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Member News

Maylite Trading Estate welcomes RD Physio

Maylite Trading Estate welcomes RD Physio

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome RD Physio to Maylite Trading Estate in Martley! Previously based in Worcester, Radu has signed a 9-year lease with us and has transformed his new unit into a modern physiotherapy clinic — complete with state-of-the-art equipment,...

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Patron & Strategic News

Chamber News

The Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 is now Live

The Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 is now Live

The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...

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Our Latest Member

Welcome new Members – June

Warm welcome to our newest Members! Apogee Associates Limited – Apogee help you receive R&D tax relief and access innovation grants, providing your business with the funds necessary to fuel your groundbreaking projects. Arden Studio Business Solutions Ltd...

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Welcome new Members – June

Welcome new Members – June

Warm welcome to our newest Members! Apogee Associates Limited – Apogee help you receive R&D tax relief and access innovation grants, providing your business with the funds necessary to fuel your groundbreaking projects. Arden Studio Business Solutions Ltd...

Policy News

SME Exporters Hit By New US Customs Charges

SME Exporters Hit By New US Customs Charges

Responding to President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low value goods entering the US, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “This development has been coming for several months but is still a major blow to UK exporters to the US. Smaller firms...

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Small Business Plan ‘Important Step Forward’

Small Business Plan ‘Important Step Forward’

Responding to the launch of the Government’s Small Business Plan, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a much-needed step forward in recognition and support for SMEs, which are the backbone of the UK economy. Late payments, access to finance and...

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Skills News

Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm

Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm

Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...

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Charity News

New garden set to open at Primrose Hospice

New garden set to open at Primrose Hospice

Primrose Hospice and F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes invite you to the official opening of St Godwald’s Retreat, a new reflective garden created by F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes for Primrose Hospice. Join Primrose on Sunday, 12th October, from 2–4pm at...

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Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity

Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity

Bromsgrove law firm mfg Solicitors has donated a total of £1,605.50 for local support charity the Rose & Daisy Foundation. Staff at the High Street firm raised £605.50 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including completing 10,318...

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Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI

Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI

Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform.  The research, featured in a new report, also...

BCC News

Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI

Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform.  The research, featured in a new report, also...

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Worcestershire News

Herefordshire News

Hereford River Carnival – how to get involved

Hereford River Carnival – how to get involved

• Hereford River Carnival is holding an open meeting to encourage people to get involved in the 2025 event. The drop-in open meeting will be held upstairs at De Koffie Pot between 1pm-5pm on Saturday 8th February. This will be a chance to meet the team, find out more...

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All Latest News

All you can eat frites & more on our new menu

All you can eat frites & more on our new menu

We’ve gone back to brasserie — back to bold, honest cooking, proper generosity, and everyday indulgence. Our frites are now a full-on, free-flowing centrepiece. Overflowing portions, unlimited top-ups, crispy, golden, glorious. If they come with your dish, they’re on...

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