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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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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...
University’s Dementia Experts’ Training to Support County Libraries
Libraries across Worcestershire are becoming more dementia-friendly thanks to expert training from the University of Worcester. Members of the University’s Association for Dementia Studies, which specialises in helping people live well with dementia, delivered...
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Health and Social Care Professionals Celebrated at Annual Mentor Awards
Health and Social Care professionals from across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently...
Research Will Explore Climate-Induced Migration
Two academics at the University of Worcester are part of a global research project looking at climate-induced migration and building resilience for communities. The groundbreaking £2.3million three-year research project, Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies...
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“Work from home” set to be announced in government U-turn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today tell people that they don’t have to return to their workplaces – and should continue working from home.
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...
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British Chambers of Commerce appoints Shevaun Haviland as new Director General
Shevaun joins the BCC from the Cabinet Office where she has worked for the last five years running the Business Partnerships team and leading the Inclusive Economy Partnership which aims to build a stronger economy and fairer society through partnerships between government, businesses and civil society.
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British Chambers of Commerce appoints Shevaun Haviland as new Director General
Shevaun joins the BCC from the Cabinet Office where she has worked for the last five years running the Business Partnerships team and leading the Inclusive Economy Partnership which aims to build a stronger economy and fairer society through partnerships between government, businesses and civil society.
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The Inclusive Recovery Fund
Worcestershire County Council are now accepting applications for the Inclusive Recovery Fund, until Friday 13 November. The Inclusive Recovery Fund is a £4.75 million fund to help social entrepreneurs in England, designed to help social entrepreneurs deliver their...
Worcestershire business receives grant from the Worcestershire County Council to develop a device to help reduce the spread of Covid-19
Downhurst Engineering has received a grant from Worcestershire County Council to develop a device which will help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 within dental surgeries. As part of the County Council’s Here2Help Business Programme, the COVID-19 Response grant has...
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NMiTE supports Armed Forces veterans with Career Transition Showcase
On Friday 20 September, 2019 at The Green Dragon Hereford, NMiTE (New Model in Technology and Engineering) will host a Career Transition Showcase for Armed Forces veterans. NMiTE, which aims to become a university for and of the future, will also deliver a new age of...
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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...
From Strength to Strength: BetaDen Alumni Returns as Board Member
BetaDen, an award-winning organisation providing fully-funded support to innovative technology businesses, has announced significant changes to its Advisory Board. Martyn Gill, who graduated from BetaDen’s Cohort 4.0 technology accelerator programme in 2022, is now...
The Security Show
A pioneering provider of key storage products aims to lock in a new wave of interest in its class-leading solutions at a major Midlands trade show. The Key Safe Company, based just outside Worcester, will exhibit its new ark Tamo range during The Security Show at the...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Hiring Difficulties Easing But Significant Concerns Persist
Businesses report recruitment conditions have eased, with fewer firms facing difficulties in hiring 66% of responding firms say they’ve faced challenges finding staff, the lowest percentage in three years Companies in the production and manufacturing...
PM’s Announcement Seen as Encouragement for our Defence Sector.
By the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Recently Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak announced a landmark increase in the UK’s defence budget whilst on a visit to Poland. This increase will be 2.5% of national income by 2030, allocating...
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Recognised with ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ Title by SME News in UK Enterprise Awards.
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is thrilled to announce its latest achievement, securing the esteemed title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ by SME News in the UK Enterprise Awards. This accolade marks the company’s second significant recognition this month,...
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