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Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement. With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give...
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Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement. With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give...
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AVE MD to act as ambassador for Worcestershire
Steve Perera welcomes Darren lley The managing director of procurement and nutrition consultancy AVE is set to act as an official ambassador for Worcestershire. Darren Iley has been elected as a member of the Worcestershire Ambassadors, an independent group which...
University of Worcester ‘Rivals the Best in the Country’, as it’s Named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027
The University of Worcester has been named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027 in the Daily Mail University Guide, recognising its outstanding record in preparing students for successful careers. Judges praised Worcester’s record for securing high-skilled...
Patron & Strategic News
DRPG marks 10 years of BigTalk with The Unstoppable Gym
Creative communications agency DRPG has celebrated the 10th year of its flagship thought leadership event, BigTalk, bringing a record number of clients, partners and industry peers together at Studio 212 for a day built around fresh thinking, practical learning and...
Landowners given legal advice on unlocking development potential
An expert from a Worcestershire law firm is advising landowners on the benefits of promotion agreements, which can help them unlock the development potential of their land without any upfront cost or financial risk. Promotion agreements are legal profit-sharing...
Chamber News
Sponsor secured for two major county sporting events
TWO county sporting events that host around 2300 children per year have secured sponsorship for 2024. Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is delighted to announce AJB Sports In Education as the lead sponsor for the Worcestershire Spring and Summer School Games....
Chamber Hosts New Event to Help Businesses Tender for Contracts
On Friday 14th February, businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire gathered at Sixways for the first ever ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, hosted by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The morning kicked off with networking over breakfast,...
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Financial Advice Centre Celebrates 25 Years
Worcester, 4th October 2024 – Financial Advice Centre Limited (FAC), Worcestershire’s leading Independent Financial Adviser and Mortgage Broker firm, is celebrating 25 years of success with a series of planned events and strong growth plans for the future....
Financial Advice Centre Celebrates 25 Years
Worcester, 4th October 2024 – Financial Advice Centre Limited (FAC), Worcestershire’s leading Independent Financial Adviser and Mortgage Broker firm, is celebrating 25 years of success with a series of planned events and strong growth plans for the future....
Policy News
Summit Marks New Beginning
Responding to the deal agreed at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s summit marks a turning point in UK/EU relations which puts our trade relationship at the forefront of our partnership...
EU Reset Must Cut Shackles From Business
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Monday’s EU reset summit to mark a sea change in the UK’s trade relationship with Europe so business can prosper. The BCC wants to see seven vital changes made to the Brexit deal which are based on its four years of...
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Dedicate a shooting star this Christmas to someone you’ll never forget
A unique, handcrafted ‘shooting star’ tribute to remember someone loved and missed is at the heart of an emotional campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice this December – to ensure their memory still shines bright. Celebrate Your Star invites people to honour lost...
KEMP Hospice Invites Community to “Shine a Light” for Those Living with Life-Limiting Illness and Bereavement
This festive season, KEMP Hospice is proud to launch its “Shine a Light” appeal, calling on the Wyre Forest community to remember, celebrate, and support loved ones through a heartfelt fundraising campaign. As a charity that never charges for its care, KEMP Hospice...
BCC President Speech to Driving International Trade Conference
Speech made by BCC President Andy Haldane at the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference – Thursday 26 March The Case for Trade, Remade As new President of the BCC, I am pleased to be offering some opening remarks at today’s conference. Events in the Middle East...
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BCC President Speech to Driving International Trade Conference
Speech made by BCC President Andy Haldane at the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference – Thursday 26 March The Case for Trade, Remade As new President of the BCC, I am pleased to be offering some opening remarks at today’s conference. Events in the Middle East...
Worcestershire News
Visually Impaired Students Visit to Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges visited the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education and things to consider. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a...
Minster Micro acquires Software Licences and IP of Darklake Developments
A Worcestershire IT firm has acquired the software licences and technology of a former Devon-based business software provider. Kidderminster-based Minster Micro Computers has completed a deal to take over the intellectual property and bespoke software licences of...
Herefordshire News
Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber
Garland Surgical Ltd was founded in early 2022, a collaboration between British-Maltese Entrepreneur Simon Mifsud, Netherlands based Health-Tech Venture Builder NLC and the inventing team from the University of Malta. Garland is dedicated to pioneering innovation in...
Bespoke Christmas Hampers – Little Verzons Farm
With only 7 weeks to go until Christmas, have you started to think about gifting yet? Little Verzons Farm wanted to let you know that their exclusive Christmas Hampers service is up and running now, they don’t want you to miss out. Every Hamper is handpicked, and...
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Steel Quota Changes – A Step In The Right Direction
Reacting to today’s government announcement of changes to its planned steel tariffs and quotas, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These amendments are a welcome tilt towards the needs of the UK’s downstream steel users, employing 300,000 people in...
UK Must Tap Dormant Wealth To Drive Growth
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) President, Andy Haldane, has called for bold action to channel more domestic investment into high-growth UK firms to unlock regional growth. Speaking at the BCC’s Global Annual Conference this morning, Haldane highlighted the...
Worcester Students Taking on Internships at Leading UK Poetry Festival
University of Worcester students will be working behind the scenes at a major UK poetry festival as it gets underway this week. The students are taking on internship roles at the Ledbury Poetry Festival, a nationally recognised celebration of poetry and spoken word,...
Health and Social Care Professionals Celebrated at Annual University Awards
Health and social care professionals who go above and beyond to support University of Worcester students on placement have been honoured at the University’s annual Excellence in Practice Learning Awards. The 2026 ceremony brought together practice supervisors,...
£7,500 Raised for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at ISO Quality Services Ltd Golf Day
ISO Quality Services is delighted to announce the success of its annual Charity Golf Day, raising an impressive £7,500 in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – a lifesaving emergency service the company has proudly supported for many years. Held at Bransford...
WORCESTER STREET SIXES RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE THIS JULY
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation’s popular Worcester Street Sixes event returns to the heart of the city on Wednesday 15 July 2026, bringing together local businesses, spectators and the wider community for an afternoon of cricket, connection and friendly...
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