Business Direction Online
Latest News
Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.
Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.
If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.
Have Your Say: Herefordshire Council Budget 2026/27 Consultation
Herefordshire Council is inviting residents and businesses to take part in its Budget 2026/27 consultation, giving you the opportunity to have a direct say in how council services are prioritised and where savings may need to be made. The consultation runs from...
Latest Article
Have Your Say: Herefordshire Council Budget 2026/27 Consultation
Herefordshire Council is inviting residents and businesses to take part in its Budget 2026/27 consultation, giving you the opportunity to have a direct say in how council services are prioritised and where savings may need to be made. The consultation runs from...
Member News
More attractions added to SVR’s Railway 200: Trains Through the Ages event
Two narrow-gauge locomotives will join the line-up for the Severn Valley Railway’s Railway 200: Trains through the Ages event, which takes place on 5 and 6 July. ‘Chaloner’ from the Leighton Buzzard Railway will appear alongside ‘Holy War’ from the Bala Lake Railway....
Former Worcester Student Hopes to Help GB Paintball to Global Success
A former Worcester student has a plan to get the national paintball squad to the top of global competition. Alex Dowson graduated from the University of Worcester in 2016 after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science, and is now assembling a team of...
Patron & Strategic News
Employers Warned to be Prepared for Raft of Legal Changes to Workplace Policies
One of the county’s top employment lawyers is warning businesses to be prepared for a raft of legislative changes that will transform workplace policies and pay, and see workers given additional rights. The warning has come from employment specialist Sally Morris,...
Legal success as newly qualified solicitor takes on permanent role
A promising Wyre Forest solicitor is celebrating after becoming a fully qualified lawyer. Lawyer Amelia Edwards has now completed her 18-month training contract at law firm mfg Solicitors, having worked at the firm for 12 months prior to the commencement of her...
Chamber News
Businesses are Taking Back Control with Smart Meters
National restrictions continue to significantly affect businesses across the country and there is an enormous pressure on their financial situation. Businesses may be juggling reduced income whilst navigating new income streams such as various government support...
New help for Marches Food and Drink sector
Food and drink businesses across the Marches are being provided with specialist support to help smaller, new and novice exporters break into international markets. A new cluster group – overseen by a specialist adviser – is being formed to bring together small...
Our Latest Member
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Policy News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Skills News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Charity News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Exit out of Lockdown to continue as many businesses prepare to reopen
Non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers can reopen as planned next Monday as well as hospitality settings allowed to serve customers outdoors the Prime Minister has confirmed. As part of the governments roadmap to recovery, phase 2 will continue as planned and see a...
BCC News
Exit out of Lockdown to continue as many businesses prepare to reopen
Non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers can reopen as planned next Monday as well as hospitality settings allowed to serve customers outdoors the Prime Minister has confirmed. As part of the governments roadmap to recovery, phase 2 will continue as planned and see a...
Worcestershire News
Census 2021 is coming soon – everything you need to know
The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The census is unique. There’s simply nothing else that gives so much detail about us and the society we live in. All kinds of organisations,...
Extra testing to monitor and suppress spread of COVID-19 variant
Extensive surveillance of COVID-19 has identified a small number of cases of the COVID-19 variant first discovered in South Africa, in localities across England, including the WR3 area of Worcestershire that cannot be traced back to international travel. Residents...
Herefordshire News
Your NHS needs you!
After the news many workers would be will be placed in furlough, protecting peoples jobs due to the governments recent ‘job retention scheme’, it is leaving many people at home with not much to do. Last night the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock appealed for 250,000...
Airband makes rural home broadband plans unlimited in rural Gloucestershire village in response to coronavirus crisis
As a result of a large increase in people working from home, some households will see multiple occupants requiring access to the internet, piling the pressure on download speeds and slowing work down for all. Rural broadband specialist Airband announced it has made...
All Latest News
Hereford Production Company Rural Studios Awarded Funding as Part of BBC’s Small Indie Fund
Launched in 2020, the highly contested Small Indie Fund supports the growth of small independent production companies across the UK and will help Rural Studios to scale up its TV ambitions. Rural Studios currently has a returning show on BBC4, “The Read”, recently...
Worcestershire employers warned over legal hurdles as draft paternity laws are released
A leading Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned businesses to ensure they are ‘one step ahead’ following the government publishing new draft paternity leave legislation. The warning has come from award-winning employment specialist Sally Morris who has spoken...
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services – 5-star expert business support, tailored to you.
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services (“Calibre”) is dedicated to supporting ambitious business owners and company directors, like yourselves, solve their most pressing administrative headaches. Calibre’s unique edge lies in its team: each member is formally qualified,...
Energising Success at Regus Kidderminster’s Business Community Event
What a fantastic morning it was at Regus Kidderminster! The ambiance was charged with enthusiasm as business professionals gathered for an event that promised not only insightful knowledge but also the opportunity to forge new connections. A heartfelt thank you goes...
St Michael’s Hospice Supporter Mike Pullin Receives National TV recognition
Many people across Herefordshire will be aware of Mike Pullin, and his unwavering dedication to St Michael’s Hospice. Now, thanks to a feature on one of the country’s most watched TV shows, he is familiar to millions. The unwavering dedication of 87-year-old Mike was...
Multimillion-pound business support package available
In partnership with Worcestershire’s district Councils, Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Worcester City Council, Wychavon District Council and Wyre Forest District Council, Worcestershire County Council has...
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here