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Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer

Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer

Wyre Forest based Community Housing has been recognised as a 5 Star Employer after receiving positive feedback from their employees through independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz. In June 2025, WorkBuzz invited all employees at Community Housing to provide...

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Community Housing recognised as a 5 Star Employer

Wyre Forest based Community Housing has been recognised as a 5 Star Employer after receiving positive feedback from their employees through independent employee engagement experts WorkBuzz. In June 2025, WorkBuzz invited all employees at Community Housing to provide...

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DRPG Team Completes 200 Mile Source To Sea Challenge

DRPG Team Completes 200 Mile Source To Sea Challenge

A team from creative communications agency DRPG has completed a 200-mile charity challenge tracing the River Severn from its Welsh source to the Severn Bridge. The four-day Source to Sea Challenge, held this week, marked the company’s 45th anniversary and aimed to...

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Chamber News

COP28: An Overview

COP28: An Overview

COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023. UN Climate Change conferences (or COPs) take place every year, and are the world’s only multilateral...

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Chair’s Report

Chair’s Report

I have just read a piece of research by Potter Spaces and Savills, highlighted by Sam Merrett – Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s Policy Executive – that I feel very nicely sums up the lack of smaller to medium size industrial spaces...

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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...

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Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber

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...

Policy News

Inflation eases further but food prices remain high

Inflation eases further but food prices remain high

Inflation fell below double digits for the first time since August this morning (24/05), according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Inflation was 8.7% in April, down from 10.1% the previous month. However, despite the improvement, the figure is above the...

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Unfilled Jobs Still Holding Back Economy

Unfilled Jobs Still Holding Back Economy

Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data issued today, BCC Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said: “Skills shortages and unfilled job vacancies are the stark reality for many businesses across all sectors and regions. “We still have more than a million job...

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Charity News

St Michael’s Hospice Welcomes New Chief Executive

St Michael’s Hospice Welcomes New Chief Executive

St Michael’s Hospice is delighted to welcome Matt Fellows as its new Chief Executive. He is replacing Mike Keel who has retired having spent eight years at the helm of the Bartestree-based charity. Matt joins at a time of celebration for St Michael’s which is marking...

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Business Welcomes Export Support Package Amid Global Uncertainty

Business Welcomes Export Support Package Amid Global Uncertainty

Responding to the announcements from the Chancellor and Business and Trade Secretary to support UK exporters, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said: “The BCC called last week for enhanced credit and financial support through...

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Worcestershire News

Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards

Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards

Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024. The Tolley’s Taxation Awards recognise excellence within the tax profession, celebrating...

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Severn Vale Home Care’s Double Award Triumph!

Severn Vale Home Care’s Double Award Triumph!

In an era where high-quality care for the elderly is paramount, Severn Vale Home Care has emerged as a beacon of excellence. Recently, the prestigious GHP Social Care Awards recognised Severn Vale’s commitment to care by awarding Severn Vale Home Care with the award...

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3 Traits That Lead The Self-Employed To Success

3 Traits That Lead The Self-Employed To Success

1. Strong communication skills Clear and effective communication is crucial for self-employed success, whether you’re pitching to customers, networking, or negotiating contracts. Successful individuals can articulate their value proposition and build strong...

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Funding and Intellectual Property

Funding and Intellectual Property

The link between funding and intellectual property rights is often underestimated, and having a patent can do more for you than just keep your competitors at bay. R&D Tax Credits R&D tax credits are a government incentive designed to reward companies for...

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Why don’t UK innovators file enough patents?

Why don’t UK innovators file enough patents?

Many SMEs understand the value of patents, and routinely file patent applications to protect their innovation. However, UK innovators are lagging behind those in many other countries when it comes to patent ownership. Japan is, unsurprisingly, one of the leading...

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