Business Direction Online

Latest News

Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.

Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.

If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.

Shakespeare Circle Launches in Worcester After Hit Hive Events

Shakespeare Circle Launches in Worcester After Hit Hive Events

A new group is launching in Worcester to help people explore the works of William Shakespeare through play, interaction and discussion. The Shakespeare Circle at The Hive launches on 21 April, 6.30pm-8pm aligning with the celebrations of the playwright’s birthday...

Latest Article

Member News

Why Insurance Brokers Ask So Many Questions

Why Insurance Brokers Ask So Many Questions

Why Brokers Ask Detailed Questions For many small business owners, arranging insurance can feel overly detailed.Questions about operations, contracts, turnover, property use or future plans may seem excessive when you simply want cover in place. In reality, these...

read more

Patron & Strategic News

Modern Work Experience at Specsavers M&D

Modern Work Experience at Specsavers M&D

Work experience at Specsavers Manufacturing & Distribution has evolved into a hands‑on and meaningful introduction to the world of work. Across Vision Labs, Lens Online, IGS and Kidderminster, students now gain real insight into how eyewear is produced,...

read more
Morgan Motor Company Helps Students Gear Up for Success

Morgan Motor Company Helps Students Gear Up for Success

One of the region’s most prestigious motoring companies has supported an initiative to help University of Worcester students dress for success, making a generous donation of smart clothing to the University’s Wardrobe Project. Colleagues at the Morgan Motor Company,...

read more

Chamber News

Atwell International is an ELLIES EUROPE Finalist!

Atwell International is an ELLIES EUROPE Finalist!

* Please VOTE for us now in the Ellies Europe Awards * We are thrilled to announce that Atwell International is a Finalist in the Ellies Europe Awards in the “Best Supplier – Safety Products” category. The Ellies Europe Awards, created by Elevator World, Inc.,...

read more
Our Latest Member

Welcome to our New Members – March 2025

Our warmest welcome to our new members – AJB Sports in Education – Sports Coaching company proudly working Pre Schools and Primary schools, running Girls Football, Childrens Birthday Parties and Childrens Holiday Camps in Worcester. With an innovative...

read more
Welcome to our New Members – March 2025

Welcome to our New Members – March 2025

Our warmest welcome to our new members – AJB Sports in Education – Sports Coaching company proudly working Pre Schools and Primary schools, running Girls Football, Childrens Birthday Parties and Childrens Holiday Camps in Worcester. With an innovative...

Policy News

SMEs Key To Defence Industrial Strategy

SMEs Key To Defence Industrial Strategy

Responding to the announcement of the Defence Industrial Strategy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Raising defence investment is not only vital for the UK’s national security in an age of higher geopolitical risk but also to boost growth, jobs, exports and...

read more
Cost Pressures Continue to Hit Labour Market

Cost Pressures Continue to Hit Labour Market

Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ongoing impact of business cost pressures, most notably from the national insurance hike,...

read more

Skills News

Careers in Construction at Kidderminster College

Careers in Construction at Kidderminster College

As part of The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College’s collaboration with CITB, Level 1 and 2 Bricklaying students at Kidderminster College recently had the chance to visit a local Barratt Homes development in Stourport. The visit stemmed from a...

read more

Charity News

Energy Costs Continue to Spark Business Concern

Energy Costs Continue to Spark Business Concern

Over a quarter of businesses (27%) say they are currently finding it difficult to pay their energy bills, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The BCC survey of over 600 firms shows energy costs are particularly challenging for...

BCC News

Energy Costs Continue to Spark Business Concern

Over a quarter of businesses (27%) say they are currently finding it difficult to pay their energy bills, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The BCC survey of over 600 firms shows energy costs are particularly challenging for...

read more

Worcestershire News

Herefordshire News

Herefordshire Business Growth Board

Herefordshire Business Growth Board

Background Following the previous government’s decision to transfer the economic functions and business representation from Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to local authorities, the Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the...

read more

All Latest News

Morgan Motor Company Helps Students Gear Up for Success

Morgan Motor Company Helps Students Gear Up for Success

One of the region’s most prestigious motoring companies has supported an initiative to help University of Worcester students dress for success, making a generous donation of smart clothing to the University’s Wardrobe Project. Colleagues at the Morgan Motor Company,...

read more
Oakchurch Farm Shop and Community Power Join Forces

Oakchurch Farm Shop and Community Power Join Forces

Community Power has announced a new partnership with Oakchurch Farm Shop that will help provide fresh produce for thousands of meals at Lee’s Place, the charity’s hot food hub supporting people experiencing homelessness in Herefordshire. Lee’s Place, located in...

read more
The Day I Stopped Waiting to Live

The Day I Stopped Waiting to Live

There’s a moment most of us recognise, even if we never say it out loud. You’re sitting at your desk — good job, good salary, all the boxes ticked and something quietly asks: is this it?For Kamelia, that question got louder the day she lost her...

read more
Stroke

Stroke

A stroke can be caused by one of two things. A mild stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack – TIA),which is a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, or a severe stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident – CVA), which is a bleed on the brain. Both conditions...

read more

Want to submit a story?

If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here