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Is your website losing mobile enquiries?
Pick up your phone and look at your own website. Not the desktop version you checked when it launched, the version most of your customers actually see. More than half of all web traffic in the UK now happens on mobile. If your site was built for a desktop screen and...
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Is your website losing mobile enquiries?
Pick up your phone and look at your own website. Not the desktop version you checked when it launched, the version most of your customers actually see. More than half of all web traffic in the UK now happens on mobile. If your site was built for a desktop screen and...
Member News
Degree Holders Invited to Explore Life as a Teacher at Open Evening
Degree holders are invited to find out more about life as a teacher at a special postgraduate open evening at the University of Worcester. The event, on Wednesday 3 June, 6.00-8.00pm, is aimed at people already planning a career in education, and anyone considering a...
Hive Invites Community to Create Forget-Me-Not Artwork for Dementia Action Week
The Hive in Worcester is marking Dementia Action Week with a community forget-me-not art project and a talk offering support to people affected by dementia. Creative makers of all ages and abilities are being called on to help create a giant forget-me-not quilt, made...
Patron & Strategic News
Sustainability Book Series Idea Earns Worcester Students a Big Cash Boost
Two University of Worcester students have scooped a £5,000 cash investment in their business in a Dragon’s Den style event. 3rd year Business Management students Evan Greenlees and Kasra Salehi pitched their idea for the company, Little Guardians, at this year’s BOSS...
Worcester Students Shine in National Live Poetry Contest
University of Worcester students showcased their live poetry talents in a national contest, securing an impressive second place finish. The UniSlam 2026 event saw the best university spoken-word poet teams go head-to-head, performing their own works in a bid to take...
Chamber News
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Celebrates a Year of Success and Community Engagement
As the year draws to a close, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce takes a moment to reflect on a year filled with impactful initiatives, growth, and community support. Serving as a constant pillar of business support across two counties, the...
COP28: An Overview
COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023. UN Climate Change conferences (or COPs) take place every year, and are the world’s only multilateral...
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Introducing ‘Where Next’ to Chamber Membership!
Established in 1984, Where Next is a local charity offering day services to young people and adults with learning disabilities enabling them to fulfil their potential. This includes offering real life work placements through our community based social enterprises...
Introducing ‘Where Next’ to Chamber Membership!
Established in 1984, Where Next is a local charity offering day services to young people and adults with learning disabilities enabling them to fulfil their potential. This includes offering real life work placements through our community based social enterprises...
Policy News
Firms Need A Clear Roadmap As Rates Are Held
Reacting to today’s interest rate decision by the Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be giving a cautious welcome to today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at 5.25%. Constant hikes in...
Inflation Drops, However Remains at a Historic High Level.
Inflation has dropped again, to 6.8% from 7.9% in June. This is welcome news to businesses that have been hit hard by constant pressures from price rises for many months. However, inflation remains at historically high levels and is significantly below the 2% target...
Skills News
Join the businesses harnessing peer support to drive success in 2021
Are you an ambitious Worcestershire Company, looking for support in 2021 to help you and your business overcome the challenges created in 2020?
Pershore student wins national landscaping prize
A horticulture student from Pershore has won the national title of Best Landscape Student of the Year. Josh Reid was awarded the regional prize earlier this year and has now emerged from the BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) National Landscape Awards...
Charity News
Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force Host Charitable Event.
On Thursday 5th December, the Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force hosted a charitable event at the Officers’ Mess at 214 Battery 104 Regiment. The event was attended by Cadets and Adults from the Gheluvelt Coy, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Worcestershire,...
Panto Brings Festive Cheer to Children’s Ward at Hereford Hospital
The cast of Sleeping Beauty made a festive visit to the Children’s Ward at Hereford County Hospital this week. Whilst talking to the young patients, the cast gave out flags and goodies as a pre-Christmas treat. The visit was part of The Courtyard’s commitment to...
BCC Economic Forecast: Budget Unlikely to Be Growth Game Changer
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests last month’s Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy. The first forecast by a major business organisation since the Chancellor’s statement shows the UK’s growth outlook will remain...
BCC News
BCC Economic Forecast: Budget Unlikely to Be Growth Game Changer
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests last month’s Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy. The first forecast by a major business organisation since the Chancellor’s statement shows the UK’s growth outlook will remain...
Worcestershire News
The Iconic St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run has Sold-out
An iconic pre-Christmas sight is set to bring festive cheer to the streets of Hereford. St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed its ever-popular Santa Run, taking place on Sunday 17th December, has sold-out with around 300 signed up. All ages don Santa suits and choose...
Property Consultancy Supports Engineering Company to Double in Size
An engineering company is set to double in size after signing a lease on a new premises in Worcester. Sierra CP Engineering Ltd, which designs and builds world-class engine and vehicle test facilities, is set to move to Worcester Six Business Park in spring 2024 after...
Herefordshire News
Leominster and Hereford Fairs to return to the County’s streets this spring
Showmen and women from around the country will make their way to Leominster and Hereford for the well visited and popular Mayfairs. The streets come alive during each three-day festival as thousands flock into the town and city centre, including from other counties,...
Wild Edric Media working with Sky TV
Herefordshire based video production agency Wild Edric Media announce their further expansion into creating TV adverts for small to medium businesses to promote their products and services. The company are working with AdSmart from Sky, which offers audience-targeted...
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PUUC Architecture Announces Support for Bewdley Community Organisation Reach
A Worcestershire-based architecture firm has announced its support for a local organisation that provides essential services for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health needs. PUUC Architecture confirmed it will be working alongside Reach...
Worcester company pledges year of support to dementia charity to celebrate 30th anniversary
A pioneering access management company is celebrating its 30th anniversary by pledging a year of support for a dementia charity close to its heart and vision. The Key Safe Company designs, manufactures and supplies key safes that have revolutionised the way social...
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...
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