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Chamber Release Salary & Benefits Report 2026, In Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Salary & Benefits Report in partnership with Hewett Recruitment. This report is the region’s most comprehensive benchmarking resource for pay, benefits, and...
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Chamber Release Salary & Benefits Report 2026, In Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Salary & Benefits Report in partnership with Hewett Recruitment. This report is the region’s most comprehensive benchmarking resource for pay, benefits, and...
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Thorlux drives sustainability forward with greener delivery fleet
Redditch-based Thorlux Lighting is taking significant steps to reduce its environmental impact by investing in a new fleet of electric and biofuel-powered delivery vehicles. The upgraded fleet includes three trucks and three vans powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil...
You’ll Miss the Mess: What No One Tells You About Uni Goodbyes
If you’re preparing to watch your loved one head off to university this autumn, congratulations! It’s a time for celebration, but it’s absolutely normal to feel anxious about this big adjustment for you and your young person. Marianne Tay is a Principal Lecturer at...
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University Students Earn Places on Healthcare Leadership Programme
Two University of Worcester students have secured places on a prestigious programme that aims to develop future healthcare leaders. Jake Shaw, who is coming into his second year studying Mental Health Nursing, and Swathi Suresh, who is in her third year of an Adult...
University Study to Find out Why Food is so Good when it Comes to Helping People who Live with Dementia.
A new study from the University of Worcester-based Association for Dementia Studies will examine how food is used by community groups that support people affected by dementia. The Food, Glorious Food project is now underway, aiming to understand the impact of offering...
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Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. 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...
Chamber promoting nature and its benefits during Mental Health Awareness week
Monday May 10 marked the beginning of Mental Health Awareness week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. This year the theme is nature and how connecting with nature can support good mental health and the benefits of being around nature in their...
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The Walk Challenge 2020
The Malvern Walk on June 13th For more information http://www.stbasils.org.uk
Local building company supporting Worcester Foodbank
Support for Worcester Foodbank is stacking up with the help of a generous donation from a local building company. A surge in donations from the community has helped the charity cope with a record rise in referrals in recent months, but left volunteers running short of...
New UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement a positive step
The UK and Singapore have reached agreement in principle on a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). This document summarises the agreement in principle. Reacting to news of an agreement being reached on the digital economy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC,...
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New UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement a positive step
The UK and Singapore have reached agreement in principle on a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). This document summarises the agreement in principle. Reacting to news of an agreement being reached on the digital economy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC,...
Worcestershire News
Marches powers ahead in renewable energy race
The Marches is the national leader in an innovative way of producing sustainable electricity from animal and food waste, new figures show. Shropshire is the top-ranked local authority in the UK for generating power through Anaerobic Digestion (AD), with Herefordshire...
Success for Worcestershire businesses as employee wellbeing remains a key focus
Last month a number of new businesses signed up to the wellbeing accreditation as well as companies gaining their level 1 and level 2 accreditation. Armstrong and Seven Arts are the latest businesses to sign up to the Worcestershire Works Well programme. These...
Herefordshire News
Formus Pro’s advice to businesses on Microsoft’s Planned December Price Hike to D365 Storage Cost
Does your Business have Microsoft Dynamics 365 customer relationship management (D365 CRM) software? Do you use the Common Data Service (CDS) storage facility it to store your database, file, and log information? Formus Pro are encouraging all organisations...
Businesses set to re-open from 2nd December
Gyms and non-essential shops in all parts of England will be allowed to reopen when lockdown ends next month, the prime minister has announced.
Boris Johnson told the Commons that the three-tiered regional measures will return from 2 December, but he added that each tier will be toughened.
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Vinegar Works: Pioneering Sustainable Workspaces in Worcester
Tucked away in Worcester’s bustling centre, Vinegar Works is doing more than just offering a luxury place to work—it’s leading the way in sustainability for coworking spaces. Vinegar Works is fully electric, meaning the space runs without relying on fossil fuels. This...
Wyevale Nurseries receives Planet Mark Certification for Sustainability
HEREFORD-BASED Wyevale Nurseries has achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability (August 2024). Using this accreditation, the leading commercial nursery is now measuring and finding...
Colleges in Worcestershire Celebrating Achievements of Students After Exemplary Set of Results
A leading college group in the Midlands is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its students after receiving an exemplary set of course results. WCG (Warwickshire College Group) received results for learners across all six of its colleges for A Level, BTEC,...
BCRS Business Loans Delivers £1m in Midlands Engine Investment Fund II Small Business Loans to West Midlands Businesses
BCRS Business Loans has agreed over £1 million in small business loans through British Business Bank’s Midlands Engine Investment Fund II. The milestone comes as 18 small businesses across the West Midlands have benefitted from small loans agreements since the fund...
Positive Picture on Growth Continues
Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The UK economy got off to a good start this year, and the provisional data for Q2 shows that positive story is continuing. It’s...
From Clearing to Medical School at the University of Worcester
Sophie Bennett has just completed her degree in Biomedical Science and is about to start her journey at the University of Worcester’s Medical School. It’s a very exciting time for Sophie, but when she opened the envelope containing her grades on A-Level Results Day...
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