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Have you outgrown your website without noticing?
Websites rarely fail overnight. They drift. The pages still load and the contact form still sends, so nothing prompts you to look. Meanwhile the business behind the site keeps changing. Outgrown is not the same as dated. A dated website looks tired, and a redesign...
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Have you outgrown your website without noticing?
Websites rarely fail overnight. They drift. The pages still load and the contact form still sends, so nothing prompts you to look. Meanwhile the business behind the site keeps changing. Outgrown is not the same as dated. A dated website looks tired, and a redesign...
Member News
Navigating divorce while protecting the family business
A leading family solicitor has warned that divorce can have a significant impact on couples who own a business together. Gurdip Brring, partner at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, said divorce is already a difficult time for families, but when a business is...
University of Worcester Student Named International Cricket’s Women’s Player of the Month
A University of Worcester student who captained the Isle of Man to an international tournament final and became the leading run-scorer in the competition has been named ICC Women’s Player of the Month. Lucy Barnett led the side to a runners-up finish in the...
Patron & Strategic News
University of Worcester Student Named International Cricket’s Women’s Player of the Month
A University of Worcester student who captained the Isle of Man to an international tournament final and became the leading run-scorer in the competition has been named ICC Women’s Player of the Month. Lucy Barnett led the side to a runners-up finish in the...
Autumn Budget 2026 summary: Key tax changes and announcements
Autumn Budget 2026: Key announcements, tax changes and what they mean for you Three months into life under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we have the first budget of the new Chancellor John Healey. As we would perhaps expect from the quietly-spoken and...
Chamber News
Help Shape the Future of Workforce Health Support
Sickness absence is more than a number on a spreadsheet. It can reveal important trends in workforce health, highlight where employees may need additional support and show where action could make the greatest difference. By understanding and using absence data...
Welcome New Members | September 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout September: ABC Leisure Group – ABC Leisure Group Limited has been building and operating a hire fleet and providing full marina services to canal users for over 45 years, with a thorough experience of...
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Steve Ennis Proud to Rejoin Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Business advisor Steve Ennis, owner of Business Doctors Worcestershire, is delighted to announce that he has rejoined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming his commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Having built strong...
Steve Ennis Proud to Rejoin Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Business advisor Steve Ennis, owner of Business Doctors Worcestershire, is delighted to announce that he has rejoined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming his commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Having built strong...
Policy News
Local Growth Fund Can Be A Catalyst
Reacting to Government plans for a £285m good growth fund for local authorities, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is a welcome downpayment on Andy Burnham’s pledge to achieve good growth in every postcode. By giving...
Chamber Responds to the Autumn Budget 2026
Robert Elliott, Director of Business Development and Policy at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, has shared the Chamber’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, highlighting the importance of supporting business growth, encouraging investment...
Skills News
Pioneering pilot gives Herefordshire students an insight into construction
One of the region’s biggest construction firms has given students across Herefordshire an insight into careers in the sector through a pioneering new programme. Multi award-winning firm McPhillips, which is delivering a new £10m transport hub in Hereford, was...
WHC Hire Services Appoints Four New Apprentices in 2026
Growth is built one person at a time. At WHC Hire Services, that belief has never been more visible than in 2026. The Tewkesbury-based plant and equipment hire company has appointed four new apprentices this year, taking the total proportion of staff either...
Charity News
Exciting new developments for KEMP Hospice shops across the Wyre Forest
KEMP Hospice is bringing exciting changes to its local shops, with a refresh at their Worcester Street, Kidderminster shop, a new home in Stourport and the opening of a dedicated bookshop in Bewdley this November. KEMP Hospice is looking forward to an exciting new...
A Different Kind of Christmas Bingo
Forget numbers and dabbers. This Christmas, ISO Quality Services is challenging Worcestershire to play a different kind of bingo. Returning for its ninth year, the Bingo Box Challenge brings local businesses and individuals together to collect much-needed donations...
AI Investment Vital For UK’s Economic Future
Reacting to Government plans to boost the UK’s AI capabilities and defences, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is a strong package of measures to support the UK’s AI resilience and spread its benefits more widely in...
BCC News
AI Investment Vital For UK’s Economic Future
Reacting to Government plans to boost the UK’s AI capabilities and defences, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is a strong package of measures to support the UK’s AI resilience and spread its benefits more widely in...
Worcestershire News
Free bus travel for all veterans and serving personnel launching
Veterans and serving armed forces personnel across Worcestershire will soon be able to travel for free on buses. The new scheme provides free travel on the county’s commercial bus network and the Worcestershire on Demand service for veterans and serving personnel who...
WORCESTER STREET SIXES RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE THIS JULY
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is inviting businesses from across the county to take part in Worcester Street Sixes, returning to the heart of the city on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Set across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street, the event will once again...
Herefordshire News
Joanna Hilditch honoured with Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture Award
From turning down a Dragons’ Den investment for her drinks business, writing the lyrics and performing a song with PJ Powers celebrating the legacy of the land, to launching e-bike and wine touring, Jo continues to embrace diversification and challenge the idea of...
Child Employment: A quick guide for young people, parents, carers and employers
Hello, We would be grateful for your help in sharing some important information with businesses across Herefordshire. Many local businesses offer valuable opportunities for young people to gain work experience, develop new skills and earn money through part-time...
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Local Growth Fund Can Be A Catalyst
Reacting to Government plans for a £285m good growth fund for local authorities, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is a welcome downpayment on Andy Burnham’s pledge to achieve good growth in every postcode. By giving...
Chamber Responds to the Autumn Budget 2026
Robert Elliott, Director of Business Development and Policy at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, has shared the Chamber’s response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, highlighting the importance of supporting business growth, encouraging investment...
numo Appoints Nigel Griffiths as Executive Chairman
numo is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Griffiths to its Board of Directors, strengthening the organisation’s leadership as it continues to expand its footprint across the UK technology and software sector. Nigel is a highly respected figure in the Welsh...
Suds n Sons – A Clear Path to Being Your Own Boss
Build Your Own Window Cleaning Business Becoming a Sud is about more than cleaning windows. It is an opportunity to build a reliable, sustainable business with the backing of Suds n Sons, a trusted, family-run business based in Worcester. Starting a business from...
Discover Worcester from a Different Perspective with ABC Boat Hire
ABC Boat Hire is inviting people to discover Worcester from the water with the launch of day boat hire from Lowesmoor Wharf in the heart of the city. Offering the perfect opportunity to escape the everyday, Day Tripper makes it easy for families, friends and...
Autumn Budget 2026 summary: Key tax changes and announcements
Autumn Budget 2026: Key announcements, tax changes and what they mean for you Three months into life under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we have the first budget of the new Chancellor John Healey. As we would perhaps expect from the quietly-spoken and...
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