Business Direction Online
Latest News
Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.
Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.
If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.
1940s weekends steam into view at the SVR
The countdown is on to one of the Severn Valley Railway’s most popular events, with the first of its Step Back to the 1940s weekends now just around the corner. Taking place across two consecutive weekends, on 27–28 June and 4–5 July, the much-loved event will once...
Latest Article
1940s weekends steam into view at the SVR
The countdown is on to one of the Severn Valley Railway’s most popular events, with the first of its Step Back to the 1940s weekends now just around the corner. Taking place across two consecutive weekends, on 27–28 June and 4–5 July, the much-loved event will once...
Member News
Solicitor issues alert to businesses ahead of Employment law changes
One of the county’s leading employment lawyers has urged business to ensure they are prepared and have ‘ticked all the boxes’ ahead of sweeping changes to Employment laws. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg Solicitors, has taken steps to warn...
Marathon Efforts Step Up as University Fundraising Total Exceeds £80K
The University of Worcester’s fundraising drive has surged beyond the £80,000 mark, as two colleagues enter the final stages of training for next month’s London Marathon in support of students facing financial hardship. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer...
Patron & Strategic News
Hazelton Mountford Welcomes Two New Apprentices Amid Exciting Growth
Hazelton Mountford is pleased to welcome Jumeirah and Emma as the company’s newest apprentices. Based at the Worcester office, they will gain hands-on experience across key areas of insurance and client services. Hazelton Mountford’s apprenticeship programme offers a...
Law firm lends helping hand for disabled people to become homeowners
A leading Worcestershire law firm is giving disabled people expert advice to get on the property ladder. The Government-backed HOLD (Home Ownership for People with Long-Term Disabilities) scheme is available to help disabled people become shared ownership homeowners....
Chamber News
Regional Chambers of Commerce launch West Midlands international trade survey
West Midlands’ Chambers of Commerce are looking for businesses who trade internationally to take part in a short survey, open until Friday 15th April. Businesses of any size and sector in the West Midlands region are invited to share their views on the type of...
Law firm chooses Malvern-based Osprey Approach’s legal software to help achieve its business goals
Brevitts Solicitors is a small, successful family-run business, which specialises in private client work and has built up a loyal client base both locally and nationally. Having identified the need to embrace technology to achieve its goals – improving...
Our Latest Member
Introducing 3D Leadership Consultancy
3D Leadership is a small company of Coaching Psychologists specialising in Leadership coaching and management training and development. 3D Leadership also offer ILM accredited coach training and coaching supervision for your internal coaches and managers....
Introducing 3D Leadership Consultancy
3D Leadership is a small company of Coaching Psychologists specialising in Leadership coaching and management training and development. 3D Leadership also offer ILM accredited coach training and coaching supervision for your internal coaches and managers....
Policy News
Government support to prevent business evictions
Businesses will be protected from the threat of eviction until the end of year, providing commercial tenants with greater security and protecting vital jobs, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced. The measures are on top of the wider ranging financial...
ONS’ labour market figures September 2020
May to July figures show an increase in the unemployment rate; despite this increase and an increase in the number of redundancies, the employment rate is still not falling. Though still large, the reductions in total hours worked both on the year and the quarter are...
Skills News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Charity News
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Extends Operational Hours
Patients in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire are already benefitting as Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s southern critical care car is now operating into the night to meet increasing demand. The charity has changed its operational hours so that its...
WORCESTER CEO’S THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE RAISES £6,000
A chief executive of a Worcester charity has raised close to £6,000 for the charity he works for. Fifty-seven-year-old Richard Whateley was joined by five friends to take on the Three Peaks Challenge over the May Bank Holiday weekend (30 April – 2 May) to raise funds...
New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy
Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...
BCC News
New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy
Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and...
Worcestershire News
BioPak reduces prices on selected ranges of environmentally friendly packaging
BioPak has lowered its prices on over 180 environmentally friendly packaging products on its UK website. Included in the new lower prices, BioPak is now offering up to 20% savings on Kraft salad bowls and lids, up to 23% off for BioCane takeaway bases, up to 25% off...
Sutcliffe’s Announced as Top Insurance Employers Award Winner
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have announced they are a ‘Top Insurance Employers Award Winner’, reflecting their commitment to workplace wellbeing and drive for delivering service excellence. Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine is one of the...
Herefordshire News
Surviving Winter 2021/2022 call for donations
The Herefordshire Community Foundation has launched its Surviving Winter campaign for 2021/2022. The Surviving Winter Fund distributes money to help people living in Herefordshire in fuel poverty to stay warm, eat well and remain mobile. The Government’s winter fuel...
Lights – St Michael’s Hospice Charity Event
An evening of festive light, fun and splendour in the glowing grounds of St Michael’s in partnership with Black Mountains Botanicals. Gin Tasting Magical Light Switch On Espresso Martini Launch Apres Ski Cuisine Christmas Village Goody Bag Date & Time: 2nd &...
All Latest News
Inflation Heaping More Pressure On Firms
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be worried by inflation holding at 3.8% at a time when cost pressures continue to bite, especially on...
Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI
Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform. The research, featured in a new report, also...
Skills Minister Impressed at Worcester
The Minister for Skills has visited the University of Worcester, where she met the healthcare, legal, and sports science workers of the future and took questions from an audience of trainee teachers. Baroness Jacqui Smith spoke to PGCE students about her experiences...
50km Charity Walk by ONE in aid of Worcester Snoezelen
Last week (11 and 12 September 2025), members of ONE Creative environments’ (ONE’s) team completed a 50km walk to raise funds for Worcester Snoezelen. The walk, which was from Birmingham to Worcester – a route connecting two of the company’s office locations, is one...
Employers achieve Silver Award recognition for commitment to Defence personnel
Over 100 guests gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to celebrate thirty-six regional employers who have gained a prestigious award presented to them on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Hosted by the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets...
University Holds Special Activities for its Talented Student Athletes
As the University of Worcester welcomes thousands of students back to campus for the new academic year, the University has given a special welcome to its elite and talented student athletes – and potential sporting stars of the future. Ahead of the new term, the...
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here