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Speller Metcalfe positions for the next era of construction standards
As the construction sector navigates the most significant regulatory change in a generation, Speller Metcalfe has moved early to ensure its systems, governance and information management are built for what comes next. The Building Safety Act has fundamentally changed...
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Speller Metcalfe positions for the next era of construction standards
As the construction sector navigates the most significant regulatory change in a generation, Speller Metcalfe has moved early to ensure its systems, governance and information management are built for what comes next. The Building Safety Act has fundamentally changed...
Member News
6 Practical Ways to Prevent Unpaid Invoices in Your Business with Talbots Collect.
Getting paid on time is essential to maintaining healthy cash flow. That’s why we launched Talbots Collect, a new debt recovery solution offering transparent fixed-fee pricing and commercially focused support to help businesses recover outstanding debts quickly and...
Community Power Celebrate Mayor’s Charity Partnership
Community Power and Lee’s Place were recently honoured to attend the Mayor Making Ceremony in Hereford for the installation of the 645th Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Cat Hornsey. The event was a celebration of community, partnership, and civic pride, bringing...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Athletes Complete Cutting-Edge Performance Testing Ahead of Huge Relay Attempt
Two brothers from Worcester have taken part in advanced physical testing at the University of Worcester, as they prepare for a two-man continuous relay run from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Help for Heroes. Alfie and Joe Pritchard will set off from the...
Wyevale Nurseries offers free expert advice on boosting biodiversity with hedging
GARDENERS, landscapers, local authorities and landowners are being encouraged to boost biodiversity by planting bird friendly hedging – and Wyevale Nurseries is offering free expert guidance to help them get started (April 2026). With 96 years of horticultural...
Chamber News
A Day to Remember at the Chamber Business Expo, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce joyfully welcomed 750 attendees to the Chamber Business Expo, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. From beginning to end, the day...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
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Meet our new members – National Business Register (NBR)
National Business Register (NBR), was founded in 1984 aiming to assist businesses with name protection, company formation, registered design, and trade mark services. Having been acquired in 2020, there is now a team of 7 assisting businesses both locally and...
Meet our new members – National Business Register (NBR)
National Business Register (NBR), was founded in 1984 aiming to assist businesses with name protection, company formation, registered design, and trade mark services. Having been acquired in 2020, there is now a team of 7 assisting businesses both locally and...
Policy News
Autumn Budget 2024 – Strategic Insights for Farmers Facing New Inheritance Tax Caps
The 2024 Autumn Budget raised employers’ national insurance, capital gains tax and stamp duty on second homes, but a key concern for farmers is the new cap on agricultural relief from inheritance tax (IHT). In what is a major blow for the farming community, Chancellor...
Autumn Budget 2024: Key Points
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010, after the party’s return to power in July’s general election. Here are some key points to take away from the Autumn Budget. Personal Tax and benefits The Minimum wage for adults over 21 is set to...
Skills News
Entries open as the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards returns in 2021
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have announced that the popular apprenticeship celebration event, the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards are returning in 2021. Entries to the awards have now opened with apprentices,...
DRPG’s digital launch for Birmingham hippodrome’s ‘young advocates programme’
DRPG have made full use of their innovative technology and hosted a special live launch for Birmingham Hippodrome. The Hippodrome selected 16 young people for their brand new ‘Young Advocates’ pilot programme. These enthusiastic and local 14–22 year olds were selected...
Charity News
The Courtyard launches Actors Academy
The Courtyard is delighted to be launching Actors Academy, a series of workshops and classes for ages 11 – 19. The Actors Academy will offer students the opportunity to develop advanced techniques in all aspects of theatre and performance as well as creative writing...
Kaleidoscope Plus Group to Host Unique Corporate Event – ‘It’s a Knockout’ at Warwick Castle
Leading mental health and wellbeing charity, Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG) is thrilled to announce its first-ever corporate event, ‘It’s a Knockout® Ultimate Team Challenge.’ This exhilarating event will take place on Wednesday 11th June at the stunning Pageant Field...
Huge Potential In Future Of CPTPP
In his latest trade blog, William Bain, examines if the UK’s membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has made a difference for businesses and what happens next: It is now a year since the UK became a member of...
BCC News
Huge Potential In Future Of CPTPP
In his latest trade blog, William Bain, examines if the UK’s membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has made a difference for businesses and what happens next: It is now a year since the UK became a member of...
Worcestershire News
New Recruits at Ballards LLP Fuel Firm’s Continued Expansion
Ballards LLP, a leading accounting and professional services firm in the UK, has added several new joiners across its Audit, Corporate Finance, and Business Services departments recently, supporting the firm’s ongoing expansion into new markets....
National Apprenticeship Week Success Culminates with Launch of 2024 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are excited to announce the 2024 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, which again proved to be another...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP gathers experts for Hereford business finance event
Leading experts in business finance will be sharing their knowledge at a special event in Hereford to help firms access vital funding to help them grow. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership and its business support arm the Marches Growth Hub have teamed up with...
Council team scoops food award
A Herefordshire Council team has won an award at the West Midlands Public Health Awards. The council’s public health team won the hotly-contested ‘local authority project of the year award’ for its work on sustainable food. Held in Birmingham on Saturday 20 May, the...
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Half of SMEs Using AI -With Limited Headcount Impact So Far
More than half of UK firms (54%) are now actively using AI, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with Atos, showing a major jump in tech adoption. Previous BCC research found that 35% of firms were using AI in 2025, up...
Rates Held As Inflation Risks Rise
Reacting to the latest interest rate decision, by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The geopolitical kaleidoscope has been dramatically shaken since the Bank last met to set the interest rate. Today’s...
Dr Ellie Chowns MP Attends Herefordshire Area Council Meeting
Dr Ellie Chowns, MP for North Herefordshire recently attended the Chamber’s Herefordshire Area Council meeting held at NMITE’s facility on Skylon Park, Rotherwas. Ellie Chowns began by outlining current priorities within the constituency, the impact of international...
Chamber Business Awards 2026 – Finalists Announced
We are delighted to announce the outstanding businesses and organisations shortlisted as finalists for the Chamber Business Awards 2026. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a...
100 Easter Eggs Delivered to Worcester Foodbank
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards made a return for the 9th consecutive year – and once again, they didn’t disappoint. This year saw an incredible 100 nominations, which also meant 100 Easter eggs donated to Worcester Foodbank just in time for Easter. First launched in...
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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