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Fix Digital Foundations to Unlock Growth
Ahead of the Budget, the President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Government to prioritise fixing the UK’s digital foundations, to support growth, and capitalise on AI opportunities. In the foreword to a new...
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Fix Digital Foundations to Unlock Growth
Ahead of the Budget, the President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Government to prioritise fixing the UK’s digital foundations, to support growth, and capitalise on AI opportunities. In the foreword to a new...
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Glued Taking Action Towards Net Zero Goals
Glued taking action towards net zero goals Being a micro business means our direct impact on the environment is low. But we support many businesses across the West Midlands with marketing, brand and web development, which represents a far wider scope of influence. So...
Digital Transformation Will Make or Break Business in 2025
By Sean Devlin, IT and Digital Transformation Partner, Ballards LLP In an era where digital capability isn’t just about competitive advantage but about survival, how ready is your organisation for the challenges of 2025? As we navigate through this pivotal year,...
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Office Purchase Secures Future of ISO Providers
The founding owners of ISO Quality Services, Peter and Susan Appleton are happy to have completed on the purchase of Oak House in St Johns, Worcester where their company resides. The property, which comprises of several offices, units and commercial kitchen has been...
WCG awarded Quality in Careers Standard
College group WCG has been recognised for its outstanding careers work and been presented with a major standard. The college group, which includes colleges in Warwickshire and Worcestershire, has been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard – awarded...
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This month’s new Members
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members across the two counties this month: Action Coach (www.actioncoach.com) AFH Wealth Management (www.afhifs.co.uk) Bransford Financial Planning Ltd (www.bransfordfinancial.co.uk) Cotton Orchard...
Regional win for record number businesses in Chamber Awards 2019
Eight organisations from across the two counties have been crowned as winners in the West Midlands heat of the Chamber Business Awards 2019. Now in their 16th year, the awards are a highlight of the business calendar, recognising the key role that local businesses...
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BCC and Unum: Employee wellbeing critical to business success as firms face staff absences due to ill health
Over two-fifths (43%) of businesses have had employees absent from work for more than four weeks due to ill health in the last two years, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce and Unum. The overriding impacts of staff absences are operational...
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BCC and Unum: Employee wellbeing critical to business success as firms face staff absences due to ill health
Over two-fifths (43%) of businesses have had employees absent from work for more than four weeks due to ill health in the last two years, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce and Unum. The overriding impacts of staff absences are operational...
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Employment lawyer issues IR35 alert to Worcestershire firms
A leading Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned the county’s private sector businesses to be fully prepared ahead of sweeping changes to rules on using contractors. The alert has been issued by Sally Morris, Partner and Head of Employment at law firm mfg...
Morgan celebrates 7 decades of Plus 4 production with 70th Anniversary Edition
The Morgan Motor Company is to celebrate 70 years of its most popular model, the Plus 4, with the creation of the Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition. First built in 1950, the Plus 4 is one of the company’s best-selling models throughout seven decades of production and is...
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Free Carbon Planning Tool
Tackling climate change and helping people, families and businesses with the transition to a low carbon economy is a key part of our purpose led approach to banking. More than half the UK’s carbon reduction ambition could be delivered by UK businesses, and with the...
GJS Dillon appoints new commercial surveyor
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new commercial surveyor. Anneka Wilks who is a qualified Chartered Surveyor, RICS Registered Valuer, has joined the Valuations and Professional Services team as a Senior...
Electric Vehicles: Good for the planet, and for your pocket!
The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the UK from 2030, meaning that the purchase of an electric vehicle is a choice that more people will make. There are significant tax and NIC benefits for businesses considering electric vehicles for company...
GJS Dillon helps automotive upholstery business get new premises sewn up
A company specialising in automotive upholstery has relocated to new premises in Droitwich with the support of Worcestershire-based commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon. The team at Stitch Perfect has now moved to 2 Wassage Way which is a...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire ActiveIT – Professional IT Solutions Brinsop Court – A unique and award-winning event and wedding venue in Herefordshire Enterprise Rent-a-Car – From compact...
Worcester waves the purple flag
Worcester city centre has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE), following a successful application process by the city. The Purple Flag is a nationwide award; it recognises Worcester as a vibrant...
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