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73082 ‘Camelot’ confirmed for SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala

73082 ‘Camelot’ confirmed for SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala

The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that BR Standard Class 5 73082 ‘Camelot’ will join the line-up for its Autumn Steam Gala between 18 and 21 September It’s the first time this locomotive has ever visited the railway, and organisers says it will work alongside...

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We welcome historic Midlands practice Nicklin to our Group

We welcome historic Midlands practice Nicklin to our Group

DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...

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Patron & Strategic News

Top 100 recognition for Apprenticeship programme

Top 100 recognition for Apprenticeship programme

Bishop Fleming has ranked 11th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, its highest-ever position for its highly impressive apprenticeship programme. It is ahead of national professional services firms, including KPMG, EY, BDO, Mazars, and Azets. The...

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Chamber News

Worcester to Welcome England Rugby Star at Free Event

Worcester to Welcome England Rugby Star at Free Event

A former England Rugby star is set to speak at a local networking event hosted by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Simon Shaw, ex-England international and Wasps Rugby legend, is set to make an appearance at the Herefordshire &...

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Our Latest Member

Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning

At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...

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Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning

Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning

At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...

Policy News

UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit

UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit

Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:  “UK trade showed signs of stabilising in May as the initial impact of higher US tariffs began to subside. “Services exports and imports showed steady month on month...

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Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles

Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles

Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...

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Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...

BCC News

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...

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Worcestershire News

Herefordshire News

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Free summer return offer at the Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating its 60th anniversary by offering summer visitors the chance to come back again for free. The offer is available on all ‘Freedom of the Line’ tickets that are purchased online for travel up to and including Thursday 28 August...

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Top 100 recognition for Apprenticeship programme

Top 100 recognition for Apprenticeship programme

Bishop Fleming has ranked 11th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, its highest-ever position for its highly impressive apprenticeship programme. It is ahead of national professional services firms, including KPMG, EY, BDO, Mazars, and Azets. The...

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Could your brand be globally-recognised for over a century?

Could your brand be globally-recognised for over a century?

Be like Coca Cola ® – Use a Multi-faceted IP Strategy Coca Cola was originally invented nearly 140 years ago!! Its inventor started his business by carrying a jug of the new drink to be sampled by a local pharmacy, and the rest is history… The Coca Cola recipe...

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Trio of new partners join HCR Law

Trio of new partners join HCR Law

Top 50 UK law firm, HCR Law, has welcomed three new partners across business and private client legal services. The three new partners, Lisa Adams, Joanna Baker and Sean Boucher, are based in the firm’s Wye Valley, Cambridge and Cardiff offices, respectively. These...

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