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Opportunity for Local Businesses to Connect with Major Buyers this February
The popular Meet the Buyer Conference, sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub, is set to return on Friday 6 February 2026, offering businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire a valuable opportunity to connect directly with major buyers and procurement...
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Opportunity for Local Businesses to Connect with Major Buyers this February
The popular Meet the Buyer Conference, sponsored by Worcestershire Growth Hub, is set to return on Friday 6 February 2026, offering businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire a valuable opportunity to connect directly with major buyers and procurement...
Member News
Building Futures | Crafting Careers: GLP’s Strategic Training Initiative for Workforce Development
New Strategic Member GLP Training, are committed to empowering people and strengthening regional skills. They have created an initiative that underscores their dedication to nurturing local talent and advancing workforce development through tailored apprenticeship...
Atwell International is an ELLIES EUROPE Finalist!
* Please VOTE for us now in the Ellies Europe Awards * We are thrilled to announce that Atwell International is a Finalist in the Ellies Europe Awards in the “Best Supplier – Safety Products” category. The Ellies Europe Awards, created by Elevator World, Inc.,...
Patron & Strategic News
Marking a Year of Achievement with Grubby: A Landmark in ATP and Oakland International Collaboration
As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
Chamber News
Employees urged to bring forward vaccine appointments
Businesses are being encouraged to share a reminder with employees that people can now bring forward their second dose vaccination appointment. Hundreds of thousands of text messages will be sent by the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination programme this week, encouraging people...
New scheme prevents critical workers from having to self-isolate
A new testing scheme has been introduced to allow staff in the food supply chain, transport and emergency workers to avoid self-isolation should they come into contact with a positive Covid-19 case, regardless of their vaccination status. The move follows concerns...
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BCC comments on inflation statistics
Commenting on the inflation statistics for April 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “UK inflation moved above the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time...
BCC comments on British Steel
Commenting on the news British Steel is entering insolvency, Hannah Essex, Co-executive director at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Many Chamber businesses will be concerned about the potential impact of British Steel entering insolvency, particularly those...
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Charity News
CARERS: Support for the main carer of those living with cancer
Yeleni Therapy & Support offers a free personalised programme of complementary therapies, self-help techniques and on-going friendly support to anyone at any age living with any cancer at any stage. They are thrilled to share that thanks to The National Lottery...
Halloween virtual marathon 31st October
Local Postman Mike Chandler is going to run 26 miles on a treadmill, alongside (socially distanced) 10 companion runners including The Mayor Councillor Kath Hey, Elliott Webb from BBC Hereford & Worcester Radio and Yeleni CEO, Nicky Heath. Mike is hoping that...
UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
37% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe they lack capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences as they try to stay afloat in the challenging economic environment Quarter of SMEs (25%) feel their current digital tools are not resilient...
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UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
37% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe they lack capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences as they try to stay afloat in the challenging economic environment Quarter of SMEs (25%) feel their current digital tools are not resilient...
Worcestershire News
New grants for city businesses hit by Omicron restrictions
Applications are open now for three new grant schemes that aim to help Worcester businesses whose trade was damaged by the restrictions introduced in response to the Omicron Covid variant or who have struggled to adapt to the impact of the pandemic. Funded by the...
£1m investment in city at heart of Worcester City Council budget plans
An investment of £1.1m in new play, sport, community facilities, the city’s appearance and environment, alongside celebrations of the Jublilee and the Commonwealth Games, is at the heart of proposals for Worcester City Council’s budget for 2022-23....
Herefordshire News
British Summertime
Great British Holidays for the Great British public. The Managing Director of Herefordshire’s largest country park is calling for a clear concise message from government to enable would be holiday makers to have their spirits lifted during lockdown. Glenn Jones from...
New Herefordshire defence & security sector opportunities
Security and defence businesses in Herefordshire can sign up today for a special webinar to help them develop new markets in Central Europe.
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Kington Court Care Home Celebrates Clinical Lead’s 20 Years of Service
Rotherwood Healthcare is proud to announce that Rhodora Cunanan, Clinical Lead at award-winning Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire, has recently celebrated 20 years of dedicated service. This remarkable milestone marks Rhodora’s enduring commitment to...
KEMP Hospice Launches Annual Santa Fun Run at Brinton Park
KEMP Hospice is thrilled to announce the return of its much-loved Santa Fun Run event, taking place at Brinton Park on Sunday 1st December 2024. This annual festive fundraiser invites people of all ages to don their Santa suits, get active, and spread festive cheer...
Mulled Wine paint-your-own-pottery experience – Friday 8 November
‘Calling all the ladies’ … for our Mulled wine paint-a-pot event! The Museum will be filled with after-hours creativity so you can relax with colleagues and paint your own pottery. Create your own unique personalised presents and enjoy some festive fun! Whether you...
Separated Parents Urged to take Legal Advice before taking Children Abroad this Half Term
Divorced and separated parents hoping to take their children abroad this half term are being urged to get familiar with their legal rights and what steps they need to take with their ex-partner before they travel. Family law expert, Kennedy Langley, from...
University Lecturer’s Diabolical Halloween Talk
A University of Worcester historian will be focusing on the history of the relationship between the Devil and sex in a free public talk on Halloween night. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking on the topic, ‘Sex and the Devil’, at The...
November Cinema Listings
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL UK Fri 1 & Mon 4 The Tasting / La Dégustation (15) With his wine business on the brink of bankruptcy Jacques (Bernard Campan) who is divorced, disgruntled and in his fifties, does not have much to smile about. Not feeling quite particularly...
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