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Graduate surveyor steps in to run Worcester City Run for injured colleague
A graduate surveyor at a leading property consultancy laced up his trainers for his first long-distance race in over a year to stand in for a colleague forced to withdraw from the Worcester City Run. Charlie Shakespeare, who joined Fisher German’s Worcester office in...
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Graduate surveyor steps in to run Worcester City Run for injured colleague
A graduate surveyor at a leading property consultancy laced up his trainers for his first long-distance race in over a year to stand in for a colleague forced to withdraw from the Worcester City Run. Charlie Shakespeare, who joined Fisher German’s Worcester office in...
Member News
Free study support event held at The Shell Store in Hereford
A free event designed to help learners prepare for the new academic year took place at The Shell Store in Hereford on Thursday, 13 August. The study day brought together five specialists offering accessible, person‑centred support to help improve confidence, focus and...
The budget conversation to have before you talk to a developer
Most business owners go into their first website conversation with a number in their head and not much else. “What’s this going to cost?” feels like the obvious question to lead with. It isn’t, not yet. The more useful question is: what do I...
Patron & Strategic News
Hidden LGBTQ Stories to be Uncovered at The Hive This Pride Month
LGBTQ stories and hidden histories will be celebrated at The Hive in Worcester at a free event exploring queer literary history from Worcestershire to Paris. The Salon: Pride at The Hive, which takes place on 24 June, 6.15-7.30pm, will bring to life the stories of...
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...
Chamber News
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...
New Member Benefit: Chamber Advice Blogs!
We are excited to announce a new addition to our Member Benefits portfolio: Chamber Advice Blogs -launching January 2024. This innovative Member benefit aims to provide our members with crucial information and a dedicated platform to share their expertise, insights,...
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Introducing TIEM Design and Business Space Midlands
TIEM Design are a talented, innovative marketing agency based in Worcestershire and work with businesses all over the country. Formed during the global pandemic of Covid-19, TIEM Design was created to provide marketing solutions, as a response to the financial crisis...
Introducing TIEM Design and Business Space Midlands
TIEM Design are a talented, innovative marketing agency based in Worcestershire and work with businesses all over the country. Formed during the global pandemic of Covid-19, TIEM Design was created to provide marketing solutions, as a response to the financial crisis...
Policy News
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No sign of hiring difficulties easing
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff. The fieldwork for the study was...
Inflation eases but rising prices increase pressure on businesses
UK inflation has eased in March, however rising food prices has meant inflation remains higher than expected above 10%, adding to the speculation that the Bank of England will raise interest rates again on Thursday. According to data released from the Office for...
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Charity News
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...
Kaleidoscope Plus Group to Host Unique Corporate Event – ‘It’s a Knockout’ at Warwick Castle
Leading mental health and wellbeing charity, Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG) is thrilled to announce its first-ever corporate event, ‘It’s a Knockout® Ultimate Team Challenge.’ This exhilarating event will take place on Wednesday 11th June at the stunning Pageant Field...
Tariff fatigue has set in among UK businesses
New polling on the initial reaction to the Greenland tariff threat David Bharier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose tariffs on UK goods over Greenland has landed with less shock than exhaustion. New polling by the...
BCC News
Tariff fatigue has set in among UK businesses
New polling on the initial reaction to the Greenland tariff threat David Bharier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose tariffs on UK goods over Greenland has landed with less shock than exhaustion. New polling by the...
Worcestershire News
The Chamber Welcomes Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC)
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC), established in 2021, is a determined participant in a movement sweeping the nation and, quite frankly, the globe: women’s football. Since England’s Euro Success in 2022, the Women’s Super League (tier 1) has seen an...
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...
Herefordshire News
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...
Investing in Herefordshire County’s Roads
Herefordshire Council is continuing to invest in the county’s infrastructure, with 21 road resurfacing schemes being completed this spring. Working together with Balfour Beatty Living Places, the road resurfacing will help to improve and maintain the highway network...
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Kaleidoscope Plus Group Launches Free Ebook to Help Young People Cope with Exam Stress
Mental health and wellbeing charity Kaleidoscope Plus Group has launched a new free digital resource designed to help young people manage stress and anxiety during exam season. The ebook Dealing with Exam Stress has been created to support teenagers and young adults...
Turning health & safety into everyday conversations: why it matters more than you might think
Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time working with health and safety teams. I’ve sat through briefings, workshops and leadership sessions, listening to experts discuss risk, compliance and prevention. And I’ve sometimes come away thinking: “We’re focusing on what...
University Wins National EDI Award at Better Society Awards 2026
The University of Worcester has won a major national award recognising its approach to building a community where everyone can succeed. The University was the winner of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion award at last night’s 2026 Better Society Awards. The Awards...
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT REHAU WINDOWS UK TO SET THE COURSE FOR 2030
On the heels of yet another strong year of growth, REHAU Windows UK has announced a series of structural changes to its senior management team in line with its ambitious Vision and Strategy 2030, taking effect from June 2026. Most notably, after 38 years’ service,...
Conference to Examine Impact of Brexit on Politics and Law in the UK
The two-day conference, held on June 25 and 26 and funded by the Society of Legal Scholars, will hear from some of the biggest names in politics, who’ll be discussing how Britain’s departure from the EU impacted accountability, parliament, rights and equality, and...
Going the extra mile as law firm backs marathon runner’s charity effort
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has backed a local businesswoman by donating a four-figure sum to support her recent London Marathon effort. Through its mfg Charitable Foundation, the law firm has donated £1,000 to the Make a Wish Foundation via Sarah Cutler, a...
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