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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100
Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...
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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100
Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...
Member News
Building Supply Chain Resilience: What Local Businesses Need to Know
Ransomware cyber attacks are rising in both frequency and sophistication, and recent high-profile incidents across the manufacturing, aviation and retail sectors have demonstrated the scale of disruption that can be caused when a supplier is breached. For businesses...
University Writing Advisor Nominated for Prestigious Author’s Award
An award-winning author who advises students at the University of Worcester on their writing has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in children’s literature. Liz Hyder, one of the University’s Royal Literary Fund Writers in Residence, is in the...
Patron & Strategic News
‘Credit to Nursing’ Lecturer Wins Prestigious Nomination
A senior lecturer at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize at the British Journal of Nursing Awards. Dr Paul-John Alegado is in the running for the Educator Nurse of the Year award, which celebrates nurses who have demonstrated...
DRPG Labs Hosts Tech Showcase for Events Industry
Worcestershire, March 2025 – Creative communications group DRPG successfully concluded its Innovation Week, hosted by its dedicated innovation entity, DRPG Labs. The event, held in the studio complex of DRPG’s headquarters in Hartlebury provided clients and interested...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire A-Plan Insurance (Worcester Commercial & Marine) – Insurance agent Broadheath Interiors – Handmade UK furniture Footnotes UK – Experienced care...
O’ Come All Ye Networkers!
Back in the sunny days of early September, Kingsway House hosted a very relaxed, after-work, business-networking event. The drinks were chilled and so were the attendees; some even got out their sunglasses. Sixty or so people chatted to each other (and even talked...
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Worcestershire Parkway finally set to open
Sunday 23 February will be the official opening date for the county’s first new station in 100 years. The brand-new station is equipped with 3 platforms and a 500-space car park which will help to remove traffic from the county’s main roads and motorways....
BCC comments on proposals for new UK immigration system
Commenting on the government’s policy proposals for a points-based immigration system, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The speed and scale of these changes will require significant adjustment by businesses. “Companies are already investing heavily in...
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Charity News
Colleagues set for mammoth charity challenge
An intrepid team of colleagues have tasked themselves with a gruelling twist on the Three Peaks Challenge – all to raise funds for charity.
Dad who nearly died of coronavirus takes on Snowdon to thank hospice for family’s support
A FATHER-of-three who nearly died after contracting coronavirus will scale Snowdon for the hospice which supported his family. Last year, Leighton Webster was restricted to a hospital bed and fighting for his life with his family being supported by Primrose Hospice...
Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero. She will be appearing at the Climate Innovation Forum 2023 to debate the UK’s response to...
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Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero. She will be appearing at the Climate Innovation Forum 2023 to debate the UK’s response to...
Worcestershire News
Lifetime achievement award for Worcestershire solicitor
One of the county’s most respected solicitors has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the Worcestershire Law Society. Maynard Burton, senior partner at law firm mfg Solicitors, was recognised by the Society for his successful 40-year legal career and...
National Business Boostcamps series comes to help Worcestershire businesses
The Worcestershire Growth Hub has partnered with Lloyds Bank Academy to bring their Small Business Boostcamp series to Worcestershire. The Small Business Boostcamp series consists of five FREE, face to face workshops which can help smaller businesses to increase their...
Herefordshire News
Apreco Successfully Retain EWCL5 Status on their Pressure Relief Vents
Apreco continue to lead the way in the fire suppression market with annual testing of their pressure relief vents. The safety of building structures is of paramount importance to Apreco. Subsequently, their pressure relief vents undergo rigorous fire testing to the...
NMITE introduces Herefordshire’s skills for the future European Social Fund grant to develop Herefordshire as a county of learning
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is delighted to have been awarded a European Social Fund grant to develop contemporary careers advice and skills in Herefordshire’s SME and Microbusiness communities. Activities will run through until December...
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Don’t Miss Out! Key Deadlines for Maximising Your Tax Benefits
1. Pension Contributions: Maximise Your Tax Relief: The annual allowance for pension contributions is currently £60,000. Utilising this allowance effectively can significantly reduce your tax liability. Carry Forward Unused Allowance: If you haven’t used your full...
Remarkable Resilience; an Extra Special Graduation for One Nurse
A nurse will graduate next week after overcoming a huge challenge on her journey to qualifying. Esme Savage will formally receive her degree in Adult Nursing from the University of Worcester on Tuesday, two years later than she had originally planned. After her first...
Property expert with over 50 years’ experience running Worcestershire agency joins leading property firm
A property agency expert with more than 50 years’ experience running his own Worcestershire agency has joined a leading property consultancy to further expand its business across the Midlands and beyond. Andrew Grant DL has joined Fisher German as a consultant after a...
Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced that tickets for this year’s event are now on sale. Themed ‘Celebrate with Elgar’, this year’s Festival – which will take place from Saturday 24 May...
Ballards Expands Tax Team to Support Strategic Growth
Emma Clewes and Peter Woodall, are the latest tax specialists to join Ballards LLP, marking a significant step in the firm’s strategy to enhance its tax services and support the ongoing growth of its business. Emma Clewes joins as Corporate Tax Director and will lead...
Family to Honour Son Who Passed Away Before He Could Graduate
The family of a student who sadly passed away before he could graduate have paid tribute to him as they prepare to collect his degree certificate at March’s graduation ceremony. Daniel Player achieved his Game Art degree at the University of Worcester through part...
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