Business Direction Online
Latest News
Introducing Business Direction Online, your one stop shop for all local and industry news.
Business Direction Online is updated daily, bringing you news from across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Explore our Members exciting and important updates and keep up to date with any Chamber news.
If you’re a Chamber Member, you can submit your latest news stories free of charge and promote updates to local business professionals. Contact our Marketing team for more information.
Dr Ellie Chowns MP Attends Herefordshire Area Council Meeting
Dr Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire recently attended the Chamber’s Herefordshire Area Council meeting held at NMITE’s facility on Skylon Park, Rotherwas. Ellie Chowns began by outlining current priorities within the constituency, the impact of international...
Latest Article
Dr Ellie Chowns MP Attends Herefordshire Area Council Meeting
Dr Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire recently attended the Chamber’s Herefordshire Area Council meeting held at NMITE’s facility on Skylon Park, Rotherwas. Ellie Chowns began by outlining current priorities within the constituency, the impact of international...
Member News
Dozens of Students Dressed to Impress Thanks to Kind Community Donations
An initiative to help university students dress the part for interviews and placements has proven a huge success. Placements are a big part of courses at the University of Worcester, and students often enter environments where they’re required to dress smartly....
Calibre Wins Best Remote Administrative Agency 2025
Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), ‘Calibre’, a Worcester-based agency founded by multi award-winner Naomi Wachner has been named Best Remote Administrative Support Agency 2025 by the prestigious Facilities Management Awards. This...
Patron & Strategic News
Expert lawyer issues alert on late cancer treatment claims
An expert injury and negligence solicitor has warned of an upturn in claims arising from delays in cancer treatment following new national performance targets being introduced. David Lydon, a Senior Personal Injury Clinical Negligence specialist at Worcestershire law...
Wyevale Nurseries Sponsor 2024 GCA Ruxley Rose Award
A LEADING UK commercial grower has been unveiled this month as the sponsor for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Ruxley Rose Award (December 2023). The garden centre with the best overall plantaria will be presented with the accolade at the GCA’s 2024...
Chamber News
Webinar: How to get ahead in Digital Transformation
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://youtu.be/XTphZwCJQfU A webinar for companies who want to develop their specific technology and digital needs with The Development Manager. The importance of tech & digital...
Statutory Sick Pay Rebate launches today
The coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will launch online on 26 May 2020.
The scheme will enable employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Tax agents will also be able to make claims on behalf of employers.
Our Latest Member
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Policy News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Skills News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Charity News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Restart of the UK economy “still in first gear” with businesses operating at just half of normal capacity
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker in partnership with job site Indeed reveal that businesses are operating at half of their pre-Covid 19 capacity on average, despite lockdown measures easing. More than half cited reduced demand and...
BCC News
Restart of the UK economy “still in first gear” with businesses operating at just half of normal capacity
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker in partnership with job site Indeed reveal that businesses are operating at half of their pre-Covid 19 capacity on average, despite lockdown measures easing. More than half cited reduced demand and...
Worcestershire News
Hazelton Mountford boost morale with weekly team fun and games
With so many organisations across the World adapting to working life from home, it’s been of great interest to the Directors at Hazelton Mountford to see so many wide-ranging business practices change and flex in their approach to managing their teams. Gordon...
Witley Jones volunteer at Worcestershire Foodbanks
Witley Jones would like share the positive things their team has been up to over recent weeks to help support Worcestershire foodbanks, the local community and those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. To ensure the safety of staff and clients and following Government...
Herefordshire News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
All Latest News
BCC Economic Forecast: Fragile Economy Stuck In First Gear
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) marginally upgrades its 2023 GDP forecast to 0.4%, but economic activity will remain very weak throughout 2024 and 2025, according to the organisation’s latest Quarterly Economic Forecast. UK Economic Outlook The UK...
Make Second-hand Clothes Your First Choice in Re-loved Revolution with Acorns
Shoppers in Worcestershire are being challenged to look good, do good and feel good and join the re-loved revolution this September to help support local children and families. Acorns Children’s Hospice is calling on supporters to start their journey to sustainable...
EBC Group to Host Critical Cybersecurity Event with Star Speaker Andy Gomarsall
EBC Group, one of the UK’s leading managed IT service providers, is set to host a pivotal cybersecurity event on 13th October at the BT Building, Three Snowhill, Birmingham. In addition to a roster of expert speakers, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear...
Thursfields have Expanded to Larger Premises in the Heart of Birmingham
Thursfields, a leading law firm in the Midlands, has recently expanded to larger premises in the heart of Birmingham. The new office, located on the corner of Colmore Row and Bennetts Hill, provides a more accessible space to clients and colleagues, supporting the...
Unlocking Your Path to First-Time Homeownership: A Must-Attend Webinar for Hereford & Worcester Chamber of Commerce Members!
Are you a First Time Buyer eager to step into the realm of homeownership? Look no further! We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive lunchtime webinar hosted by Gemma Brown Cert CII (MP & ER) of SN Financial Services. Join us on Thursday 21st September...
R&D Tax Credits Updates and Their Impact on You
ISO QSL have previously shouted about the fact businesses could be missing out on thousands by not claiming R&D Tax Credits after they nearly missed out on a claim worth £42,000. At the time, many organisations were oblivious to the opportunity available or held...
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here