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Upton Business Centre celebrates 30th Anniversary
The team at Upton Business Centre are marking an important milestone this year as they celebrate 30 years of providing modern business accommodation in Upton on Severn. The Centre, along with its sister site Link Business Centre based at Malvern Link, is owned and...
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Upton Business Centre celebrates 30th Anniversary
The team at Upton Business Centre are marking an important milestone this year as they celebrate 30 years of providing modern business accommodation in Upton on Severn. The Centre, along with its sister site Link Business Centre based at Malvern Link, is owned and...
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University of Worcester Marks 20 Years of Pioneering Education and Advocacy to End Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
The University of Worcester has marked two decades of ground breaking work in tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence through education, research, and advocacy. The milestone event brought together alumni of the University’s pioneering Master’s programme,...
Why We Love Christmas Songs, and the Fascinating Fantasy Science of Christmas!
Why do the same Christmas songs return every year? And what would it actually take for reindeer to achieve flight? These questions will be answered in a free public talk at The Hive next week, hosted by experts from the University of Worcester. Lou Aimes-Hill,...
Patron & Strategic News
ISO QSL Welcomes Two New Team Members
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) are pleased to welcome two new starters to its growing team. Edward Phipps Castro joins as Finance Assistant, while Eleanor Tustin takes on the role as Client Care Advisor. Edward discovered his passion for finances whilst completing...
NMITE Announces Groundbreaking New Partnership with AWE
NMITE has taken another major step towards establishing itself as a nationally significant new university, securing a new partnership with AWE—one of the UK’s most important engineering organisations. Recognising the strength of NMITE’s approach and the calibre of its...
Chamber News
Supporting businesses in an ever-changing environment
If just over 5 years ago I had told you that by Autumn 2021 the UK would have left the European Union and be recovering from the grips of a global pandemic, you would have no doubt looked at me rather quizzically. The referendum result in June 2016 sent economic and...
Chamber Business Awards celebrates the best of local business
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce were delighted to welcome guests back for the in-person Chamber Business Awards 2021, sponsored by Folk2Folk, for a dazzling display at the Worcester Arena. Hosted by Magician Ben Hanlin, the Awards welcomed...
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BCC: Simplifying planning rules would go a long way to boost rural coverage
Commenting on the government announcement on proposals to simplify planning rules to improve rural mobile coverage, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’ve been calling on the new government to prioritise the...
How was Quarter 3?
With less than 70 days until the date the UK is set to leave the EU, it has never been more important to use the Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). Make sure you inform government about your business experiences in regard to cash flow, recruitment, export and...
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Charity News
Worcester Foodbank – a summary of what we do and how we do it.
1. The Mission of Worcester Foodbank To end hunger and food poverty in our city. • We aim to help people in crisis who are referred to us by providing food parcels and other essential household products. • We support the Trussell Trust1 in its work lobbying and...
Residents at risk of Type 2 Diabetes encouraged to access free support
THOUSANDS of Worcestershire residents at risk of Type 2 diabetes are being encouraged to access free prevention support through the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. Living Well Taking Control, a new provider of the NHS programme, opened its doors in...
BCC welcomes proposals for new protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC has long been calling for a negotiated solution to the trading difficulties caused by the initial version of the protocol. ...
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BCC welcomes proposals for new protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The BCC has long been calling for a negotiated solution to the trading difficulties caused by the initial version of the protocol. ...
Worcestershire News
Additional business support available through the Growth Hub
The Worcestershire Growth Hub has confirmed additional business support is available to help local organisations. Building on the ongoing success of the Specialist Advisor programme, the Worcestershire Growth Hub team have added a new advisor to the programme as well...
GJS Dillon launches 2022 Commercial Property Market Report
Confidence has returned to all business sectors in Worcestershire but shortage of commercial property is limiting growth of SME market Confidence has returned to all business sectors in Worcestershire following the pandemic and office take-up is back to 2018 levels....
Herefordshire News
Workplace testing with lateral flow devices
Enabling normality to return to the workplace including the retail and hospitality sectors as well as the resumption of international travel will require long-term changes to our daily life. The benefits of routinely testing individuals to prevent, control and isolate...
Rapid COVID-19 testing for essential workers in Herefordshire
Essential workers across Herefordshire, who cannot work from home, are being urged to join an initiative to help drive down the number of COVID-19 cases by doing twice-weekly rapid tests (known as Lateral Flow Tests). Four council test centres for people without...
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Love your Side Hustle? Make it Tax Official this Valentine’s
HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign launched to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations A new easy-to-use guide is available on GOV.UK As Valentine’s Day approaches, anyone who has turned the love for their...
New Herefordshire Director for UK Parks Association
What better way to attend the 2025 British Holiday & Home Parks Association National Conference than as a new Director. Glenn & Hannah Jones, who own and run a family of three 5* holiday parks, ‘Discover Parks’, on the North Herefordshire/Mid Wales...
Rotherwood Healthcare Hosts Spring Celebration Events Across Care Homes
Rotherwood Healthcare is delighted to announce its upcoming Spring Celebration events, inviting residents, families, and the local community to join in the festivities throughout April. These vibrant events aim to embrace the renewal, growth, and beauty of the spring...
Effective Financial Management for Property Developers
Managing cash flow is crucial for UK property developers, particularly as they operate in a market characterised by fluctuating demand and shifting market conditions. Without careful planning and strategic financial management, even the best projects can run into cash...
Prestigious Visit from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire and Mayor of Kidderminster at KEMP Hospice
KEMP Hospice was honoured by a visit from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle JP, and the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor George Connolly. They visited the Hospice on Thursday 6th February 2025 to meet with dedicated staff and see firsthand some of...
EBC Group Launches THEMIS: The Future of Legacy Evidence Management for UK Policing
Revolutionising how law enforcement preserves and accesses historical evidence EBC Group, a trusted managed service provider celebrating over 35 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking THEMIS capability and...
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