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Navigating divorce while protecting the family business
A leading family solicitor has warned that divorce can have a significant impact on couples who own a business together. Gurdip Brring, partner at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, said divorce is already a difficult time for families, but when a business is...
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Navigating divorce while protecting the family business
A leading family solicitor has warned that divorce can have a significant impact on couples who own a business together. Gurdip Brring, partner at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, said divorce is already a difficult time for families, but when a business is...
Member News
Italian restaurant set for expansion following funding from BCRS Business Loans
A Worcester based, family-run Italian restaurant is set to expand its offering and create additional employment opportunities following a £200,000 loan from BCRS Business Loans. Benedictos restaurant, based in Worcester city centre, secured £200k funding from both the...
Colleague Plays 221 Games in Epic 50-Hour Pool Marathon
A University of Worcester colleague has played 221 games of pool across more than 50 consecutive hours, as he raised hundreds of pounds for students facing financial hardship. Ian Alley, Student Welfare Officer, started his pool-a-thon challenge at 10am on Thursday...
Patron & Strategic News
Turn Real-Life Cases into Gripping Stories at Free Writing Workshop
Could you be the next big name in crime writing? Aspiring authors and true crime enthusiasts are being invited to learn the art of transforming real-life cases into gripping stories. The free event, Frauds, Charlatans, and Top Tips for Writing Your Own True Crime...
Supporting Andy’s Man Club on Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
Charlotte Webb was proud to host a special charity evening at Dough, Hereford, in support of Andy’s Man Club on Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. The event brought together local business owners, professionals, and members of the community to raise awareness of...
Chamber News
Improve Your Staff Recruitment and Retention with the Salary & Benefits Survey, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
Businesses are continuing to operate in an exceptionally tight labour market while navigating the ongoing cost of doing business crisis, further impacted by the National Insurance changes implemented this year. This competitive environment is putting pressure on...
Welcome New Members September
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout September. St Richard’s Hospice Foundation – Worcestershire charity providing palliative care. Spartan Fire Protection – Fire safety systems and compliance specialists. First Enterprise – Inclusive finance and...
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Women In Business Network Joins H&W CoC!
What is WIBN? WIBN membership is for business women who own SME businesses, are self-employed or work as professional service providers for small businesses. WIBN’s purpose is to create communities of business women who build strong business relationships. Members...
Women In Business Network Joins H&W CoC!
What is WIBN? WIBN membership is for business women who own SME businesses, are self-employed or work as professional service providers for small businesses. WIBN’s purpose is to create communities of business women who build strong business relationships. Members...
Policy News
Inflation Eases – But Action Must Follow
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be hoping October’s inflation rate of 3.6% is further evidence that inflation may now be past its peak....
Sluggish Economy Demands Strong Business Support
Reacting to the latest GDP data published this morning by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is unsurprising. “But the data...
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Charity News
PUUC Architecture is proud to be supporting our friends at Reach Community Project in Bewdley
We’re taking on the Malvern Hills Trek on Friday 18th September, starting at 9am —as it’s a public place and anyone is welcome to join us if you fancy this from 9am on the day! The more, the merrier. If you’d like to support this fantastic cause, you can donate here:...
KEMP Hospice runners raise over £22,000 at London Marathon 2026
Dedicated fundraisers successfully completed the iconic TCS London Marathon on Sunday, raising an incredible £22,276 including Gift Aid, in support of KEMP Hospice. Six runners took part raising funds for KEMP Hospice. In a particularly special year, for the first...
Defence Spending Vital To Economy
Reacting to the release of the Defence Investment Plan, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The release of this spending plan is long overdue. Businesses have been patiently waiting to get a better understanding of the...
BCC News
Defence Spending Vital To Economy
Reacting to the release of the Defence Investment Plan, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The release of this spending plan is long overdue. Businesses have been patiently waiting to get a better understanding of the...
Worcestershire News
Strengthening Worcestershire Fund Needs Extra Support for Match Funding Programme!
Launched in June by Worcestershire Community Foundation in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, a new funding programme to support local communities struggling in the current economic climate has raised £150,000 but is still aiming for more. The...
Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Biggest Business Exhibition Draws a Record Crowd
On Thursday 10th October 2024, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted their annual Business Expo at the University of Worcester Arena. This was the Chamber’s first Business Expo at the...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council Approves Four-year Council Plan
The Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28 sets out council priorities for the next four years and a commitment to delivering the best for Herefordshire Full Council has today (24 May 2024) approved the Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28, which sets out how the council...
Celtic Marches Updates Labels
Celtic Marches are a single-estate apple cider producer, nestled in a quiet corner of Herefordshire. All apples used in their ciders are taken from their 200 acre orchards on the family farm in Bishops Frome. Being a family run cider maker, they have full control from...
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Community lender BCRS Business Loans ‘on course for greater success’ in supporting economic growth
Community lender BCRS Business Loans is on course to build on one of its most successful years to date by supporting businesses to grow and increase employment, its annual general meeting was told. Updating members of the co-operative society at Wolverhampton Science...
Foundations for the Future: Connecting Education and Enterprise
King’s Worcester has joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as a Strategic Member, strengthening our commitment to working with regional businesses and preparing young people for successful futures. The King’s Worcester Foundation educates...
Assure Technical Achieves 5-star TrustScore Rating, Ranking #1 on Trustpilot for IT Security Services in the UK
MALVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE – 16 September 2026 – Assure Technical, an award-winning cybersecurity firm based in Malvern, is celebrating achieving a flawless 5-star Trustpilot rating, cementing its standing as one of the most trusted IT security service...
Wyevale Nurseries receives Plant Healthy Certification for sixth year in succession
WYEVALE Nurseries has been awarded Plant Healthy Certification for its high biosecurity standards for the sixth year in a row it’s been revealed this month (September 2026). The Hereford-based leading UK commercial grower successfully retained its certification...
Safari Skies Drone Show!
Look to the Skies This Halloween as Safari Skies Comes to West Midlands Safari Park! This Halloween is set to be bigger, brighter and more spectacular than ever at West Midlands Safari Park, as we get ready to take our wildlife experience into the skies with the...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Launches New Business Club
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has launched its new Business Club, a free membership community for organisations that recognise the importance of its lifesaving service and want to play an active role in sustaining it for future generations. The charity provides...
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