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Property expert marks Chartered Legal landmark
A Worcestershire-based property specialist is celebrating after becoming a newly qualified Chartered Legal Executive. Jacob King, a residential property expert at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has achieved the qualification after six years studying alongside his day...
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Property expert marks Chartered Legal landmark
A Worcestershire-based property specialist is celebrating after becoming a newly qualified Chartered Legal Executive. Jacob King, a residential property expert at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has achieved the qualification after six years studying alongside his day...
Member News
University Expert’s Talk Explores History of Witchcraft
Two rare Elizabethan texts will be on show during a talk on witchcraft by a University of Worcester historian, as part of Worcester Cathedral’s MedievalFest next week. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will speak on ‘Witchcraft and Religion in...
Worcestershire businesses urged to ‘power up’ productivity and plug skills gaps with Skills Bootcamps
Businesses across Worcestershire are being urged to take advantage of Skills Bootcamps – flexible training programmes designed to upskill staff, fill skills gaps, and support long-term growth. Funded by the Department for Education and managed locally by...
Patron & Strategic News
Exercise Executive Leader
We wanted to make you aware that Birmingham University Officers’ Training Corps are delivering an employer engagement event ‘Exercise Executive Leader’ to employers within the West Midlands area. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13th May at Venning Barracks in...
A Big Season for Finch
As Worcestershire County Cricket Club begin the 2025 season, player Adam Finch has been sharing his reflections and his hopes for the current season, with students at the University of Worcester. Adam, himself a graduate of the University, said studying had helped him...
Chamber News
Business Round Up – April
The shortlisted finalists for the 2023 Chamber Awards have been announced – well done and thanks to the large number of initial applicants. The final round of interviews will be carried out in early May and the winners announced in front of 700 people at the...
Enigma & Spring Lane Sustainability Forum
Enigma & Spring Lane are pleased to invite you to their 3rd FREE sustainability forum. Wednesday 19th April 15:00-17:00 Tea and Coffee Provided Eden Church, Grovewood Road, Malvern, WR14 1GD The forum aims to: raise awareness amongst local businesses and their...
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Introducing The HR Hero to Chamber Membership!
Hi, I’m Kate Bennett, founder of The HR Hero! As a business owner, HR can be overwhelming. Whether you’re employing your first member of staff, growing a team or have an established workforce, there is complex employment law to navigate and people practices to...
Introducing The HR Hero to Chamber Membership!
Hi, I’m Kate Bennett, founder of The HR Hero! As a business owner, HR can be overwhelming. Whether you’re employing your first member of staff, growing a team or have an established workforce, there is complex employment law to navigate and people practices to...
Policy News
Government’s Innovation Strategy aims to boost UK productivity
On 22 July, the government published their Innovation Strategy. The strategy aims to boost private sector investment in R&D across the whole of the UK and make the UK a global hub for innovation. The strategy consists of plans in four areas, which will support the...
Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level since start of pandemic
Figures published yesterday (29 July) show the fewest number of people on furlough since the scheme launched in March 2020, down from a peak of nearly nine million at the height of the pandemic in May last year. 1.9 million people remained on the scheme by the end of...
Skills News
Apprenticeships go from strength to strength during COVID Lockdown
In the new COVID-world there are some inspiring stories of organisations who have successfully adapted their business models to the current challenges for Apprenticeships under COVID-19. ‘Keeping learners learning’ has been the mantra of the entire team at...
Three new Businesses pledge their support to improving Careers Education
Three new Cornerstone Employers have pledged their support to developing the county’s future workforce. The three companies, DRP Group, Platform Housing Group and QinetiQ are the latest organisations from across the county to join the growing list of businesses...
Charity News
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Receives £65,000 From Global’s Make Some Noise To Fund Life Changing Services
Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of the Media & Entertainment group Global, has distributed grants totalling £2.5 million to small charities and projects across the UK following its determined fundraising efforts in 2022. Thanks to the incredible...
Matt and George take on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in aid of Acorns
In December, Matt and George plan to take part in the annual Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, with the aim of raising £250,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice, a local charity very close to their hearts. The dynamic duo are rowing in memory of a close family...
Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain
Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the economy...
BCC News
Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain
Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the economy...
Worcestershire News
Ballards LLP Expands Marketing and Business Development Team
Worcestershire based professional services firm, Ballards LLP, is making significant strides in bolstering its Marketing and Business Development team. Ballards specialise in accounting, taxation, and business advisory services, ensuring that they are well equipped to...
Grand opening of new electrical training centre at Worcester Community Trust’s inaugural annual celebration event
More than 80 members of the local community came together on Thursday 28 September to celebrate the impact that local charity Worcester Community Trust has had during 2022 and 2023. The charity runs six community hubs throughout Worcester, as well as wide range of...
Herefordshire News
You’re invited to Talk Community’s next networking breakfast!
Wednesday 1st March, 2023 8am – 10am Hereford Rugby Football Club, Wyeside, Belvedere Lane, Hereford, HR4 0PH Please book your place here The Connecting Business and Charities breakfast is a unique event for businesses, social enterprises, and voluntary and community...
Labour shortage: Are you an age-positive employer?
There’s been a lot in the news recently about getting over-50s who have decided to finish work, back into employment to help address the UK’s labour shortage and boost the economy. It’s been reported that almost 300,000 fewer people are in employment than before the...
All Latest News
Delighted to announce our new partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
We’re absolutely delighted to announce our new partnership with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for the next 12 months! Our Hands On At Work team will be delivering seated massage sessions to the incredible staff at Worcester, Redditch, and Kidderminster...
Exercise Executive Leader
We wanted to make you aware that Birmingham University Officers’ Training Corps are delivering an employer engagement event ‘Exercise Executive Leader’ to employers within the West Midlands area. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13th May at Venning Barracks in...
A Big Season for Finch
As Worcestershire County Cricket Club begin the 2025 season, player Adam Finch has been sharing his reflections and his hopes for the current season, with students at the University of Worcester. Adam, himself a graduate of the University, said studying had helped him...
Worcestershire Ambassadors: Celebrating 25 Years of Giving Back
Worcestershire Ambassadors have proudly raised and donated an incredible £1.25 million over the last 25 years to support our local community. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we’re excited to announce a special initiative: 25 in 25. Our goal is to raise...
Paddle for a Purpose: Local Businesses Unite for Headway Worcestershire Charity Kayak Event
In an inspiring display of community spirit and commitment, eight intrepid kayakers from various Worcestershire businesses are set to embark on a challenging 38 mile paddle along The River Severn for a noble cause. Headway Worcestershire is thrilled to announce the...
Students Scoop £5,000 Prizes in Dragon’s Den-style Competition
Entrepreneurial students have scooped two £5,000 prizes in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to help launch their new businesses. Will Essex and Janka Chovancova, who are both studying at the University of Worcester’s Business School, were among the University students...
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