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Empowering Local Employers with AI & Automation: Free Apprenticeship Insights Webinar Announced for 13th February
Local employers are invited to join a high‑value, free online event designed to help organisations understand and embrace the fast‑evolving world of artificial intelligence and automation. Coinciding with National Apprentiecship Week 2026, the AI & Automation...
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Empowering Local Employers with AI & Automation: Free Apprenticeship Insights Webinar Announced for 13th February
Local employers are invited to join a high‑value, free online event designed to help organisations understand and embrace the fast‑evolving world of artificial intelligence and automation. Coinciding with National Apprentiecship Week 2026, the AI & Automation...
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Keep Governance and Safeguarding celebrate 10 years of impact and innovation
Keep Governance and Safeguarding is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this month, marking a decade of partnering with leaders who are committed to protecting their people from abuse, exploitation and harassment. Founded in 2015 to work with schools in...
SME Solicitors’ Private Client team wins ‘Team of the Year’
SME Solicitors, based on Sansome Walk in Worcester, is delighted to announce that its Private Client team has been awarded ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2025. The team was recognised for its commitment to...
Patron & Strategic News
New Films to Address Mental Health Crisis in Gypsy, Roma, and Traveler Communities
Research by the University of Worcester has led to the creation of three brand new films, aimed at tackling poor mental health in the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. The films, released by the NHS Race and Health Observatory, contain candid testimonies from...
University Thanked for Special Donation
Members of the Ukrainian Community in Worcestershire have visited the University of Worcester to personally thank staff for a recent donation. Last year the University donated around 300 sets of bed linen from its accommodation to the group, who arranged for it to be...
Chamber News
Chamber Members nominated for 2021 Business Awards
We’d like to give give a huge congratulations to all of our Members who have been nominated for a Chamber Business Award 2021 across a variety of categories. The Chamber Business Awards are one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards and we are...
Government celebrates trade success of UK creative industries with new export help announcements
The creative industries will benefit from government support thanks to a new package of measures announced at an event hosted by the Department for International Trade (DIT) yesterday (Monday 20th September). The event brought together business leaders from the UK’s...
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Policy News
BCC responds to Chancellor’s comments on post-Brexit regulation
Responding to the Chancellor’s comment that there will be no regulatory alignment with the EU after Brexit, reported in an interview with the Financial Times today, BCC Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said: “Our business communities have differing views but are...
£2 million fund opens for flood-affected farmers
A £2 million fund to support farmers who suffered un-insurable damage to their property in the devastating floods in November has opened for applications today (Monday 6 January). The government confirmed in November 2019 that it would extend its Farming Recovery Fund...
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Charity News
Celebrating the role of philanthropy at NMITE
It may be a surprise to many to learn that Higher Education Institutions, including NMITE, rely on philanthropic support in addition to government funding to make a truly transformational impact and bring value to their region. NMITE have an ambitious vision to become...
Hospice welcomes new Chair of Governors
St Richard’s Hospice has welcomed a highly experienced Chair to lead the Worcestershire charity. Mrs Jenny Cowpe has been a governor of St Richard’s Hospice for more than 20 years and Vice-Chair since 2001. She takes over the role following the retirement of former...
Spring Budget must help alleviate pressure on concerningly tight labour market
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s ONS figures provide further evidence of historic tightness in the labour market. Despite a slight fall, there are still over 1.12 million vacancies across...
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Spring Budget must help alleviate pressure on concerningly tight labour market
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s ONS figures provide further evidence of historic tightness in the labour market. Despite a slight fall, there are still over 1.12 million vacancies across...
Worcestershire News
Health and Social Care Mentors Celebrated
Health and Social Care professionals from across the region have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently held its annual Health & Care Mentor Awards, celebrating those who...
Become an Enterprise Adviser to Help Shape the Future Workforce
Could you consider becoming an Enterprise Adviser? Working with local schools and colleges, your role as an Enterprise Adviser can help support pathways into your industry and shape young people’s futures. Through this voluntary role, you will be helping to...
Herefordshire News
Hereford May Fair 900 Celebrations
This year, the Hereford May Fair celebrates the 900th anniversary of the granting of its charter and to celebrate this historic occasion, an exciting programme of events will be taking place throughout the summer. Many people will be familiar with the hustle and...
Paul Walker joins Herefordshire Council as Chief Executive
Herefordshire Council has welcomed Paul Walker who joins the council as Chief Executive. Paul has a wealth of experience working in local authorities including experience as an Assistant Director, Director and 5 years as a very effective Chief Executive. He joins the...
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Local Business Owner’s Help for Ukraine
When the Russians invaded Ukraine in February 2022, most people looked on in horror at scenes reminiscent of the Second World War. As millions fled from Putin’s armies, Sue Johns decided to use her business contacts and experience to try and get some of them to the...
Penguin Office Supplies Ltd Expands with a Record-Breaking Sales Year
Following a remarkable year of record-breaking sales, family business Penguin Office Supplies are expanding as part of their ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to the Penguin customer family. The expansion has been fuelled by the redevelopment of...
Top Marks for Worcester Students After Amazing Charity Spa Day
Beauty therapy students were showered with praise after hosting a charity spa day that showcased their glittering vocational skills and leadership. Level 2 and Level 3 Beauty Therapy students from Evesham New College, which is part of WCG, gained invaluable hands-on...
Optimising IT Announces New Board Line Up
Optimising IT, award-winning managed IT services business, has announced a new board line-up following the recent appointment of James Cater and Charlie Haward as Non-Executive Directors. James and Charlie bring a wealth of experience, playing a crucial role in...
Economy Stutters with Extra Business Costs Approaching
Reacting to the latest GDP data released this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With growth of just 0.1% in the three months to October and an unexpected fall in the monthly GDP, the UK economy was already fragile...
Severn Valley Railway Unveils Plans for ‘bold’ Restructure
The Severn Valley Railway is seeking approval from its shareholders and members for a radical organisational restructure. It describes this as a ‘bold and essential move’, which will bring multiple benefits. The plan is to bring together the three separate companies...
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