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Rugby Legends Set to Headline Worcestershire’s BIG Lunch
The Worcestershire Business Luncheon Club, long standing Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce event partner, is preparing to welcome guests to its annual BIG Lunch on Friday 6 November 2026 at The Bank House Hotel, Bransford. Bringing together...
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Rugby Legends Set to Headline Worcestershire’s BIG Lunch
The Worcestershire Business Luncheon Club, long standing Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce event partner, is preparing to welcome guests to its annual BIG Lunch on Friday 6 November 2026 at The Bank House Hotel, Bransford. Bringing together...
Member News
Professionals urged to reap the rewards of careers in education
A leading employment agency is urging people to consider a career in education to reap the rewards of better work-life balance, childcare savings and job security. Pineapple Recruitment said the education sector was experiencing a surge in talent acquisition as...
BAE SYSTEMS AND NMITE PARTNER TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY AND WIRELESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERS
BAE Systems and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) have partnered to launch a new Master of Science (MSc) degree programme in Radio Frequency (RF) and Wireless Systems Engineering, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of specialist...
Patron & Strategic News
How reducing your Cyber Security and Data Risk can safeguard your business.
Senior figures in government are urging all organisations to improve their cyber resilience in the face of increased threats, which were highlighted by the recent high-profile security breach at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). However, it can be difficult to know where to...
SUTCLIFFE & CO CROWNED SME OF THE YEAR AT SOUTH WEST BUSINESS & COMMUNITY AWARDS
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, are celebrating being crowned ‘SME of the Year 2026’ at the coveted South West Business & Community Awards. Having been shortlisted in three categories, Employer of the Year, SME of the Year and Outstanding...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Areterra – Areterra’s aim is to support a growing number of people from the semi-rural area of Worcestershire, suffering from a variety of differing medical conditions including those with learning...
Autumn Statement Provides Much Needed Support for Business Growth.
The Chancellor has published the Autumn Statement, and he has certainly listened to the calls for a focus on business investment and growth. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) had 3 main asks of the Chancellor: Reform the planning system, upgrade the energy grid...
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Meet our new members – IT Managed Consultancy
IT Managed Consultancy are an IT managed service provider based in Worcestershire and work with businesses across all sectors and sizes around the country. IT Managed Consultancy was created with the purpose of providing outstanding and reliable IT services to every...
Meet our new members – IT Managed Consultancy
IT Managed Consultancy are an IT managed service provider based in Worcestershire and work with businesses across all sectors and sizes around the country. IT Managed Consultancy was created with the purpose of providing outstanding and reliable IT services to every...
Policy News
Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy
Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds....
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
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Charity News
A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is hosting a free Jungle Book themed event to celebrate its upcoming Junior Youth Theatre production on Saturday 5 April. There will be a range of fun activities for children and families including Facepainting, Transfer Tattoos, Storytelling (10am),...
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...
Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
BCC News
Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
Worcestershire News
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...
See Your Lost Loved One Shine as Charity’s Special Festive Celebration Returns
A moving celebration will see the memory of lost loved ones shine this Christmas with the return of a special festive campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Celebrate Your Star invites friends and family members from across Worcestershire to pay tribute to...
Herefordshire News
Protecting Your Business Lunch hosted by Castle Green Financial Planning and Harrison Clark Rickerbys
The death or critical illness of an owner or key employee inevitably creates significant turbulence within a business. If you are a business owner or key employee, this informative talk will help you to understand how to protect your business should anything happen to...
NMITE Open Day – Saturday 25 March
Explore the NMITE Campus this weekend! We’ll be showcasing NMITE’s stand-out differences, as a UK breakthrough in university education, at our Blackfriars Campus in Hereford on Saturday 25th March 2023, 10.30am till 2pm and booking is open to all. Come and explore our...
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Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants Opens New Audit Centre
Leading Worcestershire accountants, Ormerod Rutter, has opened its third premises in Droitwich, Layton House. The new facility serves as a dedicated centre for audit excellence, housing the firm’s rapidly growing audit team. The expansion reflects significant...
Your website is open 24 hours a day. Is it doing any work?
Your opening hours are posted on the door, your website, though, doesn’t have a closing time, it’s available to potential customers at 11pm on a Tuesday, on a lunch break, on a Sunday morning when someone’s finally getting round to sorting out that...
Student Performance Brings Local Nursing Stories to Life
First-year Theatre, Acting and Performance students at the University of Worcester staged a powerful community theatre performance, drawing directly on the lived experiences of former nurses from Worcester Royal Infirmary. The performance, titled Nursing Stories, was...
PUUC Architecture is proud to be supporting our friends at Reach Community Project in Bewdley
We’re taking on the Malvern Hills Trek on Friday 18th September, starting at 9am —as it’s a public place and anyone is welcome to join us if you fancy this from 9am on the day! The more, the merrier. If you’d like to support this fantastic cause, you can donate here:...
When access isn’t access: what digital adoption misses in practice
Digital adoption is high on the agenda for many organisations, with Government supported programmes such as Made Smarter and Innovate UK supporting businesses to invest in new technology and systems. But adoption is only the first step. Currie.Foligno Consulting’s...
Record promotions support continued growth at HCR Law’s Hereford office
HCR Law’s Hereford office celebrated a record six promotions in April 2026, supporting continued growth and reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to developing local talent. The promotions form part of HCR Law’s biggest promotion round to date, with more than 100...
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