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Pineapple Recruitment unveils new specialist Education division
One of the UK’s leading recruitment firms has announced the launch of a dedicated Education division to support schools and colleges and match high-calibre education professionals with roles. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing professionals and...
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Pineapple Recruitment unveils new specialist Education division
One of the UK’s leading recruitment firms has announced the launch of a dedicated Education division to support schools and colleges and match high-calibre education professionals with roles. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing professionals and...
Member News
John Truslove warns industrial and logistics sector with business rates set to rise 21% for many firms
West Midlands industrial and logistics businesses face a triple whammy in 2026 with business rates facing an average increase of 21% due to the upcoming 2026 revaluation. On top of the increase to Employers’ NI and increase in the National Minimum Wage, industrial and...
WLZ Tutors Opens New Worcester Centre with Student Wellbeing at Its Heart
WLZ Tutors has embarked on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its Worcester centre at The Triangle. In October 2025, WLZ Tutors said a fond farewell to its previous Worcester setting, which provided a warm and welcoming space for learners for many years. The...
Patron & Strategic News
Visually Impaired Students Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges spent a day at the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a Visual...
Firms co-host Royal Three Counties Show drinks event
Law firm mfg Solicitors and property specialists Fisher German co-hosted a drinks reception at the 2025 Royal Three Counties Show. Over 100 people attended the event at Malvern’s Three Counties Showground as part of the annual three-day showpiece which celebrates...
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
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...
Skills News
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Charity News
Sponsor a Table Wine for St Richard’s Hospice
Having recently joined the Chamber in Worcestershire, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Roots Psychology Group, Dr Kate Mason is reaching out to local businesses to see if anyone might be able to help support a Charity ball she is organising this month. The...
A Morning with Venetia Williams | 21/11/21
One of the UK’s most famous racehorse trainers is offering a rare glimpse inside her renowned Herefordshire stables. Venetia Williams will welcome a limited number of horse racing followers to her Aramstone home in Kings Caple on Sunday 21st November. Those attending...
Businesses Still Struggling To Understand Net-Zero Target
On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a ground-breaking survey of 1,000 businesses – mostly SMEs – by the British Chambers of Commerce Insight’s Unit shows 40% of companies don’t know any details about the UK’s net zero...
BCC News
Businesses Still Struggling To Understand Net-Zero Target
On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a ground-breaking survey of 1,000 businesses – mostly SMEs – by the British Chambers of Commerce Insight’s Unit shows 40% of companies don’t know any details about the UK’s net zero...
Worcestershire News
BioPak Launch New Christmas Cup Series with sales percentage going to Shelter
Worcester-based BioPak has launched a new series of sustainable Christmas-themed BioCups for sale to restaurants and cafes across the UK. The BioCup Christmas Series is sustainably sourced from managed plantations with a bioplastic lining made from plants, not oil....
Worcestershire showcase celebrates county’s tech talent
Seven early-stage businesses taking part in a Worcestershire technology accelerator recently named best in the UK*, will take part in a pitch and showcase event on Tuesday 22 November. The event, which is organised by the county’s first technology accelerator BetaDen,...
Herefordshire News
Landau Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Landau are one of 4 companies in Shropshire and one of just 205 companies across the UK to be recognised with the top business accolade for Promoting Opportunity (through Social Mobility) for their impressive range of employment and training programmes, and for...
It’s not just about the money!
Tuesday 21 September 10.00am-12.30pm The Whittern, Lyonshall HR5 3JA Come and find out how supporting Herefordshire charities can be beneficial for your business or you individually. Whether you are a business or individual, you will learn how you can get involved to...
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Availability of commercial units at Upper Teme Business Park, Tenbury Wells
Upper Teme Business Park is a transformative development comprising 23 premium commercial units – developed by Chamber members Wayne and Amy Butterfield of Fineranch Ltd. Located adjacent to Kerry’s, at the former Station House site, this project marks a...
3 Traits That Lead The Self-Employed To Success
1. Strong communication skills Clear and effective communication is crucial for self-employed success, whether you’re pitching to customers, networking, or negotiating contracts. Successful individuals can articulate their value proposition and build strong...
Intellectual Property (IP) : The Overlooked Driver of Business Growth and Finance
When we talk about business growth, the focus often turns to funding, recruitment, or expanding into new markets. But there’s one asset that’s frequently overlooked—and yet it’s probably the most valuable: your Intellectual Property (IP). Whether you’re...
Wyevale Nurseries launches new Bareroot Hedging and Forestry Catalogue
WYEVALE Nurseries has launched a new Bareroot Hedging and Forestry Catalogue this month featuring details of the varieties it grows and the benefits of using each one (May 2025). The leading commercial nursery hopes industry members will use the free, handy guide,...
Skills Minister Supports VC Raising Funds for Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds
Support and donations for the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor continue to pour in, as he reaches the halfway mark on his challenge to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL is walking 280km along the coastal path...
Funding and Intellectual Property
The link between funding and intellectual property rights is often underestimated, and having a patent can do more for you than just keep your competitors at bay. R&D Tax Credits R&D tax credits are a government incentive designed to reward companies for...
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