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Workplace Menopause Consultant Warns UK Businesses Are Losing Their Best People in New Podcast Episode
Vicky Mose, Workplace Menopause Consultant at Imagine How, features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast – and the numbers she brings to the conversation are hard to ignore. 10% of menopausal women leave the...
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Workplace Menopause Consultant Warns UK Businesses Are Losing Their Best People in New Podcast Episode
Vicky Mose, Workplace Menopause Consultant at Imagine How, features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast – and the numbers she brings to the conversation are hard to ignore. 10% of menopausal women leave the...
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Empowering Local Employers with AI & Automation: Free Apprenticeship Insights Webinar Announced for 13th February
Local employers are invited to join a high‑value, free online event designed to help organisations understand and embrace the fast‑evolving world of artificial intelligence and automation. Coinciding with National Apprentiecship Week 2026, the AI & Automation...
Exploring God’s Presence in Jewish Responses to the Holocaust
An academic from the University of Worcester will examine how Jewish thinkers have understood God’s presence before, during and after the Holocaust in a free event at The Hive. Dr Luke Devine, Head of History and Sociology at the University of Worcester, will deliver...
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University Provost Shortlisted for National Award Recognising Those ‘Breaking Down Barriers’
A former primary school teacher turned teacher educator has been shortlisted for a national award recognising her impact on the school sector. Ann Jordan, who is now Provost at the University of Worcester, is shortlisted in the Purpose Coalition’s Breaking Down...
Lizzy Withers Promoted in New Role at ISO QSL
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) is delighted to announce the promotion of Lizzy Withers to the newly created position of Client Care Team Leader. Since joining ISO QSL in 2022, Lizzy has gained extensive knowledge of ISO certifications, having previously been appointed...
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Businesses urged to apply now for a British passport
The Passport Office is urging businesses to allow up to 10 weeks when applying for a UK passport. Whilst it is still illegal to holiday overseas and the “Stay in the UK” regulation remains in place, by applying for a passport now, people can make sure nothing stands...
Don’t miss the chance celebrate your business success
Businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire will not want to miss the opportunity to spotlight their business and stand out from their competition with the chance to win a Chamber Business Award for free. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of...
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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...
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...
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Joint Area Council July Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
Here2Help Business: Adapt – Tourism business support for Worcestershire businesses
Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help Business programme now includes specific support for the tourism industry. The Adapt Tourism programme will include: specialist 1:1 consultancy to help grow and develop your tourism offer post pandemic interactive seminar...
Herefordshire News
Covid rules: What are the new coronavirus restrictions?
A series of new restrictions to try to stop the spread of coronavirus in England have been announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
What are the latest changes in England?
Support urgently needed for hospitality businesses forced to close early
The government this week have set out further restrictions on certain businesses and have reversed its stance on working from home following the COVID-19 alert level being raised to 4 as a result of rising new coronavirus cases.
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Worcester – Hereford Engineering Work: Sunday 26 – Friday 31 January
From Sunday 26 January – Friday 31 January, services between Worcester and Hereford will be operated by rail replacement buses, due to essential track renewal work being completed. Sunday 26 January Trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford will not run....
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...
Award-Winning Telford Care Home Partners with Little Dragons to Support Families in Need
New Care Home in Malvern to Champion Local Charity Work with Colwall Community Church Colwall Care Home, a forthcoming addition to the Rotherwood Healthcare family, is pleased to announce its partnership with Colwall Community Church, adopting the church as its...
Exclusive January 10% Discount
We have launched a new campaign for January, exclusively for Hereforshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members. Custom Clothing Group Ltd is a family run company located in Bewdley, Worcestershire. We are the home of big brand clothing and quality embroidery...
Cloud Voice Solutions and Connectivity
LOQEX is a leading provider of unified communications solutions. Our extensive expertise in the telecommunications industry enables us to streamline the operations and enhance the customer service experience of businesses across the UK. We integrate our unified...
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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