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Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017. Concern is highest in the hospitality sector (49%), with manufacturing (44%) and logistics (43%) close behind. In 2024, 27% of firms said they had scaled back or...
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Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017. Concern is highest in the hospitality sector (49%), with manufacturing (44%) and logistics (43%) close behind. In 2024, 27% of firms said they had scaled back or...
Member News
Baton of Hope Tour to Visit Hereford on 2nd October – Shining a Light on Suicide Prevention
The UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, the Baton of Hope Tour, will arrive in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd October, bringing with it a powerful message of hope, support and community action. The Baton of Hope, a specially designed baton symbolising the...
Dementia Study Finds Meeting Centres Can Triple Investment
A study has found that for every £1 spent on Meeting Centres for people living with dementia in Worcestershire, up to £3 of value can be created. The research, part-funded by the Shaw Foundation and carried out by the University of Worcester based Association for...
Patron & Strategic News
High Sheriff Praises University Facilities and Contribution to City on Tour
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire said the University of Worcester brings a vibrancy to the City, putting it and the county on the map. Charles Moyle also praised the University of Worcester’s approach and facilities during a recent visit. “The University is a very...
Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace
A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...
Chamber News
Disability at work
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have launched a new disability hub to provide clear advice and guidance on disability employment rights for employers and workers. The...
Take Five to Stop Fraud
The British Chambers of Commerce is supporting the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign which empowers business owners to stop and question situations when they could be faced with a potential scam. Criminals have taken advantage of the pandemic, with £479 million lost...
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Policy News
Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
New research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with global job site Indeed, reveals the increasing time it’s taking businesses to recruit the skills they need, emphasising the importance of removing blockers in the training system to develop a...
Quarterly Economic Report for Quarter 1 2019 reveals extent of local ageing workforce
In the midst of all the political noise surrounding Brexit, it is all too easy to lose sight of some of the most fundamental domestic issues which continue to impact day-to-day business operations and present barriers to growth. It is vital that Brexit negotiations do...
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Charity News
Business Partnership Volunteer
Faith at Work in Worcestershire (FWW) is a countywide Ecumenical Project set up by the regional bodies of five mainstream church denominations. Its purpose is to lead and encourage the Church’s engagement with business, public sector organisations and the wider...
New initiative in Worcestershire designed to combat loneliness and isolation
A new initiative in Worcestershire has been designed to combat loneliness and isolation. Welcome to The Together Campaign, a new campaign from Onside Advocacy, supported by their month-long appeal TechTober2020. PLUS is a charity service delivered by Onside...
Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and might not think they have the time – or brain space...
BCC News
Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and might not think they have the time – or brain space...
Worcestershire News
Additional business support available through the Growth Hub
The Worcestershire Growth Hub has confirmed additional business support is available to help local organisations. Building on the ongoing success of the Specialist Advisor programme, the Worcestershire Growth Hub team have added a new advisor to the programme as well...
GJS Dillon launches 2022 Commercial Property Market Report
Confidence has returned to all business sectors in Worcestershire but shortage of commercial property is limiting growth of SME market Confidence has returned to all business sectors in Worcestershire following the pandemic and office take-up is back to 2018 levels....
Herefordshire News
Glenn Jones in conversation | Discover Parks
Courtesy of Worcestershire Libraries, Glenn Jones, Managing Director of Discover Parks in Herefordshire will be sharing his top books on Zoom. Join Glenn as he tells us which authors have steered his decisions and long-term business thinking to build this highly...
£1.5 million grant scheme for projects tackling unemployment
Organisations developing initiatives to help unemployed people across Hereford are invited to claim a share of a £1.5 million pot of funding. Grants worth between £5,000 and £20,000 are available from the European Social Fund (ESF) Community Grants scheme for projects...
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Chefs have Recipe for Success as Evening of Brummie Culinary Excellence Serves up £27,000 for Charity
An unforgettable evening of Brummie culinary excellence has raised a staggering £27,665 for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Chefs for Charity saw two of the second city’s greatest culinary heroes join forces for an exclusive dining experience to raise funds towards...
Top Lawyer Delivers Talk on AI
The Master of the Rolls, one of the most senior legal professionals in the UK, has spoken about AI and the law at the University of Worcester. Sir Geoffrey Vos’ talk was attended by staff and students at the University, as well as several legal professionals and...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
Established in 1987. Reimagined in 2024. Kidderminster Marketing Agency Launch Rebrand.
Kidderminster full-service marketing agency, Citizen Communication, has announced its official rebrand to CitCom, following a period of sustained growth and success. The strategic rebrand emphasises CitCom’s commitment to innovation and providing enhanced marketing...
What would you ask your Local MP?
As a result of the General Election in July, many of the local constituencies have elected a new member of parliament and many residents have not yet had the chance to speak with their MP. Therefore, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce want to give...
Wye Valley NHS Trust Launches Fundraising Initiative for New Education Centre at Herefordshire Hospital
The Wye Valley NHS Trust announced the launch of a new initiative to build an education centre at the Herefordshire Hospital site. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly boost the trust’s commitment to learning, recruitment, and retention of NHS staff,...
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