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John Truslove warns industrial and logistics sector with business rates set to rise 21% for many firms
West Midlands industrial and logistics businesses face a triple whammy in 2026 with business rates facing an average increase of 21% due to the upcoming 2026 revaluation. On top of the increase to Employers’ NI and increase in the National Minimum Wage, industrial and...
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John Truslove warns industrial and logistics sector with business rates set to rise 21% for many firms
West Midlands industrial and logistics businesses face a triple whammy in 2026 with business rates facing an average increase of 21% due to the upcoming 2026 revaluation. On top of the increase to Employers’ NI and increase in the National Minimum Wage, industrial and...
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Students Scoop £5,000 Prizes in Dragon’s Den-style Competition
Entrepreneurial students have scooped two £5,000 prizes in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to help launch their new businesses. Will Essex and Janka Chovancova, who are both studying at the University of Worcester’s Business School, were among the University students...
Leadership consultants celebrate 1st anniversary of popular podcast.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are delighted to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast, hosted by Mike Harris (pictured). The Podcast has been a big success reaching over 350 people every month. With a regular...
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A decade at Hazelton Mountford
A career in insurance can be a very rewarding experience at Hazelton Mountford and four members of the team celebrate a decade with the local Independent Chartered Insurance Broker. At only 25 years of age, Ellie has already forged a career in insurance by joining...
Worcestershire mums reminded of contact rights as Mother’s Day looms
Mothers are being reminded that their children have the right to spend time with them if they so wish, particularly on special occasions. As Mother’s Day approaches on 19 March, respected family lawyer Rupinder Nandra is warning mums in advance that they need to make...
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How will the upcoming Budget affect your business?
Join the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Bishop Fleming on Friday 13 March 7.30-9.30am at Sixways Stadium for our Budget breakfast. On 11 March Sajid Javid will be delivering his first Budget as Chancellor. As the first Budget after the UK...
Herefordshire businesses can now apply for green energy grant scheme
SME’s in Herefordshire could benefit from a grant scheme supporting businesses to switch to renewable energy sources. The Marches Renewable Energy Grant Scheme, which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, is looking for expressions of interest from...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2019: UK economy stagnating as service sector slows
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey reveals that the UK ended 2019 in stagnation, amid long term uncertainty, rising business costs and a slowing global economy. The latest results of the survey – which is the largest of its kind in the UK and...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2019: UK economy stagnating as service sector slows
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey reveals that the UK ended 2019 in stagnation, amid long term uncertainty, rising business costs and a slowing global economy. The latest results of the survey – which is the largest of its kind in the UK and...
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New signing as Worcester Warriors join as Chamber Strategic Members
Dating back to 1871, the Sixways-based Rugby Club have joined the Chamber as Strategic Members. Their impressive near 12,000 seat stadium at Sixways features up to date facilities and events and conference spaces. The Warriors will be looking to take advantage of the...
DRPG upgrade their Membership to Patrons
Long standing Members, DRP Group have decided to upgrade their Membership to Patron level following the ongoing engagement with the Chamber. DRPG are a unique fully integrated, global creative communications group with service, quality and creativity at the heart of...
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Would you like to join the Worcestershire Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has one vacancy on the Worcestershire Area Council. The Chamber has two Area Councils, one that represents Herefordshire and one that represents Worcestershire. Area Councils meet six times a year: three meetings...
Would you like to join the Herefordshire Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has two vacancies on the Herefordshire Area Council. The Chamber has two Area Councils, one that represents Herefordshire and one that represents Worcestershire. Area Councils meet six times a year: three meetings...
Chancellor’s spring budget must hit four key targets
The BCC has set out four goals the Chancellor must hit during his Spring Budget. Issues of childcare, energy costs, business rates and green funding must be solved to unlock firms’ growth potential. With recent BCC research showing more than 75% of companies...
Labour shortage a huge drag on economic growth
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
Swiss manufacturing company sets up UK headquarters at Link Business Centre, Malvern
A Swiss company specialising in cleaning nozzles is all set to run its new UK headquarters from Link Business Centre in Malvern. ENZ UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of ENZ Technik which is a global business with subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Germany and Sweden. ENZ...
Rishi Sunak reshuffles his cabinet
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday 7 February, breaking up three departments in an attempt to freshen up his cabinet. Greg Hands, a former trade minister for the Conservatives, was appointed party chair after Nadhim Zahawi was removed from...
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