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UK Government Strategic Defence Review 2025 Briefing by British Chambers of Commerce – June 2025
The Strategic Defence Review, chaired by former Defence Secretary and NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson of Port Ellen alongside General Sir Richard Barrons and Dr Fiona Hill, was launched by the Prime Minister in Glasgow on 2 June. It sets out 62 recommendations...
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UK Government Strategic Defence Review 2025 Briefing by British Chambers of Commerce – June 2025
The Strategic Defence Review, chaired by former Defence Secretary and NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson of Port Ellen alongside General Sir Richard Barrons and Dr Fiona Hill, was launched by the Prime Minister in Glasgow on 2 June. It sets out 62 recommendations...
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Pineapple Recruitment’s initiatives back Neurodiversity Celebration Week
A leading Worcester recruitment firm has signaled its support for this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week by urging businesses to implement more procedures which encourage neurodiverse job candidates. Pineapple Recruitment, which specialise in providing...
Lizzy Withers Promoted in New Role at ISO QSL
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) is delighted to announce the promotion of Lizzy Withers to the newly created position of Client Care Team Leader. Since joining ISO QSL in 2022, Lizzy has gained extensive knowledge of ISO certifications, having previously been appointed...
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arrangeMY and University College Birmingham (UCB) Unveil Sustainability Research Findings in Business Travel
arrangeMY and UCB are proud to announce the results of a six-month market leading research initiative focused on sustainable business travel practices. Collaborating closely with three postgraduate students specialising in aviation, tourism, and hospitality from UCB,...
A new Director of Research and Enterprise has recently joined the University of Wolverhampton – and, as an alumni, he says it feels like coming home!
Ceri Jones, born and bred in a former mining village in South Wales, studied for a Business Enterprise degree in the Business School, and said the degree “absolutely changed my life.” He has a wealth of research and enterprise experience gained in further and higher...
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Firms less likely to face staff shortages as rules on isolation adapted
This week the rules on self-isolation have changed, meaning that from Monday 16 August fully vaccinated adults and everyone under 18 years old in the UK no longer have to self-isolate for 10 days if they are identified as a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case....
National Cyber Security Show – NEC debut for Midlands Leading Cyber Cluster
Midlands Cyber Security Cluster are thrilled to announce the date of their first non-virtual networking event since 2019; The National Cyber Security Show on 7 – 9 September 2021. Not only is the first opportunity to promote Midlands Cyber following their brand...
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Policy News
Getting to net zero – what we can do
27 June 2019 was a significant day in our history as the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. The target will require the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. As the new...
Worcestershire Passenger Transport Strategy
Worcestershire County Council is running a consultation on the Passenger Transport Strategy. This Strategy looks at the network of Passenger Transport both within the County, and in neighbouring counties; and how improvements can be made to ensure suitable transport...
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Charity News
Kind-hearted law firm donates to Kidderminster’s KEMP Hospice
A generous Wyre Forest law firm has donated £1,000 to a Kidderminster hospice to help the charity cope with the Covid-19 crisis. Staff from Birmingham Road-based mfg Solicitors have donated the money to KEMP Hospice’s Resilience Fund Appeal as the charity focuses on...
Community-Led Housing to the Rescue
“The Johnson Conservative Government is now planning for South Worcestershire to become a very big profitable “fleshpot area” for private housing developers.” This is the view of Professor Barry Jones, Trustee of the South Worcestershire charity, EngageMalvern,...
BCC calls for further government support following Plan B restrcitions
The Chancellor was warned of impending damage to the economic recovery if government did not bring forward support for businesses following the Plan B Covid restrictions announced on Tuesday. The warning came in a letter sent to the Chancellor, co-signed by British...
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BCC calls for further government support following Plan B restrcitions
The Chancellor was warned of impending damage to the economic recovery if government did not bring forward support for businesses following the Plan B Covid restrictions announced on Tuesday. The warning came in a letter sent to the Chancellor, co-signed by British...
Worcestershire News
Local plan adopted for Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest District Council adopted its local plan for the period 2016-2036 on 26 April 2022. Work on the plan started in 2015. The local plan allocates sites for 5,520 new homes and 29 hectares of employment land needed in the district up to 2036. It also set out...
City business superheroes pick litter
Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) is inviting businesses to join other city superheroes in a new lunchtime initiative to help Worcester spaces look their best. In conjunction with The Kiln co-working space in Copenhagen Street, Worcester BID is hosting...
Herefordshire News
West Midlands Business Expo welcomes over 2,000 virtual visitors
More than 2,000 visitors attended a West Midlands-wide virtual expo as Chambers across the region continue to lead the support for firms through the COVID-19 crisis. Around 200 exhibitors – including over 50 from Herefordshire & Worcestershire – signed up to the...
Don’t miss the chance celebrate your business success
Businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire will not want to miss the opportunity to spotlight their business and stand out from their competition with the chance to win a Chamber Business Award for free. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of...
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Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Recognised with ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ Title by SME News in UK Enterprise Awards.
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is thrilled to announce its latest achievement, securing the esteemed title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ by SME News in the UK Enterprise Awards. This accolade marks the company’s second significant recognition this month,...
Roxel UK Presenting at the EMTWG Conference 2024
We are proud to be supporting and presenting at the next Energetic Materials Technology Working Group (EMTWG) on 13th to 16th May 2024 in Oslo. EMTWG is the major international forum for exchanging and sharing information on the latest advancements in IM and EM...
Part of Former Library Renamed ‘Royal’ After Victoria’s Visit up for Auction
A section of an impressive early 19th century building that used to host the Royal Library in Great Malvern, Worcestershire is appearing in Bond Wolfe’s next auction. The Grade II-listed property on Worcester Road was erected as a library in 1818 for visitors to the...
PAT-MAN24/7 – Supporting Commercial Business with Applying for Free EV chargers
At PAT-MAN 24/7 we are excited to share with you an unique opportunity. We are currently working with a major renewable energy company from Norway called Whatiff. PAT-MAN 24/7 and Whattiff can support your commercial property by offering you fully funded EV chargers....
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services Announced as Finalist for two business awards
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services, “Calibre”, has been announced as a finalist for two upcoming awards: The Business Success Recognition Awards 2024, “BSN”, in the Business Start-up of the Year 2024 category and the Women Who Achieves Awards. Calibre’s founder Naomi...
‘Swedish Nightingale’ to Feature at this Year’s Elgar Festival
One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ – has a special place in the county’s history. Born in Stockholm in 1820, Jenny’s fame and fortune led...
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