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BCC Applauds Improved South Korean Trade Deal
Reacting to news of a new trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This looks to be a well-tailored deal that will suit the commercial interests of both our countries. Around £15bn worth of goods and services is already...
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BCC Applauds Improved South Korean Trade Deal
Reacting to news of a new trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This looks to be a well-tailored deal that will suit the commercial interests of both our countries. Around £15bn worth of goods and services is already...
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Severn Valley Railway secures ‘Flying Scotsman’ for an extra day
Tickets for the Severn Valley Railway’s three days of ‘Flying Scotsman’ services sold out within three minutes, but now the heritage line has managed to secure the iconic locomotive for an additional day on Monday 28 July. SVR managing director, Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster...
Wyre Forest law firm raises four-figure sum for local charity Mentor Link
A kind-hearted Wyre Forest law firm has donated almost £4,000 to local children’s charity Mentor Link. Partners and staff at Kidderminster law firm, mfg Solicitors, held a variety of fundraising events throughout the past year for the Stourport-on-Severn charity which...
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Hellens Garden Festival Charity Fundraiser Gives Chance to Meet English Wine Maker & Sample Product
AN ARTISAN Herefordshire wine maker is attending the Hellens Garden Festival next week so visitors can meet the team and taste its award-winning products while also helping fundraise for charity (June 8 and 9, 2024). Visitors to Hellens Manor in Much Marcle on June 8...
Thursfields recognised in Top 5 for M&A Deals in the Midlands
Midlands law firm Thursfields has been ranked 4th in Experian’s MarketIQ report for M&A activity in Q1 across the Midlands. In the first quarter of 2024, Thursfields advised on 8 deals, including acquisitions for PE backed groups on buy and build strategies, MBOs...
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Ministers must do more for working parents in lockdown
BCC’s Hannah Essex has written in today’s Times Red Box on the importance of setting out a plan for the safe and swift reopening of schools to ease pressures on working parents. “Working parents across the country will have felt their hearts sink last week...
Covid-19 Discretionary Support for Businesses in Herefordshire
For businesses and charities that are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Grant Scheme, the following support is available for the national Covid-19 restrictions that came into force on 5th January 2021: For those that are mandated to cease their main trading...
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Quarterly Economic Survey Q2: Marked Improvement in Business Conditions but Inflation Concerns Hit Record Highs
Significantly more firms reporting improvements in key indicators, such as domestic sales and business confidence with some measures returning to pre-pandemic levels However, these rises come from the lowest base in the 31-year history of the QES, and business...
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Quarterly Economic Survey Q2: Marked Improvement in Business Conditions but Inflation Concerns Hit Record Highs
Significantly more firms reporting improvements in key indicators, such as domestic sales and business confidence with some measures returning to pre-pandemic levels However, these rises come from the lowest base in the 31-year history of the QES, and business...
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Malvern Hills District Council approve £500,000 Economic Recovery Fund
A £500,000 Economic Recovery Fund is being created to support the rebuilding of the district’s economy from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The money will support the delivery of actions in Malvern Hills District Council’s Five Year Plan. The money...
New study investigates how to grow the Midlands low carbon sector
Sustainability West Midlands, in partnership with kMatrix, have released the results of their Midlands Low Carbon Sector Study. The study, commissioned by the Midlands Energy Hub, aimed to understand: The current state of the Low Carbon Environmental Goods &...
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Work underway at the Shell Store Incubation Centre Hereford
Work is now underway on Hereford’s Shell Store, transforming the historic building into a flagship business incubation and innovation centre. The £7.3m redevelopment of the derelict building on Skylon Park, Rotherwas, will deliver more than 2,000 sq metres of employment space, with room for new and growing businesses to set up and expand alongside facilities for development and innovation.
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Brook Language Services (http://brooklanguageservices.com/) Worcestershire Central HR Consulting (http://www.centralhrconsulting.co.uk)...
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Part of Former Library Renamed ‘Royal’ After Victoria’s Visit up for Auction
A section of an impressive early 19th century building that used to host the Royal Library in Great Malvern, Worcestershire is appearing in Bond Wolfe’s next auction. The Grade II-listed property on Worcester Road was erected as a library in 1818 for visitors to the...
PAT-MAN24/7 – Supporting Commercial Business with Applying for Free EV chargers
At PAT-MAN 24/7 we are excited to share with you an unique opportunity. We are currently working with a major renewable energy company from Norway called Whatiff. PAT-MAN 24/7 and Whattiff can support your commercial property by offering you fully funded EV chargers....
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services Announced as Finalist for two business awards
Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), “Calibre”, has been announced as a finalist for two upcoming awards: The Business Success Recognition Awards 2024, “BSN”, in the Business Start-up of the Year 2024 category and the Women Who Achieves...
‘Swedish Nightingale’ to Feature at this Year’s Elgar Festival
One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ – has a special place in the county’s history. Born in Stockholm in 1820, Jenny’s fame and fortune led...
Number Fifteen Recruitment expands into Herefordshire
Worcestershire-based recruitment agency Number Fifteen Recruitment is expanding its services into Herefordshire with Jack Donovan joining the Partnership. Number Fifteen Recruitment is Worcestershire’s only specialist sales and marketing recruitment agency and...
Christina Darling of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Named MD of the Year 2024 by SME News
Christina Darling, Managing Director of Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, has been honoured with the prestigious title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing & PR Agency MD 2024 – Worcestershire’ by SME News in their esteemed Managing Director of the Year Awards. This...
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