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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100
Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...
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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100
Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...
Member News
Anonymous Art Auction Challenges Buyers to Trust Their Instincts
Art lovers will have to trust their instincts at a unique exhibition by University of Worcester students, where postcard-sized artworks will be auctioned anonymously; buyers won’t know the artist’s name until after the sale. The event, developed in partnership with...
Students Go Global in 4,000-Mile Movember Mission to Tackle Mental Health Stigma
University of Worcester cricketers have been growing moustaches and going the extra mile to raise awareness of men’s mental health this Movember. Members of the Men’s Cricket Club committed to a month-long challenge, combining moustache-growing with a collective goal...
Patron & Strategic News
Exercise Executive Leader
We wanted to make you aware that Birmingham University Officers’ Training Corps are delivering an employer engagement event ‘Exercise Executive Leader’ to employers within the West Midlands area. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13th May at Venning Barracks in...
A Big Season for Finch
As Worcestershire County Cricket Club begin the 2025 season, player Adam Finch has been sharing his reflections and his hopes for the current season, with students at the University of Worcester. Adam, himself a graduate of the University, said studying had helped him...
Chamber News
Meet the Membership Team!
Ash Williams Business Engagement Executive, North Worcestershire “My name is Ash and my role at the Chamber is Business Engagement Executive covering North Worcestershire. I engage with businesses located across North Worcestershire and identify what they may...
Betaden Cohort 4.0 Showcase
BetaDen extends a warm invitation to attend this prestigious Technology Showcase and join Cohort 4.0 on Thursday 20 January 2022 at 12.00pm. This pitch event delivers eight founders and their exciting progress with emerging technology products and solutions. The live...
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Policy News
New Small Equipment Grant from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership
An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Grants of up to £10,000 are available under The Marches Small Equipment Grant...
EU Settlement Scheme Reopens for Applications
Home Office support services and application routes associated with the EU Settlement Scheme have now all fully reopened in line with public health guidance. This includes the reopening of the postal route for submitting identity documents for applicants who are...
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Charity News
Primrose Hospice partners with local Law firms to highlight the importance of creating a Will through their ‘Make A Will’ campaign
IT is a well-known fact that over 50% of adults living in the UK do not have a Will in place, which is why Primrose Hospice is offering a Will writing service through their ‘Make A Will’ campaign this October to help tackle this figure. Sponsored by FBC Manby Bowdler...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Lights Up The Midlands on Emergency Services Day Emergency Services Day – Thursday 9th September 2021
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is shining a light on its lifesaving work to mark Emergency Services Day on Thursday 9th September by working with local landmarks across its operating patch to light up red to recognise the charity’s 30th anniversary. Emergency Services...
Recent UK Export Gains Reversed In August Downturn
Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on Trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU and rest of the world trade – where after removing the...
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Recent UK Export Gains Reversed In August Downturn
Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on Trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU and rest of the world trade – where after removing the...
Worcestershire News
Property fraud alert issued by expert
A property specialist has advised landowners on the best ways to protect themselves against property fraud after figures revealed around 25% of land in England and Wales remains unregistered. Residential property expert Lucy Beaumont has warned that land remaining...
RGS The Grange Choir Perform at Royal Albert Hall
RGS The Grange pupils were delighted to attend the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 21 November to collaborate with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to raise funds for Barnardo’s. RGS The Grange Chamber and Senior Choir took thirty-fiive children from Year Six to perform...
Herefordshire News
The Courtyard Reveal Plans Following Lifting of Restrictions
The Courtyard will be adapting its Covid procedures in line with the lifting of restrictions from 19 July 2021. In his speech on 12 July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Step 4 of the government’s roadmap will proceed as planned on 19 July. Social...
ESF Community Grants
ESF Community Grants, funded by the European Social Fund, is a programme that aims to support small and voluntary organisations with grants of £5,000 – £20,000 for local initiatives that will move unemployed people towards employment, training, or education. The...
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Fresh Upheaval As Car Tariffs Announced
Reacting to the planned introduction of an extra 25 percent tariff on UK exports of cars and other automotives to the United States, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “Businesses were already looking with trepidation towards next week’s planned...
Melbourne to Midlands: Global Talent Exchange Powers Accounting Innovation
L-R: Andy Bewick – Corporate and International Partner Ballards LLP, Tom Roscrow Audit and Accounts Senior Ashfords Accountants In recent times there has been a shift in employees wanting to advance in their careers and have employee benefits that suit their...
Nurture your workforce in Herefordshire nature
As new legislation makes employing people more expensive than ever, getting the best out of employees – and holding on to them – is vital. Companies must nurture people and promote camaraderie and enjoyment at work. In the endeavour to motivate and retain...
BuzzGen’s Personal Development Philosophy
Personal development is essential for a company’s growth, and, naturally, it should align with the company’s needs and goals. Why limit it to that? At BuzzGen, we encourage our employees to take charge of their own development and pursue any new skills they are...
Industry Trailblazers Unite To Talk Neurodiversity!
Last week was Neurodiversity Celebration Week – a chance to reflect on prejudices and assumptions surrounding individuals with atypical minds. To celebrate, Adapt-IT brought together some of the accessibility worlds leading figureheads (Emma Philpott MBE, Chris...
New College Worcester Receives £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund for New Outdoor Play Equipment
New College Worcester (NCW) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund to fund the installation of new outdoor play equipment for its students. This generous funding will enhance the college’s outdoor spaces and...
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