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Hazelton Mountford Welcomes Two New Apprentices Amid Exciting Growth
Hazelton Mountford is pleased to welcome Jumeirah and Emma as the company’s newest apprentices. Based at the Worcester office, they will gain hands-on experience across key areas of insurance and client services. Hazelton Mountford’s apprenticeship programme offers a...
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Hazelton Mountford Welcomes Two New Apprentices Amid Exciting Growth
Hazelton Mountford is pleased to welcome Jumeirah and Emma as the company’s newest apprentices. Based at the Worcester office, they will gain hands-on experience across key areas of insurance and client services. Hazelton Mountford’s apprenticeship programme offers a...
Member News
Atwell International has been nominated for Elevator World’s Product of the Year
We’re so proud that Atwell International has been nominated for Elevator World’s Product of the Year, and public voting is still open! Cast your vote now: https://elevatorworld.com/contests/product-of-the-year/ If you haven’t had a chance to vote yet, we’d really...
Top level changes for West Midland RFCA leadership team
A new leadership team is bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA) after the election of a new Chair and the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Over the summer, Major General John Crackett...
Patron & Strategic News
Wyre Forest law firm raises four-figure sum for local charity Mentor Link
A kind-hearted Wyre Forest law firm has donated almost £4,000 to local children’s charity Mentor Link. Partners and staff at Kidderminster law firm, mfg Solicitors, held a variety of fundraising events throughout the past year for the Stourport-on-Severn charity which...
Sutcliffe & Co. announce sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival 2025
Local insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co. is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival for 2025, returning to make a noise in venues all across the city over the weekend of 12th – 14th September. The non-profit making festival is...
Chamber News
Chair’s Report
I would like to reflect on the efforts that the Chamber makes to support our members in the field of International Trade. While only 10% in total of UK business export, 60% of Chamber members operate in global markets – making the local Chambers and the British...
Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist
According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insight Unit, the vast majority (76%) of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees. The research has been released by the BCC ahead of the Lords’ third reading of the...
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New Member Profile: Introducing CraftAndSew!
CraftAndSew is a small freelance service crafting a variety of handmade items. Situated in the heart of Stourport on Severn, they offer a bespoke service which, depending on the requirements, offers some personalisation as a nice individual touch. It also has a small...
New Member Profile: Introducing CraftAndSew!
CraftAndSew is a small freelance service crafting a variety of handmade items. Situated in the heart of Stourport on Severn, they offer a bespoke service which, depending on the requirements, offers some personalisation as a nice individual touch. It also has a small...
Policy News
Will R&D Tax Credits become more generous?
In the Spring Statement 2022, Rishi Sunak promised to make the UK’s Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits regime more generous. But what will he do? UK business R&D investment is less than half of the OECD’s average as a percentage of GDP, so the...
Spring Statement 2022 at a glance
With the cost-of-living squeeze at the forefront of the minds of households and businesses, Chancellor Rishi Sunak used his Spring Statement to steady the economic ship being battered by waves of soaring inflation, petrol and energy bills, rising interest rates, tax...
Skills News
Distinction awarded to Chamber Apprentice
Hannah Giles, Digital Marketing Apprentice for the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has today, qualified with Distinction in her apprenticeship qualification.
Hannah joined the Chamber in 2019, and with support and mentoring from the Chamber Marketing team, began her apprenticeship qualification in partnership with TDM.
Inspiring Worcestershire Employer Guides
In response to the challenges faced by businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic there has been significant investment in skills from central and local Government to support your recovery plans. Inspiring Worcestershire have put together a selection of guides providing...
Charity News
Discover Moving Meaning Behind Charity’s Limited-Edition Garden Sculpture Capturing Hearts Across Worcester
A stunning limited-edition dandelion sculpture is the poignant symbol behind a new charity appeal from Acorns Children’s Hospice, that’s capturing the hearts of people across Worcester. The bespoke handmade ornaments represent Acorns care and support for local...
The BIG Worcester Doodle Needs Employees and Families to Get Involved!
Timeout and ONSIDE have joined forces with the Worcester Show team to create The Big Worcester Doodle – a unique piece of community art which is coming to life at the Worcester show on Sunday 13th August 2023. We’re looking for groups of...
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...
BCC News
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...
Worcestershire News
Garland Surgical Limited Join the Chamber
Garland Surgical Ltd was founded in early 2022, a collaboration between British-Maltese Entrepreneur Simon Mifsud, Netherlands based Health-Tech Venture Builder NLC and the inventing team from the University of Malta. Garland is dedicated to pioneering innovation in...
Chamber member supports award-winning West Mercia Police VAWG campaign
Chamber member Ruby Edwards of You Do Better is delighted to be a part of the award-winning Safer Streets project by West Mercia Police, that has been honoured with a prestigious Regional Award. CAPTION: L-R: Campaign Manager Ruby Edwards (You Do Better Ltd) with...
Herefordshire News
A ‘Pug’ load of shunting in-store for the Cotswolds
Class 21 ‘Pug’ steam tank locomotive to visit the Cotswolds A shunting stalwart for the Cotswold Festival of Steam, 12-14 May 2023 Daily passenger workings from Toddington to Winchcombe and back 03 March 2023: A diminutive and characterful 123-year-old 0-4-0 steam...
Herefordshire IT Company Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation and Growth
ActiveIT, a leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions and services, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. Since its founding in February 1998, the company – which has a base near Ross-on-Wye – has established itself as a leader in the industry...
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‘LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION’ Wild Edric Media & Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Of Commerce has appointed a local production company as their Video Partner for the upcoming Chamber Expo, in a drive to create engaging video content to promote the Chamber and it’s services, as well as providing a spotlight...
Worcester Six marks 10-year milestone with celebration outside MiTek’s new EMEA headquarters
Leading commercial property developer, Stoford has marked a decade of development at Worcester Six Business Park with a special event. Hosted in conjunction with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Stoford celebrated the major milestone with an...
University Academic Helps Brings Ukrainian Shakespeare Play to Stage
A University of Worcester academic has helped bring to the stage the world premiere of a Ukrainian play based on Shakespeare’s Othello, that explores aspects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Professor of Shakespeare Studies, Nicoleta Cinpoeş, in her role as...
Parents and Carers of University Students Invited to Talk
A free online talk will help parents and carers of students heading off to university this September. The event, held by the University of Worcester on Thursday July 3, will cover a range of areas and is available to anyone, wherever their young person is going to...
Side Hustlers Urged to get Tax Returns Sorted Now
If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, you may need to register for Self Assessment Filing now means you will know your tax situation sooner and can spread payments over time HMRC’s digital services make filing quick and easy Anyone earning extra...
Students’ Work to Feature in County’s Fire Stations
University of Worcester students’ design work will feature in fire stations across Herefordshire and Worcestershire thanks to a new initiative. Second year Graphic Design students were tasked by Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to develop...
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