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Joint Area Council Meeting Notes (20/06/2025) –
Logistics Sector: The logistics industry is vital to the UK economy but faces growing challenges. Rising employer National Insurance contributions increase pressure, especially on smaller operators. Fuel prices are set to surge due to the Middle East situation; while...
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Joint Area Council Meeting Notes (20/06/2025) –
Logistics Sector: The logistics industry is vital to the UK economy but faces growing challenges. Rising employer National Insurance contributions increase pressure, especially on smaller operators. Fuel prices are set to surge due to the Middle East situation; while...
Member News
The Key Safe Company is putting its latest product up for attack testing at The Security Event at The NEC
A leading access management company will demonstrate the durability of its latest key safe when it undergoes attack testing at a prestigious trade show. The Key Safe Company will pit its flagship ark Tamo Pro, billed as the world’s most secure mechanical key safe,...
How to Navigate the AI Revolution
Optimising Search with Intelligent Tools and Modern SEO Strategies The world of artificial intelligence is positively booming, and it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement – and perhaps a touch of apprehension. We’re witnessing astonishing advancements...
Patron & Strategic News
International Recognition for University Business School
The University of Worcester’s Business School is one of only a handful globally to be recognised this year by the United Nations (UN) for excellence in reporting its sustainability practices and achievements. Worcester is one of only five business and management...
Double Celebrations for Sue Smith Achieving 25 Years Service & a Promotion
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are celebrating the outstanding achievement of Sue Smith at their Head Office in Worcester with 25 years’ service and being promoted to Premier Team Manager. The award-winning professional service by Sutcliffe & Co wouldn’t be...
Chamber News
Courtyard produce free activity packs for children this Christmas
This Christmas, The Courtyard are offering local families free, festive activity packs, based around its children’s Christmas show, The Snow Queen. “We wanted to connect with the children and families in our community and give them something fun and creative to...
Positivity paves the way to an electric future for fleets
Positivity towards electric vehicles (EVs) is at an all-time high among operational fleets, according to the latest Operational Fleet Insight Report from the AA and Rivus Fleet Solutions. The research involving more than 500 fleet managers found that 82% feel the...
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Policy News
Government releases guidance for businesses with apprentices during COVID-19 outbreak
This is a difficult time for apprentices, employers and providers of apprenticeship training, assessment and external assurance. The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has taken steps to try and ensure that apprentices can continue and complete their...
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) suspends industry levy collection due to COVID-19
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) have approved a decision to suspend the issue of its levy bills, due for payment in 2020, for an initial period of three months. The delay is intended to provide immediate financial relief to construction employers...
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Charity News
Save Money and Plan for the Future with Free Will Writing Scheme from Acorns
The unmissable opportunity to plan for your future and save money is being offered as part of a free Will making scheme from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Throughout June, Acorns has partnered with local law firms from across the region to provide a free Will writing...
Young Entrepreneurs Invited To Compete In MAAC Moguls
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in partnership with M6toll, is launching its ‘MAAC’s Moguls’ competition for schools, a Dragons’ Den-style challenge, designed to give secondary school pupils across the region the chance to develop their business skills. Schools, and...
Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and might not think they have the time – or brain space...
BCC News
Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and might not think they have the time – or brain space...
Worcestershire News
Work XP Training Ltd joins the Chamber
Work XP Training Ltd is a local training and work experience provider, based at the Malvern Hills Science Park. Offering a unique combination of workshops, training programmes, online software developer training and work experience packages, starting at just £48 per...
Strategic Professionals become an Institute of Sales Professionals approved training provider
Strategic professionals have spent the last 10 years focusing on management and leadership training, delivering short courses and Chartered Management Institute qualifications (CMI). 2023 has seen them add to their portfolio by becoming an ISP approved training...
Herefordshire News
Applications open for Herefordshire Climate and Nature Partnership Board
The vision of the Herefordshire Climate and Nature Partnership is a thriving zero-carbon nature-rich Herefordshire by 2030. The purpose of the Partnership is to catalyse and coordinate new action to help achieve this vision, through steering and overseeing the...
Could you trim, clip, and shave the costs of business energy bills with a smart meter
Hairdressers, beauty salons and other close contact services have made a welcome return in recent months, bringing much-needed services back to towns and cities across the UK. While the impact of the pandemic is still being felt, business owners and managers have...
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Prime Mix Hosts Successful Training Day for Worcester Sixth Form College Students
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, a leading marketing agency in the region, has hosted a work experience training day for students from Worcester Sixth Form College, providing practical insights into marketing planning, empowering the next generation of marketing...
Wyevale Nurseries sponsored ‘Long Border’ designs win medals at Tatton
The four Wyevale Nurseries sponsored ‘Long Border’ designs featured at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park this week have won three Silvers and one Bronze Medal (July 17-21, 2024). The winning designs were put together by final year...
Oakland International and City Harvest London Help Nourish Thousands Experiencing Food Poverty
Working in partnership with food redistribution charity City Harvest London, total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International in just one month provided over 12,172 meals and helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tonnes. Oakland International’s...
Home Security: Urgent summer holiday appeal from criminals!
You are excited to go on holiday and criminals are pleased to see you go too… A message from criminals… Please advertise your holiday plans on social media, what we really want is photos and messages of you packing your bags, selfies in the car or drinks in the...
Football match in memory of Brian Taylor raises money for charity
TWO leading commercial UK nurseries based in Herefordshire have held a charity football match to raise funds for Dementia UK (July 2024). Wyevale Nurseries played Allensmore Nurseries at Whitecross High School in Hereford last Saturday, July 13, and so far, the event...
Team Effort Revitalises Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford’s Outdoor Spaces for Summer
With the sunshine finally breaking through, Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes have undergone a stunning transformation to make their beautiful outdoor spaces summer-ready. In a day reminiscent of a Garden SOS episode, the dedicated Rotherwood team, including...
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