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John Truslove warns industrial and logistics sector with business rates set to rise 21% for many firms
West Midlands industrial and logistics businesses face a triple whammy in 2026 with business rates facing an average increase of 21% due to the upcoming 2026 revaluation. On top of the increase to Employers’ NI and increase in the National Minimum Wage, industrial and...
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John Truslove warns industrial and logistics sector with business rates set to rise 21% for many firms
West Midlands industrial and logistics businesses face a triple whammy in 2026 with business rates facing an average increase of 21% due to the upcoming 2026 revaluation. On top of the increase to Employers’ NI and increase in the National Minimum Wage, industrial and...
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Non-cancer patient numbers under the care of St Michael’s Hospice exceed cancer patients for first time
One of Herefordshire’s largest charities says the number of its patients with non-cancer conditions has exceeded those with cancer for the first time. The change is down to an expansion of services offered by St Michael’s Hospice including expert care and support for...
Friends of Isaac’s Foodbank – Christmas Appeal
Reaching out to the powers of the Chamber of Commerce and my awesome network here! If you know Santa, or have any connections that know Santa, can you please share this in the hope the man in the red suit can come to my aid again this Christmas! I want to be sure that...
Patron & Strategic News
125 Easter Eggs delivered to Worcester Foodbank
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for the 8th consecutive year, and it delivered! This year, the awards received 125 nominations, meaning 125 Easter eggs for Worcester Foodbank just in time for Easter. Launched in 2018 by ISO Quality Services, a Worcester-based...
Solicitor highlights key advantages of Golden Brick and Turnkey Agreements
A leading residential development lawyer has highlighted the key benefits of golden brick and turnkey agreements for developers in relation to their construction projects, in order to make the most of the financial benefits they bring. Golden brick agreements allow...
Chamber News
University and Student Win Awards for Work to Educate People on the Climate Emergency
The University of Worcester has won a national sustainability award recognising its work to educate staff, students and the wider community about the climate emergency. The University was named winner of the Innovation for Engagement Award in the national Green Impact...
£9k grant funding available to Cleantech innovators
Innovators and businesses taking part in an industry-first Cleantech bootcamp in Wyre Forest will be able to access grant support worth up to £9,000 to help bring their innovations to life. The grant, which can be used for a range of purposes including marketing...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Hereford Enterprise Zone Limited (https://www.skylonpark.co.uk) Kelsam Support Services Limited (https://kelsam.co.uk/) Penrhos Spirits Ltd...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Hereford Enterprise Zone Limited (https://www.skylonpark.co.uk) Kelsam Support Services Limited (https://kelsam.co.uk/) Penrhos Spirits Ltd...
Policy News
Business events and conferences given go ahead to resume from 1 October
Business events and conferences will be permitted to resume from 1 October provided rates of infection remain at current levels. Government has announced that it will begin pilots to help plan how best to restart indoor business events. New guidance, which can be...
Higher technical education reforms
The Department for Education (DfE) is planning to improve higher technical education to help people train or retrain for high-skilled jobs. These reforms will cover learners studying for higher technical education qualifications. The reforms are designed to: improve...
Skills News
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Charity News
60TH anniversary celebrations raise £1,316 for child cancer charity
As part of their 60th anniversary celebrations, City Signs Ltd pledged to support Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, with a series of fundraising activities including the #FindFluffy social media campaign which saw national interest for their quirky approach to...
Troubled waters bring railway bridge appeal
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust (GWRT) – the Registered Charity that supports the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway – launched a £200,000 appeal to fund the repair of the water-damaged ‘Bridge 8’ over the railway between Toddington and Broadway early...
Business Council Focuses On Workforce Issues
Workforce issues were the focus of the BCC’s second Business Council meeting, held this morning, alongside Work and Pensions Secretary Rt Hon Mel Stride MP and Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall MP. The new body, comprising some of the most prominent...
BCC News
Business Council Focuses On Workforce Issues
Workforce issues were the focus of the BCC’s second Business Council meeting, held this morning, alongside Work and Pensions Secretary Rt Hon Mel Stride MP and Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall MP. The new body, comprising some of the most prominent...
Worcestershire News
Britannic Place shortlisted for a hattrick of awards at Professional Adviser Awards 2023
Worcester based Chartered Financial Planners, Britannic Place, and one of their employees have been shortlisted for three awards at the Professional Adviser Awards 2023. The awards run by this professional publication are now into their 18th year and they recognise...
New podcast from Thursfields Solicitors explores role of expert witnesses in divorce cases
The role played by expert witnesses in divorce cases has been explored in a new podcast from Thursfields Solicitors. Chris Walklett, a forensic accountant and tax expert with Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, was interviewed by Shane Miller, a director and head of...
Herefordshire News
Improve your employee’s active travel facilities with a Travelfund Grant
Businesses across Herefordshire can now support employees to walk, cycle or work from home with a business TravelFund grant. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to fund facilities such as workplace lockers, pool bikes, cycle parking and homeworking equipment. The...
New grant to support festivals and events
Thousands of people enjoy attending festivals and events each year in the county, however over the past two years measures to minimise the spread of Covid-19 has meant that many have been unable to go ahead. Recognising the substantial social and economic role...
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Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning
At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...
Welcome new Members – April
Warmest welcome to our newest Members: Abacus Nursery School ( Bromsgrove) Limited – Early Years Care and Education provider. Aspenify UK Limited – Aspenify offers a low-code digital platform that enables organisations to scale innovation, accelerate...
James Gormley joins Wyevale Nurseries as its new Key Account Manager
JAMES Gormley who has a strong background in arboriculture and tree sales has been appointed as the new Key Account Manager for Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford (March 2025). James, who previously worked with well-respected tree growers in the industry, will be assisting...
Core turns 1
Core Financial Efficiencies celebrated completing its first year of trade in April 2025. For Core, the journey through its first year of operations has been one of learning, adapting, and growing with each passing day. When trading began in spring 2024, the road ahead...
FAUN Zoeller UK CEO Simon Hyde Awarded Prestigious Fellowship from the Institute of the Motor Industry
FAUN Zoeller UK (FZUK) is proud to announce that its CEO, Simon Hyde, has been awarded a Fellowship from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), alongside recognition as a Certificated Automotive Engineer, for his outstanding contributions to hydrogen technology...
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