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When Is It Time to Move On from Your Website Platform?

When Is It Time to Move On from Your Website Platform?

Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, they all work brilliantly when you’re starting out. Drag, drop, done. The trouble starts when your business has outgrown what the platform was ever designed to do. There’s usually a specific moment you notice it. You want a...

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When Is It Time to Move On from Your Website Platform?

Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, they all work brilliantly when you’re starting out. Drag, drop, done. The trouble starts when your business has outgrown what the platform was ever designed to do. There’s usually a specific moment you notice it. You want a...

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The Bearded Plantaholic to Appear at The Hive

The Bearded Plantaholic to Appear at The Hive

A world-renowned author and plant expert is appearing at The Hive this month, where he’ll discuss his book ‘You’re Overwatering It’. Jonny Balchandani, better known to his more than a million followers on social media as the Bearded Plantaholic, will join former BBC...

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Chamber News

BTOM (Border Target Operating Model)

BTOM (Border Target Operating Model)

Check what you need to do to be compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain  From 00:01 30 April 2024 traders must:    Ensure goods arrive through an appropriately designated Border Control Post (BCP) or Control Point (CP) for your commodity type...

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Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber

Garland Surgical Ltd was founded in early 2022, a collaboration between British-Maltese Entrepreneur Simon Mifsud, Netherlands based Health-Tech Venture Builder NLC and the inventing team from the University of Malta. Garland is dedicated to pioneering innovation in...

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Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber

Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber

Garland Surgical Ltd was founded in early 2022, a collaboration between British-Maltese Entrepreneur Simon Mifsud, Netherlands based Health-Tech Venture Builder NLC and the inventing team from the University of Malta. Garland is dedicated to pioneering innovation in...

Policy News

Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business

Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business

Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research said: “While inflation is down considerably from this time last year, the larger than expected uptick in October highlights the continuing price pressures in the economy. Electricity...

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Skills News

Help to Grow your business – Digital

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.

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Charity News

RUN Hereford moves 2025 edition into the city

RUN Hereford moves 2025 edition into the city

One of Herefordshire’s leading running events is moving into the city for its 2025 edition. Hundreds of runners will pass landmarks such as the Black and White House and Hereford Cathedral during RUN Hereford. The annual St Michael’s Hospice event, which regularly...

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Tariff fatigue has set in among UK businesses

Tariff fatigue has set in among UK businesses

New polling on the initial reaction to the Greenland tariff threat David Bharier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose tariffs on UK goods over Greenland has landed with less shock than exhaustion. New polling by the...

BCC News

Tariff fatigue has set in among UK businesses

New polling on the initial reaction to the Greenland tariff threat David Bharier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose tariffs on UK goods over Greenland has landed with less shock than exhaustion. New polling by the...

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Worcestershire News

Herefordshire News

FUTURE FOCUSED QUARTERLY BUSINESS PLANNING SUMMIT

FUTURE FOCUSED QUARTERLY BUSINESS PLANNING SUMMIT

Join RWC in their upcoming Business Summit event. Here’s what to expect: Dive Deep into Business Strategy: Gain clarity on your vision, goals, and the precise steps needed to achieve them. Optimise Your Time & Resources: Learn effective time management techniques,...

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Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands

Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands

Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).     The research, published as the first elements of the Employment Rights Act come into effect,...

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Books Come to Life in New University Lecture Series Talk

Books Come to Life in New University Lecture Series Talk

What makes books more than words on a page? And why does the physical, tactile experience of printing still matter in a digital world? In the latest talk in the Engine Room Lecture Series from the University of Worcester, researcher and artist-printer Dr Angie Butler...

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Immersive 1940s events return to the Severn Valley Railway

Immersive 1940s events return to the Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway is inviting visitors to relive the spirit of wartime Britain as its much-loved Step Back to the 1940s weekends return this summer, taking place across two consecutive weekends on 27–28 June and 4–5 July. Promising an immersive journey into...

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