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Worcester law firm raises over £2,500 for local hospice

Worcester law firm raises over £2,500 for local hospice

Worcester law firm mfg Solicitors has raised a total of £2,579 for local charity St Richard’s Hospice. Staff at The Tything-based firm raised £1,579 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including a karaoke evening and a 10km run. A further...

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Worcester law firm raises over £2,500 for local hospice

Worcester law firm mfg Solicitors has raised a total of £2,579 for local charity St Richard’s Hospice. Staff at The Tything-based firm raised £1,579 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including a karaoke evening and a 10km run. A further...

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Member News

New garden set to open at Primrose Hospice

New garden set to open at Primrose Hospice

Primrose Hospice and F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes invite you to the official opening of St Godwald’s Retreat, a new reflective garden created by F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes for Primrose Hospice. Join Primrose on Sunday, 12th October, from 2–4pm at...

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Patron & Strategic News

Chamber News

Welcome New Members August

Welcome New Members August

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout July. ActionCOACH Worcester – The help you need to grow your business. Agility Fleet – Agility Fleet is a national provider of vehicle funding and fleet management, specialising in the SME market....

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Our Latest Member

Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office

As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...

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Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office

Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office

As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...

Policy News

Office Return Varies Across Sectors

Office Return Varies Across Sectors

41% of businesses have required staff to spend more time working on site over the past year One in ten (9%) relevant firms say employees have quit because of the requirement to return to onsite working Nearly half of surveyed businesses (48%) expect all working days...

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SME Exporters Hit By New US Customs Charges

SME Exporters Hit By New US Customs Charges

Responding to President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low value goods entering the US, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “This development has been coming for several months but is still a major blow to UK exporters to the US. Smaller firms...

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Skills News

Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management

Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management

Designed to develop your knowledge of team leadership and management from a management perspective, this HTQ aims to enhance your skills to progress into employment across a wide range of industries. The purpose of the qualification is to develop students as...

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Could you host a T Level industry placement?

Could you host a T Level industry placement?

We’re offering funding to support employers with the essential costs of hosting T Level industry placements starting now through to 31st March 2026. Whether you’re a large organisation or a small business, we can help: Construction Route – Support available for...

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Charity News

Rate Cut Will Help Firms in Choppy Waters

Rate Cut Will Help Firms in Choppy Waters

Responding to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome the decision to cut the base rate to 4%, marking a further move away from a prolonged period of...

BCC News

Rate Cut Will Help Firms in Choppy Waters

Responding to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome the decision to cut the base rate to 4%, marking a further move away from a prolonged period of...

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Worcestershire News

A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August

A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August

A full weekend of heritage trains and classic vehicles awaits as the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Vintage Transport Extravaganza rolls in on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. Just weeks after the railway proudly reopens its full 16.5-mile route from Kidderminster...

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Herefordshire News

Hereford Military History Festival

Hereford Military History Festival

The Hereford Military History Festival has announced the next 10 events for its debut festival, which will take place from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025. Featuring internationally renowned writers and thinkers, including Philippe Sands, Clare...

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Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant

Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant

Elston HR is excited to welcome Géraldine Mannion as the newest member of its growing consultancy team. Géraldine joins as an HR Consultant, bringing extensive experience from her roles as HR Manager at Amco Services and Senior HR Generalist at Halliburton. She will...

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Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity

Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity

Bromsgrove law firm mfg Solicitors has donated a total of £1,605.50 for local support charity the Rose & Daisy Foundation. Staff at the High Street firm raised £605.50 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including completing 10,318...

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The Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 is now Live

The Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 is now Live

The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...

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Herefordshire’s Sustainable Building Future

Herefordshire’s Sustainable Building Future

Herefordshire stands at the forefront of sustainable construction, with a rich heritage of environmental leadership and ambitious plans for a greener future. As a local business, Merchant701 plays a crucial role in supporting the county’s sustainability journey...

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