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Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway
The proportion of businesses reporting increased export orders sits at 25% in Q1 2026, compared with 31% in Q2 2018 There is a big split relating to the size of the business, with 23% of SMEs reporting increased orders, compared to 38% of larger firms....
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Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway
The proportion of businesses reporting increased export orders sits at 25% in Q1 2026, compared with 31% in Q2 2018 There is a big split relating to the size of the business, with 23% of SMEs reporting increased orders, compared to 38% of larger firms....
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Severn Valley Railway kicks off 2026 with a winter celebration of steam
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) will welcome the New Year in spectacular style as its popular Winter Steam Gala returns on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 January 2026, offering an unmissable two-day festival of steam at a time of year when few heritage railways are in full...
Speller Metcalfe: Building Excellence Across Worcestershire and Herefordshire
Speller Metcalfe is a leading regional construction company with deep roots in Worcestershire and Herefordshire, and a proud heritage spanning 30 years. Established in 1995, the business has grown into an award-winning contractor delivering complex, high-quality...
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Key Strategies to Manage Working Capital in 2025
In an unpredictable economy, businesses must optimise working capital by adjusting pricing, managing inventory efficiently, and leveraging digital tools. Five Key Strategies: Adjust Pricing – Regularly update prices to reflect inflation and rising costs. Optimise...
Worcester Students Return from Global Cricketing Hubs
Cricket students from the University of Worcester have returned to the UK with lessons they’ve learned from placements in some of the world’s biggest cricketing nations. Students on the Cricket Coaching and Management with Integrated Master’s Course get the...
Chamber News
Government ask employers for feedback on their National Skills Fund strategy
The government have launched a consultation into the offers funded through their National Skills Fund. The aim of the fund is to help adults train and gain the valuable skills they need to improve their job prospects and support the economy. One of the initiatives...
83% of local businesses find EU exports more difficult since 1 January
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey, in partnership with Bishop Fleming, outlining business performance in Q2 2021. To read the full report, click here. The focus of this quarter’s...
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Time to Change Worcestershire will continue campaigning
It’s been recently announced that the national Time to Change campaign is to close in March 2021 after 15 years. The Worcestershire team are sad to lose the parent campaign but proud that so much has been achieved in changing attitudes towards mental health. But...
Photographer supporting community through business
Paul Ligas Photography will be donating £1 for every print sold through his online print shop to a local charity of the customer’s choice. Ledbury-based photographer Paul Ligas says: “My business is run on deeply held values and ethics that business should be in and...
Relentlessly tight labour market hindering business growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Today’s figures will come as no surprise to businesses up and down the country who are desperately trying to fill record numbers of vacant roles. “With over 1.16...
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Relentlessly tight labour market hindering business growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Today’s figures will come as no surprise to businesses up and down the country who are desperately trying to fill record numbers of vacant roles. “With over 1.16...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Community Foundation distributes £1m to local causes during Covid pandemic
One of Worcestershire’s largest charitable hubs has handed out over £1 million during 20/21 to support charities, good causes and community groups who were severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Worcestershire Community Foundation (WCF) has distributed funds to...
City sixth formers exhibit at the Museum of Royal Worcester
A stroke of luck and some amazing talent has seen 49 first year A-level students from Worcester Sixth form college exhibit their artwork at the Museum of Royal Worcester. The graphic design students, aged 16 and 17 years, have been given a rare opportunity to work to...
Herefordshire News
How to Export Food and Drink to International Markets
This exclusive event provides an exciting opportunity for food and drink producers including businesses that are new to export and existing exporters to come together to learn from industry specialists about exporting food and drink and the new rules and regulations.
Free Coronavirus Resources for businesses in Worcestershire
To help organisations and businesses keep their staff safe, Worcestershire County Council have pulled together some resources into a central place including posters, leaflets and social media communications to help businesses reinforce messages within the workplace. These are a mixture of resources we have put together ourselves and nationally available communications.
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Outplacement & Redundancy Services
Herefordshire based Coach 1st, the Career Management and Restructuring company, is launching its outplacement and redundancy coaching services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Founded by Stuart Blake, who has spent over 30 years in global recruitment, leading...
Independent Worcestershire Hotel Celebrates 10 Years of Welcoming Guests to Worcestershire
Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, a family-run independent hotel located in the heart of Worcestershire, is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the hotel has become a respected destination for travelers seeking comfort, quality, and personalized...
Unlocking LinkedIn’s Hidden Potential: Your SSI Score
Imagine your LinkedIn profile as a 24/7 networking event. Your Social Selling Index (SSI) score is the real-time rating of how well you’re hosting this digital conference. This 0-100 number isn’t just vanity metrics; it’s a powerful tool for business...
Worcester Academic Helps with Innovative Project Mapping Coastal Railway and Walking Routes
A University of Worcester lecturer has played a key role in an innovative scheme to map Britain’s coastal railway and walking routes. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, is part of a group of volunteers who have been working to bring the project to life...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
Take on the Snowdon Sunrise Challenge and Support your Local Hospitals Charity!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure this summer! On Saturday, 28th June 2025, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is hosting a Snowdon Sunrise Adventure—a magical moonlit hike to the summit of one of the UK’s tallest mountains. Imagine this: Reaching the peak of...
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