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Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? Podcast Reaches 10 Episodes
Dandelion Video Production’s jobs and careers podcast “What Do You Do?” has reached 10 episodes, marking the end of the first season. The podcast examines jobs most people don’t know anything about, and explores unique approaches on ones we...
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Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? Podcast Reaches 10 Episodes
Dandelion Video Production’s jobs and careers podcast “What Do You Do?” has reached 10 episodes, marking the end of the first season. The podcast examines jobs most people don’t know anything about, and explores unique approaches on ones we...
Member News
Rowley Meadow Lodges Awarded Prestigious AA 5-Star Rating for 2026
This prestigious accolade recognises excellence in quality, comfort, hospitality and overall guest experience, placing Rowley Meadow Lodges among the very best self-catering destinations in the country. Set in a tranquil countryside location, in the heart of the...
University of Worcester Named a Finalist in Four Categories in Prestigious Better Society Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for four honours at the 2026 Better Society Awards, recognising its wide‑ranging contribution to making a meaningful difference to society through education, research, and civic action. The University has been named a...
Patron & Strategic News
Autumn Budget 2025 summary: What you need to know
After months of unprecedented and exhausting speculation, policy kite-flying and last-minute U-turns that rattled the markets, Rachel Reeves has finally unveiled her much-anticipated second Budget, delivered as late in the year as politically possible. She faced a...
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...
Chamber News
Inflation Drops, However Remains at a Historic High Level.
Inflation has dropped again, to 6.8% from 7.9% in June. This is welcome news to businesses that have been hit hard by constant pressures from price rises for many months. However, inflation remains at historically high levels and is significantly below the 2% target...
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...
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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
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.
More support for further education to provide work ready employees
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson promised to improve the nations Further Education offering and vowed to scrap the target of 50% of young people attending university. More focus should be on further education in the coming years as the country looks to recover...
Charity News
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...
Chamber Members Team Up to Raise Funds for Charity Business of the Year
The Wyre Forest Business Book club, organised and run by Chamber members Human Everything, has completed it’s first year of book club meetings and is thrilled to be supporting Chamber charity Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation with a donation...
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
You Do Better Ltd celebrates 6 years in business
You Do Better Ltd is thrilled to commemorate a significant milestone, as it proudly marks six years of providing pay-as-you-go Public Relations to SMEs across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and beyond. Since its inception in 2017, the company has...
University Historian Explores Aftermath of Gunpowder Plot
If successful, it was an event that could have changed the course of history. But a University of Worcester historian will argue that the Gunpowder Plot still made a huge impact on British life in an upcoming talk. Taking place on Sunday, November 5, the same day that...
Herefordshire News
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...
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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Fix Digital Foundations to Unlock Growth
Ahead of the Budget, the President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Government to prioritise fixing the UK’s digital foundations, to support growth, and capitalise on AI opportunities. In the foreword to a new...
Westons Cider Extend Bulls Partnership For Five More Years
From left to right: Martin Brain: Commercial Manager at Hereford FC, Gemma Evans –Westons and Westons Direct Brand Manager, Darryl Hinksman – Head of Business Development at Westons Cider and George Webb, Commercial Director at Hereford FC Hereford FC is...
Megan Baker House Invites You to an Inspiring Open Day in Bromsgrove!
Megan Baker House (MBH) is inviting the local community to an exciting Open Day on Wednesday, 19th November at Newsong Community Church, B61 8LW, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The event is a fantastic opportunity to discover how MBH’s Conductive Education sessions are...
Evening of Powerful Films Exploring Climate Change and Migration
The University of Worcester will be hosting an evening of powerful films exploring the intersection of climate change and migration. The event is being held as part of the Our Shared Futures: Climate & Migration Community Film Festival, organised by City of...
Bankside College – Employer Open Event in Partnerships with EBC Group
Visit our Open Event to find out how you can support young adults with autism by offering work experience opportunities. Bankside College is a specialist provision offering high-quality further education for young adults aged 16-25 who are autistic and have...
Local Partner Celebrates 20 Years with Ballards LLP — Building a National Success Story In Worcestershire
Worcestershire based accountancy firm Ballards LLP is celebrating Partner Matthew Watson’s 20th anniversary with the business, two decades that have seen its specialist medical accounting service grow from a handful of local GP clients to a national leader. When...
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