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Volunteer Opportunity: Trustee Treasurer – Maggs Day Centre (Worcester)
Maggs Day Centre, a Worcestershire charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and severe disadvantage, is currently seeking to recruit a Trustee Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to...
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Volunteer Opportunity: Trustee Treasurer – Maggs Day Centre (Worcester)
Maggs Day Centre, a Worcestershire charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and severe disadvantage, is currently seeking to recruit a Trustee Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to...
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Autumn Budget tax hikes lead to warnings from legal expert
Businesses, landlords and savers set to be impacted by Labour’s Autumn Budget are being urged to seek expert legal advice following the Chancellor’s announcement of sweeping tax hikes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a raft of tax rises, worth around £26...
Polly the Polar Bear steals the show at the SVR’s new Santa Steam Specials
The Severn Valley Railway launches an exciting Christmas first this weekend, as its brand-new Santa Steam Specials begin their festive journeys, with a very special new star set to delight audiences. Polly the Polar Bear, an awe-inspiring puppet will make her debut in...
Patron & Strategic News
Garden centres can order three plants this year from Wyevale Nurseries to fundraise for the charity Perennial
GARDEN centres keen to raise money and awareness for the vital work of the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now order three fundraising plants from Wyevale Nurseries for summer delivery (2025). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries’ 2025 Retailers’ Promotional...
HCR Law Strengthens Regional Presence with Largest-Ever Promotion Round
Top 60 UK law firm HCR Law has announced significant UK-wide regional growth. In the largest promotion round in its history, HCR Law has promoted 87 lawyers and support professionals across all legal disciplines and within the firm’s 10 offices, reflecting the firm’s...
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GB inbound border controls from 1 January
In NI, arrangements for goods moving to or arriving from the EU continue as in 2021, under the Protocol. Goods moving from ROI into GB will enter GB as they did in 2021 until the negotiations on the Protocol are completed in 2022 – and will not follow the new...
Try the new ChamberCustoms UK Import Tax Calculator
Today, ChamberCustoms are launching a new and useful tool which has been developed by the experts at ChamberCustoms and Exabler. The UK import tax calculator is quick, easy and free to use and can work out the different rates of duty available to businesses when...
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Parents returning from paternity and maternity leave now eligible for furlough
People on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the coming months will be eligible for the government’s furlough scheme, HM Treasury announced yesterday (Tuesday 9 June). parents on statutory maternity and paternity leave who return to work in the coming...
Labour party invitation to Hospitality Industry Policy Consultation roundtable
UK Chambers and Members are invited to join an upcoming virtual roundtable hosted by the Labour Party on Friday 5 June at 11.00am. The Q&A webinar will explore the challenges facing hospitality firms of all sizes across the UK and look at ways policymakers can...
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Charity News
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is Flying High with a Helping Hand from Local Luxury Hand Wash Brand
Redditch-based and family-owned luxury bath and body brand, Baylis & Harding, has bolstered its extensive charitable credentials by supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Charity during the pre-hospital emergency service’s 30th anniversary year. Renowned for luxury...
Legendary Racehorse Trainer, Jonjo O’Neill Welcomes Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Friends
One of the UK’s most successful racehorse trainers and former jockey, Jonjo O’Neill recently welcomed the team from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and its guests to his Jackdaws Castle facility in the heart of the Cotswolds. More than 50 guests, including local...
Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission
A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission, urging businesses, stakeholders and interested parties to contribute towards making change happen. The commission includes representatives from the UK and...
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Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission
A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission, urging businesses, stakeholders and interested parties to contribute towards making change happen. The commission includes representatives from the UK and...
Worcestershire News
Step Into Christmas with South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind
Join the ‘Step Into Christmas’ challenge with South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind this December to raise vital funds and awareness for those that are experiencing low mental health across South Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Download the poster...
Three Counties welcomes new CEO to drive forward investment and growth
Three Counties Agricultural Society in Malvern has appointed David Prescott as its new Chief Executive. David will join the team in January 2023 to take over the running of the society, following the announcement that Ken Nottage will be retiring from the post, after...
Herefordshire News
Children’s summer holiday workshops at The Courtyard
The Courtyard are delighted to be hosting a series of week-long workshops, both online and in-person this summer. Be A Star Week Online; a series of online workshops aimed at young people, aged 8-15 with or without additional needs and/or disabilities. The sessions...
How can your leadership skills make a difference to people in Herefordshire?
As a local charity, Herefordshire Mind provide a range of services from Crisis Safe Haven services seven days a week to residential services and activities such as art and gardening groups. They also provide support across the county through their mental health link...
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How do companies retain and secure highly qualified and skilled overseas staff for their business?
If you are a company who employ staff from overseas who are a genuine and strong asset to your business you may be considering retaining them after they have completed their studies or probation period. At Alexandra Kaleniuk Immigration Consulting we are experts in...
Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for...
Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead
Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the...
Celebrating 200 years of railways at the Severn Valley
The Severn Valley Railway has announced two first-class visitors for a special weekend of Railway 200 celebrations in July. The theme of the weekend is ‘Trains through the Ages’, and it would be hard to imagine two guests that represent more different eras of rail...
Improve and demonstrate your cyber security with Cyber Essentials certification
Most cyber attacks are indiscriminate, which makes everyone a target. There are nearly 5.5 million micro and small organisations (less than 50 employees) and these make up the vast majority of businesses in the UK (over 99%). Although many do not see their business or...
Significant Concerns Remain over Employment Rights Bill
Ahead of the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords this afternoon, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While the government has consulted with business, and listened to concerns, the...
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