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ATA Carnets Go Digital from 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, ATA Carnets will begin transitioning from paper to a digital format across the UK, EU, Norway and Switzerland. This marks the start of a global shift, with both paper and digital Carnets running side by side until 31 December 2027, allowing customs...
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ATA Carnets Go Digital from 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, ATA Carnets will begin transitioning from paper to a digital format across the UK, EU, Norway and Switzerland. This marks the start of a global shift, with both paper and digital Carnets running side by side until 31 December 2027, allowing customs...
Member News
Great connections thanks to the Chamber!
A connection made at last year’s Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Conference has led to a fantastic example of local businesses supporting their community. After YMCA Worcestershire CEO, Dr Annette Daly, spoke at the conference,...
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...
Patron & Strategic News
Game Art Lecturer nominated for Women in Games Award
A University of Worcester lecturer has been nominated for an award for her impact and contributions to education through preparing students for the computer gaming industry. Zara Sharma, Senior Lecturer in Game Art, has been shortlisted for the Educational Impact...
Student’s Guidance to Ensure Men with Eating Disorders don’t Feel Alienated from Seeking Help
A University of Worcester student has created bespoke guidance to help ensure that men with eating disorders feel able to engage with the support they need. George Mycock, who himself experienced eating disorders and body image concerns for over a decade, developed...
Chamber News
Coronavirus Additional Restrictions Grant
The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) supports businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes or where additional funding is needed. This scheme is covered by 3 possible subsidy allowances: Small Amounts of Financial Assistance Allowance – you’re allowed up...
Worcestershire Tendering Opportunities
Worcestershire County Council shares many opportunities to win work locally through their tendering portal, for any number of services ranging from Marketing, to Innovative Systems, to Events or Net Zero Consultancy advice, just as a few recent examples. If you are...
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A deeper recession but a faster recovery: the economic impact of the Coronavirus compared to the Global Financial Crisis
Poppy Bramford, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Despite some worrying GDP figures for Quarter 1 2020, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) and the Bank of England have published...
The latest economic indicators for Q1 showed business in paralysis as Coronavirus escalated
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Bishop Fleming, have released the results of the latest quarterly economic report, outlining key economic indicators for Quarter 1 (Q1) 2020. The evidence base for the report was gathered...
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Charity News
Surviving Winter 2021/2022 call for donations
The Herefordshire Community Foundation has launched its Surviving Winter campaign for 2021/2022. The Surviving Winter Fund distributes money to help people living in Herefordshire in fuel poverty to stay warm, eat well and remain mobile. The Government’s winter fuel...
Vote for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and M6toll’s Lifesaving Partnership
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, in collaboration with partner, M6toll, has been shortlisted for a national charity award for Partnership of the Year 2021 alongside one other charitable partnership. It’s now down to a public vote to help crown the worthy winners....
Surprise Rise In Inflation As Uncertainty Remains
Responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Consumer price inflation remains stubborn with a slightly higher than expected growth rate of 4% in December 2023, and no change in...
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Surprise Rise In Inflation As Uncertainty Remains
Responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Consumer price inflation remains stubborn with a slightly higher than expected growth rate of 4% in December 2023, and no change in...
Worcestershire News
ISO Quality Services Ltd Win Southco Special Award!
ISO Quality Services Ltd have won the Southco Special Award for dedication to their workforce’s wellbeing for the second time. As holders of the Level 2 Worcestershire Works Well (WWW) Accreditation, ISO QSL have been leading the way for Worcestershire-based...
Mayor of Pershore’s Tabletop Sale and Raffle in aid of Brain Tumour Research
A local Worcestershire fayre is being held to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research on Saturday 3 December 2022 from 10am onwards at the Pershore Town Hall. A call is being made to all crafters and food stalls who would like to be involved in the fayre to get in touch...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire company expands thanks to help from Marches LEP
A Herefordshire company is expanding after buying new equipment thanks to help from a grants programme, supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has helped the business expand its in-house manufacturing operation...
Council invests £6m in projects to support the recovery of the local economy and communities
How Herefordshire Council plans to support the county to recover from the impact of Covid-19 has been outlined in a £6million economic and wellbeing recovery plan agreed by Cabinet yesterday (Thursday 24 June 2021). Measures taken to reduce the spread of Covid-19 have...
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15 Herefordshire businesses sign the Armed Forces Covenant at NMITE’s Military to Business event, supported by UK Government
Fifteen Herefordshire businesses signed the armed forces covenant today at NMITE’s sixth annual Military to Business Showcase. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families,...
UK Government Strategic Defence Review 2025 Briefing by British Chambers of Commerce – June 2025
The Strategic Defence Review, chaired by former Defence Secretary and NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson of Port Ellen alongside General Sir Richard Barrons and Dr Fiona Hill, was launched by the Prime Minister in Glasgow on 2 June. It sets out 62 recommendations...
Infrastructure Strategy Must Become Reality
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy, said: “A 10-year strategy for infrastructure will give businesses and supply chains much needed clarity and certainty to plan. Crucially it will...
Mounting Uncertainty Delays Further Rate Cut
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Yesterday’s CPI data confirmed that inflation remains stubbornly high, so today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold...
It’s a Knockout! Successfully Raises Funds for Kaleidoscope Plus Group
On Wednesday 11 June 2025, businesses from across the region came together for the inaugural Kaleidoscope Plus Group It’s a Knockout! corporate teambuilding day. Hosted on the Pageant Field at Warwick Castle, overlooking the banks of the River Avon, the entertaining...
Prime Mix Marketing crowned Winners in Prestigious SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025
Worcester-based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, is thrilled to announce that it has been announced as winner of Best Full-Service Marketing Agency category for Worcestershire in the highly regarded SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025. This latest award...
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