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Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
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Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
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Business Development expert Tom Holbrow joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that Business Development expert & director of an international construction & property company, Tom Holbrow is joining host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast...
Worcester Street Sixes 2025
Join Us for Street 6s – A Premier Corporate Cricket Event in Worcester! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Street 6s this summer – a high-energy, fast-paced softball cricket event taking place right in the heart of Worcester, at Cathedral Square and Worcester...
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Secure Great Deals and Avoid Scams This Black Friday
As Black Friday on 24th November and Cyber Monday on 27th November approach, consumers eagerly anticipate snagging fantastic deals from leading brands looking to boost sales before Christmas. However, amidst the billions in savings touted as “not to be...
Martyn’s Law – an introductory guide to the Draft Terrorism Bill
With the increased threat of terrorist attacks, there has never been more of an important time to consider what can be done to safeguard sports, dance and leisure events and venues, from future incidents. Martyn’s Law, or the Draft Terrorism (Protection of...
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme changes from 1 August
From 1 August 2020, the level of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grant will be reduced each month. In August, the government will pay 80% of wages up to a cap of £2,500 for the hours an employee is on furlough and employers will pay ER NICs and pension contributions...
Spotlight your business with the Shop in the Shires campaign
Over the past month businesses have been welcoming customers back into their stores, after months of closures and hardship for the local business environment a sense of normality has returned to the area. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2020: Nearly half of firms report UK sales decrease as businesses endure sustained cash crunch
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020, despite much of the...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2020: Nearly half of firms report UK sales decrease as businesses endure sustained cash crunch
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020, despite much of the...
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New Strategic Account Manager joins the Chamber
The Chamber has recently welcomed Jon Freail as the new Strategic Account Manager. He brings with him a wealth of experience and we are thrilled to have him as part of the team.
Launch of Marches Business Recovery Week/Annual Report
Join the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) as it launches Marches Business Recovery Week & publishes its latest Annual Report. This virtual event marks the start of a week of activity to help businesses in the region recover from the devastating impact of...
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Children’s Charity Wins Worcestershire Health & Social Care Award
The Feeding Trust are delighted to have won the Adolescent and Child Health Care Award at this years Worcestershire Health & Social Care Awards. The Feeding Trust, the UKs only charity supporting those affected by Paediatric Feeding Disorder’s (PFD), were...
Heart of Worcestershire College celebrates getting to Green!
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) are celebrating after receiving the news that they have become a short-listed Finalist in this year’s Green Gown Awards! These awards are chosen by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges and identify...
Thursfields Solicitors welcomes Nadia Davis, as Director and Head of Family Law in Birmingham
Thursfields Solicitors confirms the appointment of Nadia Davis as Director and Head of Family Law in Birmingham. Nadia is a highly experienced family law practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She will be focussed on developing Thursfields’ service offering to...
Minster Micro and Temple Mews Wealth Management mark 30-year milestone
Two specialist businesses have marked a rare 30-year relationship which has seen both firms thrive and expand. Worcestershire IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers, and West Midlands-based financial planning experts, Temple Mews Wealth Management, began...
Firms Need A Clear Roadmap As Rates Are Held
Reacting to today’s interest rate decision by the Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be giving a cautious welcome to today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at 5.25%. Constant hikes in...
BCC Greets New Era Of Digital Trade
The BCC is urging businesses who want to boost their exports and reduce costs to quickly embrace a new era of digital trade. It made the call as the Government’s flagship Electronic Trade Documents Act finally came into force today (September 20). William Bain,...
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