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Navigating the Future of UK Healthcare: How TR Health Supports You in 2026
As we move closer to 2026, the UK’s healthcare landscape is poised for significant shifts. Demand for timely, accessible medical support is increasing. One of the biggest challenges in 2026 will be the increasing pressure on the NHS, as demand continues to...
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Navigating the Future of UK Healthcare: How TR Health Supports You in 2026
As we move closer to 2026, the UK’s healthcare landscape is poised for significant shifts. Demand for timely, accessible medical support is increasing. One of the biggest challenges in 2026 will be the increasing pressure on the NHS, as demand continues to...
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Something Special is Happening in Worcester: Bespoke Advice Wins Triple National Honours and Reconfirms Chartered and B Corp Status
Worcester-based chartered financial planning firm and certified BCorp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, is celebrating a defining moment in its journey after winning three prestigious national awards in just one week: • Young Financial Planning Team of the Year – Young Financial...
WLZ Tutors Brings Education and Art Together as One of the Main Sponsors of Worcester Paint Festival 2025
Local education specialists WLZ Tutors are celebrating their role as one of the main sponsors of the Worcester Paint Festival (WPF) 2025, an annual event that transforms Worcester into a vibrant open-air gallery. Known for delivering personalised, inclusive tutoring...
Patron & Strategic News
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...
ISO Quality Services Ltd Raises £6,800 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at Annual Golf Day
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, ISO Quality Services is proud to announce the success of their annual Charity Golf Day, which raised an impressive £6,800 in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – a life saving emergency service they’ve proudly supported...
Chamber News
Celebrations All Round at the Chamber Business Awards 2023!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce were delighted to welcome guests to the Worcester Arena for the Chamber Business Awards 2023, sponsored by Herefordshire Council. Hosted by the amazing Paul Sinha, the Awards welcomed over 700 guests from...
FUTURE FOCUSED QUARTERLY BUSINESS PLANNING SUMMIT
Join RWC in their upcoming Business Summit event. Here’s what to expect: Dive Deep into Business Strategy: Gain clarity on your vision, goals, and the precise steps needed to achieve them. Optimise Your Time & Resources: Learn effective time management techniques,...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Worcestershire Decanters Ltd – We help brands realise their full potential; driving awareness and loyalty through innovative memorable experiences. Dynamite Lifestyle T/A Simply Prosperity – I...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Worcestershire Decanters Ltd – We help brands realise their full potential; driving awareness and loyalty through innovative memorable experiences. Dynamite Lifestyle T/A Simply Prosperity – I...
Policy News
An In Depth Review Of The Autumn Budget & What It Means For You And Your Business
An enthusiastic Rishi Sunak has announced a package of spending giveaways in the budget, which left you thinking who is going to pay for all of this? Changes to business rates for those operating in retail, leisure, and hospitality as well as reform to alcohol duty...
BCC November Economic Review
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) recently published their November Monthly Economic Review. This briefing is an analysis of the key domestic and international economic indicators for business. The report also provides a comparison between the economic data...
Skills News
2020 Employer Skills Survey
Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) are gathering information on the skills gaps and training needs SMEs face in Worcestershire, particularly in relation to the use of digital technologies. As part of this assessment, we are asking our colleagues, business support...
Take part in the Worcestershire Digital Skills survey
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), working with Serco, is seeking the views of Worcestershire employers to understand how organisations can be supported to develop the skills needed to adopt digital technologies, especially in the context of Covid-19.
Charity News
St Richard’s Hospice Asks County to Help Shape Charity Shops’ Future
St Richard’s Hospice is launching an audience research study to gather valuable insights into its charity shops and ensure its continued success. The study, conducted in collaboration with HemingwayDesign, aims to future-proof this vital source of income for the...
St Michael’s Hospice to open shop in Monmouth
St Michael’s Hospice will open its first-ever shop in Monmouth in the coming days. The Bartestree-based charity, which recently opened a new store in Ross-on-Wye, will move into a unit on Agincourt Square. The charity is inviting supporters to attend the official...
Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead
Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the...
BCC News
Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead
Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the...
Worcestershire News
Wellbeing job clubs sign up 120 clients in first three months
A brand-new wellbeing job club and support service opened in Worcester in June of this year to support people who are looking to work towards gaining employment or training. Three months down the line, and more than 120 people are already gaining support. The service,...
Learning on-the-go: EG People Development launches new eLearning offering
Malvern-based business EG People Development, led by Liz Gait, unveiled their new online learning platform at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s recent Business Expo. EG People Development officially launched their eLearning programme at the...
Herefordshire News
Marches businesses invited to apply for grants of up to £1million before March deadline
Businesses across the Marches are being urged to move quickly to take advantage of a hugely successful funding programme which has helped create almost 500 new jobs and establish six new businesses. The Business Growth Programme (BGP2) has awarded almost £4.5million...
Pippin Copywriting sponsors NMITE Masterclass with Andrew Haines, CEO of Network Rail
NMITE’s latest Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership was sponsored by Chamber member Pippin Copywriting Ltd. The Masterclass, held on 2 February, was with Andrew Haines, OBE, CEO of Network Rail, and featured an audience Q&A. Catherine Every, Director of Pippin...
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Peace of Mind for Local Businesses: Commercial Pest Control You Can Trust
Why Local Businesses Trust PGM & SON Pest Control Services Protect your business and reputation with PGM & SON, the leading commercial pest control specialists serving Herefordshire and Worcestershire. As the region’s largest provider, PGM & SON delivers...
First stop: Severn Valley Railway, for the Railway 200 exhibition train
Railway 200’s travelling exhibition train arrived in style at the Severn Valley Railway today [Friday 27 June] for the very first leg of its UK-wide tour. The specially commissioned Inspiration train arrived at Kidderminster Town station, sporting its one-off livery,...
Activities to Show Public How to Help at-Risk Bird Species
A series of free activities taking place in the City next month will raise awareness of a bird species at risk and show the public what they can do to help. Talks and walks have been organised by the Worcester Swift Recovery Group as part of its summer activities to...
Bespoke Advice Recognised Among UK’s Best Places to Work
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, has been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2025 by The Sunday Times. This prestigious recognition is a reflection of the company’s unwavering commitment to its...
‘LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION’ Wild Edric Media & Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Of Commerce has appointed a local production company as their Video Partner for the upcoming Chamber Expo, in a drive to create engaging video content to promote the Chamber and it’s services, as well as providing a spotlight...
Worcester Six marks 10-year milestone with celebration outside MiTek’s new EMEA headquarters
Leading commercial property developer, Stoford has marked a decade of development at Worcester Six Business Park with a special event. Hosted in conjunction with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Stoford celebrated the major milestone with an...
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