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EU Trade Getting Harder
More than half (54%) of exporters think the UK-EU trade deal is not helping them grow sales. This is a 13-percentage point increase in the proportion of firms who are unhappy with the deal compared to last year. In total, just four out of 946 firms (0%) thought the...
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EU Trade Getting Harder
More than half (54%) of exporters think the UK-EU trade deal is not helping them grow sales. This is a 13-percentage point increase in the proportion of firms who are unhappy with the deal compared to last year. In total, just four out of 946 firms (0%) thought the...
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Exercise Executive Leader
We wanted to make you aware that Birmingham University Officers’ Training Corps are delivering an employer engagement event ‘Exercise Executive Leader’ to employers within the West Midlands area. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13th May at Venning Barracks in...
A Big Season for Finch
As Worcestershire County Cricket Club begin the 2025 season, player Adam Finch has been sharing his reflections and his hopes for the current season, with students at the University of Worcester. Adam, himself a graduate of the University, said studying had helped him...
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Showcasing insurance expertise for church and faith communities
Hazelton Mountford recently sponsored and exhibited at the Assemblies of God National Conference 2023 at the Harrogate Convention Centre. The AoG National Conference ran from the 2nd-5th May 2023 with international guest speakers and worship leaders. The Conference...
Innovative SolarButterfly to Stop in Worcester as Part of World Tour
A butterfly-shaped trailer, powered entirely by the sun, will be making a stopover in Worcester this summer as part of a world tour promoting solutions to stop global warming. The SolarButterfly was developed by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland...
Chamber News
Managing Business Through Uncertain Times – exclusive digital edition available now
The latest edition of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s Business Direction is now live! The bi-monthly magazine, which is usually delivered to over 4,000 businesses has been moved to exclusively online for this month’s edition. With many...
Business rates revaluation postponed
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 to help reduce uncertainty for firms affected by the impacts of coronavirus, Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has announced. Legislation had been introduced to bring the next revaluation forward by one year from 2022 to 2021, but following the recent economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic ministers want to ensure businesses have more certainty during this difficult time.
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TheCityUK Recapitalisation Group release interim report
TheCityUK Recapitalisation Group have released their interim report on recapitalising UK companies following Coronavirus.
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TheCityUK Recapitalisation Group release interim report
TheCityUK Recapitalisation Group have released their interim report on recapitalising UK companies following Coronavirus.
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Businesses Have Chance To ‘Meet’ Sajid Javid MP At Virtual Event In Aid Of Primrose Hospice
Local businesses will have the chance to meet with Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid during a virtual event in aid of Primrose Hospice. In Conversation With: the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP will take place via Zoom on Thursday, June 18 from 4pm. Primrose Hospice has organised the...
Discretionary Grant Scheme – Wyre Forest, Redditch and Bromsgrove businesses
Wyre Forest District Council is now inviting applications from small and medium businesses for the Government-funded Discretionary Grant Scheme. The grants are intended to assist small and medium businesses whose income has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and which have not received funding from certain other Government support schemes.
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Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause
Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Over the past few months, the BCC has consistently put forward a strong business case to remove the uncertainty caused by...
University of Worcester Creates New Wildflower Meadow
Hundreds of wildflowers will soon be providing a habitat for nature to thrive at the University of Worcester as part of a wider wildlife project on campus. Students, including those studying on the University’s Environmental Management and Sustainability course, along...
Preparing and Updating Health and Safety Policies
Friday 28th April is ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ which is an annual initiative put on by the United Nations (UN). This day emphasises the importance of employers around the world taking appropriate precautions to prevent accidents and diseases at work....
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Alentar UK Limited Alentar UK were founded in April 2020 to operate in delivering excellent business support, leaving our Customers stronger through the relationship both financially and through the...
Growth and Promotion Keep Soaring at Ballards
Worcestershire based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, continues to expand with five new hires across its Business Services, Corporate Tax, Audit and Accounts and Private Client departments. Since the beginning of the year, growth has remained a key focus for Ballards,...
Wildgoose Rural Training Open Day Event
An opportunity to see what Wildgoose Rural Training is all about – Sunday 21st May 2023 10.00am-3.00pm FREE Entry. Lots of exciting things happening on the day including: Craft market, Animal Talks, Nature Reserve Tours, Refreshments & Bar, BBQ, Sweet...
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