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Are Your Workplace Policies Still Fit for Purpose in 2026?
For many businesses, policies are something that get written, filed away, and only revisited when there’s an issue. But in reality, policies should be living, working documents that actively support both your people and your business. With ongoing changes in...
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Are Your Workplace Policies Still Fit for Purpose in 2026?
For many businesses, policies are something that get written, filed away, and only revisited when there’s an issue. But in reality, policies should be living, working documents that actively support both your people and your business. With ongoing changes in...
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Major London Exhibition for Worcester Based Artist
An artist from Worcester is to host her first ever major exhibition, after winning a prestigious national award. Amber Sparrey, Technical Manager and Associate Lecturer at the University of Worcester’s Institute of Arts and Humanities, has been selected as the winner...
Top ten tips to finding an excellent commercial property management company
Top ten tips to find an excellent commercial property management company. Whether you manage a single unit or a whole portfolio, being a landlord can be time-consuming and stressful in a tough environment. Deciding whether to use a commercial property management...
Patron & Strategic News
How You Can Help Acorns Be Stronger Together for Local Children and Families this Christmas
Do something amazing this Christmas and help Acorns Children’s Hospice be there for local families who need it most this holiday season. There are lots of ways you can help the charity be stronger together for families caring for children with life limiting and life...
Pershore College named Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year
A renowned national centre for horticulture has been named the leading training provider for apprenticeships in Worcestershire. Pershore College, which is part of college group WCG, has won the award for Training Provider of the Year at the Worcestershire...
Chamber News
Ways that businesses can approach Restart and Recovery
In general, we are starting to see businesses moving into an ‘acceptance’ stage, from a ‘response’ stage. Many made the major, immediate business adjustments early on (working from home, closing premises etc.) and have now accessed, or are in the process of accessing...
£6.1 million funding boost to help high streets and town centres through pandemic
Hundreds of local business partnerships across England will share £6.1m of funding to spend on projects that will help their local economies through the uncertainty of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, High Streets Minister Simon Clarke MP has confirmed. The money...
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BCC responds to further details on the points-based immigration system
The government has listened to calls from the Chamber Network and provided welcome clarity on how firms can hire skilled workers from overseas as the UK completes its departure from the European Union.
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BCC responds to further details on the points-based immigration system
The government has listened to calls from the Chamber Network and provided welcome clarity on how firms can hire skilled workers from overseas as the UK completes its departure from the European Union.
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Stourport Welding Supply Company Donates PPE Equipment To Local Care Home
A welding supply store in Stourport has donated PPE equipment to staff at Areley House Care Home, also in Stourport, to help them keep residents safe during the Coronavirus outbreak. Richard Walker at Weldmax UK said: ‘Alongside our welding and industrial equipment we...
Government support for larger businesses launched
After extensive consultation and representations, all businesses will now be able to access some form of government support to assist them during the present Covid-19 crisis. The Treasury scheme which launched yesterday (20 April), plugs the gap between the scheme...
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University of Worcester to Evaluate the 2023 Düsseldorf Invictus Games
A team of researchers from the University of Worcester has been commissioned by the Royal British Legion to undertake a comprehensive evaluation the 2023 Invictus Games. The project aims to provide the Royal British Legion with wide-ranging insights into the extent to...
Christian Wolmar to Attend GWR Book Festival in September
Christian has spent nearly all of his working life as a journalist, and his interest in transport began at The Independent when he was appointed transport correspondent in 1992, a job he did until 1997. Although he mainly concentrates on transport matters, he has...
New Funding Confirmed for Light Night Worcester 2024
Severn Arts have announced new funding from Arts Council England, making it possible for Light Night Worcester to take place again next year. Laura Worsfold, Severn Arts CEO said: “Light Night Worcester has been so popular and well attended over the last four years,...
Worcester Mayor Praises University’s Efforts on Sustainability
The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Louis Stephen, has welcomed the University of Worcester’s approach to sustainability on a recent visit. Cllr Stephen, who is the first Mayor from the Green Party, had a tour of the University to find out more about its work. He said:...
St Richard’s Hospice signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice is now accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card in its stores — the only nationally accepted, multi-retailer gift card that can be spent exclusively in charity shops. The Charity Shop Gift Card is a not-for-profit that has been...
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 national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
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