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UK – EU Trade Relationship Needs To Change
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for the UK to fundamentally reassess the terms of its relationship with the EU to drive stronger economic growth. In its new report, ‘The Future of UK-EU Relations’, the BCC argues that the imminent Leader’s Summit...
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UK – EU Trade Relationship Needs To Change
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for the UK to fundamentally reassess the terms of its relationship with the EU to drive stronger economic growth. In its new report, ‘The Future of UK-EU Relations’, the BCC argues that the imminent Leader’s Summit...
Member News
Bewdley Express trial ends on a high note after carrying more than 1,000 passengers
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has completed its eight-week Bewdley Express trial, with more than 1,000 passengers using the service to connect Bewdley with the UK’s main line rail network. The last of a total of 96 trial services arrived at Bewdley at 7.02pm on...
Ballroom Culture, Digital Access and Rural Mental Health to Take Centre Stage at The Hive
Could Ballroom culture help young people with eating difficulties? What changes could we make to ensure the digital world is more accessible? And does where you live affect the mental health care you receive? These are the thought-provoking questions that will be...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester-based arrangeMY wins Silver at Business Travel Awards Europe 2026
Worcester-based travel management company arrangeMY is celebrating after winning Silver for Business Travel Partner of the Year – Small TMC at the Business Travel Awards Europe 2026. The award was presented at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on 30 September and...
University Researchers Detail Discoveries so far on Giving Birth in Worcestershire
From disapproval of unmarried mothers in the 1970s to experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, people have been sharing their stories on giving birth in Worcestershire for a special project. Now historians at the University of Worcester will be detailing some of the...
Chamber News
Worcestershire celebrates outstanding success at Annual Apprenticeship Awards
Worcestershire celebrated its commitment to developing local talent and skills at the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards on Thursday 13 November. Now in their eleventh year of the Apprenticeships Awards, the 2025 celebrations continued to recognise the amazing...
Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards marked a significant milestone in the county’s ongoing commitment to developing talent, celebrating success, and championing the value of apprenticeships. Now in its eleventh year, the programme continues to grow in...
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Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office
As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...
Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office
As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...
Policy News
New Tariff Rate A Further Blow To Business
Reacting to the decision by the US President to raise his new tariffs under section 122 of the Trade Act 1974 to 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The 40,000 UK companies exporting goods to the US will be dismayed at this latest turn...
Apprenticeship System Reform Must Go Further
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the government to reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century. As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeships Week, it finds that the current framework is too rigid, lacks...
Skills News
Holme Lacy College students tour Wyevale Nurseries
Twenty students from Holme Lacy College in Herefordshire were given a tour this week (Tuesday, April 18, 2023) of one of the UK’s leading nurseries. The forestry and arboriculture apprentices visited the container shrub and tree production sites at Wyevale Nurseries...
Workforce Planning (People and Skills)
With recruitment at an all-time high and the UK facing a skills shortage, staff retention is more important than ever. Not only is training an essential part of workforce planning, but the right training increases productivity and efficiency; improves employee...
Charity News
Hoople mark 6 months of good deeds
2026 marked Hoople’s 15th birthday. To celebrate this important milestone, the company decided to complete 15 “Good Deeds” throughout the year as a way of giving back to the community that has supported them along the way. At the half-way point, Hoople have been...
Taking the Leap for Lee’s Place
Fourteen courageous supporters took fundraising to new heights as they completed a tandem skydive at Swansea Airport in aid of Lee’s Place a Community Power project, raising vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness across Herefordshire....
British Chambers of Commerce Calls for Budget Action to Cut Business Costs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to reduce the rising costs faced by UK businesses. According to the BCC, increasing government-driven costs are damaging business confidence, limiting investment, and slowing...
BCC News
British Chambers of Commerce Calls for Budget Action to Cut Business Costs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to reduce the rising costs faced by UK businesses. According to the BCC, increasing government-driven costs are damaging business confidence, limiting investment, and slowing...
Worcestershire News
Over 275,000 trees planted in the West Midlands over the last three years
Over 275,000 trees have been planted in the West Midlands as part of an ambitious three-year project to benefit the environment and local communities. The Heart of England Forest, in partnership with Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Warwick District Council and...
Supporters Rally Round after the Severn Valley Railway Suffers Devastating Landslip
As investigations continue into a devastating landslip on its line, the Severn Valley Railway has released dramatic new images of the damage caused and has paid tribute to the hundreds of people who’ve already made donations to help it pay for remedial work. The...
Herefordshire News
Wye Valley Brewery Empower Business School Alumni Witnessing Sustainability in Action
Wye Valley Brewery recently hosted the University of Worcester Business School’s alumni for an exclusive event, with a special emphasis on sustainability. The event was designed to inspire and support local business leaders who have completed the ‘Help to Grow:...
Business leaders urged to join new board to shape Herefordshire economy
Herefordshire’s best business leaders are being urged to join a new independent board to help shape the county’s economic future. The Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the economy, supporting business growth, promoting innovation...
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Bromsgrove businesses invited to attend new networking event
Bromsgrove businesses are invited to attend a brand-new networking event hosted by BCRS Business Loans next month. Lending specialists BCRS Business Loans is launching its first Wine After Work networking event at the Queens Head, Sugarbrook Lane in Bromsgrove on...
ATWELL STRENGTHENS HENNING PARTNERSHIP AND UK SUPPLY & SUPPORT CAPABILITY
Atwell International Ltd is pleased to strengthen its ongoing partnership with Henning, reinforcing its position as a UK supplier and support partner for Henning’s specialist lift measurement and monitoring technology. The partnership enables Atwell to supply...
Worcester manufacturer showcases new battery storage system at national exhibition
Worcester-based Wickens Engineering took it’s newly launched product, Batt-Rack, to the NEC Birmingham on 16th and 17th September, showing vehicle recycling firms, waste handlers and yard managers around the country a safer way to store EV batteries, battery powered...
NEW WORCESTERSHIRE PROJECT AIMS TO PREVENT YOUTH HOMELESSNESS BEFORE CRISIS POINT
Two Worcestershire charities have joined forces to launch an innovative school-based project designed to identify and support young people who may be at risk of homelessness. Wyre Forest & South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service and The Basement...
New Book Supports Teachers Preparing the Skilled Workforce of the Future
A new book co-authored by a Worcestershire higher education expert provides a practical framework for teachers delivering technical and vocational education. Mike Tyler, Senior Lecturer in Further Education and Skills, has written Principles of Technical and...
Law firm welcomes the next generation of legal talent
A group of seven trainee solicitors have joined Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors as it continues to invest in the next generation of talent. The new trainees beginning their two-year training contracts are Gabriella Livesey, Katie Stubbs, Ella Gray, Lauren...
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