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Trade Accelerator To Transform Export Opportunities
A pioneering new project by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with NatWest and the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, is aiming to scale up UK exports. The 6-month pilot programme, the Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, will...
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Trade Accelerator To Transform Export Opportunities
A pioneering new project by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with NatWest and the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, is aiming to scale up UK exports. The 6-month pilot programme, the Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, will...
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VKF Renzel: Celebrating 30 Years of Display and POS Innovation
This year, VKF Renzel UK proudly celebrates 30 years of helping businesses from Herefordshire and Worcestershire to all across the country stand out, attract attention and make an impact. Since 1995, we’ve been a trusted partner for businesses, providing innovative...
Local Innovation Takes Centre Stage as Worcestershire’s Programme Expands Support to Final Intake of 2025
Worcestershire’s innovation ecosystem continues to gather momentum as BetaDen, a multi-award-winning organisation providing support for innovative companies and entrepreneurs, welcomes its second and final intake of early-stage technology businesses to the Incubate...
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
Could you help graduates improve their employability skills?
Worcester Student’s Union is asking Employers from the region to help them to support graduates in improving their employability skills by completing a quick 2 minute survey.
Understanding the points-based immigration system – employer briefing
The UK Home Office is running two employer briefing sessions to raise awareness of the new points-based immigration system and give an overview of the EU Settlement Scheme. The events will cover a variety of information for employers including: the sponsorship process...
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Childhood cancer families in Worcestershire need your support
Here at the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust we are very aware of how the current situation is affecting the whole community and our thoughts are with everyone right now. The charity is being contacted by a number of families that are affected by childhood cancer in...
Worcester Co-Working Space Raises Money for Local Charities
Worcester co-working space The Kiln has raised over £500 for ten charities since it was launched in August 2019. Through monthly initiatives such as ‘Treat Tuesday’ and several one-off events, £543.89 has been raised for worthy causes. Every month, members at The Kiln...
New Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore a step in the right direction
Welcoming the entry into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a great boost for trade in both goods and services with the growing Singapore market. It has the potential to set the standard and could be a...
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New Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore a step in the right direction
Welcoming the entry into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a great boost for trade in both goods and services with the growing Singapore market. It has the potential to set the standard and could be a...
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
Further financial support announced for Herefordshire businesses
Hundreds of businesses across Herefordshire that have been impacted by the national Covid-19 lockdown restrictions could benefit from a new discretionary grant fund.
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.
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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...
The SVR’s Autumn Diesel Bash goes down well
The Severn Valley Railway has plenty of reasons to be cheerful, after the smooth running and strong attendance at its Autumn Diesel Bash, which took place between 3 and 6 October. In what was billed as ‘an almighty celebration of heritage diesels’, highlights included...
Dogs are Welcome in the Cinema at The Courtyard’s Dog Friendly Halloween Screening
Saturday 26 October, 11am Following the huge success of its dog friendly screenings, The Courtyard is thrilled to announce a further dog friendly screening of Scooby Doo (2002, PG) on Saturday 26 October at 11am. In Scooby Doo (2002, PG) after an acrimonious break up,...
Sustainability in Focus: Why Refurbished Mobile Welfare Units Are the Smart Choice
Sustainability is a growing priority for businesses across all sectors, and every decision counts when it comes to reducing our environmental footprint. One area where companies can make a significant difference is in their choice of mobile welfare units—essential...
Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales & Marketing Director Kersten Catella to be keynote speaker at Women in Horticulture event
HEREFORD-based Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales and Marketing Director Kersten Catella has been selected to speak about her industry experience and leadership role at an inspirational ‘Women in Horticulture’ event next month (November 2024). Kersten will be joining CEO of the...
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