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Joint Area Council Meeting Notes (20/06/2025) –
Logistics Sector: The logistics industry is vital to the UK economy but faces growing challenges. Rising employer National Insurance contributions increase pressure, especially on smaller operators. Fuel prices are set to surge due to the Middle East situation; while...
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Joint Area Council Meeting Notes (20/06/2025) –
Logistics Sector: The logistics industry is vital to the UK economy but faces growing challenges. Rising employer National Insurance contributions increase pressure, especially on smaller operators. Fuel prices are set to surge due to the Middle East situation; while...
Member News
Worcester Graduate Helping Schools to be Greener
Two decades after graduating, a former Worcester student is helping schools across England deliver on the Government’s ambition to embed sustainability into the national curriculum. Edd Moore, who graduated in 2005, has since led multiple schools to national and...
60-Year-Old Worcestershire Businesswoman Tackles UK’s Business Isolation Crisis with Disco Ball Networking
Award-winning LinkedIn trainer and business coach Esther Partridge-Warner has launched Sparkle Squad Networking, a fresh and practical solution to combat the UK’s growing epidemic of loneliness among freelancers and small business owners. New research shows 90% of UK...
Patron & Strategic News
Upskill in your career with Herefordshire College’s Skills Bootcamps!
If you are already employed and wishing up upskill in your role, then the college’s flexible skills bootcamps may be suitable for you. Our skills bootcamps are designed to help you upskill and progress in your career, including: Leadership and management Transition...
DRPG Team Completes 200 Mile Source To Sea Challenge
A team from creative communications agency DRPG has completed a 200-mile charity challenge tracing the River Severn from its Welsh source to the Severn Bridge. The four-day Source to Sea Challenge, held this week, marked the company’s 45th anniversary and aimed to...
Chamber News
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Winners 2024!
Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a fantastic way to raise awareness of local business success. The Chamber would like to say a huge thank you to each and every business who...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Bespoke Gate Solutions LTD – At BGS, you can expect gates that are not only sturdy and durable but also feature innovative designs to complement the overall architectural style of the surroundings. They offer a...
Our Latest Member
Introducing Bloom.Space: Your Local Coworking and Business Incubation Hub
At Bloom.Space, we create vibrant coworking office spaces and business incubators designed to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses thrive. Our mission is to provide more than just a desk and WiFi; we offer a nurturing environment that fosters growth,...
Introducing Bloom.Space: Your Local Coworking and Business Incubation Hub
At Bloom.Space, we create vibrant coworking office spaces and business incubators designed to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses thrive. Our mission is to provide more than just a desk and WiFi; we offer a nurturing environment that fosters growth,...
Policy News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q4 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q4 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain
Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the economy...
Skills News
Businesses invited to secure their spot to hire new employees
Award-winning supported employment and training charity, Landau, is organising its second Hereford job fair to help even more people across the county into work. Following the success of its first Hereford jobs fair in October 2021, the charity is hosting a larger...
Share your skills and teach in further education
Whether you are an engineer, plumber, lawyer, or anything in between, your industry skills could make you a great Further Education teacher. Your skills are more valuable than you realise. You can start a job in further education (FE) without a degree or any teacher...
Charity News
KEMP Hospice Launches Annual Santa Fun Run at Brinton Park
KEMP Hospice is thrilled to announce the return of its much-loved Santa Fun Run event, taking place at Brinton Park on Sunday 1st December 2024. This annual festive fundraiser invites people of all ages to don their Santa suits, get active, and spread festive cheer...
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...
Rate Cut Provides Shock Absorber for Business
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 4.25%, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s interest rate cut to 4.25% will help absorb some of the shocks that businesses are facing on...
BCC News
Rate Cut Provides Shock Absorber for Business
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 4.25%, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s interest rate cut to 4.25% will help absorb some of the shocks that businesses are facing on...
Worcestershire News
Severn Valley Railway is Finalist in Three Categories for Visit Worcestershire Awards
Staff and volunteers at the Severn Valley Railway have a lot to smile about right now, as the leading heritage line has been selected as a finalist in three separate categories for the 2024/2025 Visit Worcestershire Awards. The railway is in the running to scoop the...
It’s a Super Saturday at the Severn Valley Railway
On the final day of August, the Severn Valley Railway is putting on a mini enthusiast event to mark the fact that has a particularly superb line-up of locomotives in service. On Saturday 31 August, two visiting steam locomotives, 45596 ‘Bahamas’ and 2999 ‘Lady of...
Herefordshire News
Teacher Encounters to help boost careers education
Teachers are being given the chance to get hands-on experience at workplaces across the region as part of a new scheme to boost links between education and the world of work. The Marches Careers Hub’s Teacher Encounters programme gives teachers the chance to get out...
Herefordshire County BID Launches Exciting New Projects to Support Businesses in 2024
Two new projects have been launched in the first week of 2024 by Herefordshire County BID, as they continue to take action to support businesses, reduce business costs and upskill staff across Herefordshire’s visitor economy. The first is an innovative learning hub in...
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Worcester Recruitment Firm Launches Recruitment Academy
In the image left to right: Lucy Taylor – Recruitment Associate, Ciara Heffernan – Recruitment Associate, Emma Richardson – Managing Director, Lizzie Round – Recruitment Associate Worcestershire based Four Squared Recruitment has proudly...
Positive Q1 Growth But Challenges Ahead
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Better than expected Q1 growth of 0.7%, is evidence that the UK economy held up well at the start of the year, despite...
Brand-new mobile hoist installed at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce the installation of a brand-new mobility hoist. The hoist is available for trained carers and PAs to use with their clients when accessing classes, workshops and activities at The Courtyard and can be used in all areas of the...
Appointment expands law firm’s Property Litigation team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has added to its respected Property Litigation department with the appointment of a new specialist solicitor. Litigation expert Claire Liddy has bolstered the firm’s Property Litigation team, joining as a solicitor. Based at mfg’s Bromsgrove...
Real World Consultancy’s Partnership Extended for Enterprising Worcestershire Business Coaching Programme
Real World Consultancy is thrilled to announce the extension of our partnership to deliver the Enterprising Worcestershire Business Coaching Programme. Delivered in collaboration with Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Growth Hub, this fully-funded...
Sun shines on hundreds of fundraisers as RUN Hereford City Edition hits town
More than 750 runners took a step towards a little bit of history during the first-ever city edition of RUN Hereford. The annual event, which is one of Herefordshire’s leading running days, is expected to raise almost £28,000 for Bartestree-based St Michael’s Hospice,...
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