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ATA Carnets Go Digital from 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, ATA Carnets will begin transitioning from paper to a digital format across the UK, EU, Norway and Switzerland. This marks the start of a global shift, with both paper and digital Carnets running side by side until 31 December 2027, allowing customs...
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ATA Carnets Go Digital from 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, ATA Carnets will begin transitioning from paper to a digital format across the UK, EU, Norway and Switzerland. This marks the start of a global shift, with both paper and digital Carnets running side by side until 31 December 2027, allowing customs...
Member News
Student Performance Brings Local Nursing Stories to Life
First-year Theatre, Acting and Performance students at the University of Worcester staged a powerful community theatre performance, drawing directly on the lived experiences of former nurses from Worcester Royal Infirmary. The performance, titled Nursing Stories, was...
When access isn’t access: what digital adoption misses in practice
Digital adoption is high on the agenda for many organisations, with Government supported programmes such as Made Smarter and Innovate UK supporting businesses to invest in new technology and systems. But adoption is only the first step. Currie.Foligno Consulting’s...
Patron & Strategic News
Menopause in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Be Aware of in 2026
Awareness of menopause in the workplace has grown significantly in recent years, and with that has come increased expectations on employers. For many businesses, this is still a relatively new area to navigate. However, it is becoming increasingly important from both...
Shakespeare Circle Launches in Worcester After Hit Hive Events
A new group is launching in Worcester to help people explore the works of William Shakespeare through play, interaction and discussion. The Shakespeare Circle at The Hive launches on 21 April, 6.30pm-8pm aligning with the celebrations of the playwright’s birthday...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
What would you ask your Local MP?
As a result of the General Election in July, many of the local constituencies have elected a new member of parliament and many residents have not yet had the chance to speak with their MP. Therefore, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce want to give...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barnsley Marshall Limited – Barnsley Marshall are structural and civil engineers with a well-diverse and experienced team in engineering, problem solving and customer service. Bee Lighting Ltd – Bee Lighting are...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barnsley Marshall Limited – Barnsley Marshall are structural and civil engineers with a well-diverse and experienced team in engineering, problem solving and customer service. Bee Lighting Ltd – Bee Lighting are...
Policy News
Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs
Only a fifth (21%) of SME exporters saw increased overseas sales in Q1 of 2025 More than a quarter (27%) said their exports had declined with over half (53%) seeing no change Advanced orders fared no better, as 20% saw these rise while 28% reported a decline The Trade...
Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market continues to be a significant pressure bearing down on businesses of all sizes....
Skills News
Faun Zoeller UK chief executive heads up pioneering mentoring group to find the next generation of business talent
For businesses to continue to build on success and flourish in the future, a constant influx of young people is essential. To help safeguard the future of Redditch based waste management company FAUN Zoeller UK, Simon Hyde set up Power Up, which is a mix of senior...
OLPRO launches design collaboration with University of Worcester students
Worcestershire-based OLPRO has launched a collaboration with the University of Worcester’s Graphic Design students. The camping equipment specialist has commenced a four-month collaboration with the University students, who will use their design expertise to develop...
Charity News
Worcester hospice gardens get spruced up by volunteers at property consultancy in city
Colleagues from a leading Worcester property consultancy spent a day giving back to the community by sprucing up the gardens of a well-known hospice in the city. Staff from Fisher German’s Worcester office spent the day volunteering at St Richard’s Hospice to help...
Worcestershire firm donates to local foodbank in celebration of International Pineapple Day
A Worcestershire recruitment firm has donated 50 fresh pineapples and dozens of tins of fruit to a local foodbank to help celebrate International Pineapple Day. Staff at Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality...
Tariff fatigue has set in among UK businesses
New polling on the initial reaction to the Greenland tariff threat David Bharier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose tariffs on UK goods over Greenland has landed with less shock than exhaustion. New polling by the...
BCC News
Tariff fatigue has set in among UK businesses
New polling on the initial reaction to the Greenland tariff threat David Bharier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose tariffs on UK goods over Greenland has landed with less shock than exhaustion. New polling by the...
Worcestershire News
Potter Space Droitwich welcomes Falcon Contract Flooring
Potter Space, a market leader in the small to mid-box (sub 100k sq. ft.) commercial property sector, has welcomed Falcon Contract Flooring to newly completed Unit 101 at its Droitwich Park. As a result, all units from the first phase of the logistics property...
Popular Radio Broadcaster Confirmed as Host for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships team has announced that entrepreneur, marketing expert, author and popular radio host, Ed James will be the host for the 2024 annual awards evening. Ed is a founding partner of global performance content marketing agency, Lunar...
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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University of Worcester Shortlisted for National Employability Award
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the 2026 Graduate Futures Institute’s Academic Employability Awards. The shortlisting highlights Worcester’s whole‑institution model for employability, in which academic schools, a...
Worcester recruitment firm spreads Easter cheer to local foodbank
A Worcester recruitment firm has helped bring smiles to local children this Easter by donating over to 200 chocolate Easter eggs to the city’s foodbank. It’s the third consecutive year that kind-hearted staff from Diglis-based Pineapple Recruitment have donated the...
MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR.
MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR. TRUTH: The only wrong move in cardiac arrest… is doing nothing. Why CPR Matters Every minute without CPR reduces a person’s chance of survival by 10%. When someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally, you ARE their...
Top honour for the SVR’s King and Castle as it scoops CAMRA gold
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating after its King and Castle pub at Kidderminster station was named Pub of the Year (Gold Award) by the Wyre Forest branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The prestigious award follows a rigorous judging process, with...
Data Map to track Workflow (Interactive tool)
When I was working as a GDPR consultant, part of the requirements of the legislation was to understand the data flow as it passes through the organization (https://it-ebs.co.uk/news/gdpr-map/). This allowed us to spot any cyber security risks that may occur at any...
The Hive to Host Exclusive First Look at New Historical Novel
The life and legacy of the Worcestershire surgeon who revolutionised medical sterilisation through the use of iodine is being brought to life in a new historical novel, with a special soft-launch event at The Hive. Born in 1860, Lionel Stretton served as a surgeon in...
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