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Unemployment Up As Business Costs Rise
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite with today’s data...
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Unemployment Up As Business Costs Rise
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite with today’s data...
Member News
Local Businesses Raise Over £5,000 for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Worcestershire-based firms Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have raised over £5,000 for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust through a series of creative and challenging fundraising activities. The campaign ended with a festive “Jingle and...
June 2025 Tech and Digital Degree Apprenticeship Start Dates Available to Develop Your Next Generation Leadership Team
TDM’s next available Degree Apprenticeship start dates are fast approaching, taking place in June 2025 (with additional Summer start dates available in July, August and September). With both their BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Management and BSc (Hons) Digital and...
Patron & Strategic News
HELLER Welcomes H.I.G. Capital as a Strategic Partner
Nürtingen, 3 February 2025 – H.I.G. Capital is taking a significant stake in the HELLER Group. This partnership will ensure the success of the transformation and open up many new opportunities for HELLER in the areas of investment, efficiency improvement, product...
24-hour CPR Marathon to Return to University
The annual 24-hour CPR marathon challenge is returning to the University of Worcester next month. Starting at 9am on March 10, students, staff and visitors will maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a training mannequin until 9am the following morning. The event...
Chamber News
Business Round-Up April 2023
The Business Manifesto was launched at the Chamber’s Annual Economic Conference on Thursday 30 March. The Chamber outlined their plans for the next financial year detailing the priorities for local and national government, as identified by local businesses during...
Enterprise Flex e Rent helps Gloucester-based Premiere Kitchens upgrade its entire delivery fleet to the highest emission and safety standards
Thanks to Enterprise Flex e Rent, Gloucester-based Premiere Kitchens, a specialist in manufacturing and supplying British-made kitchens is upgrading its entire delivery fleet to the highest emission and safety standards in support of its growth and new mission...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Brockencote Hall Hotel Limited – Brockencote Hall Hotel, Worcestershire, is a beautiful Victorian country manor house hotel set in 70 acres of stunning Worcestershire parkland. CKLD Ltd (Craig Kershaw...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Brockencote Hall Hotel Limited – Brockencote Hall Hotel, Worcestershire, is a beautiful Victorian country manor house hotel set in 70 acres of stunning Worcestershire parkland. CKLD Ltd (Craig Kershaw...
Policy News
UK calls for greater global ambition as UN report concludes the planet has warmed more than previously estimated
The UK is calling for urgent global action in response to a UN report published yesterday (9 August) on the science of climate change, that says the planet has warmed more than previously estimated. This latest report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on...
Retraining essential as 1 in 5 firms consider redundancies post-furlough
The BCC has called for government to extend skills training as new research showed nearly 1 in 5 companies are considering staff redundancies as the next phase of furlough tapering begins. With older workers much more likely to still be on furlough, there is...
Skills News
New Engineering training centre complete in Worcestershire
Work has now been completed on the Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) Duckworth Centre of Engineering. The engineering centre has been built to help meet the local need for engineers with a focus on automotive, plumbing & heating engineering students;...
Apprenticeship funding announced for Worcestershire
A further £250,000 funding has been made available to help young people gain employment in Worcestershire. Worcestershire County Council is working alongside Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to release its apprenticeship levy to provide training funds...
Charity News
Local lawyers take on Wolf Run for the Emily Jordan Foundation
A team of Worcestershire lawyers have completed a gruelling country race to raise money for a popular charity. Fifteen solicitors from mfg Solicitors tackled the 10k ‘Wolf Run’ in Leamington Spa on Sunday 23 April – with the team raising over £2,000 for the Emily...
Children’s Charity Makes History as First Hospice Ever to Strike Gold with UNICEF UK Award
Acorns Children’s Hospice continues to make history as the first hospice in Britain ever to win a UNICEF UK ‘Gold’ award for its work to protect children’s rights. The prestigious accolade recognises the charity’s commitment to ensuring the United Nations Convention...
BCC Reacts to Chancellor’s Speech
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Chancellor recognising the huge potential of British business to grow the economy and her ambition to make that happen. “Today’s speech has set the scene for her first budget which...
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BCC Reacts to Chancellor’s Speech
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Chancellor recognising the huge potential of British business to grow the economy and her ambition to make that happen. “Today’s speech has set the scene for her first budget which...
Worcestershire News
Switch Jam Digital Announces Transatlantic Partnership
Switch Jam Digital, a Worcestershire based marketing agency, has reached an agreement with Indigo Marketing. The agency based in Beverly Hills, USA, are renown for their marketing service specialising in the financial advisory sector. Strategic Expansion The...
WCWFC’s Rise: A Winning Streak and an FA Cup Challenge
In an unprecedented feat, Worcester City Women FC has secured a spot in the Second Round Proper of the FA Cup, marking a historic moment for the club. The draw pits them against third-tier powerhouse MK Dons, and the clash promises to be a thrilling encounter on...
Herefordshire News
Investing in Herefordshire County’s Roads
Herefordshire Council is continuing to invest in the county’s infrastructure, with 21 road resurfacing schemes being completed this spring. Working together with Balfour Beatty Living Places, the road resurfacing will help to improve and maintain the highway network...
Herefordshire Care Homes Host Marie Curie Charity Events
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford in Hereford, as well as Kington Court and Lynhales Hall in Kington, each hosted a Marie Curie coffee morning on 3rd March, welcoming families, friends and community members to support the Great Daffodil Appeal. One of the UK’s leading...
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24-hour CPR Marathon to Return to University
The annual 24-hour CPR marathon challenge is returning to the University of Worcester next month. Starting at 9am on March 10, students, staff and visitors will maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a training mannequin until 9am the following morning. The event...
University of Worcester Welcomes UCAS Boss
The Head of UCAS says strong leadership is why the University of Worcester is first in the UK for sustained graduate employment. Dr Jo Saxton CBE, Chief Executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, was speaking after a visit to the University, where...
Boogie Lights Express Steams into the Severn Valley Railway
There are just days to go until the brand new Boogie Lights Express steams into the Severn Valley Railway. Fortunately, the event is completely unaffected by the recent embankment collapse near Bridgnorth and trains will depart from Kidderminster as planned. Running...
Severn Valley Railway and Bewdley Festival launch children’s poetry competition
As it celebrates its 60th anniversary, the Severn Valley Railway is teaming up with Bewdley Festival’s Step into Stories event, to launch a brand-new children’s poetry competition, with family travel tickets on offer as prizes. The competition is open to children aged...
PhD Student Takes on Sahara Desert to Change Attitudes Towards Dementia
A PhD student from Worcester hopes to change attitudes towards people who live with dementia as she prepares to take on a 100km trek across the Sahara Desert. Mary-Joy Albutt (Known as M-J), whose doctoral research at the University of Worcester is examining the links...
Pets as Therapy Charity Visits Medical Students
Medical students at the University of Worcester were treated to a special visit from Pets as Therapy dogs. The Charity, which uses animals to enhance health and wellbeing, has been visiting the University for many years now, but this is the first time they have...
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