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Visit Herefordshire PR and Reel Creation Tender – Open

Visit Herefordshire PR and Reel Creation Tender – Open

Herefordshire County BID Ltd (HCBID) is seeking to engage the services of a specialist agency with proven expertise in the strategic delivery of PR in the visitor economy. Project Scope: HCBID is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced businesses to provide...

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Chamber News

Business Direction launches bold new look

Business Direction launches bold new look

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the brand-new, fully revamped Business Direction magazine — alongside the launch of its first dedicated website, marking a new era for the region’s leading business publication. The relaunch comes...

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Our Latest Member
Meet OCM – Your local experts in sustainable IT asset management

Meet OCM – Your local experts in sustainable IT asset management

As a proud new member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, OCM is excited to introduce their team to fellow businesses across the region. Based in Pershore, Jennine, Richard and co have been delivering secure, sustainable and reliable IT...

Policy News

Regional Investment Key To UK’s Economic Future

Regional Investment Key To UK’s Economic Future

Responding to the Chancellor’s speech at the Regional Investment Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “These new investments must drive the partnership between government and business to a new level, as we work together to power up our regions....

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Skills News

New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing

New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing

The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...

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Charity News

Businesses Squeezed As Inflation Remains High

Businesses Squeezed As Inflation Remains High

Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Sticky inflation has been in danger of becoming a uniquely British disease as the UK continues to stand out from the...

BCC News

Businesses Squeezed As Inflation Remains High

Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Sticky inflation has been in danger of becoming a uniquely British disease as the UK continues to stand out from the...

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Worcestershire News

A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August

A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August

A full weekend of heritage trains and classic vehicles awaits as the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Vintage Transport Extravaganza rolls in on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. Just weeks after the railway proudly reopens its full 16.5-mile route from Kidderminster...

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Herefordshire News

McPhillips wins £10m bus station redevelopment contract

McPhillips wins £10m bus station redevelopment contract

West Midlands-based construction company McPhillips has won a £10 million local authority contract to deliver a new and improved bus station. Herefordshire Council announced McPhillips as its official construction partner on the Hereford Transport Hub project, part of...

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Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure

Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure

Business energy bills in the UK are coming under fresh pressure as two major cost-drivers are escalating: TNUoS charges and the RAB Levy. The TNUoS fee recovers the cost of maintaining and reinforcing the high-voltage transmission network, essentially the “backbone”...

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