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UK’s Economic Security At Risk
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging Government to prioritise the UK’s economic security, after 10 years of geopolitical shocks have repeatedly damaged growth. Businesses in the UK have been left permanently bruised by the Pandemic, Brexit, wars in Ukraine...
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UK’s Economic Security At Risk
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging Government to prioritise the UK’s economic security, after 10 years of geopolitical shocks have repeatedly damaged growth. Businesses in the UK have been left permanently bruised by the Pandemic, Brexit, wars in Ukraine...
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JSC Rotational Ltd Wins Coveted BETA International New Product Showcase Award for the Innovative PolyJumps 4-Step Mounting Block
Worcestershire-based JSC Rotational Ltd is thrilled to announce that its latest innovation, the Polyjumps 4-Step Mounting Block, has won the BETA International New Product Showcase Award, sponsored by Horse & Rider Magazine, in the Bedding & Yard Equipment...
Law firm mfg Solicitors ranked highly again in prestigious Legal 500
Specialist departments and solicitors from law firm mfg Solicitors are again ranked among the best in the UK in the latest Legal 500 guide. Experts from the across the Worcestershire firm have been listed in the 2025 edition of the elite legal guide. It includes nine...
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Renowned Artist to Bring Career Exhibition to the University of Worcester
An internationally renowned artist is bringing an exhibition of his work to the University of Worcester, showcasing his career, inspiration, and methods. Rob Draper is from Worcester and has had a career which has seen him work on projects for The Golden Globes, Nike,...
Busy Year ahead for Worcestershire’s New Poet Laureate
A University of Worcester student has been selected as Worcestershire’s youngest ever Poet Laureate. Freddie Barker, 22, is in the third year of her degree in Film Production and Screenwriting and will graduate this September. The year-long tenure is awarded by the...
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Covid rules: What are the new coronavirus restrictions?
A series of new restrictions to try to stop the spread of coronavirus in England have been announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
What are the latest changes in England?
Support urgently needed for hospitality businesses forced to close early
The government this week have set out further restrictions on certain businesses and have reversed its stance on working from home following the COVID-19 alert level being raised to 4 as a result of rising new coronavirus cases.
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Chamber Network Budget wins 2021
The 2021 Budget was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP on Wednesday 3 March. Working together the BCC and the Chamber Network secured a number of important achievements for business communities across the UK. The BCC policy team has put...
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Chamber Network Budget wins 2021
The 2021 Budget was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP on Wednesday 3 March. Working together the BCC and the Chamber Network secured a number of important achievements for business communities across the UK. The BCC policy team has put...
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Support for Worcestershire start-ups and entrepreneurs
Enterprising Worcestershire will offer support to new and early stage businesses in the region, after securing a further three years of funding. Match-funded grants between £1,000 – £15,000 will be available from November for eligible businesses under...
Worcester City Council to provide up to £2k in grants to support Worcester communities
Worcester City Council is encouraging local community groups, charities and voluntary sector organisations to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help strengthen and enhance local communities. Community grants will be considered for any proposal which will clearly...
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Employment Law Update Autumn Seminar 2019 with free buffet lunch
Local businesses are invited to Lanyon Bowdler’s upcoming Employment Law Update Autumn Seminar 2019. Date: Tuesday 22 October 2019 Time: 12.30-2.30pm Venue: Three Counties Hotel, Belmont Road, Hereford HR2 7BP The seminar will cover key recent and forthcoming...
Rugby World Cup party success!
Hereford-based Thomas Carroll Brokers enjoyed a successful networking event watching the ENG v USA 2019 Rugby World Cup Game. Whilst celebrating the deserving win for England on Thursday 26 September, the event also raised much needed funds for St. Michael’s...
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BTOM (Border Target Operating Model)
Check what you need to do to be compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain From 00:01 30 April 2024 traders must: Ensure goods arrive through an appropriately designated Border Control Post (BCP) or Control Point (CP) for your commodity type...
Nigel Huddleston MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Visits Local Business Blue Print Direct Mail (BP)
On Friday 19th April Nigel visited BP to discuss the implications of changes proposed by Ofcom to the Universal Service Obligation (USO). BP reached out to Mr Huddleston to raise concerns regarding these proposals and the effect it would have on the business and BP’s...
Elgar Festival to Bring 100 Young Musicians Together for Family Event
One of The Elgar Festival’s most popular concerts is back for 2024. The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert – which will take place on Wednesday 29 May at 7.30pm at Worcester Cathedral – will bring together more than 100 young musicians from across Elgar Country...
Unlocking Success: A Sneak Peek into the Next Salesforce Cotswolds Community Group Event!
We’re only a few days away from the next Cotswolds Salesforce Community Group. We hope you’re registered because we’ve got some great content coming up! Make sure you register to attend virtually or in person to hear from Ed Thompson, Chris Emmett...
Severn Valley Railway wins UK Transport Award
The Severn Valley Railway has won a UK Transport Award as the Best Regional Heritage Railway Attraction for 2024. The UK Transport Awards are run by SME News, a quarterly digital publication aimed at small to medium businesses. They are given to commend companies that...
Sneak Peek for Chamber Members
Sneak peek tours are in full swing over at Kidderminster College’s new Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre before it opens to the public later this year. Dave James and Terry Livesey were invited to have a look around the facility that will soon...
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