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Businesses Hit It for Six as Worcester Street Sixes Takes Over the City Centre
Cathedral Square in the heart of Worcester was transformed into a vibrant cricket arena yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) as businesses from across Worcestershire came together for another successful Worcester Street Sixes, raising vital funds for Worcestershire Cricket...
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Businesses Hit It for Six as Worcester Street Sixes Takes Over the City Centre
Cathedral Square in the heart of Worcester was transformed into a vibrant cricket arena yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) as businesses from across Worcestershire came together for another successful Worcester Street Sixes, raising vital funds for Worcestershire Cricket...
Member News
Why businesses should look twice at additive manufacturing
Nine in ten manufacturing executives now list supply chain resilience as a top priority, up from under seven in ten the previous year. Tariff pressure, stretched international logistics, and geopolitical uncertainty are driving that shift. For many businesses across...
MBE for University Provost in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of Worcester’s Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Ann Jordan, who began her career as a primary school teacher before joining the University of Worcester as a teacher educator, has been...
Patron & Strategic News
Wyevale Nurseries offers free expert advice on boosting biodiversity with hedging
GARDENERS, landscapers, local authorities and landowners are being encouraged to boost biodiversity by planting bird friendly hedging – and Wyevale Nurseries is offering free expert guidance to help them get started (April 2026). With 96 years of horticultural...
University of Worcester Shortlisted for Two WhatUni Student Choice Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for two awards in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2026: Career Prospects and Halls and Student Accommodation. The shortlistings reflect the University’s strong commitment to providing an outstanding student...
Chamber News
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,...
Chair’s Report
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce host a fantastic array of events and training and I urge everyone to take a look and book here: www.hwchamber.co.uk/events-and-training-calendar. To make the most of the networking, I’d like to point...
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insight6 – New Member Profile
Hi, I’m Simon Cadwallader, Customer Experience Director for insight6, covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. insight6 are the only customer experience specialists in the UK with 25 experts across the country who in turn partner with over...
insight6 – New Member Profile
Hi, I’m Simon Cadwallader, Customer Experience Director for insight6, covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. insight6 are the only customer experience specialists in the UK with 25 experts across the country who in turn partner with over...
Policy News
Latest Quarterly Economic Report provides snapshot of business performance during final months of 2021
Today the latest Quarterly Economic Report has been released, providing the most up to date snapshot of local business performance and confidence. The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) has been conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce within its UK network since...
The UK’s National Security and Investment Act 2021 – new guidance
The UK government has made a significant upgrade to investment screening, for national security purposes. The National Security and Investment Act (NSI) ensures predictability and transparency, while mitigating any risks to national security. The new system will come...
Skills News
BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee’s report
Commenting on the release of the Migration Advisory Committee’s report on the UK’s immigration system, published today, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said: “Businesses want a flexible immigration system that provides access to the staff they need, without...
Worcestershire Business Community shows support for National Apprenticeship Week
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council are joining the annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England. From Monday 3 February through to Sunday 9 February as part of the National Apprenticeship Week 2020, the...
Charity News
Local Firms Unite to Support Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Ballards LLP, an accountancy firm, and Four Squared Recruitment, its sister company, both based in Worcestershire, have chosen the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust as their Charity of the Year. The Trust funds research into rare and aggressive childhood cancers,...
Mike Keel to retire as St Michael’s Hospice Chief Executive
The Chief Executive of St Michael’s Hospice has announced his retirement after eight years at the helm. Mike Keel will leave his role at the Bartestree-based Hospice at the end of this month. During his tenure, Mr Keel has overseen the charity’s extended reach to the...
Businesses Squeezed As Inflation Remains High
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Sticky inflation has been in danger of becoming a uniquely British disease as the UK continues to stand out from the...
BCC News
Businesses Squeezed As Inflation Remains High
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Sticky inflation has been in danger of becoming a uniquely British disease as the UK continues to stand out from the...
Worcestershire News
Love it or List it
Lee and Mair Whittington are bringing their experience in buying and selling houses to anyone thinking of facing the challenges of making a move. When you’ve moved house over twenty times, you’re going to know a thing or two about the property market. Going through...
County IT expert to take on Worcester 10k for Cancer Research
A Worcestershire IT specialist is set to take part in this month’s Worcester 10k to raise money for the Cancer Research charity. Paul Taylor, head of sales at Kidderminster IT firm Minster Micro, is taking part in the city’s popular race after running the half...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP launches £1.5million energy grants scheme – with £20,000 per business available
A new £1.5million scheme to help businesses improve their energy efficiency and drive down carbon emissions has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The Marches Energy Grant is open to all businesses in the region and offers a free energy...
Courtyard’s annual visual arts project is open for submissions from young, local artists
The Courtyard are offering an opportunity for emerging visual artists aged 16–25 with a link to Herefordshire to take part in the 2023 visual arts project, Cultivate@Courtyard. The chosen artists will be shortlisted by a panel of judges and will then be mentored by...
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Trade Support Gap Leaves Firms Flying Solo
Zero percent of surveyed UK exporters say they have “comprehensive support” from government to manage trade policy changes, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with global standards organisation GS1 UK. The BCC’s...
Council appoints contractor to begin delivery of Hereford Bypass phase one
Civil engineering firm, Graham, appointed to lead detailed design and early works, paving the way for beginning of construction later this year. Appointment marks latest milestone in delivering the long-awaited bypass. Phase one expected to deliver immediate benefits...
Photography students set to capture Hereford’s new transport hub in pictures
Construction of Hereford’s new £10 million transport hub is being captured in pictures thanks to a group of Hereford photography students. Contractor McPhillips has partnered with Hereford College of Arts to give a group of BA Photography students regular access to...
Ballards unveils bold brand refresh, built on ‘The speed of knowing’
James Syree, CEO, Ballards A major rebrand signals Ballards’ transformation into one of the Midlands’ most agile, insight-driven advisory groups. Ballards, a leading Midlands business advisory and consultancy group, today reveals a striking new brand identity...
We’re all a bit on the spectrum, aren’t we?
Did you ever look at a cave painting and wonder who was the first human to decide “I’m going to mix ash and bone into a paste and wipe it on the walls of my home to represent my tribe and the animals I chase”? Presumably, this wasn’t a normal thought at the...
Students Prepare for Annual 24-Hour CPR Challenge
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester are gearing up for this year’s CPR Marathon; a non-stop, 24-hour cardiopulmonary resuscitation challenge aimed at raising vital funds for Heart Start Malvern and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Beginning at 9am on...
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