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University with UK’s Best Graduate Job Outcomes Named University of the Year for Social Mobility
The University of Worcester, recently recognised as the UK’s leading university for graduate employment outcomes, has now been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards. The prestigious national award recognises organisations making a measurable...
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University with UK’s Best Graduate Job Outcomes Named University of the Year for Social Mobility
The University of Worcester, recently recognised as the UK’s leading university for graduate employment outcomes, has now been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards. The prestigious national award recognises organisations making a measurable...
Member News
John Truslove reports strong demand for The Boulevard as units are snapped up
Brand new industrial units in Worcestershire being marketed by commercial property agents John Truslove are proving popular with 70% having been snapped up, leaving only the final five for sale. The first five of 16 units at The Boulevard, Bromsgrove, have completed...
University Volunteers Play Key Role in Worcester Film Festival
Students at the University of Worcester will be helping to bring Worcester Film Festival to Life as the annual event gets underway in the city. The competitive festival will see more than 250 films shown at the city’s ODEON cinema to audiences, critics and industry...
Patron & Strategic News
Warwickshire College Group (WCG) Secures £4.8 Million to Propel Pershore Construction Academy to the Next Level
Warwickshire College Group (WCG) is thrilled to announce it has successfully secured nearly £4.8m in grant funding from the Department for Education’s Construction Skills Capacity Fund. This major investment will fund a rapid and transformative expansion of the...
BAE SYSTEMS AND NMITE PARTNER TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY AND WIRELESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERS
BAE Systems and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) have partnered to launch a new Master of Science (MSc) degree programme in Radio Frequency (RF) and Wireless Systems Engineering, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of specialist...
Chamber News
CPTPP – Trade Deal Unlocks New Opportunities for UK Businesses:
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a modern and ambitious trade deal encompassing countries that collectively account for nearly 15% of global GDP. The agreement comes into effect on 15th December, enabling UK traders...
Business Challenges: How the Chamber Supports your Business.
Following the recent budget, businesses may encounter new challenges alongside ongoing pressures from the cost of living and energy crises. The Chamber provides support to help businesses grow and thrive. By conducting local research on key issues, from infrastructure...
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Hands On At Work are back!
We have just rejoined the Chamber. Initially, we joined in 2010 as a new business needing support and advice. 14 years later we have grown from 2 people to a team of 200+ therapists delivering workplace massage and wellbeing services across the UK. The Chamber gave us...
Hands On At Work are back!
We have just rejoined the Chamber. Initially, we joined in 2010 as a new business needing support and advice. 14 years later we have grown from 2 people to a team of 200+ therapists delivering workplace massage and wellbeing services across the UK. The Chamber gave us...
Policy News
UK-India Trade Agreement – A Big Deal For Business
Reacting to news of an agreement in principle for a free trade deal between the UK and India, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India is a huge boost to our economies and a welcome lift for our exporters....
Stumbling Blocks Remain In Employment Rights Bill
Ahead of the committee stage of the Employment Rights Bill starting in the House of Lords, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the right...
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Charity News
KEMP Hospice Invites Community to “Shine a Light” for Those Living with Life-Limiting Illness and Bereavement
This festive season, KEMP Hospice is proud to launch its “Shine a Light” appeal, calling on the Wyre Forest community to remember, celebrate, and support loved ones through a heartfelt fundraising campaign. As a charity that never charges for its care, KEMP Hospice...
Last Call for Santas! KEMP Hospice calling for participants for Annual Santa Fun Run on Sunday 7th December
KEMP Hospice is calling on the local community to lace up their running shoes, pull on a Santa suit, and join its 18th Santa Fun Run on Sunday 7th December 2025. The charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year and a vital lifeline for people across the Wyre Forest...
Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands
Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The research, published as the first elements of the Employment Rights Act come into effect,...
BCC News
Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands
Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The research, published as the first elements of the Employment Rights Act come into effect,...
Worcestershire News
Musical Message at the Heart of Mural Created by University Students for the Worcester Community.
Students have created a 55-metre-long mural on a busy Worcester thoroughfare, completely transforming what was a graffiti scrawled wall in the city. The team spent days bringing the mural to life on the walkway between Hardwicke Close and Hylton Road next to the...
Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards
Ballards LLP Shortlisted for Three Tolley’s Taxation Awards Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024. The Tolley’s Taxation Awards recognise excellence within the tax profession, celebrating...
Herefordshire News
Graduation day for Herefordshire College students
Today, months of hard work finally came to fruition for students of Herefordshire College as they celebrated their graduation. Over 70 students joined with guests, course leaders, VIPs and others for the prestigious ceremony which took place at Hereford Cathedral this...
Business Expo Returns!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is back. This highly anticipated bi-annual event returns for its 14th year on the 12th October 2023, at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. In partnership with Hewett Recruitment the Expo is...
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SPELLER METCALFE REPORTS STRONGEST FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN COMPANY HISTORY
Speller Metcalfe has announced the strongest financial performance in its history, reporting a 48% increase in profit before tax (PBT) to £5.0m for the year ending 31 March 2026. The Midlands and South West building contractor achieved turnover of £158.9m while...
Building a website that works for everyone, not just the people testing it
When a website launches, someone checks it, usually on a decent laptop, a fast connection, and a browser they use every day. It looks great, job done! The trouble is, that’s not who your customers are. A customer checking your site is often on their phone, on...
Worcestershire charity launches search for seven inspirational runners to represent Team Ladybird in the 2027 London Marathon
Worcestershire-based Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust is inviting runners to join Team Ladybird and apply for one of seven exclusive charity places in the iconic 2027 TCS London Marathon, offering supporters the chance to take on one of the world’s most famous...
Students Rate University of Worcester Among the Best in Latest National Student Survey
Graduating students have rated the University of Worcester very highly in the latest annual National Student Survey (NSS), with several courses receiving top marks for the quality of teaching, academic support and learning resources. Worcester is ranked in the top 20...
Comedian, broadcaster, and television presenter, Matt Richardson, confirmed as Host of the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, broadcaster, and television presenter, Matt Richardson has been confirmed as the host of this year’s Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards (WA Awards). Taking place on Thursday 26 November 2026 at West Midlands Safari Park, the...
Every Idea is Crazy Until It’s Done
On 13 June 2026, The Stunt Artists hosted our first Art, Film & Flight Exhibition at The Shell Store in Hereford, bringing together artists, adventurers, filmmakers, pilots and curious minds from across the country. When we first told people we were creating an...
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