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Local Expertise Meets New Connections: West Mercia Air Conditioning Joins the Chamber
West Mercia Air Conditioning is proud to be a member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having joined the Chamber in recent weeks, we are already enjoying being part of a thriving local business network. While we are relatively new to the...
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Local Expertise Meets New Connections: West Mercia Air Conditioning Joins the Chamber
West Mercia Air Conditioning is proud to be a member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having joined the Chamber in recent weeks, we are already enjoying being part of a thriving local business network. While we are relatively new to the...
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UK Cyber Resilience Bill 2025: Preparing for a New Era of Accountability
The UK Cyber Resilience Bill 2025 took its first reading in Parliament in November, marking one of the most significant shifts in UK cyber regulation for years. Although still progressing, the direction is clear: organisations will soon face tougher expectations...
Building Supply Chain Resilience: What Local Businesses Need to Know
Ransomware cyber attacks are rising in both frequency and sophistication, and recent high-profile incidents across the manufacturing, aviation and retail sectors have demonstrated the scale of disruption that can be caused when a supplier is breached. For businesses...
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David vs Goliath FA Cup Match ‘Like a Dream’ for Worcester Student
A student says working with Tamworth FC on their incredible FA Cup run has been ‘like a dream’, as he played his part in one of the biggest competitions in football. Ethan Parker, 22 and in the 3rd year of his Sports Coaching degree at the University of Worcester, has...
Appointment Expands Law Firm’s Residential Development Team
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Worcester office, residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner...
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Join England’s Finest Marketplace – Meet the buyer opportunity
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is pleased to invite you to register for England’s Finest, a free, digital marketplace that aims to bring together the very best, pre-qualified international buyers with UK sellers from the food and drink industry. There is...
Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme
The government has announced that it is investing £1m in family mediation, to support families to resolve issues relating to children. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will provide contributions of up to £500 per family, to resolve issues relating to children...
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Chamber Champions help to reduce mental health stigma
The Chamber is very proud to continue to be a partner in the Time to Change Worcestershire hub to end mental health discrimination. Having signed the employer pledge in September 2018, we now have 7 time to change workplace champions who are actively involved in...
Les Misérables production back by popular demand
Back by popular demand, students at Kidderminster’s Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre will again perform their triumphant production of Les Misérables at the end of this month, the limited dates production will run from Thursday 30 January – Saturday 1...
UK launches negotiations on Free Trade Agreement with Canada
The UK and Canada have launched negotiations on a new Free Trade Agreement in Ottawa. Building on the benefits of the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement, the new Free Trade Agreement will go further than ever before in areas like innovation, digital, data, the...
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UK launches negotiations on Free Trade Agreement with Canada
The UK and Canada have launched negotiations on a new Free Trade Agreement in Ottawa. Building on the benefits of the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement, the new Free Trade Agreement will go further than ever before in areas like innovation, digital, data, the...
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Law firm’s family team expands after growth in demand
A Worcestershire law firm has expanded its family division amid rising demand for its services including advice around cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements. mfg Solicitors has welcomed newly-qualified lawyers Amy McGowan-Docherty and Katie Banks to its respected...
Worcestershire firms mark 15-year IT partnership with new deal
Two thriving Worcestershire businesses have signed a new three-year IT support contract as part of a 15-year partnership which has helped to expand both firms. Kidderminster firms, IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers, and windows specialist 5 Star Windows...
Herefordshire News
Hay festival digital winter weekend: a festive wonderland of free events
Hay Festival Digital Winter Weekend brings writers and readers together 26-29 November 2020 in a free digital wonderland of thoughtful conversation, candle-lit storytelling, comedy, music, and family fun. Now in its 21st year, the Festival will be streamed live from...
Low carbon help for Herefordshire companies
Businesses are facing increasing pressure from customers to provide low carbon products and decarbonise their supply chain. It has been estimated that the UK low carbon economy could grow by an estimated 11% per year until 2030 – at a rate 4 times faster than the rest...
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Autumn Budget 2024 – Strategic Insights for Farmers Facing New Inheritance Tax Caps
The 2024 Autumn Budget raised employers’ national insurance, capital gains tax and stamp duty on second homes, but a key concern for farmers is the new cap on agricultural relief from inheritance tax (IHT). In what is a major blow for the farming community, Chancellor...
Race Against Dementia
A Midland entrepreneur is in pole position after teaming up with the dementia charity founded by his motor racing idol. David Ogden, CEO and Founder of The Key Safe Company, has joined forces with Race Against Dementia, the charity Sir Jackie Stewert set up after his...
Greener Options Joins the Chamber – Let’s Connect!
Joining the Chamber of Commerce last month has been a fantastic experience for our team at Greener Options. We’ve been to several events now, and the welcome has been nothing short of wonderful. We’ve met so many warm, helpful people, and it’s been inspiring to...
Farming families urged to seek expert advice following “disastrous” Budget for the industry
Worcestershire farmers are being urged to seek expert advice following “disastrous” Government changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Budget, which are feared will cripple family farms and stop them being handed down to the next generation. Chancellor Rachel...
Fast-growing Midlands Law firm announces £30m strategic investment
Fast-growing Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has secured a £30 million investment to fund ambitious plans to double its size in the next 18 months. The move follows a period of impressive growth for the firm, which has bases across the West Midlands and...
Midlands Connect Chair Recruitment
The recruitment for a new Midlands Connect Chair is now live. As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2024, we know that Midlands Connect is recognised as a cohesive organisation and partnership that brings together a collective and unified voice for the region....
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