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Inspiring Women Take the Stage at Worcester Business School
The successes of women connected to the University of Worcester will be celebrated ahead of International Women’s Day in a special event at Worcester Business School. Held at the University’s City Campus on Friday 6 March, 4.15-7pm, the event will feature talks from...
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Inspiring Women Take the Stage at Worcester Business School
The successes of women connected to the University of Worcester will be celebrated ahead of International Women’s Day in a special event at Worcester Business School. Held at the University’s City Campus on Friday 6 March, 4.15-7pm, the event will feature talks from...
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Surf Tech IT Ltd Welcomes Viktor Cerkasov
Surf Tech IT Ltd is delighted to welcome Viktor Cerkasov to the team as a Senior IT Engineer, joining us during an exciting period of growth and expansion. Viktor’s passion for IT began early, sparked by his interest in gaming at the age of 15. He launched his career...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s 2025 Christmas Range Takes Off
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has announced the launch of its 2025 seasonal merchandise collection, which is already proving to be a hit amongst supporters. This year’s festive range features new additions of a star shaped key ring, a tea towel and shopping bag...
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Worcester Insurance Broker Enjoys Festive Window Display Thanks to Worcester BID
This year, Hazelton Mountford are thrilled to be part of Worcester’s festive transformation, thanks to Worcester BID’s generous invitation to have the 4 Bank Street office window decorated with a wonderful Christmas display! Throughout the city, you’ll notice a...
Sutcliffe & Co Celebrates Stefi Gillard’s Achievement as a Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS)
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers is proud to announce that Stefi Gilliard, a valued member of their team, has achieved the highly commended status of Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS). This certification, earned through the globally...
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme fifth grant
A fifth grant covering May 2021 to September 2021 will be open to claims from late July 2021.
The grant is taxable and will be paid out in a single instalment.
Guidance for claiming the grant will be available by the end of June 2021.
Take part in the National Highways and Transport Survey
Local people are being asked for their views on Herefordshire’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities. Answers will be compared with the views of other members of the public across England and...
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The SJL Foundation has made a donation of £10,000 to the amazing Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Today, the SJL Foundation, established in June 2019, has donated £10,000 to Acorns Children’s Hospice in response to Acorns launching emergency plans in reaction to the deepening coronavirus pandemic to help some of the most vulnerable families in the region and...
Clap For Carers: Charity Initiative For Primrose Hospice
Carers across the country are on the front line dealing with the effects of coronavirus. We couldn’t be more thankful for the work you are doing. You are heroes! Our Managing Director, James Godsall said, “We have been thinking hard about how we can do something to...
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes this quick and positive intervention from Government. It is clear the new Prime Minister has listened to firms...
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Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes this quick and positive intervention from Government. It is clear the new Prime Minister has listened to firms...
Worcestershire News
Improvement works to tackle congestion at Kidderminster’s Hoobrook Roundabout are now operating
Improvement works to tackle congestion at Kidderminster’s Hoobrook Roundabout are now operating. The junction now includes additional lanes and signalisation on the three main arms of the roundabout to help improve the flow of traffic up to and around the roundabout....
Park and Ride service available as Christmas Fayre returns to Worcester next weekend
The Victorian Christmas Fayre is returning to Worcester after a year away this weekend. The event has grown to become one of the leading themed Christmas Fayres in the country. Nearly 200 stalls will be taking over the city centre selling local arts, crafts, food and...
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New advisers to offer expert one-to-one support
A new team of expert advisers has been recruited for the Marches Growth Hub to provide detailed support to help the region’s businesses to grow. More than 30 independent advisers will support the hub across its bases in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford &...
Dinner for two – EU exit talks down to the wire as PM travels to Brussels
Just over 20 days remain to resolve a process which began in 2013 when then Prime Minister, David Cameron promised a referendum if he was victorious in the 2015 general election. 7 years on and the UK is on the verge of leaving the customs union without a trade deal in place, unless the Prime Minister can find common ground on major sticking points.
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Celebrating Sutcliffe & Co’s Recognition as a 5-Star Brokerage for the Third Consecutive Year
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s top insurance brokerages for 2024 by Insurance Business Magazine in the 5-Star Brokerage list, marking the third consecutive year it has earned this impressive accolade. The 5-Star...
Experts at leading property consultancy with Worcester office react to Budget
Following the Chancellor’s Budget, experts at Fisher German – a leading property consultancy and Chamber member – give their reactions to the many ways Rachel Reeves’ announcement will affect their clients: New Homes Ella Pearson, Head of New Homes at...
New CEO takes the helm at WCG and outlines key priorities for college group
A leading Midlands college group is under new leadership with a new CEO officially joining. Sara-Jane Watkins has taken the helm at WCG (Warwickshire College Group) after being appointed earlier this year. She has outlined her key priorities for the group, which...
The Development Manager Partners with Leading UK Organisations to Drive Talent Development and Apprenticeship Solutions
West Midlands based Talent Development, Apprenticeships and Training Provider, The Development Manager (TDM), is proud to announce a number of strategic partnerships with large organisations across the UK to enhance their talent development initiatives. Our recent...
Laura Greenman becomes Head of HCR Law’s Planning, Highways and Environment team
Partner Laura Greenman has stepped into a new leadership role, becoming Head of HCR Law’s Planning, Highways and Environment team. A ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2025 Legal 500, Laura’s career at HCR has continued to grow since joining the firm in 2018. Laura will now...
Join our Worcestershire Area Council
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce currently has five vacancies on the Worcestershire Area Council. The Worcestershire Area Council meets four times a year, and is comprised of up to fifteen sector specialists who represent the majority of...
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