Business Direction Online
Latest News
Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.
Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.
If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.
Hillscourt Hotel Celebrates Continued Commitment to Sustainability
Hillscourt Hotel and Conference Centre is proud to announce a range of sustainability initiatives that reinforce its commitment to responsible hospitality and environmental best practice. As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact, Hillscourt has...
Latest Article
Hillscourt Hotel Celebrates Continued Commitment to Sustainability
Hillscourt Hotel and Conference Centre is proud to announce a range of sustainability initiatives that reinforce its commitment to responsible hospitality and environmental best practice. As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact, Hillscourt has...
Member News
Family Fun and Activities at The Hive to Mark Earth Day
From ‘flying’ like a bird thanks to the magic of virtual reality to learning about the plastic polluting our oceans, families can enjoy a host of free interactive activities at The Hive next week in celebration of Earth Day. Budding environmentalists can explore a...
Students Raise Over £1,800 for Worcestershire Charities in 24-Hour CPR Marathon
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester have successfully completed their 24-hour CPR Marathon, raising more than £1,800 for two local lifesaving charities. Running from 9am on March 16 until 9am the following morning, the endurance event saw staff, students...
Patron & Strategic News
Employers achieve Silver Award recognition for commitment to Defence personnel
Over 100 guests gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to celebrate thirty-six regional employers who have gained a prestigious award presented to them on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Hosted by the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets...
University Holds Special Activities for its Talented Student Athletes
As the University of Worcester welcomes thousands of students back to campus for the new academic year, the University has given a special welcome to its elite and talented student athletes – and potential sporting stars of the future. Ahead of the new term, the...
Chamber News
Hugely popular HR conference returns to in-person form as over 80 professionals gather to discuss the world of work
Last week saw the return of the successful HR Conference, where over 80 HR representatives gathered at Six Ways Stadium for an update on the latest hot topics within the industry. The Conference was held in partnership between Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire...
Local Businesses combine to grow the magic this Christmas
A pair of Worcester businesses have teamed up to provide Christmas trees for local organisations and raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice. PRICE Training CEO, John Brierley, has committed to offering Christmas trees to companies in exchange for a donation to...
Our Latest Member
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Policy News
Are you a Wychavon based business concerned about climate change?
Wychavon District Council would like feedback on their carbon reduction plan, Intelligently Green. The plan outlines what the Council will do over the next ten years to reduce their own direct emissions and how they will encourage others to reduce emissions. The aim...
BCC comments on Heathrow Judicial Review verdict
Commenting on the High Court’s judgement on the judicial review of the Airports National Policy Statement, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Business communities across the UK will be bitterly disappointed that plans for a world-leading hub airport are now...
Skills News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Charity News
NEW Age UK H&W Veterans Meeting Centre opens in Hereford
Following the success of the pilot Hereford Veterans Dementia Wellbeing Group in 2020 Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are pleased to say they have launched their new Hereford Veterans Meeting Centre based at Drybridge House in Hereford. They will be offering...
Time to tee off for hospice care
Golfers are being invited to join St Richard’s Hospice for a fundraising day on the fairway in Droitwich. The annual autumn Golf Day, hosted by the Worcester hospice, will take place on Friday, 8th October at Droitwich Golf Club. Ria Simons, Fundraiser at St...
Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan
Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important...
BCC News
Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan
Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important...
Worcestershire News
Major Sustainability Investment for Bromsgrove based firm
Total Metal Recovery Limited, a Bromsgrove-based Ferrous, and Non-Ferrous metal recycling and processing specialist, has made a major investment into an aluminium shredding plant with integrated Eddy-Current separation lines. The family-owned company has taken this...
Leave a Light On for Small Business
When it comes to outsourced marketing support, big doesn’t always mean best – says Ruby Edwards, Owner of You Do Better PR. Uncovering the organisations within the local area can certainly reap rewards. We’re lucky to have so many to choose from:...
Herefordshire News
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...
Businesses urged to fly the flag in Queen’s Awards
Businesses across the Marches are being urged to apply for one of the country’s most prestigious awards – and build on the region’s proud track record of success. Applications are now open for the 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which showcase outstanding...
All Latest News
Bespoke Advice Recognised Among UK’s Best Places to Work
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, has been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2025 by The Sunday Times. This prestigious recognition is a reflection of the company’s unwavering commitment to its...
‘LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION’ Wild Edric Media & Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Of Commerce has appointed a local production company as their Video Partner for the upcoming Chamber Expo, in a drive to create engaging video content to promote the Chamber and it’s services, as well as providing a spotlight...
Worcester Six marks 10-year milestone with celebration outside MiTek’s new EMEA headquarters
Leading commercial property developer, Stoford has marked a decade of development at Worcester Six Business Park with a special event. Hosted in conjunction with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Stoford celebrated the major milestone with an...
University Academic Helps Brings Ukrainian Shakespeare Play to Stage
A University of Worcester academic has helped bring to the stage the world premiere of a Ukrainian play based on Shakespeare’s Othello, that explores aspects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Professor of Shakespeare Studies, Nicoleta Cinpoeş, in her role as...
Parents and Carers of University Students Invited to Talk
A free online talk will help parents and carers of students heading off to university this September. The event, held by the University of Worcester on Thursday July 3, will cover a range of areas and is available to anyone, wherever their young person is going to...
Side Hustlers Urged to get Tax Returns Sorted Now
If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, you may need to register for Self Assessment Filing now means you will know your tax situation sooner and can spread payments over time HMRC’s digital services make filing quick and easy Anyone earning extra...
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here