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Chamber Release Salary & Benefits Report 2026, In Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Salary & Benefits Report in partnership with Hewett Recruitment. This report is the region’s most comprehensive benchmarking resource for pay, benefits, and...
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Chamber Release Salary & Benefits Report 2026, In Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Salary & Benefits Report in partnership with Hewett Recruitment. This report is the region’s most comprehensive benchmarking resource for pay, benefits, and...
Member News
ROXEL UK CELEBRATES COURTNEY RICHARD’S DOUBLE WIN AT WORCESTERSHIRE APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS
Roxel UK is proud to announce that Research and Technology Engineer Courtney Richards has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at this year’s Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. Held on 13th November at the West Midlands Safari Park. Courtney Richards...
DRPG Celebrates Creative Careers Month with Industry First Apprenticeship Cohort and Sparks Live Success
DRPG Celebrates Creative Careers Month with Industry First Apprenticeship Cohort and Sparks Live Success Creative communications agency DRPG is championing the next generation of talent this Creative Careers Month with two major milestones: the launch of the UK’s...
Patron & Strategic News
Skills Minister Impressed at Worcester
The Minister for Skills has visited the University of Worcester, where she met the healthcare, legal, and sports science workers of the future and took questions from an audience of trainee teachers. Baroness Jacqui Smith spoke to PGCE students about her experiences...
Employers achieve Silver Award recognition for commitment to Defence personnel
Over 100 guests gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to celebrate thirty-six regional employers who have gained a prestigious award presented to them on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Hosted by the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce provides exclusive business healthcare cover with affiliate partner AXA
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to remind its Members of the exclusive Business Healthcare Cover offered through its affiliate partnership with AXA, a leading global insurance provider. This valuable benefit is available to all...
Co-locate with us!
We have an exciting opportunity for businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to utilise some space in our Worcestershire office, at Warndon Business Park, WR4 9NE. Our new flexible working arrangements, have freed up some space in our office, that we would like...
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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
New Engineering Facilities Unveiled in the Heart of Worcester
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) have celebrated the opening of their new engineering facilities located in the Cathedral building in Worcester. The newly refurbished building was finally able to be officially opened following delays due to the Covid-19...
New Survey Invites Opinions on Proposals for Redditch DMIC
Redditch Borough Council have commissioned SQW to carry out a survey to help inform the development of the Redditch Digital Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (DMIC). As a key part of Redditch’s Town Investment Plan, the DMIC aims to become a focal point for...
Skills News
WCG celebrates student success
Seven outstanding students from a leading college group in Warwickshire and Worcestershire have been honoured. The students have been recognised as Student of the Year for each of the individual colleges which are part of WCG (formerly Warwickshire College Group)....
College group selected to deliver three new T Level routes
A leading college group which operates across Warwickshire and Worcestershire has been selected to offer three new T Level routes. WCG (formerly Warwickshire College Group) will be delivering the Health and Science, Engineering and Manufacturing, and Construction...
Charity News
Fundraising event at Fusion Salon!
Earlier in the week, our Fusion salon, based in Redditch, took part in the Style Against Cancer for Children with Cancer UK! The Fusion reception was decorated with Style Against Cancer balloons and banners and the Level 2 hair students were offering clients a wash,...
Children’s Charity Wins Worcestershire Health & Social Care Award
The Feeding Trust are delighted to have won the Adolescent and Child Health Care Award at this years Worcestershire Health & Social Care Awards. The Feeding Trust, the UKs only charity supporting those affected by Paediatric Feeding Disorder’s (PFD), were...
UK-India Trade Agreement – A Big Deal For Business
Reacting to news of an agreement in principle for a free trade deal between the UK and India, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India is a huge boost to our economies and a welcome lift for our exporters....
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UK-India Trade Agreement – A Big Deal For Business
Reacting to news of an agreement in principle for a free trade deal between the UK and India, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India is a huge boost to our economies and a welcome lift for our exporters....
Worcestershire News
Big challenges ahead for former student to honour the memory of his daughters.
A former University of Worcester student has been back on campus as he gets ready for his last year of big fundraising challenges. 55-year-old Tony Frobisher has already run the London Marathon, cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats, climbed Kilimanjaro and trekked...
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...
Herefordshire News
Indegu launch new collaborative eLearning space for SMEs at the Chamber’s Business EXPO
Local eLearning experts Indegu Ltd unveiled their latest online proposition at the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Exhibition. The new collaborative eLearning platform was launched by Indegu Ltd at the recent Business Exhibition hosted by the Herefordshire &...
Courtyard launch Food For Families project for families struggling to make ends meet
The Courtyard are delighted to be hosting a series of Food For Families events every Saturday from 4 – 25 March for families who are struggling to make ends meet. With thanks to Talk Community Hub’s Winter of Wellbeing fund, The Courtyard are offering families the...
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New garden set to open at Primrose Hospice
Primrose Hospice and F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes invite you to the official opening of St Godwald’s Retreat, a new reflective garden created by F.B. & Sons Lawns & Landscapes for Primrose Hospice. Join Primrose on Sunday, 12th October, from 2–4pm at...
Alex Spicer: 10 Years Supporting Herefordshire Businesses – Now Personally Chartered
In 2025, Alex Spicer celebrates a decade of helping Herefordshire businesses protect what matters most – and a major professional milestone: becoming personally chartered, meeting the highest standards in his field. Alex’s achievement reflects both technical expertise...
Another first-time guest for the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala
The guest list has grown for the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala, as the railway confirmed LMS Jinty 47298 will join the roster at the four-day event between 18 and 21 September. Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, the SVR’s managing director said: “It’s a pleasure to...
Elston HR appoints a new HR Consultant
Elston HR is excited to welcome Géraldine Mannion as the newest member of its growing consultancy team. Géraldine joins as an HR Consultant, bringing extensive experience from her roles as HR Manager at Amco Services and Senior HR Generalist at Halliburton. She will...
Brockencote Hall Hotel partnering with Chapel Down for floral-inspired tasting evening
A historic countryside hotel in Worcestershire is partnering with England’s leading wine maker to host an exclusive floral-inspired tasting evening celebrating the scents, sights and flavours of summer. Brockencote Hall Hotel, a luxury Victorian manor in the heart of...
Bromsgrove law firm raises over £1,600 for local charity
Bromsgrove law firm mfg Solicitors has donated a total of £1,605.50 for local support charity the Rose & Daisy Foundation. Staff at the High Street firm raised £605.50 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including completing 10,318...
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