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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100
Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...
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Hereford business named in UK’s Green Growth 100
Local small business recognised as one of the UK’s leaders in sustainability-led growth. Niche, a habitat solutions provider and biodiversity specialist has been selected as part of the Green Growth 100, an initiative launched by Small Business Britain in partnership...
Member News
Holocaust Rescue Stories go on Display at The Hive as Speakers Urge Action Against Hatred
A month‑long exhibition honouring the rescue of Jews during the Holocaust opened in Worcester on Monday, accompanied by stark warnings about rising antisemitism and calls to confront hatred in modern society. Between Life and Death: Stories of Rescue During the...
OCM celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by recognising warehouse apprentice Nathan
OCM is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the progress of its Warehouse Apprentice, Nathan Greaves, and reinforcing its commitment to responsible e-waste management and secure IT disposal. CAPTION: L-R: Zoe Doherty from Nova Training, Nathan...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Awarded Maximum £2.5m Teaching Capital Grant to Expand and Enhance Healthcare Education
The University of Worcester has been awarded £2,493,703 from the Office for Students (OfS) to further enhance its very high-quality education of tomorrow’s nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, paramedics, occupational therapists, physician assistants, midwives and other...
Hazelton Mountford expands Worcester office space to drive specialist Property Division growth
Independent chartered insurance broker Hazelton Mountford has expanded across an additional floor at its Worcester headquarters, marking a significant step in the growth of its property division and the company’s expansion plans. The new space, located directly above...
Chamber News
Cutting Costs, Creating Culture
Recruiting can be difficult. Really difficult, at times. With the myriad of recruitment and selection opportunities available to hiring managers, the process can easily get costly, both financially and on the increasingly limited time resources of a HR team. You...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! A Plan Insurance – A-Plan provide “car, home, van” and a range of other insurance services. They are passionate about client service, and believe that the best way to support you and deliver real...
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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
Labour market statistics are a cause for concern
Real levels of UK wages fell at the fastest rate for at least 20 years in the second quarter of this year, falling 3% between April and June according to the ONS statistics. This is the sharpest decline in wages since 2001. Rising prices and energy bills further...
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 represents the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Skills News
“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...
Health And Safety Within A Construction Environment
Last week saw Worcestershire-based training provider, InterLearn, launch their first classroom delivery since lockdown measures were enforced in March, benefitting local residents who find themselves out of work as a result of Covid19, by providing much-needed...
Charity News
Ballards LLP Continues Annual Tradition of Spreading Christmas Joy to Children in Need
As part of their commitment to supporting the Worcester Community Trust, Ballards LLP recently donated wrapped selection boxes to the charity. This support plays a role in helping the Worcester Community Trust provide facilities for community use and extends a helping...
The Iconic St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run has Sold-out
An iconic pre-Christmas sight is set to bring festive cheer to the streets of Hereford. St Michael’s Hospice has confirmed its ever-popular Santa Run, taking place on Sunday 17th December, has sold-out with around 300 signed up. All ages don Santa suits and choose...
Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
BCC News
Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
Worcestershire News
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...
Kingsway House – Christmas Networking Event: Friday 1st December 2023 4pm – 7pm
Kingsway House next charity networking event is on Friday 1st December from 4pm – 7pm and this one will be in aid of Acorn’s Children’s Hospice. The cost is £15 and all the profit will be going directly to the charity. It’s easy to book and pay online with a...
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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Custom GPTs: The Next Leap in Business Productivity
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea – it’s quietly transforming how we work. One of the most promising developments is the rise of custom GPTs: AI assistants that can be tailored to an organisation’s own data, language, and way of working....
Our New Website Has Officially Gone Live !!
After years of struggling to create a website that was as accessible as possible for our candidates, today we can officially announce our brand-new website has gone live!! We wanted to give a huge thank you to Chris and Neil from VOiD Applications for building the...
Paddling Beyond Limits: A Journey of Adventure and Healing in Mongolia
Rosemary Sales – Wye Knot Community This year I embarked on what would become the most extraordinary adventure of my life: leading the first British group to canoe the uncharted Delgermörön River in Mongolia. Over 300 kilometres of remote waterways, our team...
Workshop Empowers Families to Preserve Motherhood Memories
If you’ve ever thought about preserving your precious family stories to pass down to future generations, academics at the University of Worcester will be on hand to help as part of a series of events on the theme of ‘motherhood’. The events will also include a drop-in...
Property consultancy’s outstanding achievements recognised at awards ceremony
Talented colleagues at a leading property consultancy were rewarded for their outstanding achievements at the National Grid LLRF Supplier Awards 2025. Fisher German was presented with a trio of awards at a ceremony held at the Thinktank in Birmingham. Charlotte...
A Five-Star Christmas Experience at the Severn Valley Railway!
Step aboard a magical steam train from Kidderminster Station and journey into a world of festive wonder! Brand new for 2025, join Santa and friends for “The Great Christmas Train Rescue”, a heart-warming theatrical adventure brought to life at Arley Station....
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