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YMCA Worcestershire seeks new trustees to bring business skills to charity’s board
YMCA Worcestershire, the county’s longest-serving youth charity, is inviting local business leaders and professionals to consider joining its board of trustees, as it strengthens its governance for a new chapter ahead. The charity supports over 4,000 children,...
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YMCA Worcestershire seeks new trustees to bring business skills to charity’s board
YMCA Worcestershire, the county’s longest-serving youth charity, is inviting local business leaders and professionals to consider joining its board of trustees, as it strengthens its governance for a new chapter ahead. The charity supports over 4,000 children,...
Member News
Trusted Electrical Services in Worcester
Wolfe Electrics Ltd is a Worcester-based team of NAPIT-approved electricians providing professional domestic and commercial electrical services across Worcestershire. With over 12 years of industry experience, the company focuses on quality workmanship, clear...
Wyevale Nurseries unveils 19 new plant introductions & showcases ‘Climate Champions’ for 2027
GARDENERS visiting garden centres supplied by Wyevale Nurseries next year will be able to access 19 new 2027 plant promotions and a ‘Climate Champions’ collection offering tougher, pollinator-friendly planting options (September 2026). The leading UK grower has...
Patron & Strategic News
Law firm strengthens Private Client team to support continued growth
A Midlands law firm has bolstered its Private Client department with the appointment of a new associate solicitor. Hannah Finnegan has joined mfg Solicitors as an associate within the firm’s 45-strong Private Client offering. Based at their offices in Bromsgrove and...
Law firm announces Birmingham Children’s Hospital as it’s charity of the year
A leading Worcestershire law firm has announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its charity of the year and will spend the next 12 months raising vital funds for them. Law firm mfg Solicitors, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire, Birmingham and...
Chamber News
Opportunity for Local Businesses to Connect with Major Buyers this February
The popular Meet the Buyer Conference, sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub, is set to return on Friday 6 February 2026, offering businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire a valuable opportunity to connect directly with major buyers and procurement...
Chamber Release Salary & Benefits Report 2026, In Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Salary & Benefits Report in partnership with Hewett Recruitment. This report is the region’s most comprehensive benchmarking resource for pay, benefits, and...
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Welcome New Members August
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout July. ActionCOACH Worcester – The help you need to grow your business. Agility Fleet – Agility Fleet is a national provider of vehicle funding and fleet management, specialising in the SME market....
Welcome New Members August
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout July. ActionCOACH Worcester – The help you need to grow your business. Agility Fleet – Agility Fleet is a national provider of vehicle funding and fleet management, specialising in the SME market....
Policy News
Eight days left to file your Self Assessment
Eight days until 31 January Self Assessment deadline Miss the deadline and you may face an automatic £100 penalty File your return now at GOV.UK and pay any tax due by 31 January – help and support available online With just over a week until the Self Assessment...
Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017. Concern is highest in the hospitality sector (49%), with manufacturing (44%) and logistics (43%) close behind. In 2024, 27% of firms said they had scaled back or...
Skills News
The Power of People-First Leadership.
Great businesses are both smart and healthy. You can invest in all of the technology, marketing, operational efficiencies you like, but the real measure of success is how willing your people are to engage in it. In fact, there is no shortage of smart leaders who know...
National success for the Serco Restart Scheme and One Stop
The Serco Restart Scheme has been working with One Stop, a retail convenience business with over 900 shops, since July 2022. Serco Restart Scheme Employer Engagement Coordinator, Hannah Monaghan, met Campbell Hutchison, People Partner for One Stop, via a mutual...
Charity News
Local Business Backs Young Footballers and KEMP Hospice with New Team Sponsorship.
Young footballers in the Wyre Forest are set to take to the pitch in brand-new kits this season thanks to the support of local business R Albert Accountancy Ltd – with KEMP Hospice proudly featured on the front of the shirts. The new kits will feature the KEMP...
Colour run returns to Sandwell Valley for 10th Run for Joel
Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the tenth annual Run for Joel; a colourful run through Sandwell Valley Country Park. Runners, walkers, and even dogs are invited to take part in either a 5km or 3km event which begins with runners covering...
UK Exporters Floundering As Headwinds Build
The proportion of businesses reporting increased exports orders fell to 16% in Q2 2026, down from 25% in Q1. The balance of firms reporting increased orders stands at -10%, with 26% of businesses reporting a decrease. In the past 20 years, export orders have only...
BCC News
UK Exporters Floundering As Headwinds Build
The proportion of businesses reporting increased exports orders fell to 16% in Q2 2026, down from 25% in Q1. The balance of firms reporting increased orders stands at -10%, with 26% of businesses reporting a decrease. In the past 20 years, export orders have only...
Worcestershire News
‘Steam into Stories’ on Board a Heritage Train
The Severn Valley Railway is offering a treat for young people, with a special on-train storytelling session. On Saturday 12 April, best-selling author Sam Sedgman will be reading from his railway-based adventure stories for children aged seven and over, on board a...
University of Worcester Recognised for Community Work and Inclusive Approach
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two awards recognising its contribution to the community and its commitment to inclusion. The Circle 2 Success Regional Business Awards celebrate excellence in businesses and organisations across the South Midlands...
Herefordshire News
Rotherwood Care Homes Celebrate Harvest Festival with Charity and Donations
Herefordshire-based nursing homes, Kington Court, Lynhales Hall and Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford recently celebrated their Harvest Festival event, showcasing the spirit community, charity, and gratitude. Each home hosted a MacMillan Coffee Morning, raising vital...
Worcestershire Care Home Celebrates Harvest Festival with MacMillan Coffee Morning and Community Donations
Worcestershire Care Home Celebrates Harvest Festival with MacMillan Coffee Morning and Community Donations Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich recently celebrated Harvest Festival with a heartwarming community event. The festivities were led by Reverend Giles, who...
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Economic Priorities For Government: Productivity
The UK has a new Prime Minister who has promised to revive the nation’s economic fortunes. But he follows a succession of PMs who have pledged the same without ever managing to consistently deliver. At the British Chambers of Commerce, we think about little else than...
Defence Investment – A Challenge The UK Cannot Get Wrong
The Autumn Budget will contain a political hand grenade for the new Chancellor John Healey to defuse in the shape of the Defence Investment Plan. The initial announcement on defence spending at the end of June 2026, left several unresolved funding commitments to be...
Costs Crisis Hampering Hiring
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Although unemployment has held steady at 4.9%, this cannot hide the wider problems bedeviling the UK’s job market....
British Chambers of Commerce Calls for Budget Action to Cut Business Costs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to reduce the rising costs faced by UK businesses. According to the BCC, increasing government-driven costs are damaging business confidence, limiting investment, and slowing...
Worcester IT Firm Wins International Support Contract
Worcester-based IT Managed Consultancy (ITMC) is celebrating a significant international win, having been appointed to deliver round-the-clock IT support to AirNord — providing cover for 170 staff across seven countries. The contract sees ITMC’s engineers...
New Art Classes and Fine Art Experiences Launch in Hereford
The Stunt Artists has launched a new programme of art classes and fine art workshop experiences in Hereford, giving people the chance to get creative, learn from a professional artist and leave with their own artwork. The current workshops take place at the newly...
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