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Customs Reform Needed As Import Rules Change
Responding to news of the Government’s plan to widen customs charges to low value goods entering the UK, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “This has been on the cards for a while as the US has already made this change and the EU will do so at the start of...
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Customs Reform Needed As Import Rules Change
Responding to news of the Government’s plan to widen customs charges to low value goods entering the UK, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “This has been on the cards for a while as the US has already made this change and the EU will do so at the start of...
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Second Anonymous Donor Lifts Worcester Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds to More Than £30,000
A second anonymous donor has gifted £2,500 to the University of Worcester’s campaign to raise money to support students through scholarships and hardship funds. They’ve also pledged to gift a further £2,500 to the campaign when Professor Green, the University’s Vice...
Limelite HR & Learning Shines Brighter Than Ever with Expert New Hire and Chamber Award Nomination
Worcestershire-based consultancy adds legal expertise as rapid growth continues Limelite HR & Learning, a respected HR consultancy based in Worcestershire, is celebrating a new milestone with the appointment of Laura Weston MCIPD, MA HRM, LL.B (HONS), a qualified...
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NCT Leader Praises University’s “Inspiring” Training and Facilities
A leading figure from the national charity that supports people as they become parents has praised the University of Worcester’s vision in building the health and education workforce of the future. Angela McConville, Chief Executive of NCT (National Childbirth Trust),...
DRPG’s Sparks Live 2023 Inspires the Next Generation of Creatives
Creative communications agency DRPG celebrates the success of Sparks Live, the first agency-led educational careers event in the region. Held on Thursday 16th November at the agency’s studio headquarters in Hartlebury, the event saw 110 young people from...
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BCC announces future change of Director General
The Board of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today announced that Director General Dr Adam Marshall will leave the organisation in the Spring of 2021. Marshall has been Director General of the leading business group for five years, and has been part of the...
BREAKING: Prof. Chris Whitty says the UK is at a “critical point”
Chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty earlier spoke about how there were “significant rates of transmission” of coronavirus in parts of the UK – as he said: “This is not someone else’s problem, this is all of our problem.”
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UK government extends £1 million tax break
A £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing, to support business confidence, is to be extended, HM Treasury has announced today. Businesses, including manufacturing firms, can continue to claim up to £1 million in same-year tax relief through...
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UK government extends £1 million tax break
A £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing, to support business confidence, is to be extended, HM Treasury has announced today. Businesses, including manufacturing firms, can continue to claim up to £1 million in same-year tax relief through...
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Businesses set to re-open from 2nd December
Gyms and non-essential shops in all parts of England will be allowed to reopen when lockdown ends next month, the prime minister has announced.
Boris Johnson told the Commons that the three-tiered regional measures will return from 2 December, but he added that each tier will be toughened.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire businesses recognised in 20/21 Rural Business Awards
The National Finalists for the 2020/21 Rural Business Awards have been announced, and we are pleased to see some of our local Members recognised. Congratulations to: OLPRO, nominated for Best Rural Retail Business Rural Media, nominated for Best Rural Creative or...
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Win for Pensons Restaurant in Sustainability Lifestyle Awards
Pensons Restaurant has been named the winner of the Restaurant of the Year in the Sustainable Lifestyle Awards. The Sustainable Lifestyle Awards are the first of their kind to verify and celebrate brands that hold style and substance in equal measure. The awards aim...
Herefordshire-based Rural Media to host Royal Visit from Prince Edward, Earl Of Wessex
On the morning of Monday 25th November 2019, Herefordshire-based media charity Rural Media are set to host a Royal Visit from HRH The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO Prince Edward, in a fantastic opportunity to put the creative cultural and heritage work of Herefordshire on...
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Salary & Benefits Survey 2023/24
With many local businesses experiencing challenges trying to recruit locally, in order to maintain business growth. Addressing the local and regional skills gap remains one of the Chamber’s priorities as we continue to support businesses in the months ahead. According...
DRPG TAKES CLIENTS BACK TO COLLEGE FOR BIGTALK 2023
DRPG, the global creative communications group hosted its annual thought leadership event ‘BigTalk’ on Thursday 28th September with over 150 of its top clients invited to the 4.2 acre studio complex in Hartlebury, Worcestershire. Communications professionals from over...
Navigating the UK’s Evolving Net Zero Plan
The UKs ambitious commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 is a cornerstone of its environmental policy. Despite this, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced changes to Government policies in September whilst insisting the UK will still be on track to reach its target....
GL and Sunsynk produce GridBuddy energy storage for the new-build industry
As the UK prepares to be net zero by 2050, changes to building regulations, such as the Future Homes Standard (FHS), have already presented unprecedented challenges to the housebuilding industry. With the FHS coming into force as early as 2025, as suppliers of...
Annual Lecture Looks to Future of the NHS
A thought-provoking lecture at Worcester Cathedral next week will look at a way forward for the NHS. Lord Victor Adebowale CBE will be giving this year’s Worcester Lecture, a free public talk, on Tuesday, October 3, at 6pm. The Worcester Lectures, hosted by a...
Would you like to join Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has a vacancy on the Herefordshire Area Council. The Chamber has two Area Councils, one that represents Herefordshire and one that represents Worcestershire. Area Councils meet six times a year: three meetings per...
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