After today’s landmark ruling, tens of thousands of small businesses will receive insurance pay-outs covering losses from the first national lockdown, following a court ruling earlier today. The Supreme Court favoured small firms receiving payments from business...
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Pershore College scientist calls for innovation in agriculture to help in fight against climate change
How we transform our agricultural food systems to feed an ever-growing population is one of the issues to be examined in a new series of webinars organised by the GrowAgri Worcestershire project, based at Pershore College. Starting on January 19, Food Future...
Graduate recruitment boost thanks to Worcestershire County Council grants
A number of graduates have been hired in recent months thanks to grants from Worcestershire County Council that were launched to help businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19. Among those graduates is Emily Bratt, who recently received a first-class degree in...
Memorandum of Understanding extension signed by Sir John Peace, Midlands Engine and Maryland, US
On Wednesday 13 January 2021, Sir John Peace and representatives from the Midlands Engine joined Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce and the Maryland Department of Commerce to sign an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two countries. The...
Storm continues to innovate with accessible waste container
Storm Environmental has recently launched a new, first-of-its-kind waste container that is more accessible for wheelchair users who wish to recycle. Following a successful trial period, the 1280 litre container, known as a DDA bin, is another ground-breaking...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Bluestone International Ltd - European freight shipping. Bluestone International specialises in same and next day deliveries to and from...
Worcestershire Area Council January update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
GDP falls in November halting 6 months of recovery
Following six consecutive months of growth GDP fell 2.6% in November as varying restrictions were brought into place across the UK. This economy is now 8.5% smaller than it was in February, proving a roadblock in the “V” shaped recover of the economy. The data does...
Worcestershire Farmers Need To Watch Closely As Payment Scheme Changes Take Shape
Big changes to the way that farmers and landowners are awarded funding took effect from 1 January 2021 – but the full picture is still to emerge. Agricultural lawyer Alexandra Phillips is urging landowners to make sure they watch closely as the new Agriculture Act...
Introducing Jerroms
Jerroms is a long-established Chartered Certified accountancy firm. Clients range from small local businesses to large groups nationwide and they have an excellent reputation for servicing clients’ accounting needs across a range of sectors. They offer support and...