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Eight days left to file your Self Assessment
Eight days until 31 January Self Assessment deadline Miss the deadline and you may face an automatic £100 penalty File your return now at GOV.UK and pay any tax due by 31 January – help and support available online With just over a week until the Self Assessment...
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Eight days left to file your Self Assessment
Eight days until 31 January Self Assessment deadline Miss the deadline and you may face an automatic £100 penalty File your return now at GOV.UK and pay any tax due by 31 January – help and support available online With just over a week until the Self Assessment...
Member News
Is your Business Ready for the Accessibility Revolution?
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, accessibility is no longer a box to tick—it’s a business imperative. The accessibility revolution is here, and it’s reshaping how organisations operate, innovate, and connect with their workforce and customers. Why...
Top 10 cybersecurity threats SMEs in 2025
In 2025, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a cybersecurity landscape that’s more complex and dangerous than ever before. With attackers increasingly targeting smaller businesses due to perceived vulnerabilities, it’s crucial for SMEs to understand the...
Patron & Strategic News
Newly Qualified Duo Complete Law Firm Training Contracts
Two up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Reuben Grimshaw and Lucy Allen have now been appointed into full-time positions having completed their respective...
DRPG’s Big Build Event Surpasses the Group’s Anniversary Goal
On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, DRPG kicked off its 45th-anniversary celebrations with a live broadcast, partnering with LightBulb Teams to deliver ‘The Big Build’ initiative. The event, streamed across the globe, brought together clients, agencies, venues and suppliers...
Chamber News
Chamber Business Awards celebrates the best of local business
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce were delighted to welcome guests back for the in-person Chamber Business Awards 2021, sponsored by Folk2Folk, for a dazzling display at the Worcester Arena. Hosted by Magician Ben Hanlin, the Awards welcomed...
Economic Survey to shape future support for your business
As the economy re-opens and the majority of restrictions on business have been lifted, it is now more important than ever that businesses views are communicated to those who make policy decisions which shape business support in the future. The Herefordshire &...
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Policy News
EU Exit Event: Save the date Friday 4 October 2019
On Friday 4 October 2019 the Chamber plans to hold an EU Exit preparation event. Industry experts from across a variety of business functions will present and discuss organisational challenges and opportunities. They will share best practice in regard to current...
Annual Bank of England Breakfast Briefing 2019
Businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Bank of England Breakfast Briefing to hear from Graeme Chaplin, the Bank of England’s Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire. The event will take place between...
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Charity News
Legging it for Longtown
Like so many charities Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust are under threat since our main income stream (from school residential visits) has collapsed as a result of the Coronavirus restrictions. Our school residential operation which represents 70% of our annual income...
The 2020 Business Community Carol Service – You’re invited!
As the year draws to a close we’re delighted to welcome you to The 2020 Business Community Carol Service at All Saints, in the heart of Worcester city centre
Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to raise the base rate to 3% comes as no surprise following the market turmoil caused by September’s...
BCC News
Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to raise the base rate to 3% comes as no surprise following the market turmoil caused by September’s...
Worcestershire News
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...
£9k grant funding available to Cleantech innovators
Innovators and businesses taking part in an industry-first Cleantech bootcamp in Wyre Forest will be able to access grant support worth up to £9,000 to help bring their innovations to life. The grant, which can be used for a range of purposes including marketing...
Herefordshire News
Free Virtual Careers Fair for Herefordshire employers and jobseekers
Reed in Partnership are hosting a free Virtual Careers Fair on Wednesday 24 March from 10.00am-3.00pm. The event will include a range of guest speakers and industry experts who will be sharing valuable advice from industries such as retail, office and administration,...
Nominations open for the Health & Social Care Awards 2021
Run by Newsquest’s Worcestershire titles, including the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette and Evesham Journal, the aim of the awards is to champion those teams and individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to care for people during the Covid pandemic.
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University Researchers Investigate Impact of Soil Erosion on Farming
Soil washed away on farmland by rainfall can have dire consequences for farmers and for the environment. Now researchers at the University of Worcester are using the latest drone technology to establish the extent of this erosion, its impact and therefore the...
Worcestershire Care Home Care Home Hosts Spectacular Firework Display
Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich dazzled residents, staff, family, and friends with a vibrant firework display, celebrating Bonfire Night with an unforgettable evening filled with community, warmth, and joy. Attended by people of all ages, the event fostered a...
Worcestershire County Cricket Club Membership On Sale Now
Membership packages for the 2025 cricket season at Visit Worcestershire New Road are on sale now. From the excitement and exhilaration of the T20 Blast and Metro Bank One Day Cup to the Vitality County Championship matches, there is something for everyone. You can...
Mayor of Worcester to Open BizFest 2024, Celebrating the Midlands’ Entrepreneurial Spirit
Real World Consultancy (RWC) is delighted to announce BizFest 2024, taking place on Thursday, 21 November, at Dancox House in Worcester. Mayor Mel Allcott will officially open this exciting event, which promises to be a high-energy celebration of small and micro...
New Partnership for Women’s Cricket at Worcester
The Women’s Cricket Team at the University of Worcester has joined forces with a national campaign to fight sexism in the world of sport. They’ve partnered with Her Game Too, which aims to create inclusive environments for players while raising awareness of women’s...
Research Aims to Improve Support for UK Armed Forces Families
A senior psychologist at the University of Worcester is leading a new national research project aiming to improve support for UK Armed Forces families. Dr Gabriela Misca was the co-author of a landmark report, published five years ago, which highlighted the unique...
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