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Reading the Seismograph: What the BCC’s QES Dashboard can tell us about the looming economic shock
The latest results from the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q1 2026 present a familiar picture1. Business confidence remains subdued. Investment intentions are weak. Cost pressures, though no longer accelerating, remain elevated. Firms...
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Reading the Seismograph: What the BCC’s QES Dashboard can tell us about the looming economic shock
The latest results from the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q1 2026 present a familiar picture1. Business confidence remains subdued. Investment intentions are weak. Cost pressures, though no longer accelerating, remain elevated. Firms...
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Entrepreneur Launches Sustainability App to Help Universities Go Green
A student has launched a brand-new sustainability app, after securing funding from her university. Carolina Furtado is currently completing her Master’s in Computer Sciences at the University of Worcester, having already graduated in Business and Finance, also from...
Business relief after Government U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal rights
Employment lawyers have reacted positively to the Government’s U-turn on day-one unfair dismissal rights – but urged businesses to seek expert guidance to prepare for wide-ranging workplace reforms. Labour had made a controversial manifesto commitment to offer all...
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Recruitment and Employment Update
Chamber past president, and Director of Chamber Patron, Hewett Recruitment, provides update on current trends and challenges in employment “The UK labour market is experiencing transformative shifts, primarily influenced by advancements in artificial...
Avoid Ditching Your Resolutions This Year
January 17th is known by many as ‘Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day’; an annual event where many people give up on the promises they made to themselves on the first of the month. Popular resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, or...
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BCC celebrate International Women’s Day
BCC Chair calls on businesswomen across the world to celebrate their achievements for International Women’s Day today, March 8.
Tender Opportunities: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Explore a diverse range of Games contracts and opportunities on the Business Portal where you can tender for projects, find out about events and hear the latest developments as our community works together to achieve this vision.
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Oscar Saxelby- Lee a little boy who has leukaemia….
Over the last 4 weeks, Worcestershire has been swept up in a sea of support for Oscar Saxelby- Lee a little boy who has leukaemia. It has been truly heart-warming to see the Worcestershire supporting Oscar’s family in the most incredible ways. From children donating...
KEMP Special Guest at Kidderminster Nursery’s Macmillan Coffee Morning
Marking their year-long chosen charity relationship, Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster invited KEMP for Kids to join them as they celebrated and raised funds for this year’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “KEMP for Kids is our...
Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. The Chancellor revealed: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of...
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Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. The Chancellor revealed: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of...
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Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards return for 2021
The 2021 Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards will open for applications on 14 June 2021, with tourism and hospitality businesses able to apply for 12 awards across a range of different areas. All winners of the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards will be submitted for...
Worcester secures £19.6m to transform the city
Worcester is to receive £19.6m to deliver long-term economic growth for the city and support recovery after COVID. The award follows the submission of a successful bid by Worcester City Council to the Government’s £3.6 billion Towns Fund. Worcester was one of...
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The Small Business Leadership Programme – Funded places available
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is funding training for senior SME leaders to enhance their business’s resilience and recovery from the impact of Coronavirus, and develop their potential for future growth and productivity.
FOLK2FOLK secure investment from Forest of Dean District Council
Chamber Member FOLK2FOLK local lending company have secured investment from the Forest of Dean District Council. By investing via FOLK2FOLK, the council will be helping to fund business loans to SMEs in the Forest of Dean.
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Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
Autumn Budget 2024: Key Points
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010, after the party’s return to power in July’s general election. Here are some key points to take away from the Autumn Budget. Personal Tax and benefits The Minimum wage for adults over 21 is set to...
Worcester Graduate Leads Lionesses to the World Cup
A University of Worcester graduate is heading off to Colombia as he leads the England Women’s Amputee Football Team in the sport’s first ever World Cup. Harry Smith, who studied Sports Coaching Science, has been working in amputee football for the last five years but...
Chefs have Recipe for Success as Evening of Brummie Culinary Excellence Serves up £27,000 for Charity
An unforgettable evening of Brummie culinary excellence has raised a staggering £27,665 for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Chefs for Charity saw two of the second city’s greatest culinary heroes join forces for an exclusive dining experience to raise funds towards...
Top Lawyer Delivers Talk on AI
The Master of the Rolls, one of the most senior legal professionals in the UK, has spoken about AI and the law at the University of Worcester. Sir Geoffrey Vos’ talk was attended by staff and students at the University, as well as several legal professionals and...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
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