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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce becomes a Certified B Corporation
The Chamber joins the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has today announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies that are...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce becomes a Certified B Corporation
The Chamber joins the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has today announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies that are...
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From Worcester to Wembley! Former city student leads AFC Wimbledon’s League One Return.
A former University of Worcester student is preparing for the 2025–26 season as AFC Wimbledon’s Director of Football, having helped guide the club to promotion via the League Two play-offs. Craig Cope, 32, has been the youngest Director of Football in the English...
Meet Herefordshire wine maker & sample wines at Hellens Garden Festival charity fundraiser
VISITORS to Hellens Garden Festival this weekend will be able to meet the team from an artisan Herefordshire wine maker and taste its award-winning products while also fundraising for charity (June 2025). Foxbury Fields Vineyard is at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle on...
Patron & Strategic News
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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No more Transition at the UK Border – Liam Smyth, ChamberCustoms
The UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020, and the transition period comes to an end in December this year. It is vital that businesses take action now to get ready for a new border operating environment from 1st January 2021. Until the new border operating...
Job Retention Scheme – have you claimed too much or not enough?
HMRC have published further guidance about the Job Retention Scheme for businesses who may have claimed too much or not enough funding. If you have claimed too much If you have made an error in a claim that means you’ve received too much, you must pay this back to...
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Workplace Training and Development Commission Progress Report
On 4 September, the BCC’s Workplace Training and Development Commission (WTDC) published its Progress Report for consultation. The report marks the halfway point in the Commission’s Inquiry into adult skills in the workplace. It sets out our emerging recommendations...
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Workplace Training and Development Commission Progress Report
On 4 September, the BCC’s Workplace Training and Development Commission (WTDC) published its Progress Report for consultation. The report marks the halfway point in the Commission’s Inquiry into adult skills in the workplace. It sets out our emerging recommendations...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Autoglanz Ltd CertaintyOne Ltd Citation Limited Cyclopz Group Ltd Worcestershire 3D Leadership Consultancy ActionCOACH Evesahm Alentar UK...
Worcester Porcelain and the Arts of Islam – brand new display
The Museum of Royal Worcester invites people to see stunning objects and archive material not usually on show in a new display exploring ‘Worcester porcelain and the Arts of Islam: creativity, commerce, and exchange’, which opens at the museum on Saturday, October 10....
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Builder joins forces with mental health charity to support Herefordshire residents
A local builder has come to the aid of one of Herefordshire’s best-known charities to help bring their vision of supported accommodation into reality. Contractor Speller Metcalfe has joined forces with local mental health charity, Herefordshire Mind, to help realise...
Graduation day for Herefordshire College students
Today, months of hard work finally came to fruition for students of Herefordshire College as they celebrated their graduation. Over 70 students joined with guests, course leaders, VIPs and others for the prestigious ceremony which took place at Hereford Cathedral this...
Three new careers begin at Hazelton Mountford
Further to a recruitment drive, including an Apprenticeship Day, Hazelton Mountford have successfully onboarded three new starters to join the growing HM Referencing team and Chartered Insurance Brokers, based in the heart of Worcester city. CAPTION: L-R: Ethan...
Finalists, Celebrity Host and Sponsors confirmed for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships Hub has confirmed exciting news for their 2023 annual awards evening, taking place later this year on 16 November. Comedian, performer and TV and radio star, Lucy Porter, has been confirmed as the host for this year’s Worcestershire...
Christmas takeover at DRPG Studios
Preparations are well underway for Christmas at DRPG’s studio complex in Hartlebury. Every year the group pulls out all the stops to transform the studios into famous fantasy environments, primarily for DRPG’s own team’s conference and their very own Children’s party....
Law firm celebrates hat-trick at Worcestershire Law Society Awards
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has won a trio of honours at this year’s Worcestershire Law Society Awards ceremony. The firm’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs team, led by partner at Alexandra Phillips, won the prestigious Discipline of the Year category,...
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