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Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions

Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions

Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded two free online Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions delivered by Samaritans. Open to anyone living or working in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, the sessions will provide guidance on how to...

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Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions

Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions

Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded two free online Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions delivered by Samaritans. Open to anyone living or working in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, the sessions will provide guidance on how to...

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SUTCLIFFE & CO TRIPLE FINALISTS IN UK BROKER AWARDS 2026

SUTCLIFFE & CO TRIPLE FINALISTS IN UK BROKER AWARDS 2026

The UK Broker Awards 2026 shortlist has been revealed with Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers being named as a Finalist in three categories; Commercial Lines Insurance Broker of the Year, Insurance Broker Customer Service Award and Insurance Broker Employer of the...

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Chamber News

Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q2 2026 Report Released

Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q2 2026 Report Released

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Report for Q2 2026, supported by Worcestershire County Council. Based on responses from 226 organisations, the survey provides a snapshot...

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Brexit Burden Must Be Cut

Brexit Burden Must Be Cut

As Brexit approaches its 10th anniversary, the British Chambers of Commerce says the government must set out a clear plan to ease the burdens it has placed on business. BCC research shows over half of UK exporters (54%) think the current trade deal with the EU is...

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Skills News

Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains

Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...

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Skills Planning Vital To Tackle Gen Z Drift

Skills Planning Vital To Tackle Gen Z Drift

A new report on a pioneering scheme for business-led skills planning in England has identified a pressing need to better engage Generation Z with the workplace.  The analysis of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) found they have engaged thousands of people and...

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Charity News

Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions

Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions

Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded two free online Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions delivered by Samaritans. Open to anyone living or working in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, the sessions will provide guidance on how to...

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New PM Must Give Business ‘Breathing Space’

New PM Must Give Business ‘Breathing Space’

Responding to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister in Downing Street, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce would like to congratulate Andy Burnham on being appointed Prime Minister....

BCC News

New PM Must Give Business ‘Breathing Space’

Responding to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister in Downing Street, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce would like to congratulate Andy Burnham on being appointed Prime Minister....

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Worcestershire News

WORCESTER STREET SIXES RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE THIS JULY

WORCESTER STREET SIXES RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE THIS JULY

Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is inviting businesses from across the county to take part in Worcester Street Sixes, returning to the heart of the city on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Set across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street, the event will once again...

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Herefordshire News

Hereford Transport Hub reaches 75 per cent completion

Hereford Transport Hub reaches 75 per cent completion

Work on Hereford’s new Transport Hub has reached a major milestone, with the project now around 75 per cent complete and on track for an end-of-October opening. The £10 million scheme is part of the Improving Transport in Hereford programme. It will create a modern...

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Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions

Free Samaritans Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions

Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded two free online Suicide in the Media Advice Sessions delivered by Samaritans. Open to anyone living or working in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, the sessions will provide guidance on how to...

read more
SUTCLIFFE & CO TRIPLE FINALISTS IN UK BROKER AWARDS 2026

SUTCLIFFE & CO TRIPLE FINALISTS IN UK BROKER AWARDS 2026

The UK Broker Awards 2026 shortlist has been revealed with Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers being named as a Finalist in three categories; Commercial Lines Insurance Broker of the Year, Insurance Broker Customer Service Award and Insurance Broker Employer of the...

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