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NMITE SECURES LANDMARK IET ACCREDITATION FOR ITS INTEGRATED ENGINEERING DEGREES
A first for Herefordshire which delivers even more value for NMITE’s Herefordshire “home-grown” engineers NMITE has secured accreditation from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for its BEng and MEng Integrated Engineering degrees – an...
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NMITE SECURES LANDMARK IET ACCREDITATION FOR ITS INTEGRATED ENGINEERING DEGREES
A first for Herefordshire which delivers even more value for NMITE’s Herefordshire “home-grown” engineers NMITE has secured accreditation from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for its BEng and MEng Integrated Engineering degrees – an...
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National Charity the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust marks 10 Years of Funding Vital Research and Supporting Families
2026 sees national charity the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust mark ten years of incredible achievements in supporting children and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis, both through physical support and by funding thousands of pounds into vital research...
BCRS Business Loans passes £10m milestone for CIEF investment in jobs and growth
Community business finance provider BCRS Business Loans has lent more than £10m to generate job creation and economic growth through the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF). The Wolverhampton-based lender has delivered £10.3m in loans to 121 companies,...
Patron & Strategic News
Mini-Mortarboards at the Ready for the Children’s University Graduation Ceremony
Mini-mortarboards and scaled-down gowns were on show at the Children’s University Graduation Ceremony in Worcester. Parents and staff of pupils from Perry Wood Primary School cheered as 94 young students were recognised with certificates, with many proudly taking to...
HCR Law celebrates first winner of HCR Spark initiative
HCR Law is delighted to announce the first winner of HCR Spark – an exciting programme launched to inspire and support young people interested in a career in law. Ella Hamilton, a Year 12 A-level student at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye, has been named the...
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Meet the Supplier event – Commonwealth Games 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are fast approaching and there is still time to get involved as a supplier for this momentous event. On Thursday 3rd February, join the Marches Growth Hub, together with the West Midlands Growth Hubs, to hear from some of the...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Big Helping Ltd – Branding and design Gregory Psychological Services Ltd – Forensic Psychology specialising in assessments for Family and Criminal...
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Policy News
Government launches Dairy Response Fund 2020
The Dairy Response Fund 2020 provides support to eligible dairy farmers in England who produce cows’ milk. They can apply for a one-off payment. Since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the dairy industry has faced challenges of excess milk, falling...
Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic
The government has produced a Code of Practice is published in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on landlords and tenants in the commercial property sector and covers the whole of the UK. It is intended to reinforce and promote good practice amongst landlord and...
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Charity News
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...
Postcards from Life – St Michael’s Hospice
St Michael’s Hospice is in the frame to receive almost £9,000 following an online art auction. More than 250 mini masterpieces went under the hammer during Postcards from Life, an annual fundraiser for the Bartestree-based Hospice. Each year, some of the region’s best...
BCC Welcomes UK Supply Chain Strategy
Responding to the release of the Government’s Critical Imports and Supply Chain Strategy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This strategy provides a substantial and compelling picture of the reliance an open trading...
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BCC Welcomes UK Supply Chain Strategy
Responding to the release of the Government’s Critical Imports and Supply Chain Strategy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This strategy provides a substantial and compelling picture of the reliance an open trading...
Worcestershire News
WORCESTERSHIRE COMPANY DONATE GIFTS TO CHILDREN OVER CHRISTMAS
Staff from Worcestershire-based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, have donated wrapped selection boxes to Worcester Community Trust. The donation is part of Ballards’ ongoing support of The Worcester Community Trust which is a charity that provides crucial facilities...
An Evening of ABBA at Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Stars from London’s West End, including cast members from the smash hit musical Mamma Mia! come together to perform a dazzling concert of ABBA’s sensational music. Backed by a fabulous West End band, led by Mamma Mia’s former touring musical director Richard Weeden,...
Herefordshire News
Music Café for Armed Forces Veterans living with dementia at The Courtyard
The Courtyard’s resident orchestra, Orchestra of the Swan will be hosting a weekly music café at The Courtyard for Armed Forces Veterans living with dementia. Café Muse is an initiative to allow veterans living with dementia the opportunity to meet and take part in a...
Technical Sales Job Opportunity with Leading Edge Power
This is an exciting opportunity to build a successful sales team and reap the financial rewards that go with it. Your job will be to promote and sell Leading Edge products to new and existing customers. You will need to build a detailed customer database and have a...
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Leaders in Strategy Blog – Top 10 Business Development Tips To Grow Your Business In 2025!
Written by Mike Harris, Managing Director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello to all you Leaders In Strategy! I’m Mike Harris and welcome back to the latest episode of my blog. Ever wondered what truly separates thriving businesses from the rest? It’s not...
Business Development expert Tom Holbrow joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that Business Development expert & director of an international construction & property company, Tom Holbrow is joining host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast...
Worcester Street Sixes 2025
Join Us for Street 6s – A Premier Corporate Cricket Event in Worcester! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Street 6s this summer – a high-energy, fast-paced softball cricket event taking place right in the heart of Worcester, at Cathedral Square and Worcester...
From Worcester to Wembley! Former city student leads AFC Wimbledon’s League One Return.
A former University of Worcester student is preparing for the 2025–26 season as AFC Wimbledon’s Director of Football, having helped guide the club to promotion via the League Two play-offs. Craig Cope, 32, has been the youngest Director of Football in the English...
UK Spared New US Tariffs
Responding to confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that tariffs will not double today. They now...
BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Upgraded But Concern Over Two Speed Economy
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025, but the UK economy will remain sluggish. Better-than-expected business investment in Q1 is forecast to boost GDP across 2025. Inflation is projected to...
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