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TOP Networking UK is proud to confirm Headway Worcestershire as the Headline Charity Partner for 2026.
The 11th Annual Worcestershire Festival of Business will return to Sixways Stadium on Thursday 30 April 2026, bringing together more than 1,000 local business owners, leaders and decision-makers for the county’s largest and longest-running B2B exhibition. TOP...
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TOP Networking UK is proud to confirm Headway Worcestershire as the Headline Charity Partner for 2026.
The 11th Annual Worcestershire Festival of Business will return to Sixways Stadium on Thursday 30 April 2026, bringing together more than 1,000 local business owners, leaders and decision-makers for the county’s largest and longest-running B2B exhibition. TOP...
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Leading Poverty Expert Praises Work to Tackle Social Mobility and Inclusion
One of the UK’s leading experts on poverty has praised efforts by the University of Worcester to tackle social mobility and inclusion. Joanna Mack is the pioneering author behind the groundbreaking ‘Breadline Britain’ series and has spent more than four decades...
Online plant business grows on the back of ART Business Loans funding
A fast growing plant business has created new jobs after securing funding from ART Business Loans to support its expansion plans. Acqua Garden, based near Warmington in Warwickshire, has recruited two new employees with plans to further increase the headcount after...
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Kidderminster College Skills Bootcamp Helps Martin Iliffie Launch New Career in Health & Social Care
After years of caring for family members, Martin Iliffie decided to turn his personal experience into a professional career. Thanks to the Health & Social Care Careers Bootcamp at Kidderminster College, Martin now works as part of Worcestershire County Council’s...
New Chamber of Commerce Role for Head of Worcester Business School
A senior academic from the University of Worcester has taken on a new leadership role at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Dr Scott Andrews, Head of Worcester Business School, has been made the Chair of the Worcestershire Council, and Vice...
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Evesham College to focus on technical skills to meet local and regional economic needs
A new-look Evesham College will place a stronger focus on developing technical skills to meet local and regional economic needs. College group WCG has announced plans to shift the focus of courses at the college to more technical qualifications and the delivery of...
Businesses relieved as customers finally welcomed back indoors
In one of the biggest steps forward in the past 14 months, Monday saw the most significant ease in coronavirus restrictions to date as hospitality businesses were allowed to serve customers indoors as well as hotels welcoming guests for overnight stays and many...
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Bald Eagle, Bald Swan and Bald Bullock
Swan Brewery is a microbrewery in Leominster run by husband and wife team Jimmy Swan and Gill Bullock. On Friday 3rd April the hot-headed pair are shaving their heads to raise money for specialist treatment for Multiple Sclerosis which Jimmy’s sister, Vicky Swan, is...
Solihull Woof Run 2020
The Woof Run on May 17th at Brueton Park in Solihull For more information http://www.stbasils.org.uk
Major room for improvement in trade required
Commenting on the latest ONS UK Trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “A late 2021 upswing in UK goods trade, particularly in chemicals exports to Ireland, doesn’t hide the significant room for improvement...
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Major room for improvement in trade required
Commenting on the latest ONS UK Trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “A late 2021 upswing in UK goods trade, particularly in chemicals exports to Ireland, doesn’t hide the significant room for improvement...
Worcestershire News
Worcester Bosch & Make it Worcestershire Manufacturing Event
Worcestershire County Council and One Worcestershire would like to take the opportunity to invite you to join them on 30 November at Worcester Bosch as they launch the Make It Worcestershire campaign going into 2022. Make It Worcestershire is a collaborative...
£27 million for farmers to boost productivity
Farmers will benefit from a £27 million pot to adopt innovative new technology and invest in productivity-boosting equipment as the Farming Investment Fund opens today (Tuesday 16 November). Farmers, foresters and growers from across England are urged to apply for...
Herefordshire News
Spending Review to fight virus, deliver promises and invest in UK’s recovery
The Spending Review builds on the unprecedented action already provided to tackle the pandemic so far. It confirms an additional £38 billion for public services to continue to fight the pandemic this year, and a further £55 billion to departments to respond to Covid-19 next year, including £2.6 billion for the devolved administrations.
Christmas Bubble rules announced
At Christmas coronavirus restrictions will be eased to allow people to mix with a slightly wider circle of family and friends.
Across the UK, people will be able to form “bubbles” of three households over a five day period.
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Q3 Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of being part of this...
Get Ready for the Biggest Chamber Business Expo to Date!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has announced a new location for its renowned Business Expo— the University Arena, Worcester. The Business Expo, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, is scheduled to take place on 10 October, with over 150...
Rotherwood Care Homes across Herefordshire to Host Harvest Festival Events
Rotherwood Care Homes across Herefordshire to Host Harvest Festival Events & Fundraise for Macmillan Lynhales Hall, Kington Court, Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Nursing Homes are excited to announce their upcoming Harvest Festival Celebrations and Macmillan...
Dorset House Nursing Home to Host Harvest Festival in Support of Macmillan Cancer Support
Dorset House Nursing Home is delighted to announce its upcoming Harvest Festival on Friday, September 27th. This event will unite residents, families, and the local community to celebrate autumn’s bounty while supporting a worthy cause—raising funds for...
Tesco Launches Hyper-personalised Social Media Campaign for ‘Tesco Stronger Starts’
Tesco has launched a new social media campaign using advanced AI technology to hyper-personalise content and engage customers in supporting local community projects for ‘Tesco Stronger Starts’. The supermarket’s latest campaign allows its customers to...
Upcoming Budget: How Potential Changes Could Impact You
The forthcoming Autumn Budget, scheduled for 30th October 2024, looks likely to bring significant changes that could affect many people. While the full details are clearly not yet known, and we do not have a crystal ball to predict the future, several predictions and...
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