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Research Project to Support People Living with Dementia and Hearing Loss
A new research project is launching to tackle a long-overlooked challenge in social care: how to better support people living with both dementia and hearing loss through improved use of hearing aid technologies, staff training, and noise-aware environments. The Turn...
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Research Project to Support People Living with Dementia and Hearing Loss
A new research project is launching to tackle a long-overlooked challenge in social care: how to better support people living with both dementia and hearing loss through improved use of hearing aid technologies, staff training, and noise-aware environments. The Turn...
Member News
Start Now: Make 2026 a really BIG year
As the busiest season of the year approaches, you might be looking at the next few weeks with mixed feelings — hoping for strong sales but wishing you’d had more time to put new ideas, promotions or partnerships in place. Or perhaps you’re already feeling the strain...
University Women’s Team Head Undefeated into the New Year
The University of Worcester’s Women’s Football Team are chasing promotion, as they enter the new year unbeaten after a record-breaking first half of the season. The side has won all eight of its league and cup fixtures so far, scoring 96 goals and conceding just once....
Patron & Strategic News
Sports-Dedicated Lithuanian University Get Insights from University of Worcester
Senior representatives from the only dedicated sports university in Lithuania have visited the University of Worcester to get insights into its sports provision. The visitors from Lithuanian Sports University were particularly interested to find out how the University...
Death in Paradise Executive Producer and Actor Give Insights to Students
Key figures from one of the BBC’s most popular dramas have been giving University of Worcester students the benefit of their experience. Executive Producer Tim Key and actor Don Warrington from Death in Paradise came to the University to speak to students across a...
Chamber News
Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP) Sustainability Forum – “Transportation Transformation – Drive to Sustainability”
The shift to electric cars and vans is starting to gather pace, but what about heavier vehicles? And how can classic cars continue to be enjoyed with a low carbon powertrain? Two industry speakers share their insight into delivering low carbon industrial and classic...
National recognition for Chamber Members
After the successful Chamber Business Awards, which took place in September and celebrated the achievement and success of local businesses, I am pleased to hear a number of local businesses are now being recognised on a national scale. A number of our Chamber Members...
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Policy News
BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from recent economic...
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...
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Charity News
2Faced Dance launches Futures Fund
Hereford’s 2Faced Dance Company, who recently announced Arlene Phillips CBE as their new Patron, today launches a new fundraising campaign; the Futures Fund, to help secure and build the future of the organisation. The aim of the Futures Fund is to provide sustainable...
Sentence the Boss to a Night in the Clink and Help Save Lives
This is your chance to send your boss to prison for a night, all in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The organisation has joined forces with HM Prison Shrewsbury and is inviting employees to sign up their CEOs and senior managers to its Jail or Bail event, with...
BCC responds to launch of the Labour Party’s Opportunity Mission
Responding to Sir Keir Starmer’s speech announcing the launch of the Labour Party’s Opportunity Mission, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Government, the education system and employers must all do more and work in...
BCC News
BCC responds to launch of the Labour Party’s Opportunity Mission
Responding to Sir Keir Starmer’s speech announcing the launch of the Labour Party’s Opportunity Mission, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Government, the education system and employers must all do more and work in...
Worcestershire News
New appointment at GJS Dillon will strengthen its growing Asset Management team
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new Associate Director of Asset Management. Emily Bullock, who is Assoc RICS qualified, MIRPM and has extensive experience in Property Management, joins the commercial...
Award Winning Week for ISO QSL
ISO Quality Services Ltd are celebrating another successful night at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards after walking away with Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace 2022. The Award now sits proudly next to their previous wins: Family...
Herefordshire News
Vacancy: CEO for the Marches LEP
This is an incredibly exciting time to consider joining the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) as it plays a central and leading role in driving accelerated economic growth across the region.
New study investigates how to grow the Midlands low carbon sector
Sustainability West Midlands, in partnership with kMatrix, have released the results of their Midlands Low Carbon Sector Study. The study, commissioned by the Midlands Energy Hub, aimed to understand: The current state of the Low Carbon Environmental Goods &...
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Capital Allowances for Solar Panels
Are you considering installing solar panels on your business premises? As well as the environmental benefits and energy efficiency, solar panels can provide tax benefits too. There are two main types of allowances applicable for solar panels: 1. Annual Investment...
The Courtyard launches Actors Academy
The Courtyard is delighted to be launching Actors Academy, a series of workshops and classes for ages 11 – 19. The Actors Academy will offer students the opportunity to develop advanced techniques in all aspects of theatre and performance as well as creative writing...
Worcester insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co secure £5,000 award for local charity The Myriad Centre from the Aviva Broker Community Fund
Worcester-based insurance brokers Sutcliffe & Co is delighted to announce the success of their application to the annual Aviva Broker Community Fund and securing £5,000 towards their chosen local charity, The Myriad Centre, whose mission is to make a positive...
Worcester Aiming for the Treble in the Battle of the M5!
The University of Worcester is looking to retain the highly coveted trophy for the third time in a row as sports teams across the campus prepare for Varsity 2025. Teams from the University of Worcester will face teams from the University of Gloucestershire in 17...
Worcester Leadership Expert Lucy Barkas joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that leadership expert, coach and author Lucy Barkas joins host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast – ‘Women In Leadership’. Lucy talks about her excellent...
Third visitor announced for Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival
Organisers have confirmed that a pair of HST powercars will join the guest line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Nos 43480 and 43468 from Rail Adventure will appear at the four-day event, which takes place between 15 and 18 May. The HST...
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