had his attempt formally accepted by Guinness...
School Leaders Take Part in Climate Assembly
Teachers and educators from across Worcestershire got together to discuss the implications of the climate and ecological crisis in schools across the West Midlands. The Educators Climate Assembly, hosted by the University of Worcester, saw senior education leaders and...
Chamber News
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...
Kickstart Scheme a Success for over 600 Young People
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have been working with Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership to deliver over 600 Kickstart jobs since 2020. The scheme, launched by the UK Government in 2020 as part of...
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Introducing Jerroms
Jerroms is a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy firm. Clients range from small local businesses to large groups nationwide and they have an excellent reputation for servicing clients’ accounting needs across a range of sectors. They offer support and...
Introducing Jerroms
Jerroms is a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy firm. Clients range from small local businesses to large groups nationwide and they have an excellent reputation for servicing clients’ accounting needs across a range of sectors. They offer support and...
Policy News
Business groups unite for a net-zero UK
The UK’s top five business groups have joined forces as part of their goal to create a net-zero free UK by 2050. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Make UK, the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the British Chambers...
Boost for restaurants, pubs and cafes as government extends takeaway services
Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (11 November 2020). The measures help give these businesses the confidence they need to continue to serve...
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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...
Learn More About Volunteering with Simply Limitless
On Monday 15th August, Simply Limitless, a health and wellbeing charity in Worcestershire, are holding a Volunteer Drop-In Session at their Wellbeing Centre. This session will be an opportunity for anyone who is interested in being part of a team that provides many...
Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead
Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the...
BCC News
Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead
Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the...
Worcestershire News
New Unico White Paper Addresses Air Conditioning Choices and Performance
A new White Paper from Unico System UK examines the relative performance of traditional air conditioning systems in comparison with the company’s own Small Duct High Velocity (SDHV) technology. Essential reading for building professionals, the 16-page...
New Global Exhibition Highlights Threats to Our Ocean
Some of the world’s best-known illustrators, including Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, have contributed to a new exhibition organised by the University of Worcester’s International Centre for the Picture Book in Society. Sea Change is the latest venture from the...
Herefordshire News
Hereford Enterprise Zone Board Chair opportunity
Hereford Enterprise Zone Ltd is seeking to appoint a non-Executive Chair from the private sector to provide strategic leadership through the next exciting phase of its development. Following a successful bid from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership, Enterprise...
Supply chain support available for Marches businesses
A programme to support Marches businesses with supply chain challenges is being extended after nearly 30 companies benefitted from its expert help. With fuel and labour shortages in the UK compounding a global supply chain crisis, many businesses across...
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Using Excel for Bank Reconciliations
Once you’ve completed your first round of bank reconciliations in your accounting software and the balances still don’t match, it can be frustrating to trace missing or unmatched transactions: https://it-ebs.co.uk/news/oh-solve-problem-like-bank-rec/ Most systems only...
Free CPR and defibrillator training for Malvern Businesses
Free CPR and defibrillator training is being offered to businesses in Malvern and the surrounding area. The training being offered by Heartstart Malvern, only takes 90 minutes and is very practical. During this time, participants are taught some very simple skills...
Can you step up for Midwives this November and make every mile a moment that matters
Did you know one Community Midwife travels over 345 miles every month caring for newborn babies and their families? This November, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is calling on our amazing local business community to get moving and to try and match those miles...
Why Every Restaurant Needs a Pest Control Contract in Herefordshire
The One Thing That Can Close Your Restaurant Overnight Picture this: It’s a busy Friday evening in your Herefordshire restaurant. Tables are full, the kitchen is firing on all cylinders, and then it happens. A diner spots a mouse scurrying along the skirting board....
Graduates’ Film Impresses on Global Stage with Festival Award
Two University of Worcester graduates are celebrating an unexpected triumph after winning an award at a global film festival, despite not actually entering the competition. Ben Monk and Joshua Prior, both Film Production graduates, won Best UK Short Film / Featurette...
Joel Richards Scholarship Event Raises Thousands at University of Worcester
A special event at the University of Worcester has raised thousands for a new scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of former student Joel Richards. Held in the University’s conference suite, named in Joel’s honour, the evening included a special address by his...
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