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.
Employment Rights Bill: What Every Business Needs to Know
The UK is on the verge of a major employment law overhaul. The Employment Rights Bill—hailed as the most significant upgrade in a generation—is expected to become law imminently. Its impact will be universal: every business, regardless of size or sector, will need to...
Latest Article
Employment Rights Bill: What Every Business Needs to Know
The UK is on the verge of a major employment law overhaul. The Employment Rights Bill—hailed as the most significant upgrade in a generation—is expected to become law imminently. Its impact will be universal: every business, regardless of size or sector, will need to...
Member News
Ballards LLP Achieves Triple Shortlisting at Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025
L-R: Dan Guy – Director – Cubed Tax, Lucy Charles – Private Client Tax Director – Ballards LLP, Martin Adams – Corporate Tax Partner – Ballards LLP, Phil Waller – Tax Partner – Ballards LLP and Gina Gardner – Associate Director – Ballards...
Garden centres can order three plants this year from Wyevale Nurseries to fundraise for the charity Perennial
GARDEN centres keen to raise money and awareness for the vital work of the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now order three fundraising plants from Wyevale Nurseries for summer delivery (2025). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries’ 2025 Retailers’ Promotional...
Patron & Strategic News
OLPRO awarded B-corp certification
Worcestershire-based stand-out Outdoor brand OLPRO become the first major UK-based Camping company to be awarded B-Corporation certification. Founded by Daniel Walton in 2011, OLPRO ensures that the company have a positive impact on the planet and community, whilst...
Students’ CPR Awareness Efforts Earn National Award Shortlisting
An event to raise awareness of the importance of learning CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) has seen students at the University of Worcester up for a national award. Those who worked together to bring about the 24-hour CPR Training Marathon fundraiser back in March...
Chamber News
Restart and recover with Chamber’s NEW virtual training
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the launch of their new online training courses. Ran and hosted by experts in their chosen field, the suite of virtual training courses has been designed to aid businesses who are...
Government extends furlough scheme in response to Chamber lobbying
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020). With 50% of business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire utilising the furlough scheme to protect their business, this...
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.
BCC takes a lead on working groups launched to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. It has been confirmed that the British Chambers of Commerce will be representing the network on the group looking at how to level up economic performance across the UK.
BCC News
BCC takes a lead on working groups launched to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. It has been confirmed that the British Chambers of Commerce will be representing the network on the group looking at how to level up economic performance across the UK.
Worcestershire News
Uk Cyber Security Association Ceo Warns Of Covid-19 Cyber Scams
The CEO of the UK Cyber Security Association, Lisa Ventura, has warned that businesses must be extra vigilant when working online during the COVID-19 pandemic. With many of us now working from home and spending more time online, fraudsters have attempted to capitalise...
Worcester Warriors Leaders Keep Focus on Community During Lockdown
Jason Whittingham, owner of Rugby Union team Worcester Warriors, and Peter Kelly, Managing Director of the Gallagher’s Premiership club, joined the IsoNation community to talk about the halt in sports across the UK, lack of revenue, and community values during the...
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
MP set to stride out over hills for hospice care
Worcester MP Robin Walker is set to stride out 11 miles across the Malvern Hills to raise money for a county hospice in memory of his father, Peter. Mr Walker will be joining 140 other walkers who are taking on the St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk on Saturday,...
Careers in Construction at Kidderminster College
As part of The Point Business Centre at Kidderminster College’s collaboration with CITB, Level 1 and 2 Bricklaying students at Kidderminster College recently had the chance to visit a local Barratt Homes development in Stourport. The visit stemmed from a...
Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q1 2023 released
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q1 2023, sponsored by Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. The latest survey was completed by 5258 businesses across...
‘Life’s Wonders’ poetry anthology published to raise funds for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
A new poetry anthology featuring poetry enthusiasts from Worcestershire and beyond, has been released this week to raise vital funds for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. The anthology, titled ‘Life’s Wonders’, has been published by Black Pear Press and was the...
Special Recognition Awards for University Staff
Three members of University of Worcester staff have been recognised with special honours by the High Sheriff of Worcestershire. During his time in the role, Andrew Manning-Cox presented Residential Experience Manager, Judith Bick, with a High Sheriff’s Award in...
BCC welcomes start of trade deals with Australia and New Zealand
Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is good news to hear that the free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will finally come into...
Want to submit a story?
If you would like to read our guide to submitting a story click here