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Half of SMEs Using AI -With Limited Headcount Impact So Far
More than half of UK firms (54%) are now actively using AI, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with Atos, showing a major jump in tech adoption. Previous BCC research found that 35% of firms were using AI in 2025, up...
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Half of SMEs Using AI -With Limited Headcount Impact So Far
More than half of UK firms (54%) are now actively using AI, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with Atos, showing a major jump in tech adoption. Previous BCC research found that 35% of firms were using AI in 2025, up...
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Make Strides – A Digital-First Learning and Development Company
Make Strides is a digital-first learning and development company, helping people and organisations grow with purpose, clarity, and confidence. We specialise in early careers and leadership development, offering bite-size, engaging and accredited digital programmes...
Isaac’s Charity Gala
The Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank Black-Tie Gala charity evening takes place on Friday July 4, 2025 at Redditch United Football Club. Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank is becoming a well-known name in the local community of Redditch. Born out of an idea nearly five years...
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Special Recognition Awards for University Staff
Three members of University of Worcester staff have been recognised with special honours by the High Sheriff of Worcestershire. During his time in the role, Andrew Manning-Cox presented Residential Experience Manager, Judith Bick, with a High Sheriff’s Award in...
University Conference Explores the Chagos Islands Dispute
The University of Worcester is to host a special conference that aims to examine and shed new light on the Chagos Islands dispute. The one-day event, at the University’s School of Law on May 26, has been jointly organised by the University of Worcester and University...
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December’s New Members
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties: Brook House Hops Ltd (brookhousehops.com) Gemini Properties (UK) Limited (www.geminiproperty.co.uk) Julian Grant Photography and Images (www.juliangrant.co.uk)...
Event & Wedding Photography from the Chambers newest member
Based in Evesham, Julian Grant has been taking relaxed and informal style photos at Wedding and Events for over 10 years. He is passionate about the digital images he creates, offering a modern and reportage style of photography. In 2015, Julian was recognised by the...
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Businesses representing all areas of UK economy offer government help designing new immigration system
An open letter to the Home Secretary has been published days ahead of the Migration Advisory Committee report. The UK’s five largest business organisations (BCC, CBI, FSB, IOD & MakeUK) – and around 30 trade associations, from hoteliers to universities,...
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Businesses representing all areas of UK economy offer government help designing new immigration system
An open letter to the Home Secretary has been published days ahead of the Migration Advisory Committee report. The UK’s five largest business organisations (BCC, CBI, FSB, IOD & MakeUK) – and around 30 trade associations, from hoteliers to universities,...
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Selcraft UK’s Precious Metal Products
Since Selcraft UK was founded in 1973 the design and manufacture of precious metal products – insignia, medals and badges – has been a continual and integral aspect of the company’s yearly sales. As with all Selcraft products, the team convert paper ideas...
Collins Design and Build expands team with new Quantity Surveyor
Prominent contractor Collins Design and Build have announced the appointment of Phoebe Mitchell as Quantity Surveyor. Phoebe joins with a diverse background in professional consultancy across the Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Education sectors, and continues...
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Accountancy firm acquires leading design agency
Ballards LLP, a leading Worcestershire based firm of chartered accountants, has today announced the acquisition of CreativeFolks Ltd, a well-established creative design agency based in Northampton. The move comes as Ballards LLP seeks to expand its service offerings...
‘Going For Gold’ event launches in the West Midlands
On 2nd March 2023, West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association held its first-ever ‘Going for Gold’ event at DRPG’s studios in Worcestershire. Emphasising the importance of the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, the event aimed to encourage...
University Staff Member Bids for London Marathon World Record Attempt Dressed as Lumberjack
A member of staff at the University of Worcester will be attempting to break the world record for the fastest London Marathon time dressed as a lumberjack. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer, said he was looking for a fun way to raise money for the...
Staff celebrating 235 years’ experience at Midlands training experts PTP
Eighteen staff at Midland training experts Performance Through People (PTP) have clocked up an impressive 235 years between them. The colleagues celebrated with a special lunch at the company’s Walsall offices where Kevin Davis, PTP board member and chair of the...
Dementia Researchers Present Project Findings at House of Lords
A group of researchers presented their findings on the benefits and challenges of Extra Care Housing (ECH) for people living with dementia to a special audience at the House of Lords. Staff from the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies have been...
Inflation increase places further pressure on businesses
UK inflation accelerated unexpectedly in February, adding to expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates again at its meeting on Thursday. The annual rate of consumer price inflation rose to 10.4 per cent in February, the Office for National...
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