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DOUBLE CHAMBER AWARD FINALISTS FOR SUTCLIFFE & CO

DOUBLE CHAMBER AWARD FINALISTS FOR SUTCLIFFE & CO

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for this year’s Business Awards, with Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers shortlisted in two categories: Small Business of the Year and Commitment to the Community. This latest...

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Former England Rugby Star to Host Chamber Networking Dinner

Former England Rugby Star to Host Chamber Networking Dinner

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce an exclusive networking dinner featuring former England rugby union star, Simon Shaw MBE. Held on 30 April 2026 at the elegant Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel in Kidderminster, this evening...

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Welcome New Members | November

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout November  Lucy Labels – A sticker and labelling business offering custom labels. Barclays Greater Birmingham and The Three Counties Corporate – Barclays’ regional corporate banking services for businesses....

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Welcome New Members | November

Welcome New Members | November

Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout November  Lucy Labels – A sticker and labelling business offering custom labels. Barclays Greater Birmingham and The Three Counties Corporate – Barclays’ regional corporate banking services for businesses....

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Growth Elusive As Labour Market Loosens

Growth Elusive As Labour Market Loosens

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are strong signs that the labour market is continuing to loosen as wage...

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Skills News

Apprenticeship Plans are ‘Mixed Bag’ for Business

Apprenticeship Plans are ‘Mixed Bag’ for Business

Responding to the Government’s plans for apprenticeship reform in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Apprenticeships are high-quality, valued qualifications and businesses welcome the funding boost announced by...

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Charity News

Orchard Trust Offers New Supported Farm Placements

Orchard Trust Offers New Supported Farm Placements

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire – Orchard Trust is delighted to announce it has secured funding from The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to support the development of their new Supported Farm Placements Programme: specialised Animal Care and Gardening Placements based at...

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Reflections on the WTO talks

Reflections on the WTO talks

The timing of the British Chambers of Commerce Why Trade Matters report and the Driving International Trade Conference could not have been timelier, because MC14 has just shown, in real time, exactly what is at stake. Trade is not some abstract, technocratic concept,...

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Reflections on the WTO talks

The timing of the British Chambers of Commerce Why Trade Matters report and the Driving International Trade Conference could not have been timelier, because MC14 has just shown, in real time, exactly what is at stake. Trade is not some abstract, technocratic concept,...

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Worcestershire News

A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August

A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August

A full weekend of heritage trains and classic vehicles awaits as the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Vintage Transport Extravaganza rolls in on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. Just weeks after the railway proudly reopens its full 16.5-mile route from Kidderminster...

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DOUBLE CHAMBER AWARD FINALISTS FOR SUTCLIFFE & CO

DOUBLE CHAMBER AWARD FINALISTS FOR SUTCLIFFE & CO

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for this year’s Business Awards, with Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers shortlisted in two categories: Small Business of the Year and Commitment to the Community. This latest...

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