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BRI Wealth Management joins the Chamber
BRI Wealth Management is delighted to announce that is has recently joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber. BRI Wealth Management is an award-winning, independently owned firm, delivering high-quality, personalised wealth management services since 1968....
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BRI Wealth Management joins the Chamber
BRI Wealth Management is delighted to announce that is has recently joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber. BRI Wealth Management is an award-winning, independently owned firm, delivering high-quality, personalised wealth management services since 1968....
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60-Year-Old Worcestershire Businesswoman Tackles UK’s Business Isolation Crisis with Disco Ball Networking
Award-winning LinkedIn trainer and business coach Esther Partridge-Warner has launched Sparkle Squad Networking, a fresh and practical solution to combat the UK’s growing epidemic of loneliness among freelancers and small business owners. New research shows 90% of UK...
Four Wyevale Nurseries staff rewarded for 158 years of service between them
FOUR colleagues from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded for their long service after collectively achieving 158 years of employment at the UK’s leading commercial grower between them (June 2025). Nick Tipping, who has marked 30 years’ service, Adrian...
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Worcestershire law firm welcomes latest cohort of trainees
Leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its latest group of trainees as it continues to build for the future. Joining the firm as first year trainees are quintet Lucy Palmer, Florence Fisher, Molly Batten, Rachel Pick and Sufyaan Aslim. The five...
EBC Group to Host Critical Cybersecurity Event with Star Speaker Andy Gomarsall
EBC Group, one of the UK’s leading managed IT service providers, is set to host a pivotal cybersecurity event on 13th October at the BT Building, Three Snowhill, Birmingham. In addition to a roster of expert speakers, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear...
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Sick Pay advice for employees
You can get £94.25 per week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you’re too ill to work. It’s paid by your employer for up to 28 weeks. If you are staying at home because of COVID-19 you can now claim SSP. This includes individuals who are caring for people in the same...
BBC News explains what furlough means
What is furlough? Furloughing is designed to support firms that have been badly hit by coronavirus, and to prevent mass unemployment. It will temporarily help pay the wages of people who can’t do their jobs, to help companies retain them. Being furloughed means...
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BCC sets principles for restart of UK economy in letter to PM
British Chambers of Commerce President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, has written an open letter to the Prime Minister setting out principles for a phased restart of the UK economy. The letter reads: “The fight against the virus must remain the top priority, but the...
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BCC sets principles for restart of UK economy in letter to PM
British Chambers of Commerce President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, has written an open letter to the Prime Minister setting out principles for a phased restart of the UK economy. The letter reads: “The fight against the virus must remain the top priority, but the...
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Gtech providing life saving support to NHS
After government appeals for top engineering companies to help in making life saving ventilators to support the NHS, brands such as McClaren, Nissan and Chamber Members Gtech were there to answer their calls for help. Nick Grey, Gtech Founder and Chief Executive, was...
One Worcestershire Here to Help campaign
In line with Government guidance, One Worcestershire has taken the decision to suspend all face-to-face interaction with members of the Worcestershire 1000 until further notice. This includes any events for the coming weeks. However, their aims to work together to...
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From Challenge to Opportunity: Unlocking Potential in Today’s Business Climate
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, ambitious plans for growth often collide with the harsh realities of the current climate. As energy and operational costs continue to rise and workforce shortages pose challenges, many business owners in 2023 are finding...
Kidderminster-based HR firm to host mental health workshop for company managers
A Kiiderminster-based HR firm will be hosting a new mental health workshop in a bid to encourage more managers to be compassionate and supportive leaders in the workplace when dealing with emotional health and wellbeing. Lucy Edgar and Colin Noble, owners of Human...
Green Buffers wins Swedish Steel Prize 2023
The winner of the international Swedish Steel Prize 2023 is Green Buffers from Sweden. The prize is awarded for their highly sophisticated use of energy-absorbing high-strength steel to make trains safer for passengers and more economical for operators. “The Green...
Chair’s Report
The British Chambers of Commerce continue to command the attention of the UK’s political and economic leaders as the BCC demonstrates leadership in support of UK Plc, across the full breadth of the country’s business community. As such, I was delighted to be a part of...
New Pedestrian and Cycling Route in the City
A new walking, wheeling and cycling route linking Henwick Road to the riverside has opened at the University of Worcester. The new route, which was formerly opened by the Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Adrian Gregson, in a special ceremony, was created as part of the...
Real World Consultancy Wins Coveted Business Award
Worcester-based Real World Consultancy (RWC) a leading business coaching company, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Champions of Entrepreneurs in Worcestershire by the Enterprising Worcestershire, part of Worcestershire County Council. This...
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