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National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’

National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’

82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%)  Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...

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National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’

82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%)  Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...

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Member News

Agricultural Property Relief – Tax Break or Food Security?

Agricultural Property Relief – Tax Break or Food Security?

Agricultural Property Relief (APR) was introduced as part of the UK’s inheritance tax system to help farmers pass down agricultural property and land to their heirs without incurring prohibitive tax liabilities. By offering 100% relief on qualifying agricultural...

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University Week Focuses on Sustainability Activities for All

University Week Focuses on Sustainability Activities for All

Almost 80 sustainability-related activities will be taking place on the University of Worcester’s St John’s campus as part of the annual Go Green Week. Go Green Week, held in partnership with Worcester Students’ Union, will feature a host of events, from talks and...

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Patron & Strategic News

New Analysis Reveals Graduates Earn at Least a Third More

New Analysis Reveals Graduates Earn at Least a Third More

New analysis revealed by Universities UK today has shown that those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t. UUK’s analysis of government-published LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data reveals that by age 31, graduates earn...

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Chamber News

Welcome new Members!

Welcome new Members!

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Adder Bookkeeping Ltd – Adder Bookkeeping was established in December 2006. Their core purpose is to relieve business owners of the pain and stress of accounting and support clients to make better...

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Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?

Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?

Analysis by The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which looks at 28 million motor insurance policies, suggests that the average price paid for motor insurance in the second quarter of 2023 continued to increase. The average premium paid for private comprehensive...

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Our Latest Member

Meet our new members – IT Managed Consultancy

IT Managed Consultancy are an IT managed service provider based in Worcestershire and work with businesses across all sectors and sizes around the country. IT Managed Consultancy was created with the purpose of providing outstanding and reliable IT services to every...

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Meet our new members – IT Managed Consultancy

Meet our new members – IT Managed Consultancy

IT Managed Consultancy are an IT managed service provider based in Worcestershire and work with businesses across all sectors and sizes around the country. IT Managed Consultancy was created with the purpose of providing outstanding and reliable IT services to every...

Policy News

Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open

Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open

Our latest Quarterly Economic survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our Members to local and national government, ensuring that businesses within the two counties shape government...

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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses

Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses

Research published by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 has found that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for...

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Skills News

Help to Grow your business – Management

Help to Grow your business – Management

Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.

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Charity 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...

BCC News

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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Worcestershire News

Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber

Introducing Fresh Nous to the Chamber

Introducing Fresh Nous- passionate about new ideas, original thinking and customers Fresh Nous was formed following a career in corporate marketing and driven by a desire to effect customer focused change across a broader range of organisations. We’ve grown to create...

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Herefordshire News

Marches LEP drives region’s transport agenda

Marches LEP drives region’s transport agenda

The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has brought together Government and regional specialists for a three-day fact-finding tour to drive the region’s transport improvements.   Officials from the LEP, the Department for Transport, the Department for Business...

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FUTURE FOCUSED QUARTERLY BUSINESS PLANNING SUMMIT

FUTURE FOCUSED QUARTERLY BUSINESS PLANNING SUMMIT

Join RWC in their upcoming Business Summit event. Here’s what to expect: Dive Deep into Business Strategy: Gain clarity on your vision, goals, and the precise steps needed to achieve them. Optimise Your Time & Resources: Learn effective time management techniques,...

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All Latest News

Landlords Urged to Protect Themselves Against Protected Leases

Landlords Urged to Protect Themselves Against Protected Leases

Commercial property landlords across Worcestershire have been warned of the difficulties they can face when trying to take back possession from a tenant, and urged to seek legal advice to avoid having an unwanted protected lease. The warning comes as The Landlord and...

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Menopause – it’s just hot flushes and no periods.

Menopause – it’s just hot flushes and no periods.

I trained as a Nurse, working in operating theatres for 27 years, before moving to occupational health (OH). I’d heard of menopause, or ‘the change’, but didn’t know anything else. I didn’t even know when I had entered perimenopause. During an OH assessment, I was...

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