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81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week
An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...
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81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week
An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...
Member News
Syndicated Interview with Cast Member Alasdair Baker.
Dial M For Mayhem Syndicated interview with cast member Alasdair Baker. Tell us a little about yourself? I originally trained as a singer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and worked as a professional singer for a few years. I then drifted into teaching and...
Supporters Rally Round after the Severn Valley Railway Suffers Devastating Landslip
As investigations continue into a devastating landslip on its line, the Severn Valley Railway has released dramatic new images of the damage caused and has paid tribute to the hundreds of people who’ve already made donations to help it pay for remedial work. The...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace
A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...
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Elevate your career this Black Friday with our unbeatable 50% off on ISO Online Training Bundles! Whether you’re looking to dive into Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, or Internal Auditor + ,our self-paced courses will equip you with the...
Chamber News
Inflation Drops, However Remains at a Historic High Level.
Inflation has dropped again, to 6.8% from 7.9% in June. This is welcome news to businesses that have been hit hard by constant pressures from price rises for many months. However, inflation remains at historically high levels and is significantly below the 2% target...
Cutting Costs, Creating Culture
Recruiting can be difficult. Really difficult, at times. With the myriad of recruitment and selection opportunities available to hiring managers, the process can easily get costly, both financially and on the increasingly limited time resources of a HR team. You...
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Introducing Uncover Britain, who have recently joined Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
A website library of inspirational road trips throughout the United Kingdom. Founded and directed by Annah and Andrew Todman, this visionary company is dedicated to helping road trippers unearth the hidden treasures of Britain through immersive campervan and motorhome...
Introducing Uncover Britain, who have recently joined Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
A website library of inspirational road trips throughout the United Kingdom. Founded and directed by Annah and Andrew Todman, this visionary company is dedicated to helping road trippers unearth the hidden treasures of Britain through immersive campervan and motorhome...
Policy News
Increased furlough contribution to test business resilience
This week employers who are claiming furlough pay for their workers now will have to pay 20% towards the subsidised wages as the Job Retention Scheme continues to gradually wind down. Figures published in July show the fewest number of people on furlough since the...
£7 million fund launched to support more flexible apprenticeship opportunities
Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to support the creation of new flexible apprenticeships. Apprenticeships are at least 12 months long, so some sectors with flexible employment patterns...
Skills News
New figures show workforce growth expected but some sectors yet to see signs of revival
The British Chambers of Commerce have released their Quarterly Recruitment Outlook for Q1 2021. The new figures show continued weakness in the job market in Q1, with 60% of the nearly 6000 businesses surveyed saying they had not attempted to recruit during the...
BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
Charity News
Alzheimer’s Research UK chosen as Thursfields’ charity of the year for 2023-24
Leading Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has selected Alzheimer’s Research UK its charity of the year for 2023-24. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to funding diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of the...
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,...
Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan
Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important...
BCC News
Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan
Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important...
Worcestershire News
Wyre Forest business leaders hail local partnership success
Two Kidderminster business leaders have urged other companies across Wyre Forest to ‘keep it local’ as they mark a unique 16-year partnership. IT solutions provider Minster Micro Computers, and windows experts 5 Star Windows and Conservatories, began their link up in...
The Iconic St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run has Sold-out
An iconic pre-Christmas sight is set to bring festive cheer to the streets of Hereford. St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed its ever-popular Santa Run, taking place on Sunday 17th December, has sold-out with around 300 signed up. All ages don Santa suits and choose...
Herefordshire News
Sign our petition and make a difference to those suffering from brain tumours
Brain Tumour Research has launched a petition calling on the Government to ring-fence £110 million of current and new funding to kick-start an increase in the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million a year by 2028. Brain tumours kills more children...
Free ‘Taste of Herefordshire’ Tours At Vineyard For English Wine Week
AN AWARD-WINNING Herefordshire vineyard run by one of the chairmen of Wyevale Nurseries is promoting awareness of regional wine producers and tourism through a series of free tours and tastings as part of English Wine Week next month (Saturday, June 17 to Sunday, June...
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Marking a Year of Achievement with Grubby: A Landmark in ATP and Oakland International Collaboration
As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s...
WORCESTER WARRIORS CONFIRM FORMAL APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
Worcester Warriors are pleased to confirm that we have formally submitted our application to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to join the new Tier 2 League. This move is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to return to competitive rugby at Sixways and build a...
Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
New Chief Executive aims to Create a Greener Future for Communities in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
The new Chief Executive of a leading woodland creation and conservation charity which is planting one of the largest forests in England is set to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change in communities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The Heart...
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
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