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Digital & AI Innovators join all-new support programme at Kidderminster’s Old Court
Eleven ambitious businesses have joined BetaDen’s new twelve-week Digital & AI BootCamp, launched at The Old Court in Kidderminster to help Worcestershire businesses develop digital products, integrate artificial intelligence and accelerate growth. Delivered by...
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Digital & AI Innovators join all-new support programme at Kidderminster’s Old Court
Eleven ambitious businesses have joined BetaDen’s new twelve-week Digital & AI BootCamp, launched at The Old Court in Kidderminster to help Worcestershire businesses develop digital products, integrate artificial intelligence and accelerate growth. Delivered by...
Member News
Full Circle Moment as Worcester Lecturer Graduates for Third Time
A Worcester woman has graduated from the University of Worcester for a third time, after receiving her PhD at Worcester Cathedral. Dr Katy Wareham Morris first joined the University in 2003 as an undergraduate studying English & Literary Studies and Media &...
Rugby Legends Set to Headline Worcestershire’s BIG Lunch
The Worcestershire Business Luncheon Club, long standing Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce event partner, is preparing to welcome guests to its annual BIG Lunch on Friday 6 November 2026 at The Bank House Hotel, Bransford. Bringing together...
Patron & Strategic News
Full Circle Moment as Worcester Lecturer Graduates for Third Time
A Worcester woman has graduated from the University of Worcester for a third time, after receiving her PhD at Worcester Cathedral. Dr Katy Wareham Morris first joined the University in 2003 as an undergraduate studying English & Literary Studies and Media &...
Rugby Legends Set to Headline Worcestershire’s BIG Lunch
The Worcestershire Business Luncheon Club, long standing Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce event partner, is preparing to welcome guests to its annual BIG Lunch on Friday 6 November 2026 at The Bank House Hotel, Bransford. Bringing together...
Chamber News
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
The CBAM scheme essentially acts as a tariff on carbon-intensive goods imported into the EU, forcing foreign companies to pay the same price for carbon emissions that would have been paid if the good were made inside Europe. One of the key aims is to stop...
International Trade Forum Delivers Expert Insights on Global Growth and Trade Success
International Trade Forum – 25th August 2026 Speakers from DRP Group, Bishops Fleming and the most recent winner of the Chamber of Commerce Global Trade Business of the Year Award, Kimal PLC, explored their experiences in international trade and how they were helped...
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Introducing Padelheim: New business venture in Redditch launches with Open Day this weekend!
Redditch-based premium indoor padel, fitness and social club Padelheim has joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as it officially open its doors to the community. Located at South Moons Moat, Redditch, Padelheim is a state-of-the-art indoor...
Introducing Padelheim: New business venture in Redditch launches with Open Day this weekend!
Redditch-based premium indoor padel, fitness and social club Padelheim has joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as it officially open its doors to the community. Located at South Moons Moat, Redditch, Padelheim is a state-of-the-art indoor...
Policy News
British Chambers of Commerce Calls for Budget Action to Cut Business Costs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to reduce the rising costs faced by UK businesses. According to the BCC, increasing government-driven costs are damaging business confidence, limiting investment, and slowing...
Behind the scenes: The Chamber work delivering results for Members
From influencing national policy to solving local business challenges, much of the Chamber’s most valuable work happens behind the scenes. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Director of Business Engagement & Policy Robert Elliot talks to...
Skills News
Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
Skills Planning Vital To Tackle Gen Z Drift
A new report on a pioneering scheme for business-led skills planning in England has identified a pressing need to better engage Generation Z with the workplace. The analysis of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) found they have engaged thousands of people and...
Charity News
A night to remember: St Michael’s Hospice Winter Ball is now open for bookings!
The St Michael’s Hospice Winter Ball is now open for bookings. Please help to make this a night to remember! Here’s a few more details: When? Saturday 28th November 6.30 pm to Midnight Where? The Basement at Whitestone, Hereford. HR1 3SE. For one night only this...
Primrose Partners Networking Dinner
Primrose Hospice will host an inspiring Networking Dinner at Hogarths Stone Manor, Kidderminster (DY10 4PJ), on Thursday 1 October 2026. Primrose Partners and other local businesses interested in learning more about the Hospice’s work are invited to join the...
BCC Economic Forecast: Weak Business Investment Hits Growth Outlook
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests the outlook for the UK will remain uncertain. While the economy was more resilient in Q2 than expected, higher energy and business costs are likely to keep growth weak this year and next. The key...
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BCC Economic Forecast: Weak Business Investment Hits Growth Outlook
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests the outlook for the UK will remain uncertain. While the economy was more resilient in Q2 than expected, higher energy and business costs are likely to keep growth weak this year and next. The key...
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
Neurodiversity in Business Co- working: a neuroaffirming, sensory friendly, supportive environment for work and learning.
Nurturingnd is pleased announce a new addition to its service line up: neurodiversity in business co-working at The Shell Store, Hereford. The first session will be on Thursday 21st May and will include: • Three hours access to space and support 9.30am-12.30pm • Free...
Luctonians Sports Club investing in the future of Herefordshire’s young people
Luctonians Sports Club continues to invest in the next generation across Herefordshire, having engaged more than 20,000 children through its schools’ outreach programme since 1993 and raised over £250,000 for local charities since 2016. Today, the club is home to more...
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Finalists and sponsors confirmed for 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The finalists and sponsors have been announced for the prestigious 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. Over 30 finalists have been announced for 2026 from across 10 categories. These categories recognising the very best apprentices, employers, training...
Build it or buy it? A short guide for growing businesses
Many small business websites run on a handful of off-the-shelf tools. A booking plugin, a contact form, maybe a gallery add-on. For plenty of businesses, that’s exactly the right amount of website, and there’s no reason to change it. The interesting...
Autumn funding for local communities
One of the county’s largest charitable grant makers is launching a new round of the Strengthening Worcestershire grant making programme, in partnership with Worcestershire County Council. Through the first two funding rounds in 2024 and 2025, £287,000 has been...
Recruitment Firm Celebrates Strong First Year and Growing Local Impact
Renford Recruitment ltd is marking its first year in business after a steady period of growth across the Worcestershire area. With ten years of recruitment experience and as a former agency temp worker himself, founder and director Simon Wright has developed the...
Malvern Hills end to end walk – 10.5 Miles for Smiles
Location: On Malvern Hills, start at North Quarry Car Park walk over 15 peaks take the final push up to Chase End Hill Event date: Sunday 20th September On the Saturday of August bank holiday 2018, our son Zac, left the house in the morning and went up on the Malvern...
Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement. With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give...
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