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HCR Law celebrates first winner of HCR Spark initiative

HCR Law celebrates first winner of HCR Spark initiative

HCR Law is delighted to announce the first winner of HCR Spark – an exciting programme launched to inspire and support young people interested in a career in law. Ella Hamilton, a Year 12 A-level student at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye, has been named the...

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Chamber News

BCC Trade Manifesto – International Trade Vital For UK Growth

BCC Trade Manifesto – International Trade Vital For UK Growth

The British Chambers of Commerce has called for Government to focus on boosting services, advanced manufacturing, green and digital trade if it wants to hit its £1tn trade target.   The move comes as research shows SME exports continue to languish:   In...

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Chamber achieve Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award!

Chamber achieve Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award!

The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award recognises companies for their support to the Armed Forces community, including Reservists, veterans, spouses, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and cadets. Gold award holders must demonstrate a number of positive measures and...

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Our Latest Member

New Member Profile – Introducing LimeliteHR & Learning

Hi! I’m Lisa, Founder of Limelite, a values-led, commercial and creative HR and learning solutions provider in the Worcestershire area and nationwide. I founded Limelite with a passion to bring our unique approach to HR and Learning to help build amazing...

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New Member Profile – Introducing LimeliteHR & Learning

New Member Profile – Introducing LimeliteHR & Learning

Hi! I’m Lisa, Founder of Limelite, a values-led, commercial and creative HR and learning solutions provider in the Worcestershire area and nationwide. I founded Limelite with a passion to bring our unique approach to HR and Learning to help build amazing...

Policy News

Launching the 2022/23 Chamber Business Manifesto

Launching the 2022/23 Chamber Business Manifesto

The recent Economic Conference included the launch of the Chamber Manifesto for 2022/2023.  The Manifesto outlines activities that the Chamber will undertake to represent the interests and address the challenges faced by our Membership. These challenges have been...

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Joint Area Council March 2022 Update

Joint Area Council March 2022 Update

The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...

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Skills News

Virtual open events and learning prove a hit for WCG

Virtual open events and learning prove a hit for WCG

A leading college group based in Warwickshire and Worcestershire, which was among the first colleges in the country to run virtual open events during the Coronavirus lockdown, will continue using online platforms as a showcase for prospective students. WCG (formerly...

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“Lockdown” learning for apprentices

“Lockdown” learning for apprentices

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA) Apprentices, Staff and Employers faced uncertainty back in March, with the Training Centres closed and many learners on furlough during the Covid-19 “lockdown”. Despite the speed of the...

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Charity News

Ball in Aid of the Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund

Ball in Aid of the Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund

Join Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for a charity ball to raise funds for their Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund. The ball will be hosted by Elliott Webb (Radio Presenter on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester) and will be held on the 23rd of September at...

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US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy

US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy

Reacting to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Government has kept a cool head so far and must continue to negotiate. This is a marathon not a sprint, and...

BCC News

US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy

Reacting to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Government has kept a cool head so far and must continue to negotiate. This is a marathon not a sprint, and...

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Worcestershire News

Kingsway House introduces Business Lounge Pass

Kingsway House introduces Business Lounge Pass

Most business people in the Worcester area are well aware of the outstanding facilities at Kingsway House Business Centre on Foregate Street. They offer virtual and registered office addresses, hot-desking, meeting rooms, serviced offices and event space. And now they...

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Herefordshire News

Demand for commercial property in Hereford on the up

Demand for commercial property in Hereford on the up

The raft of new development planned for Hereford can help drive demand for commercial property in and around the city, a legal expert has said. Louise Price, who recently joined the commercial and agricultural property team at Lanyon Bowdler’s Hereford office, said...

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Herefordshire Embrace Equity for International Women’s Day

Herefordshire Embrace Equity for International Women’s Day

Over the last couple of years Ruby Edwards from You Do Better PR has written together with local business women who live and work in and around Worcestershire to share the positive sentiment of International Women’s Day. This year, in Herefordshire, we embrace...

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Law firm hosts Lions rugby networking event

Law firm hosts Lions rugby networking event

Partners from Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors hosted a special British & Irish Lions networking event at Stourton Park, home of Stourbridge Rugby Club. Over 90 business professionals from across the region attended the breakfast event to network and cheer...

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Severn Valley Railway wins UK Enterprise award

Severn Valley Railway wins UK Enterprise award

The Severn Valley Railway has been named as Leading Railway Enthusiast Site in the 2025 SME UK Enterprise Awards. Awards coordinator Laura O’Carroll said: ‘SME News prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are...

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Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference

Preventing Harm at the Heart of Policing Conference

Stark statistics, shocking stories, and insights into policing methods were all part of the Evidence Based Policing Conference at the University of Worcester recently. The event, attended by students, staff, and representatives from a host of organisations, addressed...

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