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THE BRITISH INSURANCE AWARDS 2026 FINALISTS
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers celebrate their latest award announcement being named Finalist in The British Insurance Awards 2026 in two categories: Commercial SME/Mid Corporate Broker of the year and Small Broker of the Year’ The British Insurance Awards...
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THE BRITISH INSURANCE AWARDS 2026 FINALISTS
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers celebrate their latest award announcement being named Finalist in The British Insurance Awards 2026 in two categories: Commercial SME/Mid Corporate Broker of the year and Small Broker of the Year’ The British Insurance Awards...
Member News
Wackadoo! Visit Bluey at the Severn Valley Railway this March
The Severn Valley Railway is all set for family fun in March, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved TV character Bluey on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Bluey and...
A Fresh Take on AI: A Practical Approach to Modern Marketing
AI is the business buzzword of 2026, but how do professionals feel about AI? There’s a growing sense of curiosity around what AI can do for us, but there’s also hesitation around its reliability and what happens when we become too dependent on the intelligence. As...
Patron & Strategic News
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...
Dementia Study Finds Meeting Centres Can Triple Investment
A study has found that for every £1 spent on Meeting Centres for people living with dementia in Worcestershire, up to £3 of value can be created. The research, part-funded by the Shaw Foundation and carried out by the University of Worcester based Association for...
Chamber News
Chair’s Report
It’s very encouraging to see the buoyant attendance of Members at the various events held recently. We’re seeing a real desire for Members and visitors to meet face-to-face and get back to networking and interacting together. Much has been said about the Chamber Expo...
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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Introducing CDM Plastics
CDM Plastics is a well established acrylic fabricator based in Redditch. They are an approved fabricator for the main plastic sheet manufacturers. Throughout the pandemic, CDM Plastics have been supplying protective sneeze screens for both large retailers, including...
Introducing CDM Plastics
CDM Plastics is a well established acrylic fabricator based in Redditch. They are an approved fabricator for the main plastic sheet manufacturers. Throughout the pandemic, CDM Plastics have been supplying protective sneeze screens for both large retailers, including...
Policy News
ONS data reveals record levels of quarterly employment decrease
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said today (11/08) that the number of people in work decreased by 220,000 between April and June. This was the largest quarterly decrease since the height of the financial crisis. The groups most affected are younger workers...
Government releases details of UK points-based immigration system
On 31 December 2020, at 11:00 PM, freedom of movement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) will end. Government has now released further information for applicants, employers and educational institutions on the draft requirements and conditions...
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Charity News
National Day of Reflection
On 23 March, let’s take time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving, and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost over the last two years. Locally Covid-19 families Hereford is holding an event outside...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Named as Finalist for National Film Award
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been shortlisted for a national Charity Film Award alongside other charitable causes. The charity’s film, produced in collaboration with creative agency DRPG, is now through to the final round following a public vote. The short film...
Equity Commission Urges Action On Workplace Barriers
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in the workplace. The Commission has focused on supporting the 5.5...
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Equity Commission Urges Action On Workplace Barriers
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in the workplace. The Commission has focused on supporting the 5.5...
Worcestershire News
International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity in Worcestershire
Over the last couple of years Ruby Edwards from You Do Better PR has written together with local business women who live and work in and around Worcestershire to share the positive sentiment of International Women’s Day. This year, together, they embrace the...
Princess Royal visit marks long-standing association for award-winning Worcester-based GL
Power of another sort took over Worcester-based manufacturer GL yesterday (Monday) as the team received a visit from HRH The Princess Royal. GL, which is based in Great Western Business Park, McKenzie Way, has a long association with The Princess Royal, having...
Herefordshire News
Shell Store named as Commercial Development of the Year finalist
The transformation of Hereford’s former munitions site into the county’s first dedicated business incubation centre is in the running for a top property award. The £7.3m project at the Shell Store on Skylon Park has been shortlisted in the Commercial...
Postcards from Life – Lots set to go under the hammer
More than 250 miniature masterpieces are set to go under the hammer during an online auction for St Michael’s Hospice. Postcards from Life has raised tens of thousands of pounds for St Michael’s since launching in 2015. This year’s field is among the best yet, with...
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FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors
Local Redditch Business opens its doors. FAUN Zoeller (FZUK) was delighted to welcome three enthusiastic students, Ashlea, Daniel and Leo, for a week of work experience across different departments of our business. This initiative reflects FZUK’s ongoing commitment to...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Announce Relaunch of Business Direction Magazine
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce their new partnership with Crosby Media Associates. The Chamber and Crosby Media will collaborate closely to ensure a seamless transition toward the end of 2025, with October/November and...
Ballards LLP Celebrating Double Award Shortlisting
L-R: James Syree CEO Ballards LLP and Adrian Sidaway Audit Director, Ballards LLP Midlands-based firm recognised for outstanding performance by the Accounting Excellence Awards. Leading Worcestershire Accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for...
Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations
Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...
Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Announces NEW Strategic Digital Training Partnership with Make Strides
Empowering Local Businesses with ‘Leadership Thinking’. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Make Strides, a digital-first learning and development company specialising in both early-career and...
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