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Turning health & safety into everyday conversations: why it matters more than you might think
Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time working with health and safety teams. I’ve sat through briefings, workshops and leadership sessions, listening to experts discuss risk, compliance and prevention. And I’ve sometimes come away thinking: “We’re focusing on what...
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Turning health & safety into everyday conversations: why it matters more than you might think
Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time working with health and safety teams. I’ve sat through briefings, workshops and leadership sessions, listening to experts discuss risk, compliance and prevention. And I’ve sometimes come away thinking: “We’re focusing on what...
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arrangeMY Managing Director Nick Scott wins Agency Leader of the Year at inaugural beam Awards
arrangeMY is proud to announce that its Managing Director, Nick Scott, has been named “Agency Leader of the Year” at the inaugural beam Awards, held at The Belfry Hotel. The beam Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across the business travel,...
Kidderminster College Students Celebrate Success at NCG Skills 2026
Kidderminster College students have been celebrating success after taking part in – and proudly hosting – the sixth annual NCG Skills competition, held at Kidderminster College during National Apprenticeship Week. NCG Skills is a unique, national competition that...
Patron & Strategic News
NMITE hosts events to boost local employment skills
NMITE hosts two events in June on employment skills for the modern workforce and pathways into business NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is hosting two events in June, both highlighting employment and training pathways into business and...
Building Careers in Commercial Insurance: Apprentice Harry’s Success Story
Hazelton Mountford is proud to celebrate Apprentice Harry’s recent promotion. Joining in 2023, Harry quickly progressed from Apprentice to Small Business Account Handler while working toward his Cert CII qualification. He has already passed two exams and is...
Chamber News
Supporting businesses in an ever-changing environment
If just over 5 years ago I had told you that by Autumn 2021 the UK would have left the European Union and be recovering from the grips of a global pandemic, you would have no doubt looked at me rather quizzically. The referendum result in June 2016 sent economic and...
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...
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Policy News
Success for BCC campaign to simplify trade procedures as Government acts to issue EORI numbers
Commenting on the announcement that the government will act on the BCC’s call to automatically issue businesses with an EORI number, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General, of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This step is long overdue, yet welcome nonetheless. We...
BCC: Simplifying planning rules would go a long way to boost rural coverage
Commenting on the government announcement on proposals to simplify planning rules to improve rural mobile coverage, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’ve been calling on the new government to prioritise the...
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Charity News
“We See You” says Hereford charity as it launches new workplace diversity campaign
Award-winning training and employment charity, Landau, today launched a new campaign to drive greater diversity in workplaces across Hereford. The We See You campaign will tell the inspiring stories of some of the 3,000 people helped into training or employment by the...
Could you be a superhero for childhood cancer charity?
Worcestershire based Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust needs your help. Join us and 8 year old Mia (pictured), she is dressed as a childhood cancer superhero shortly after finishing treatment for cancer. Could you be a superhero just for a day and help raise vital...
Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy
Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds....
BCC News
Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy
Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds....
Worcestershire News
New Events at Centenary Lounge
With Spring just around the corner and winter on its way out it is time to get planning for a whole new year, filling up our diaries with exciting and enjoyable events to enjoy with family, friends and colleagues. With Covid restrictions removed, we can finally look...
What does being well in Worcestershire mean to you?
Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation 2022-2032 What is The Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB)? The HWB brings together the organisations responsible for making decisions about services in Worcestershire that support our health and wellbeing things like children’s...
Herefordshire News
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...
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...
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Courtyard install aquarium for the summer
The Courtyard is delighted to announce a temporary aquarium will be installed in its Gallery for families to visit for free this summer. To celebrate a year of animal themed productions (The Jungle Book and Animal Farm), The Courtyard is turning its top floor gallery...
Hoople Group Sponsor Marches Family Network Running Team
Hoople Group are delighted to be shirt sponsors for the fantastic team of runners taking on challenges in aid of Marches Family Network this April. Marches Family Network provides activities, services and short breaks for children and young people, aged 0-25 years,...
The Courtyard makes the finals of Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce it is a finalist in the 2025 Visit England Awards for Excellence in the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism’ category. In February, Head of Sales and Marketing Jessica Prosser and Head of Operations Phillip Pearcy attended the Visit...
Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
Property consultancy promotes five at Worcester office after strong period of success
A leading property consultancy has made five promotions in Worcester after an impressive period of growth. Fisher German has promoted Molly Slatter, Lauren Allcoat and Sarah Hollis to Associate Partners. Bill Davies is now a Senior Surveyor and Aimi Boaz has been...
DRPG Unveils Presentation Consultancy to Help Clients Speak with Impact
Creative communications agency DRPG has expanded its Presentation Consultancy Service, designed to help clients with the effectiveness of their content and elevate their audience’s experience, as they present with greater confidence and more impact. The initiative is...
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