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Worcestershire based speaker coach celebrates shortlisting success at The Speaker Awards 2026
Dave James, a trailblazing speaker coach from Bromsgrove, has earned a coveted spot as a shortlistee for the TEDx of the Year category at the Speaker Awards 2026. Professional speakers play an essential role in shaping ideas, shifting perspectives, and driving...
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Worcestershire based speaker coach celebrates shortlisting success at The Speaker Awards 2026
Dave James, a trailblazing speaker coach from Bromsgrove, has earned a coveted spot as a shortlistee for the TEDx of the Year category at the Speaker Awards 2026. Professional speakers play an essential role in shaping ideas, shifting perspectives, and driving...
Member News
Record promotions support continued growth at HCR Law’s Hereford office
HCR Law’s Hereford office celebrated a record six promotions in April 2026, supporting continued growth and reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to developing local talent. The promotions form part of HCR Law’s biggest promotion round to date, with more than 100...
FZUK PROMOTES ROB YATES TO NATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER
Redditch, UK- FAUN-Zoeller UK Ltd (FZUK) a market leader in waste collection vehicles and environmental technology, is proud to announce the promotion of Rob Yates to the position of National Business Manager. This appointment reflects Rob’s significant...
Patron & Strategic News
Law firm offers expert advice to deal with illegal squatters
The county’s landowners and landlords are being given expert legal advice to deal with trespassers and squatters. Kevin Morgan, a partner and civil litigation expert from Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, said there has been a surge in illegal occupation across...
University of Worcester Shortlisted for National Employability Award
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the 2026 Graduate Futures Institute’s Academic Employability Awards. The shortlisting highlights Worcester’s whole‑institution model for employability, in which academic schools, a...
Chamber 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...
Chair’s Report April 2024
There’s lots happening at the Chamber as we move, hopefully, towards Spring and Summer. Numerous events for all levels of membership, dinners, networking events and the Awards Gala in June. There will also be news regarding a re-vamped and enlarged Expo for October....
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Adder Bookkeeping Ltd – Adder Bookkeeping was established in December 2006. Their core purpose is to relieve business owners of the pain and stress of accounting and support clients to make better...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Adder Bookkeeping Ltd – Adder Bookkeeping was established in December 2006. Their core purpose is to relieve business owners of the pain and stress of accounting and support clients to make better...
Policy News
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
Get ahead of changes – Autumn Budget Guide 2024
Navigating the Autumn Budget: A Guide for Businesses The recent Autumn Budget has brought significant changes to the UK tax landscape. As a business owner, it’s crucial to understand how these changes may impact your operations and financial planning. Our...
Skills News
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.
Upskilling Grants available through Malvern Hills District Council
Malvern Hills District Council are providing support and additional grant funding of up to £2000 to businesses who wish to upskill their staff. The money supports all businesses that employ less than 250 people, when they commence training a current member of staff or...
Charity News
The Courtyard makes the finals of Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce it is a finalist in the 2025 Visit England Awards for Excellence in the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism’ category. In February, Head of Sales and Marketing Jessica Prosser and Head of Operations Phillip Pearcy attended the Visit...
New College Worcester Receives £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund for New Outdoor Play Equipment
New College Worcester (NCW) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund to fund the installation of new outdoor play equipment for its students. This generous funding will enhance the college’s outdoor spaces and...
Rate Cut Christmas Cheer for Business
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s interest rate cut to 3.75%, is a much-needed Christmas gift for businesses across the UK. However, unwrapping growth...
BCC News
Rate Cut Christmas Cheer for Business
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s interest rate cut to 3.75%, is a much-needed Christmas gift for businesses across the UK. However, unwrapping growth...
Worcestershire News
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...
Worcestershire’s Key Employment Land is Being Lost to Residential Development Says GJS Dillon
Worcestershire’s commercial property market performed better than predicted during 2023 according to a newly published report. But business growth is being stifled by the lack of quality accommodation. Take up of office space increased by 21%, the industrial market...
Herefordshire News
Free Seminar for Business Owners at the Shell Store Hereford.
Join Peninsula at The Shell Store in Hereford on the 4th of July for an exclusive, free seminar designed specifically for business owners. In today’s ever-changing world, staying up to date with employment law and health & safety regulations is crucial. This...
Herefordshire Care Home Resident Reunites with Beloved Horse at Kington Court
Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire witnessed a heart-warming reunion as resident, Lady Jennifer Evans-Bevan, was visited by her beloved horse, ‘Cloudy’ – all made possible by the efforts of Harwood Eventing in Herefordshire. Jennifer’s eyes lit up when...
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Hazelton Mountford welcomes Peter Sherwood to the team
Hazelton Mountford is delighted to share that Peter Sherwood has joined the senior leadership team, bringing more than 30 years of commercial insurance experience to the Independent Chartered Insurance Brokerage. Peter steps in as a Branch Director, where his deep...
BRI Wealth Management joins the Chamber
BRI Wealth Management is delighted to announce that is has recently joined the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber. BRI Wealth Management is an award-winning, independently owned firm, delivering high-quality, personalised wealth management services since 1968....
Basketball Trove Goes on Display at University Arena
A new display celebrating the UK’s basketball heritage has gone on show at the University of Worcester Arena, featuring memorabilia, trophies, flags, score sheets and photographs spanning more than 75 years of the sport’s history. The items come from the National...
Severn Valley Railway welcomes back Railway 200’s Inspiration for half-term spectacular
The ‘brilliant’ and free-to-visit Railway 200 Inspiration exhibition train is returning to the Severn Valley Railway for a special half-term visit from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May, giving families and young people another chance to step inside this unique and...
What is Fat Activism? University Talk Explores the Movement Behind Body Positivity
A public talk exploring the movement behind messages on body positivity will be taking place at The Hive next week. Robyn Platt, Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Worcester, will be speaking on the topic ‘Fat Activism: The Grassroots Activism Behind Body...
How fast can you act on feedback?
Customer experience is now defined by continuous, everyday interactions, not just big moments. Many organisations struggle not with a lack of feedback, but with the speed at which they can access, understand, and act on it. Traditional surveys and periodic reporting...
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