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College Launches Unique Partner Programme for Business

College Launches Unique Partner Programme for Business

Halesowen College is delighted to announce the launch of its PowerPartner Programme, an innovative initiative designed to strengthen the collaboration between education and industry. This exciting programme provides a unique platform for businesses and organisations...

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Harriers Foundation donate kit to Aid through Football

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...

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Chamber News

Launching the 2022/23 Chamber Business Manifesto

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...

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Understanding Crypto & Digital Asset Taxation

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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Our Latest Member

Introducing ActionCOACH Evesham

Welcoming our newest Member, ActionCOACH Evesham, business growth specialists covering Worcester, Stratford and Evesham. ActionCOACH Evesham focus on providing results: Increasing your profits, sales, customers, satisfaction, productivity and success. They focus on...

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Introducing ActionCOACH Evesham

Introducing ActionCOACH Evesham

Welcoming our newest Member, ActionCOACH Evesham, business growth specialists covering Worcester, Stratford and Evesham. ActionCOACH Evesham focus on providing results: Increasing your profits, sales, customers, satisfaction, productivity and success. They focus on...

Policy News

Wychavon Business Grants to close on Friday 28 August

Wychavon Business Grants to close on Friday 28 August

The Government have announced that the COVID-19 business grants programme will close on Friday 28 August.  More than 2500 grants have been made to eligible businesses in Wychavon amounting to almost £30 million via the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail,...

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Government delays easing lockdown

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...

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Charity News

Join our shops team urges hospice

Join our shops team urges hospice

A Worcestershire-based hospice is encouraging people to join their volunteer team this year in the charity’s 18 shops around the county. St Richard’s Hospice is hoping that at least 150 new volunteers will swell their ranks to help run the stores, which raise vital...

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Warriors and Megan Baker House partner for afternoon of Rugby

Warriors and Megan Baker House partner for afternoon of Rugby

Enjoy watching our very own Worcester Warriors play Exeter Chiefs and support MBH at the same time. A one course lunch in the hospitality suite as well as reserved seats to watch the match live. The Herefordshire-based charity are inviting you to an afternoon of Rugby...

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BCC Publishes Blueprint To Drive Net-Zero Transition

BCC Publishes Blueprint To Drive Net-Zero Transition

The British Chambers of Commerce ‘Green Innovation Challenge’ report has outlined a series of proposals for policymakers, to help accelerate the UK’s transition to net-zero.  Among the recommendations in the report are:   A new public body to oversee delivery of...

BCC News

BCC Publishes Blueprint To Drive Net-Zero Transition

The British Chambers of Commerce ‘Green Innovation Challenge’ report has outlined a series of proposals for policymakers, to help accelerate the UK’s transition to net-zero.  Among the recommendations in the report are:   A new public body to oversee delivery of...

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Worcestershire News

Discover Your Strengths, Maximise Your Potential

Discover Your Strengths, Maximise Your Potential

Why do you make the choices you make? Why do certain tasks come naturally to you? Why do certain activities capture your attention? The simple yet powerful answer is your talents. Your talents are your natural potential. Your talents are the key to your confidence, to...

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Brides ‘find the one’ at pop up boutique

Brides ‘find the one’ at pop up boutique

Brides-to-be are flocking to a pop-up boutique in Worcester to find their dream dresses. St Richard’s Hospice launched ‘Snowdrops Bridal’ at 34 Chapel Walk, Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester, in mid-February and have welcomed hundreds of shoppers. The boutique...

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Herefordshire News

Hereford City Centre Improvement

Hereford City Centre Improvement

A £6m project which includes £3m Getting Building Fund to refurbish the historic core of Hereford through investment in the streetscape with high quality materials and consistent soft and hard landscaping. This scheme will increase footfall and the economic potential...

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Working in Partnership for a zero-carbon nature-rich county

Working in Partnership for a zero-carbon nature-rich county

A new Climate and Nature Partnership Board is leading the way and coordinating action across the county to tackle climate change, with the vision of a zero-carbon nature-rich Herefordshire by 2030. With members from a range of backgrounds including business, community...

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Severn Valley Railway to progress its restructure plans

Severn Valley Railway to progress its restructure plans

The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed its intention to progress with ‘One Railway’, the radical organisational restructure that it announced in December 2024. This follows a period of intensive consultation with shareholders of the train operating company, Severn...

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Exhibition at Medical School to Explore Sustainability in PPE

Exhibition at Medical School to Explore Sustainability in PPE

Sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) in the health service will be the focus of a public lecture and exhibition at Worcester’s new medical school. The exhibition is a showcase of Arts and Humanities Research Council funded research into the development of a...

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Costs Pressures Hitting Workforce Growth

Costs Pressures Hitting Workforce Growth

The proportion of firms who have increased their workforce falls to a fifth (20%) from 24% in Q4 2024, while 17% report a decline in their workforce 73% of firms say labour costs are creating pressure to put up prices Of those attempting to recruit, 76% of firms faced...

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