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New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
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New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
Member News
Empowering Local Employers with AI & Automation: Free Apprenticeship Insights Webinar Announced for 13th February
Local employers are invited to join a high‑value, free online event designed to help organisations understand and embrace the fast‑evolving world of artificial intelligence and automation. Coinciding with National Apprentiecship Week 2026, the AI & Automation...
Exploring God’s Presence in Jewish Responses to the Holocaust
An academic from the University of Worcester will examine how Jewish thinkers have understood God’s presence before, during and after the Holocaust in a free event at The Hive. Dr Luke Devine, Head of History and Sociology at the University of Worcester, will deliver...
Patron & Strategic News
Scoring Big: Brookes Catering Celebrates 25 Years with Stadium Triumph
Celebrating 25 years in business, Worcester’s Brookes Catering is having a landmark year, demonstrating how strategic growth can build on a legacy of quality. Long respected for bespoke corporate and wedding catering, the company’s reputation for fresh food and...
Dolphin Computer Access: Innovating for Accessibility, Inclusion and Global Impact
From its headquarters in Worcester, Dolphin Computer Access transforms lives through technology that empowers blind and partially sighted people. It’s a leading example of how innovation fuels commercial success and social impact. For more than 35 years, Dolphin has...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Award Entries are Now Open!
Entries for the 2024 business awards are now open! To submit your business for the awards should take no more than 10 minutes and you can enter your business for a maximum of 3 categories. The awards are set to be hosted on the 13th June 2024 at the Worcester Arena,...
Premium Office Space Available at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s Worcester Office
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce announces an exceptional opportunity for businesses seeking an upscale office environment. Presenting an exclusive first-floor office space along with two additional meeting rooms, this meticulously designed 221.38...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! A Plan Insurance – A-Plan provide “car, home, van” and a range of other insurance services. They are passionate about client service, and believe that the best way to support you and deliver real...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! A Plan Insurance – A-Plan provide “car, home, van” and a range of other insurance services. They are passionate about client service, and believe that the best way to support you and deliver real...
Policy News
PM’s Announcement Seen as Encouragement for our Defence Sector.
By the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Recently Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak announced a landmark increase in the UK’s defence budget whilst on a visit to Poland. This increase will be 2.5% of national income by 2030, allocating...
Quarterly Economic Survey Now Live for Q1 2024
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Skills News
Help to Grow your business – Management
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
Help to Grow your business – Digital
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
Charity News
KEMP Hospice Celebrates 55 Years of Care and Support
Throughout 2024, Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice has been celebrating 55 years of providing care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and bereavement in the region. Originally formed in 1969, KEMP has gone on to become a dedicated Day Hospice...
ISO QSL Relaunches Award-Winning Bingo Box Challenge in Support of Worcester Foodbank
With the cost-of-living crisis deepening and an increasing number of individuals facing financial hardship, the need for support in our community has never been more pressing. Over the past year alone, foodbanks within the Trussell Trust network have distributed over...
Office Return Varies Across Sectors
41% of businesses have required staff to spend more time working on site over the past year One in ten (9%) relevant firms say employees have quit because of the requirement to return to onsite working Nearly half of surveyed businesses (48%) expect all working days...
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Office Return Varies Across Sectors
41% of businesses have required staff to spend more time working on site over the past year One in ten (9%) relevant firms say employees have quit because of the requirement to return to onsite working Nearly half of surveyed businesses (48%) expect all working days...
Worcestershire News
Oak House Workspace: West Worcester’s Co-working Space is Open for you!
St John’s first co-working space opened in April 2023 and is already welcoming members from Worcestershire’s small business community. They joined the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce in January 2024. Oak House Workspace is a 2,200 square-foot...
Businesses Invited to Attend District Events to Find Out More About Support Available
Worcestershire businesses are being invited to attend one of a series of events across the county on the business support available. Worcestershire Growth Hub and Worcestershire County Council are running the events to help inform businesses about what support and...
Herefordshire News
Sign our petition and make a difference to those suffering from brain tumours
Brain Tumour Research has launched a petition calling on the Government to ring-fence £110 million of current and new funding to kick-start an increase in the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million a year by 2028. Brain tumours kills more children...
Free ‘Taste of Herefordshire’ Tours At Vineyard For English Wine Week
AN AWARD-WINNING Herefordshire vineyard run by one of the chairmen of Wyevale Nurseries is promoting awareness of regional wine producers and tourism through a series of free tours and tastings as part of English Wine Week next month (Saturday, June 17 to Sunday, June...
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Crazi Jalfrezi Partners with The National Trust
Crazi Jalfrezi has joined forces with the National Trust for an exciting 17-day residency that brings together flavour, culture, and art in a truly memorable celebration. Marking the festive spirit of Diwali, this special partnership coincides with the arrival of...
Discover the Woman Behind Frankenstein in Worcester
With a new Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein now captivating audiences around the world, a special event at The Hive will look at the life of the woman behind one of the most famous horror stories ever written. Award-winning biographer Professor Fiona Sampson will...
Welcome to your latest edition of Branch Lines!
On the surface, things are looking much quieter at the Railway, as we shut down for a few weeks, prior to the very busy festive season services, which start at the end of this month. We very much hope you’ll be able to join us for one of the exciting Christmas...
Recycle Your Christmas Tree with the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcestershire-based Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust will launch its 6th year of recycling Christmas trees on 15th November. For a voluntary donation, your tree will be taken away by the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust’s team of volunteers to local recycling...
University Experts Explain Why Jane Austen Still Has Us Hooked After 250 Years
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of her birth, experts from the University of Worcester will explore our fascination with the author Jane Austen in a free event next month. The discussion, titled ‘Why are we obsessed with Jane Austen?’ will take place at The...
Sharon Baker of Kinder Accountants Wins Business Leader of the Year at the Herefordshire Means Business Awards 2025
Local business leader Sharon Baker, founder and director of Kinder Accountants, has been named Business Leader of the Year at the Herefordshire Means Business Awards 2025. The award recognises Sharon’s outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to putting...
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