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When Did You Last Review Your Medical Cover and Why It Matters
For many business owners and professionals, medical insurance is something that gets sorted once and then left alone. But your business has likely evolved since then. Your health needs have too. So has the healthcare landscape. Policies change. New exclusions can...
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When Did You Last Review Your Medical Cover and Why It Matters
For many business owners and professionals, medical insurance is something that gets sorted once and then left alone. But your business has likely evolved since then. Your health needs have too. So has the healthcare landscape. Policies change. New exclusions can...
Member News
A kind collaboration – Dandelion Video Production and Primrose Hospice
Primrose Hospice is the latest charity to collaborate with Dandelion Video Production through their Chamber of Commerce charity pledge. The video, which follows the journey of a piece of pre-loved furniture through the donation process, and the impact it can make,...
Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? Podcast Reaches 10 Episodes
Dandelion Video Production’s jobs and careers podcast “What Do You Do?” has reached 10 episodes, marking the end of the first season. The podcast examines jobs most people don’t know anything about, and explores unique approaches on ones we...
Patron & Strategic News
New trainees join law firm as it invests in next generation
A group of nine new trainees have been taken on by leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors as it invests in the next generation. The new trainees beginning their two-year training contracts are Oliver Leigh, Bethany Steel, Alena Dudrah, Jack Cook and...
DRPG’s Dale Parmenter awarded Honorary University Fellowship
Dale Parmenter, CEO and Founder of creative communications group DRPG, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Worcester, and admitted to the University’s College of Fellows. The Fellowship recognises his contribution to responsible business...
Chamber News
Record breaking fifty employers receive coveted Ministry of Defence Award
Fifty employers from the West Midlands region received their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards from West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA). The ERS was launched in 2014 to recognise employer support...
Free eLearning courses to support businesses
A new range of online training courses were launched this year by eLearning specialists Indegu Ltd, with a different business critical topic being covered each month throughout 2021, designed to support businesses get back on their feet. Indegu Ltd reached out to...
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Policy News
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
Jet Off and Help Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Take Off
A travel agent wants you to relax, revitalise and help make lifesaving missions possible. How, you might ask? Charitable Travel is a not-for-private-profit social enterprise travel agency that donates five per cent of each holiday sold to its chosen charities and...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Walk4Life Returns
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to announce its popular annual Walk4Life event in Rock, near Kidderminster, is back and is inviting supporters in and around Worcestershire to join in on Sunday 22nd August 2021. Participants of all ages can ‘pound the...
Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business
Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to help businesses deal with the current economic challenges. Our Chamber network called on Jeremy Hunt to...
BCC News
Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business
Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to help businesses deal with the current economic challenges. Our Chamber network called on Jeremy Hunt to...
Worcestershire News
Nursing Students Complete Research Internship
Four nursing students at the University of Worcester have completed bespoke research internships. Over the last two years, Hannah Baars, Ellis Hill, Lydia Ridyard and Tracy Willis have been learning about research processes and approaches under the guidance of their...
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...
Herefordshire News
Worcestershire and the Marches Green Supplier and Installer Event
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Two newly-qualified solicitors flourishing at Herefordshire law firm
The award-winning clinical negligence team at a Herefordshire law firm has been boosted by the addition of two newly-qualified solicitors. Amber Pinnell and Rachael Matthews will both be working with clients across Herefordshire and beyond, with Rachael based in...
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Infrastructure Strategy Must Become Reality
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy, said: “A 10-year strategy for infrastructure will give businesses and supply chains much needed clarity and certainty to plan. Crucially it will...
Mounting Uncertainty Delays Further Rate Cut
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Yesterday’s CPI data confirmed that inflation remains stubbornly high, so today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold...
It’s a Knockout! Successfully Raises Funds for Kaleidoscope Plus Group
On Wednesday 11 June 2025, businesses from across the region came together for the inaugural Kaleidoscope Plus Group It’s a Knockout! corporate teambuilding day. Hosted on the Pageant Field at Warwick Castle, overlooking the banks of the River Avon, the entertaining...
Prime Mix Marketing crowned Winners in Prestigious SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025
Worcester-based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, is thrilled to announce that it has been announced as winner of Best Full-Service Marketing Agency category for Worcestershire in the highly regarded SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025. This latest award...
NMITE in partnership agreement with BAE Systems
NMITE and BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to share skills, knowledge and talent NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence division, signalling a commitment to work...
Tickets for ‘Flying Scotsman’ at the Severn Valley Railway sell out in three minutes
The Severn Valley Railway was expecting demand to be high for tickets to travel behind ‘Flying Scotsman’ when it visits the line next month, but so strong was the demand to travel behind the iconic locomotive that all the seats were snapped up within three minutes of...
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