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Ballards strengthens private client capability with senior tax partner hire
(from left to right): Tim Lynch, Private Client Tax Partner, Martin Adams, Head of tax. Ballards LLP has appointed Tim Lynch as Private Client Tax Partner, strengthening its senior advisory capability as part of the firm’s long term growth strategy across...
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Ballards strengthens private client capability with senior tax partner hire
(from left to right): Tim Lynch, Private Client Tax Partner, Martin Adams, Head of tax. Ballards LLP has appointed Tim Lynch as Private Client Tax Partner, strengthening its senior advisory capability as part of the firm’s long term growth strategy across...
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ATWELL TO ATTEND INTERLIFT AS CONTENDER FOR TWO AWARDS
Atwell International Ltd are delighted to announce they will be exhibiting at Interlift 2025 in Nurnberg, Germany from the 14th to 17th October and are a contender for two prestigious awards. The new VG AiO Speed Watcher will be showcased on their stand with live...
OCM achieves successful external audit for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 27001
OCM is pleased to announce the successful completion of its September 2025 external audit for ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 27001 (information security management), conducted by Approachable. This milestone highlights...
Patron & Strategic News
New Analysis Reveals Graduates Earn at Least a Third More
New analysis revealed by Universities UK today has shown that those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t. UUK’s analysis of government-published LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data reveals that by age 31, graduates earn...
Legal Experts from mfg Solicitors Named Again in Prestigious Legal 500
Specialists from law firm mfg Solicitors have once again been named among the best in the country within the prestigious Legal 500. Experts from the Worcestershire firm are named in the 2024 edition of the elite legal list – with two departments retaining their...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Event Works Europe Ltd – Live and virtual event management specialists Maria Wrathall Interiors – Interior Design PJ Financial Services – Business...
Coronavirus – guidance and materials for businesses
New posters for businesses to display Now that the UK government has lifted all restrictions under step 4 of the roadmap, businesses are reminded to remove any outdated covid-secure posters they may still have on display. Updated workplace posters are available here...
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BCC comments on GDP and trade statistics
Commenting on the latest UK GDP and trade statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was modest rally in GDP growth between April and May, the continued slowdown on the...
Local businesses’ top concerns revealed in new report
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is working with local organisations to examine the current labour market and lead change to continue to support businesses to thrive and grow. The Chamber is delighted to share that the Quarterly Economic Survey...
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Onside Advocacy Christmas Raffle
Please see attached details of our Christmas Raffle, please feel free to pass this on to any friends, family, colleagues and contacts that may be interested in taking part Tickets are £1 each Available to purchase from www.justgiving.com/onsidechristmasraffle Or by...
Dedicate a star in memory this Christmas
Christmas time is often thought of as that special time of year when family and loved ones come together during the festivities. Often the focus of Christmas is very much on children opening presents and having fun. Unfortunately, Christmas time can also be a time of...
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Baroness Lane-Fox was elected by representatives of the accredited Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting, today...
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Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Baroness Lane-Fox was elected by representatives of the accredited Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting, today...
Worcestershire News
Calling Worcestershire’s Road Haulage and Logistics Businesses
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in partnership with the Road Haulage Association is hosting an industry group to discuss the skills and recruitment challenges currently facing the industry. The group discussion will cover everything from driver...
International Inclusive Cricket Education Centre Gets Go Ahead from Planners
Plans to create an international inclusive cricket education centre in Worcester, as part of a wider health and wellbeing campus, have been given the go ahead by City planners. The University of Worcester will begin developing the centre, as well as infrastructure to...
Herefordshire News
Workplace testing with lateral flow devices
Enabling normality to return to the workplace including the retail and hospitality sectors as well as the resumption of international travel will require long-term changes to our daily life. The benefits of routinely testing individuals to prevent, control and isolate...
Rapid COVID-19 testing for essential workers in Herefordshire
Essential workers across Herefordshire, who cannot work from home, are being urged to join an initiative to help drive down the number of COVID-19 cases by doing twice-weekly rapid tests (known as Lateral Flow Tests). Four council test centres for people without...
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Worcester solicitors donate to Danemere Animal Rescue
A Worcester law firm has donated over £2,600 to Tibberton-based charity, Danemere Animal Rescue. Staff at mfg Solicitors, which has offices on The Tything, held a number of events over the past year to raise money for the much-loved rescue centre which cares for and...
Recruitment Expert to take on London Marathon for AngelmanUK
A director of a Worcester recruitment firm is to take on next year’s TCS London Marathon for charity AngelmanUK. James Cronin, a director at recruitment specialist, GMP Recruitment, part of the Frederick Harlan Group, is taking part in the world’s most famous marathon...
University-Led Poetry Walking Tour Looks to City’s Landmarks for Inspiration
From the Cathedral and quaint Tudor buildings to the iconic bridge over the River Severn, Worcester has plenty to inspire writers and artists. Now, a University of Worcester lecturer’s guided poetry walk invites residents to put pen to paper inspired by the sights and...
Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
Autumn Budget 2024: Key Points
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010, after the party’s return to power in July’s general election. Here are some key points to take away from the Autumn Budget. Personal Tax and benefits The Minimum wage for adults over 21 is set to...
Worcester Graduate Leads Lionesses to the World Cup
A University of Worcester graduate is heading off to Colombia as he leads the England Women’s Amputee Football Team in the sport’s first ever World Cup. Harry Smith, who studied Sports Coaching Science, has been working in amputee football for the last five years but...
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