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From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, we are incredibly proud to champion local dad Ollie Betteridge, who is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal. Ollie aims to raise £3,000 in heartfelt gratitude for...
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From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, we are incredibly proud to champion local dad Ollie Betteridge, who is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal. Ollie aims to raise £3,000 in heartfelt gratitude for...
Member News
Business School’s Recognition for its Support of Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship
The University of Worcester’s Business School’s work to support local businesses has helped it to secure re-accreditation of its Small Business Charter. The national accreditation is awarded to business schools which demonstrate excellence and impact in supporting...
Full-on family fun as the Severn Valley Railway reopens for the 2026 season
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is set to welcome families back for the start of its 2026 season on Saturday 14 February, for the half-term break, with heritage trains, hands-on activities and plenty to keep children of all ages entertained. Running between...
Patron & Strategic News
REHAU Celebrates Two Major Award Wins at 2025 National Fenestration Awards
REHAU UK is proud to announce that it has won two major awards at the prestigious National Fenestration Awards (NFAs) this year, recognising its continuing innovation, product quality and outstanding service that it delivers to customers year after year. The 2025...
Upskilling Through Apprenticeships at SME Solicitors
Over the last year, SME Solicitors has been upskilling team members through apprenticeship and skills bootcamp courses. Jack Stirzaker, who is undertaking a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Digital Marketing with The Development Manager, discusses his experience. I...
Chamber News
Midlands LSIP Celebration
The progress made in tackling labour and skills shortages in the Midlands will be outlined at an event in the region in September. Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) have been designed to put employers at the heart of skills provision in their local area, to...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Q3 Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of being part of this...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
Policy News
US Tariffs Hit UK Business
Reacting to the introduction of 25 percent tariffs on exports of UK steel and aluminium to the United States, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “This is a difficult day for trans-Atlantic trade and plunges businesses, in both the US and UK, into a new age...
Businesses Feeling the Strain of Inflationary Pressures
Reacting to the latest inflation published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data underlines the inflationary pressures in the economy right now and the real challenges businesses are...
Skills News
Fully Funded Training for Independent Businesses to Help You Grow
Small and medium sized enterprises in Herefordshire and Worcestershire can take advantage of free training in a range of areas across Technology, Digital Skills and IT to upskill their workforce and drive growth. The training courses are delivered as part of the...
Pershore College graduates celebrate in duo of ceremonies
Pershore College graduates from across the last two years have been celebrating their successes in a duo of ceremonies in Warwick. The former students were presented with certificates at St Mary’s Church in Warwick as part of college group WCG’s (which includes...
Charity News
Join the Movement: Inclusive Sporting Events Make Sure No Kid Gets ‘Left on the Bench’
Pupils from special and mainstream schools around Worcester spent a morning taking part in inclusive sports at the University of Worcester, led by a charity founder with a unique vision. Supported by students from the University, around 70 pupils formed teams to...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
Make Or Break Budget Must Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to focus her second Budget on key growth drivers to lift the gloom that has settled over the economy. The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policies to encourage investment, strengthen the...
BCC News
Make Or Break Budget Must Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to focus her second Budget on key growth drivers to lift the gloom that has settled over the economy. The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policies to encourage investment, strengthen the...
Worcestershire News
Ballards Opens third office this year
Ballards Accounting Firm continues to strengthen its regional presence with the opening of a new office in Worcester, marking its third office launch in the Midlands this year. The latest addition, located in Diglis Waterside, will also be occupied by Four Squared...
Experts to Discuss the Topics we don’t Talk about at The Hive
Experts from the University of Worcester will confront some of the most un-talked about and controversial topics of our time in a new series at The Hive in the coming weeks. The ‘Talking Taboos Discussion Group’ series will cover ‘fat activism’, sex, and ‘cancel...
Herefordshire News
Would you like to join Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has a vacancy on the Herefordshire Area Council. The Chamber has two Area Councils, one that represents Herefordshire and one that represents Worcestershire. Area Councils meet six times a year: three meetings per...
Top Reasons to visit Lakes Edge Limited, Pudleston Court
Feel guilt free knowing, when we can, we use sustainable renewable energy sources across our 50-acre site, the log burners are lit from seasoned wood grown in our ancient woodland, our solar field catching daily rays and the biomass burning local woodchip. Breathe in...
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County Council launches new Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Worcestershire County Council has published its new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy, setting out plans to expand access to charging facilities across the county. The strategy follows a countywide engagement exercise where residents and...
Relief On Tax But No Blueprint For Growth
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor has listened to our calls and made the right choice by not piling major new tax rises on businesses’ shoulders, which will...
Autumn Budget 2025 summary: What you need to know
After months of unprecedented and exhausting speculation, policy kite-flying and last-minute U-turns that rattled the markets, Rachel Reeves has finally unveiled her much-anticipated second Budget, delivered as late in the year as politically possible. She faced a...
Recruitment firm donates hundreds of chocolate advent calendars to local foodbank
Ahead of the main festive season, a leading recruitment firm which specialises in talent for the catering and hospitality sectors has donated over 200 chocolate advent calendars to a local foodbank. Staff at jobs specialist Pineapple Recruitment have donated the...
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ROXEL UK CELEBRATES COURTNEY RICHARD’S DOUBLE WIN AT WORCESTERSHIRE APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS
Roxel UK is proud to announce that Research and Technology Engineer Courtney Richards has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at this year’s Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. Held on 13th November at the West Midlands Safari Park. Courtney Richards...
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