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EU Steel Quotas – The Final Jigsaw Piece
Reacting to today’s EU announcement on new steel quotas for UK exporters, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Today’s announcement on EU quotas is the final piece of the jigsaw to reveal the new landscape for the UK’s steel producers and users going...
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EU Steel Quotas – The Final Jigsaw Piece
Reacting to today’s EU announcement on new steel quotas for UK exporters, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Today’s announcement on EU quotas is the final piece of the jigsaw to reveal the new landscape for the UK’s steel producers and users going...
Member News
Why businesses should look twice at additive manufacturing
Nine in ten manufacturing executives now list supply chain resilience as a top priority, up from under seven in ten the previous year. Tariff pressure, stretched international logistics, and geopolitical uncertainty are driving that shift. For many businesses across...
MBE for University Provost in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of Worcester’s Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Ann Jordan, who began her career as a primary school teacher before joining the University of Worcester as a teacher educator, has been...
Patron & Strategic News
Hive Invites Community to Create Forget-Me-Not Artwork for Dementia Action Week
The Hive in Worcester is marking Dementia Action Week with a community forget-me-not art project and a talk offering support to people affected by dementia. Creative makers of all ages and abilities are being called on to help create a giant forget-me-not quilt, made...
Wyevale Nurseries appoints new Finance Director
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has announced the appointment of Lisa Edwards as its new Finance Director – strengthening the company’s board as it continues to invest in its long term growth and development (May 2026). Lisa, who is an Associate Chartered Management...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce QES Report Q2 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Winners 2024!
Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a fantastic way to raise awareness of local business success. The Chamber would like to say a huge thank you to each and every business who...
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A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber
Holistic HR – Independant HR services, focusing on running bullying and banter workshops, as well as other training sessions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We also support businesses with their HR needs on a retainer basis, or for ad-hoc projects....
A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber
Holistic HR – Independant HR services, focusing on running bullying and banter workshops, as well as other training sessions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We also support businesses with their HR needs on a retainer basis, or for ad-hoc projects....
Policy News
BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Downgraded as Firms Struggle to Invest and Export
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2025, as firms deal with a raft of rising cost pressures. Business investment and exports are likely to suffer this year because of the impact of the...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Releases Business Manifesto for 2025/26
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has launched its Business Manifesto for 2025/26, outlining its key priorities for the year ahead. Based on extensive research, including insights from the Quarterly Economic Survey and direct engagement with...
Skills News
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...
FAUN-Zoeller hosts Kidderminster College students
FAUN-Zoeller UK Ltd, headquarters based in Redditch, invited students from Kidderminster College on Monday. The students and teachers had a tour of the facilities and a chance to learn about the Kirchhoff group. The main reason behind the visit was to launch a...
Charity News
Local Businesses Raise Over £5,000 for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcestershire-based firms Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have raised over £5,000 for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust through a series of creative and challenging fundraising activities. The campaign ended with a festive “Jingle and...
Charitable Initiatives in ONE Creative environments’ 50th Year
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), is undertaking a variety of charitable initiatives. In April, these efforts included donating 50 Easter eggs to the local Food Bank and funding and...
Apprenticeship System Reform Must Go Further
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the government to reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century. As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeships Week, it finds that the current framework is too rigid, lacks...
BCC News
Apprenticeship System Reform Must Go Further
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the government to reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century. As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeships Week, it finds that the current framework is too rigid, lacks...
Worcestershire News
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,...
Kudos Blends launches an innovative new website and solutions-based approach to revolutionise the industrial baking industry.
Kudos Blends, the world’s leading manufacturer of industrial baking powders and leavening agents, is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new website and pioneering solutions-based approach. With the unveiling of our cutting-edge website Kudos Blends is...
Herefordshire News
More than 8,500 businesses helped by Marches Growth Hub
The Marches Growth Hub supported more than 8,500 businesses across the region in the last financial year, new figures show today. The hub – the acclaimed business support arm of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership – also delivered 158 events which were attended...
Wyevale Nurseries sponsors Tatton’s ‘Sensory Long Border’ designs
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is sponsoring five of the ‘Sensory Long Border’ designs at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park this year (July 19-23, 2023). Many of the designs have been put together by final year Landscape Architect...
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Regent HR named Midlands Regional Finalist For Rising Star Award At The UK StartUp Awards 2026
Warwickshire & Worcestershire-based HR firm Regent HR has been shortlisted as a Midlands regional finalist for the Rising Star Award at the UK StartUp Awards 2026, one of the UK’s leading competitions for new businesses. The Rising Star Award recognises...
arrangeMY appoints Gemma Ryder to Board as Director of Bids and Account Management
arrangeMY has announced the appointment of Gemma Ryder as Director of Bids and Account Management. Ryder, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the corporate travel sector, will join the company’s Board of Directors as part of the move. With over two decades in...
“This’ll do – won’t do”: Personal Stylist Elise Hughes challenges misconceptions about her profession
In the latest episode of the What Do You Do? podcast, Adam Hanslow-Smith, founder of Dandelion Video Production sat down with personal stylist Elise Hughes. Thanks to films and TV, personal stylists are often portrayed as judgemental gatekeepers working exclusively...
DOUBLE CHAMBER AWARD FINALISTS FOR SUTCLIFFE & CO
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for this year’s Business Awards, with Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers shortlisted in two categories: Small Business of the Year and Commitment to the Community. This latest...
Fully Local Training Route Makes Teaching Possible for Career Changers in Herefordshire
For the first time ever, aspiring primary teachers in Herefordshire will be able to complete their teacher training with the University of Worcester without leaving the county. It’s thanks to an expanded partnership between the University and the Diocese of Hereford...
OrchardFest Returns – Join Orchard Trust For Their Accessible Music Festival on 15th August 2026
Orchard Trust is excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest is returning on 15th August 2026! About the Festival OrchardFest 2026 is Orchard Trust’s popular accessible music festival, designed especially for people with learning disabilities, where everyone is...
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