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Price Pressures Persist for Business
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Inflation easing slightly to 3.4% in May was widely expected, but this elevated level remains a real concern for...
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Price Pressures Persist for Business
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Inflation easing slightly to 3.4% in May was widely expected, but this elevated level remains a real concern for...
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Director Laura Barnwell Shares Career Success Story at Ballards LLP
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Ballards LLP highlights Director Laura Barnwell’s journey from mathematics graduate to accounting leader. Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards LLP, discovered her interest in accounting through work experience...
Welcome to our New Members – March 2025
Our warmest welcome to our new members – AJB Sports in Education – Sports Coaching company proudly working Pre Schools and Primary schools, running Girls Football, Childrens Birthday Parties and Childrens Holiday Camps in Worcester. With an innovative...
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Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager
Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as their new Sustainability and ESG Manager. Bringing an abundance of climate, energy, sustainability and ESG experience, Doyin will work across the Oakland group of businesses...
ISO Quality Services – Making a Difference One Egg at a Time
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for its seventh consecutive year with unprecedented popularity. This year, the awards received 160 nominations, surpassing all previous records. The ISO providers based in Worcester, first launched the Good Egg Awards in 2018 to...
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Chamber’s Nelly unveiled for Elephant parade
Worcester has welcomed a parade of painted elephants as part of St Richard’s Big Parade. The art trail sees 66 elephants, big and small line the streets of Worcester City Centre for 8 weeks bringing the community together for one unforgettable event. Each sculpture is...
International trade update
Source: House of Commons On Wednesday (7 July), Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared before the Commons Liaison Committee, where the post-Brexit impact was heavily discussed. The full transcript can be found here. Scottish Affairs Committee Chair, Pete Wishart, asked...
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The SJL Foundation has made a donation of £10,000 to the amazing Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Today, the SJL Foundation, established in June 2019, has donated £10,000 to Acorns Children’s Hospice in response to Acorns launching emergency plans in reaction to the deepening coronavirus pandemic to help some of the most vulnerable families in the region and...
Clap For Carers: Charity Initiative For Primrose Hospice
Carers across the country are on the front line dealing with the effects of coronavirus. We couldn’t be more thankful for the work you are doing. You are heroes! Our Managing Director, James Godsall said, “We have been thinking hard about how we can do something to...
Chamber Network Policy Wins – Autumn Budget 2021
The Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) 2021 was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP on Wednesday 27 October. Working together, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Chamber Network secured a number of wins for...
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Chamber Network Policy Wins – Autumn Budget 2021
The Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) 2021 was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP on Wednesday 27 October. Working together, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Chamber Network secured a number of wins for...
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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity announced as the 2022 charity partner for the Worcester City Runs
The 2022 Worcester City Runs returns bigger and better than ever on Sunday 4th September. The eighth Worcester City 10K and Half Marathon will set off on Sunday morning, alongside the popular Junior run returning at 8.45am. This year’s charity partner is Chamber...
Understanding Crypto & Digital Asset Taxation
At the start of 2021 the digital asset market topped $2 trillion in market capitalisation. The proliferation of digital assets shows no signs of slowing and the market continues to evolve at pace. As the taxation and regulatory authorities play catch up and evolve...
Herefordshire News
BCC celebrate International Women’s Day
BCC Chair calls on businesswomen across the world to celebrate their achievements for International Women’s Day today, March 8.
Tender Opportunities: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Explore a diverse range of Games contracts and opportunities on the Business Portal where you can tender for projects, find out about events and hear the latest developments as our community works together to achieve this vision.
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Worcestershire Health and Safety Group
At our last meeting of the WHSG on the 13th March 2024, at Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Centre, we had the pleasure of Richard and Tim Prestage of Tim Prestage Ltd., who delivered an interesting and comprehensive presentation on conducting a Dangerous...
Independent Bewdley-Based Distillery- Wildjac Now Onboard easyJet Flights in Innovative Sustainable Alumini® Bottles
Wildjac, the sustainability-focused and independent spirits brand based in the heart of the Wyre Forest, will serve up its signature Cherry Wood Spiced Rum in innovative 100% aluminium recycled Alumini® 5cl Bottles on easyJet flights departing from Bristol and London...
Introducing PABON HALL INTERNATIONAL Trade Negotiators to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce!
My name is Lina Pabon, the founder and managing director of PABON HALL International Trade Negotiators. I am delighted to present my company to the public and make our services available to you. Our purpose is to bridge business and promotional interests between Latin...
Wyevale Nurseries’ new Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’ to fundraise for Perennial this year
GARDENERS wishing to support and raise funds for the horticultural industry charity Perennial can this year purchase a new easy-to-grow hydrangea with proceeds going to the organisation (2024). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries says Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Cherry...
Worcester Students Speed in to National Final of F1 Design Competition
A talented team of school students were pipped to the post after racing through to the national final of a major motorsport design competition. Five bright sparks, all Year 10 pupils at The King’s School Worcester, entered the F1 in Schools Professional Class...
Herefordshire Care Home Kington Court Wins Top 20 Award
Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing its place among the top twenty-rated care homes in the West Midlands. The prestigious award, presented by carehome.co.uk through its annual ‘Top 20 Awards’,...
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