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New Headquarters Update- Building What’s Next for Trueline
We’re excited to share some big news… we’ve officially received planning permission for our new facility! Located just over the road from our current site, this marks a significant milestone and the start of the next phase of our growth journey. The latest designs...
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New Headquarters Update- Building What’s Next for Trueline
We’re excited to share some big news… we’ve officially received planning permission for our new facility! Located just over the road from our current site, this marks a significant milestone and the start of the next phase of our growth journey. The latest designs...
Member News
Island Windows Partners with REHAU Recycling to Bring Window Recycling to the Isle of Wight
Island Windows Partners with REHAU Recycling to Bring Window Recycling to the Isle of Wight Island Windows has teamed up with REHAU Recycling at PVCR to recycle old polymer frames and reduce landfill waste, marking a major sustainability milestone for the Isle of...
JH LINES POWERING UP PRODUCTION WITH NEW MACHINERY
JH Lines is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new machines enhancing our capabilities to the packaging and point of sale industries. Earlier this year we added a Trotec Laser Q400 with a work area up to 1300 x 900 mm and laser power of up to 120 watts, which...
Patron & Strategic News
University Expert Explores Worcester’s Role in Shakespeare’s Marriage
City residents have jumped at the chance to hear more about one of the County’s most significant artefacts, Shakespeare’s Marriage Bond. Held at The Hive in Worcester, it provides a link to arguably our greatest ever playwright – William Shakespeare. But why is...
Law Firm Steps up to Support its Future Boxing Star
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors is set to play a role in helping one of its trainee solicitors take the next step in his professional boxing career. The local law firm is supporting trainee corporate solicitor Oscar McCracken, who is taking part in a...
Chamber News
BCC says critical questions remain for businesses wanting to reopen
The BCC is urging the government to give businesses much greater clarity on its roadmap out of lockdown as firms continue to suffer. The business organisation, which represents tens of thousands of companies of all shapes and sizes across the UK, has written to the...
Joint Area Council March Update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
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Christmas trees will be collected and recycled to help a local charity.
Startin Renault Worcester’s commercial department will be loaning two Renault Vans to St. Richard’s Hospice in conjunction with Nation Wide Building Society Worcester to assist in the annual Christmas Tree Collection Fundraiser. David Tyler of Startin Renault said...
Little Trinity Nursery join in KEMP’s 12 Days of Christmas
Children at Little Trinity Nursery popped into KEMP Hospice and treated staff and patients to a Christmas sing-along as part of the hospice’s 12 Days of Christmas celebrations. Nursery manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP was our official charity partner last year, so...
Major room for improvement in trade required
Commenting on the latest ONS UK Trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “A late 2021 upswing in UK goods trade, particularly in chemicals exports to Ireland, doesn’t hide the significant room for improvement...
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Major room for improvement in trade required
Commenting on the latest ONS UK Trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “A late 2021 upswing in UK goods trade, particularly in chemicals exports to Ireland, doesn’t hide the significant room for improvement...
Worcestershire News
Join the businesses harnessing peer support to drive success in 2021-22
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are supporting the new Worcestershire Growth Hub Peer Networks support programme in Worcestershire and are encouraging businesses to sign up and discover connections that go far beyond networking.
Top Secret Elephant on its journey to Worcester
Have you ‘herd’? For eight weeks in the summer of 2021, Worcester will be brought to life by a perfect parade of beautifully decorated elephant sculptures. Elephants – both big and small – will form a stunning, free art trail through the city’s streets and open spaces, bringing together the community for one unforgettable event created by St.Richard’s Hospice.
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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Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business
Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research said: “While inflation is down considerably from this time last year, the larger than expected uptick in October highlights the continuing price pressures in the economy. Electricity...
Local Mentoring Group ‘Power Up’ Celebrates Growth and 5-Year Success at Faun Zoeller
Recently CEO of FAUN Zoeller, Simon Hyde hosted the celebration of 5 years for the Power Up Mentor Foundation at the headquarters in Redditch. The group honored their growth and success of the scheme with 90 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) members...
New Analysis Reveals Graduates Earn at Least a Third More
New analysis revealed by Universities UK today has shown that those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t. UUK’s analysis of government-published LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data reveals that by age 31, graduates earn...
Brusco Food Group appoints new Managing Director
Food ingredients specialist, Brusco, has appointed Mark Armstrong as its new Managing Director replacing Andrew Ashby who has been Managing Director since acquiring the business in 2015. Mark took up the helm at Brusco on 18th November and builds on a career of...
Legal Experts from mfg Solicitors Named Again in Prestigious Legal 500
Specialists from law firm mfg Solicitors have once again been named among the best in the country within the prestigious Legal 500. Experts from the Worcestershire firm are named in the 2024 edition of the elite legal list – with two departments retaining their...
High Sheriff Praises University Facilities and Contribution to City on Tour
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire said the University of Worcester brings a vibrancy to the City, putting it and the county on the map. Charles Moyle also praised the University of Worcester’s approach and facilities during a recent visit. “The University is a very...
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