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Fresh Uncertainty As New 10 Per Cent Tariff Introduced
Reacting to a new 10 per cent US Tariff being introduced overnight instead of the expected 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “While a new 10 per cent tariff rate, instead of the threatened 15 per cent, will provide some relief it shows...
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Fresh Uncertainty As New 10 Per Cent Tariff Introduced
Reacting to a new 10 per cent US Tariff being introduced overnight instead of the expected 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “While a new 10 per cent tariff rate, instead of the threatened 15 per cent, will provide some relief it shows...
Member News
Medical Students Fund Trip to Air Ambulance with Malvern Hills Trek
Medical Students at the University of Worcester have walked the length of the Malvern Hills to raise money for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Members of the Worcester Emergency Medicine Society are planning to visit the Midlands Air Ambulance base in Strensham, to...
Restored historic needle factory reborn in Redditch
Kidderminster commercial and industrial refurbishment specialists FINN Contracts have worked with property agents John Truslove to bring an historic former needle factory in Redditch to market. Grange Works, at 93-95 Bromsgrove Road, was historically used as a needle...
Patron & Strategic News
Charity Quiz raises over £1,700 for Redgate Sports
SME Solicitors’ 13th Annual Charity Quiz, hosted on 13 November at Worcestershire County Cricket Club, raised £1,789.78 for Redgate Sports, a local charity dedicated to creating sports opportunities for young people. Since its official launch in June 2024,...
Join Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College’s Patron Rewards initiative!
Employers have an opportunity to shape the future workforce, and now, will be able to gain access to the college’s new Employer Patron Rewards Scheme. This initiative is designed to reward and grow collaboration between local employers and the college, ensuring...
Chamber News
Chamber Business Manifesto 2024/25
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce released their Business Manifesto 2024/25 at the Economic Conference. The publication outlines the Chamber’s plans for the next financial year, detailing the priorities for local and national government as...
A Day to Remember at the Chamber Business Expo, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce joyfully welcomed 750 attendees to the Chamber Business Expo, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. From beginning to end, the day...
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Welcome new Members
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Arkif Limited – Business Consultancy based in Malvern. Dewsall Court – A unique destination venue in the heart of Herefordshire used for weddings, gatherings and corporate events. Eventuelle...
Welcome new Members
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Arkif Limited – Business Consultancy based in Malvern. Dewsall Court – A unique destination venue in the heart of Herefordshire used for weddings, gatherings and corporate events. Eventuelle...
Policy News
Autumn Budget 2024: Key Points
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010, after the party’s return to power in July’s general election. Here are some key points to take away from the Autumn Budget. Personal Tax and benefits The Minimum wage for adults over 21 is set to...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
Skills News
Witley Jones increase capacity and productivity with CNC investment
In recent months, Witley Jones have installed a new SCM Woodworking Technology CNC Machine at their manufacturing base in Stourport-on-Severn. This exciting development has enabled the furniture manufacturer to significantly increase their capacity and continue in...
Take part in our Salary and Benefits Survey 2021-22
Working in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, the Chamber have launched their annual Salary & Benefits Survey. To take part, click here. The final report will benchmark the salaries and benefits that businesses offer across the two counties to attract and retain...
Charity News
Chefs have Recipe for Success as Evening of Brummie Culinary Excellence Serves up £27,000 for Charity
An unforgettable evening of Brummie culinary excellence has raised a staggering £27,665 for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Chefs for Charity saw two of the second city’s greatest culinary heroes join forces for an exclusive dining experience to raise funds towards...
Lights of Love to shine across Worcestershire
Hundreds of twinkling lights will be lit in memory and celebration of loved ones this festive season, in the annual St Richard’s Hospice Lights of Love campaign. There will be two moving and uplifting St Richard’s Lights of Love services at Worcester Cathedral at...
Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI
Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform. The research, featured in a new report, also...
BCC News
Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI
Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform. The research, featured in a new report, also...
Worcestershire News
New Future of Farming Line-up Announced
Royal Three Counties Show, 14th-16th June 2024 Water quality, soil health, biodiversity, succession planning, the latest developments in agri-tech and the positive role cattle can play in improving the environment are some of the big conversations due to take place...
Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign
A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...
Herefordshire News
Daniel joins team at Wyevale Nurseries
DANIEL Maskew whose previous role was with Boningale Nurseries has joined one of the UK’s leading commercial growers as its Amenity Sales Executive (July 2023). In his new position at Wyevale Nurseries, which is based in Hereford, Daniel will be managing several key...
Wyevale Nurseries appoints new Purchaser
MARTIN Chaplin has joined one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries as a Purchaser (July 2023). In his new position at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford, Martin will be supporting, driving and assessing purchasing processes, and bridging communication and support...
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Key Employment Law Updates: Winter 2025
Employment Rights Bill in “Ping Pong” Phase as Key Provisions Remain in Debate As winter 2025 approaches, the Employment Rights Act 2025 has yet to be finalised, with several headline provisions still under dispute following rejection by the House of Lords on 28...
Inflation Eases – But Action Must Follow
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be hoping October’s inflation rate of 3.6% is further evidence that inflation may now be past its peak....
Sluggish Economy Demands Strong Business Support
Reacting to the latest GDP data published this morning by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is unsurprising. “But the data...
Severn Valley Railway – Black Friday Special Offer
Save 20% on Santa’s Steam Specials Tickets! You’ll need to hurry, this offer starts today (Friday 21 November) and ends at 4pm on Wednesday 26 November 2025. Santa’s Steam Specials tickets include: Private compartment or reserved table in a historic...
Grandparents given expert advice to ensure contact with grandchildren after marriage breakdowns
Grandparents worried about the lack of contact with their grandchildren following marriage breakdowns are being given legal advice to help repair relationships. Leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has warned that grandparents do not have an automatic legal...
UK Cyber Resilience Bill 2025: Preparing for a New Era of Accountability
The UK Cyber Resilience Bill 2025 took its first reading in Parliament in November, marking one of the most significant shifts in UK cyber regulation for years. Although still progressing, the direction is clear: organisations will soon face tougher expectations...
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