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Autumn Budget 2026 summary: Key tax changes and announcements
Autumn Budget 2026: Key announcements, tax changes and what they mean for you Three months into life under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we have the first budget of the new Chancellor John Healey. As we would perhaps expect from the quietly-spoken and...
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Autumn Budget 2026 summary: Key tax changes and announcements
Autumn Budget 2026: Key announcements, tax changes and what they mean for you Three months into life under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we have the first budget of the new Chancellor John Healey. As we would perhaps expect from the quietly-spoken and...
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Autumn Budget 2026 summary: Key tax changes and announcements
Autumn Budget 2026: Key announcements, tax changes and what they mean for you Three months into life under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we have the first budget of the new Chancellor John Healey. As we would perhaps expect from the quietly-spoken and...
Autumn Budget 2026 explained: Your detailed summary
Chancellor John Healey delivered a cautious, stability-focused Autumn Budget, with limited giveaways and few major tax increases against a backdrop of rising inflation, energy costs and pressure on the public finances. Measures include changes to business investment...
Patron & Strategic News
Autumn Budget 2026 summary: Key tax changes and announcements
Autumn Budget 2026: Key announcements, tax changes and what they mean for you Three months into life under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we have the first budget of the new Chancellor John Healey. As we would perhaps expect from the quietly-spoken and...
Autumn Budget 2026 explained: Your detailed summary
Chancellor John Healey delivered a cautious, stability-focused Autumn Budget, with limited giveaways and few major tax increases against a backdrop of rising inflation, energy costs and pressure on the public finances. Measures include changes to business investment...
Chamber News
Kimal Wins Global Britain Award
Kimal PLC has won the Global Britain Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026. The Chamber Business Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence through the successes and achievements of members of the Chamber of Commerce network....
Help Shape the Future of Workforce Health Support
Sickness absence is more than a number on a spreadsheet. It can reveal important trends in workforce health, highlight where employees may need additional support and show where action could make the greatest difference. By understanding and using absence data...
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Welcome New Members | September 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout September: ABC Leisure Group – ABC Leisure Group Limited has been building and operating a hire fleet and providing full marina services to canal users for over 45 years, with a thorough experience of...
Welcome New Members | September 2026
A warm welcome to our newest Members who joined us throughout September: ABC Leisure Group – ABC Leisure Group Limited has been building and operating a hire fleet and providing full marina services to canal users for over 45 years, with a thorough experience of...
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Autumn Budget 2026 summary: Key tax changes and announcements
Autumn Budget 2026: Key announcements, tax changes and what they mean for you Three months into life under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we have the first budget of the new Chancellor John Healey. As we would perhaps expect from the quietly-spoken and...
Autumn Budget 2026 explained: Your detailed summary
Chancellor John Healey delivered a cautious, stability-focused Autumn Budget, with limited giveaways and few major tax increases against a backdrop of rising inflation, energy costs and pressure on the public finances. Measures include changes to business investment...
Skills News
Hazelton Mountford Welcomes New Apprentices After Record Recruitment Campaign
Hazelton Mountford has welcomed two new apprentices, Harry and Yasmina, following its most competitive apprenticeship recruitment process to date. The pair have joined the independent insurance broker to begin their careers through a structured apprenticeship...
Pioneering pilot gives Herefordshire students an insight into construction
One of the region’s biggest construction firms has given students across Herefordshire an insight into careers in the sector through a pioneering new programme. Multi award-winning firm McPhillips, which is delivering a new £10m transport hub in Hereford, was...
Charity News
The Gift of Caring: Orchard Trust Launches Animal Sponsorship Campaign to Support Local Well-being
A meaningful gift that funds animal care and life-changing therapeutic experiences in the/our local community Lydbrook, October 2026 – Orchard Trust has launched a new animal sponsorship campaign, “The Gift of Caring,” inviting animal lovers and thoughtful...
WORCESTERSHIRE AMBASSADORS REWARD PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE HENLEY
On rare occasions, Worcestershire Ambassadors choose to use their Annual Ball to award a prestigious ‘Pride of Worcestershire’ award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the organisation and the county over many years. This years Ball – held at...
Chancellor Takes Steady Approach But Growth Missing
Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This was a ‘steady as you go’ budget, sending the right signals to business, but lacking big calls that would really shift the economic dial....
BCC News
Chancellor Takes Steady Approach But Growth Missing
Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This was a ‘steady as you go’ budget, sending the right signals to business, but lacking big calls that would really shift the economic dial....
Worcestershire News
Finalists and sponsors confirmed for 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The finalists and sponsors have been announced for the prestigious 2026 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. Over 30 finalists have been announced for 2026 from across 10 categories. These categories recognising the very best apprentices, employers, training...
Coffee Express opens at Kidderminster Town station
The Severn Valley Railway has opened its new Coffee Express grab-and-go refreshment outlet at Kidderminster Town station, with the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor Shazu Miah, performing the opening ceremony on 29 July. Located at the front of the Railway’s...
Herefordshire News
Global manufacturer invests in new Herefordshire headquarters
The opening of a new Herefordshire headquarters for international manufacturing business CEJN Group is being welcomed as another positive example of business growth and investment in the county. Swedish-owned CEJN Group, a global specialist in high-performance...
Visit Herefordshire Secures Five More Years After Businesses Vote Yes
Businesses across Herefordshire have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a further five-year term for Visit Herefordshire, securing continued investment, destination marketing and support for the county’s visitor economy through to 2032. Visit Herefordshire has secured...
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Autumn Budget 2026 summary: Key tax changes and announcements
Autumn Budget 2026: Key announcements, tax changes and what they mean for you Three months into life under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, we have the first budget of the new Chancellor John Healey. As we would perhaps expect from the quietly-spoken and...
Autumn Budget 2026 explained: Your detailed summary
Chancellor John Healey delivered a cautious, stability-focused Autumn Budget, with limited giveaways and few major tax increases against a backdrop of rising inflation, energy costs and pressure on the public finances. Measures include changes to business investment...
Ancient Harp Recital Celebrates Worcestershire’s Musical Heritage at The Hive
A unique harp recital inspired by Worcestershire’s rich musical heritage will bring the sounds of centuries past to The Hive this month. Fiona Hosford, who recently relocated to the region and has already held a recital at Worcester Cathedral, will bring her...
Are Your KPIs Hiding the Real Problem on Your Production Line?
If your machine operator is hitting their targets and your maintenance technician is keeping equipment running, why is the production line still underperforming? According to Dan Wilde of Four Six Services, the answer is usually that the two teams have become siloed...
The Gift of Caring: Orchard Trust Launches Animal Sponsorship Campaign to Support Local Well-being
A meaningful gift that funds animal care and life-changing therapeutic experiences in the/our local community Lydbrook, October 2026 – Orchard Trust has launched a new animal sponsorship campaign, “The Gift of Caring,” inviting animal lovers and thoughtful...
WORCESTERSHIRE AMBASSADORS REWARD PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE HENLEY
On rare occasions, Worcestershire Ambassadors choose to use their Annual Ball to award a prestigious ‘Pride of Worcestershire’ award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the organisation and the county over many years. This years Ball – held at...
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