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Book Curated by University Lecturer Exhibited at United Nations
A groundbreaking book, which brings together a collection of postcards highlighting environmental threats to our oceans, has gone on display in the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York. Sea Change was created by Tobias Hickey, Senior Lecturer and Course...
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Book Curated by University Lecturer Exhibited at United Nations
A groundbreaking book, which brings together a collection of postcards highlighting environmental threats to our oceans, has gone on display in the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York. Sea Change was created by Tobias Hickey, Senior Lecturer and Course...
Member News
SME Solicitors’ Private Client team wins ‘Team of the Year’
SME Solicitors, based in Worcester, is delighted to announce that its Private Client team was awarded ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2025. The team was recognised for its exceptional client service and community...
Charity Quiz raises over £1,700 for Redgate Sports
SME Solicitors’ 13th Annual Charity Quiz, hosted on 13 November at Worcestershire County Cricket Club, raised £1,789.78 for Redgate Sports, a local charity dedicated to creating sports opportunities for young people. Since its official launch in June 2024,...
Patron & Strategic News
Will writing drive to raise funds for Worcestershire Community Foundation
Specialist legal teams at two Worcester law firms are throwing their support behind the Worcestershire Community Foundation through a month-long Will writing initiative. Throughout June, solicitors at City firms Bradley Haynes and HCR Law will be offering to write...
University Staff Walk a Symbolic Mile on VE Day
Colleagues at the University of Worcester, an institution founded to ‘win the peace through education’, walked a mile together to commemorate VE Day. The University Mile is a popular circular walking route for staff and students around the University’s St John’s...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Abbey Gate Media Limited – Supporting your business with creative and innovative marketing solutions County Building – Supplies Catering to all for timber,...
Two Counties’ biggest Business Expo just 1 week away
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to welcome over 700 exhibitors and attendees to the Chamber Business Expo, sponsored by Hewett Recruitment, next Thursday 10 March at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Stands are now sold...
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Policy News
COVID-19 Secure Workplace Poster
Once a COVID-19 risk assessment has been completed, businesses should display this notice in the workplace to show that the businesses has complied with the guidance on managing the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). Completing a COVID-19 risk assessment will help you...
Updated Coronavirus travel advice
To access any information relating to travelling overseas during the coronavirus pandemic visit the Travel advice: coronavirus page. To find out which countries and territories are exempt from advice against ‘all but essential’ international travel, click here....
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Charity News
GKCCT Christmas treecycling
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, with twinkling lights, tinsel and decorations galore. But what happens in the New Year when your real Christmas tree has started to shred its needles and is looking very sorry for it’s self. We know it isn’t...
Bromsgrove law firm announces link up with local hospice
A Bromsgrove law firm is set to support a local hospice for the next 12 months as part of a new charity partnership. Staff at mfg Solicitors have voted for Primrose Hospice to be its local charity for the next year with a variety of events planned to support...
Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan
Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important...
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Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan
Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important...
Worcestershire News
How Do You Like Your Eggs in the Morning?
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) like theirs to feel valued and appreciated which is why their Good Egg Awards returns for another year. The ISO Providers based in Worcester first launched the Good Egg Awards back in 2018 to encourage organisations to nominate their...
Launch of 2023 awards celebrates Worcestershire’s apprenticeship success
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council have announced that the popular apprenticeship celebration event, the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards are returning in 2023. The announcement was made at the end of National...
Herefordshire News
New cyber centre secures two coveted construction awards
The new Cyber Quarter – Midlands Centre for Cyber Security building based in Herefordshire has secured two coveted top prizes at the Constructing Excellence West Midlands Awards 2021. CE Midlands is the organisation charged with driving the change agenda within the...
New Herefordshire community grants look to improve overall wellbeing
A number of new grants are now available to support community and voluntary groups to offer a range of activities that look to improve overall wellbeing. The grants are being funded as part of Herefordshire Council’s investment in supporting economic recovery and...
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Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs
Only a fifth (21%) of SME exporters saw increased overseas sales in Q1 of 2025 More than a quarter (27%) said their exports had declined with over half (53%) seeing no change Advanced orders fared no better, as 20% saw these rise while 28% reported a decline The Trade...
Delighted to announce our new partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
We’re absolutely delighted to announce our new partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for the next 12 months! Our Hands On At Work team will be delivering seated massage sessions to the incredible staff at Worcester, Redditch, and Kidderminster...
Exercise Executive Leader
We wanted to make you aware that Birmingham University Officers’ Training Corps are delivering an employer engagement event ‘Exercise Executive Leader’ to employers within the West Midlands area. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13th May at Venning Barracks in...
A Big Season for Finch
As Worcestershire County Cricket Club begin the 2025 season, player Adam Finch has been sharing his reflections and his hopes for the current season, with students at the University of Worcester. Adam, himself a graduate of the University, said studying had helped him...
Worcestershire Ambassadors: Celebrating 25 Years of Giving Back
Worcestershire Ambassadors have proudly raised and donated an incredible £1.25 million over the last 25 years to support our local community. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we’re excited to announce a special initiative: 25 in 25. Our goal is to raise...
Paddle for a Purpose: Local Businesses Unite for Headway Worcestershire Charity Kayak Event
In an inspiring display of community spirit and commitment, eight intrepid kayakers from various Worcestershire businesses are set to embark on a challenging 38 mile paddle along The River Severn for a noble cause. Headway Worcestershire is thrilled to announce the...
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