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Bromsgrove businesses invited to attend new networking event
Bromsgrove businesses are invited to attend a brand-new networking event hosted by BCRS Business Loans next month. Lending specialists BCRS Business Loans is launching its first Wine After Work networking event at the Queens Head, Sugarbrook Lane in Bromsgrove on...
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Bromsgrove businesses invited to attend new networking event
Bromsgrove businesses are invited to attend a brand-new networking event hosted by BCRS Business Loans next month. Lending specialists BCRS Business Loans is launching its first Wine After Work networking event at the Queens Head, Sugarbrook Lane in Bromsgrove on...
Member News
Bewdley Express rolls out for first commuter journey on the SVR
The Severn Valley Railway’s Bewdley Express commuter trial got off to a flying start today [Tuesday 1 September] as the first heritage train carried passengers from Bewdley towards Birmingham, marking the beginning of an eight-week experiment in connecting the town...
New paralegal joins mfg’s Residential Property department as work grows
Law firm mfg Solicitors has added further to its growing Residential Property team with the appointment of a new paralegal. Elizabeth Simpson has joined the firm from Parkinson Wright where she spent just over two years. Aside from supporting the team and its clients,...
Patron & Strategic News
Arena Team Goes the Distance for Diabetes Charity
Colleagues at the University of Worcester are preparing to take part in the Worcester City Runs next month in support of a diabetes charity with special significance to the team. Four colleagues from the University of Worcester Arena will be joined by a former member...
Worcestershire’s Tolkien Connection Explored at Special Hive Event
A Worcestershire academic will explore the region’s links to renowned fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien at a special event at The Hive. Dan Johnson, Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester and Malvern Hills Walking Guide, will be interviewed by journalist Stewart...
Chamber News
UAE DIGITAL CARNETS
Whilst the UAE Digital Carnet scheme is broadly the same in all regions, there will be slight differences. For instance, the UAE scheme While standard international carnets last up to a year, the UAE typically limits temporary importation under a carnet to six...
New Training Grant Could Help Herefordshire Businesses Invest in Their Teams
Businesses across Herefordshire may be able to access funding towards eligible staff training through the Herefordshire Future Skills Grant. The grant could provide up to 50% funding towards eligible training costs, subject to eligibility, the grant criteria,...
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Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre joins Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre Joins Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre is delighted to announce its membership of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, marking another...
Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre joins Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre Joins Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Hillscourt Hotel & Conference Centre is delighted to announce its membership of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, marking another...
Policy News
Steel Quota Changes – A Step In The Right Direction
Reacting to today’s government announcement of changes to its planned steel tariffs and quotas, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These amendments are a welcome tilt towards the needs of the UK’s downstream steel users, employing 300,000 people in...
More Help Needed on Business Costs
Responding to measures announced by the Chancellor this lunchtime, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s important to remember that the cost of living and the cost of business are two sides of the same coin. “While most of...
Skills News
Worcestershire celebrates outstanding success at Annual Apprenticeship Awards
Worcestershire celebrated its commitment to developing local talent and skills at the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards on Thursday 13 November. Now in their eleventh year of the Apprenticeships Awards, the 2025 celebrations continued to recognise the amazing...
Worcestershire businesses urged to ‘power up’ productivity and plug skills gaps with Skills Bootcamps
Businesses across Worcestershire are being urged to take advantage of Skills Bootcamps – flexible training programmes designed to upskill staff, fill skills gaps, and support long-term growth. Funded by the Department for Education and managed locally by...
Charity News
£5 million campaign launched to transform children’s hospice care across the West Midlands
A £5 million fundraising appeal has been launched to transform children’s hospice care across the West Midlands as demand reaches record levels. The ambitious campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice aims to help more families access expert care when and where they...
OWB Creative donates craft boxes to charity to support childhood cancer families
Generous marketing specialists OWB Creative have donated colourful craft boxes to a charity supporting families impacted by childhood cancer. The team at OWB Creative, part of Chamber Member DRPG Group, decorated and filled four large boxes with crafting gifts and...
Services Propping Up Exports As Goods Fall
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There was further volatility in June as the volume of goods exports dropped by 4.7 per cent, a reversal...
BCC News
Services Propping Up Exports As Goods Fall
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There was further volatility in June as the volume of goods exports dropped by 4.7 per cent, a reversal...
Worcestershire News
Invitation for amateur musicians to be part of this year’s Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced an opportunity for musicians of all ages to be part a very special project. The Elgar Festival – which will take place from Saturday 23 May until Sunday...
Start Now: Make 2026 a really BIG year
As the busiest season of the year approaches, you might be looking at the next few weeks with mixed feelings — hoping for strong sales but wishing you’d had more time to put new ideas, promotions or partnerships in place. Or perhaps you’re already feeling the strain...
Herefordshire News
Local Expertise Meets New Connections: West Mercia Air Conditioning Joins the Chamber
West Mercia Air Conditioning is proud to be a member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having joined the Chamber in recent weeks, we are already enjoying being part of a thriving local business network. While we are relatively new to the...
The Great Herefordshire Spring Clean
Herefordshire Council has signed up to support this year’s Great British Spring Clean, taking place from 13 to 29 March. To recognise the county’s commitment to keeping our streets litter-free, they’re calling the event The Great Herefordshire Spring Clean. The...
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International Trade Forum Delivers Expert Insights on Global Growth and Trade Success
International Trade Forum – 25th August 2026 Speakers from DRP Group, Bishops Fleming and the most recent winner of the Chamber of Commerce Global Trade Business of the Year Award, Kimal PLC, explored their experiences in international trade and how they were helped...
Economic Priorities For The Government: Trade
The UK has a new Prime Minister who has promised to revive the nation’s economic fortunes. But he follows a succession of PMs who have pledged the same without ever managing to consistently deliver. At the BCC, we think about little else than helping businesses and...
Services Propping Up Exports As Goods Fall
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There was further volatility in June as the volume of goods exports dropped by 4.7 per cent, a reversal...
DBT changes to DBIST and reducing numbers
DBT changes to DBIST and reduce numbers The new department absorbs parts of the former Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Investment Security Unit, merging science and innovation directly with trade and business. Headcount Reductions...
UAE DIGITAL CARNETS
Whilst the UAE Digital Carnet scheme is broadly the same in all regions, there will be slight differences. For instance, the UAE scheme While standard international carnets last up to a year, the UAE typically limits temporary importation under a carnet to six...
New Training Grant Could Help Herefordshire Businesses Invest in Their Teams
Businesses across Herefordshire may be able to access funding towards eligible staff training through the Herefordshire Future Skills Grant. The grant could provide up to 50% funding towards eligible training costs, subject to eligibility, the grant criteria,...
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