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Worcester Students Shine in National Live Poetry Contest
University of Worcester students showcased their live poetry talents in a national contest, securing an impressive second place finish. The UniSlam 2026 event saw the best university spoken-word poet teams go head-to-head, performing their own works in a bid to take...
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Worcester Students Shine in National Live Poetry Contest
University of Worcester students showcased their live poetry talents in a national contest, securing an impressive second place finish. The UniSlam 2026 event saw the best university spoken-word poet teams go head-to-head, performing their own works in a bid to take...
Member News
Young Artists Offered Chance to Shine at Worcester’s Art House
Talented young artists from schools across Worcestershire are being offered the chance to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting, with £2,500 of cash prizes up for grabs. A new collaboration between the University of Worcester and the Clothiers Company...
Autumn Budget tax hikes lead to warnings from legal expert
Businesses, landlords and savers set to be impacted by Labour’s Autumn Budget are being urged to seek expert legal advice following the Chancellor’s announcement of sweeping tax hikes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a raft of tax rises, worth around £26...
Patron & Strategic News
Remarkable Resilience; an Extra Special Graduation for One Nurse
A nurse will graduate next week after overcoming a huge challenge on her journey to qualifying. Esme Savage will formally receive her degree in Adult Nursing from the University of Worcester on Tuesday, two years later than she had originally planned. After her first...
Property expert with over 50 years’ experience running Worcestershire agency joins leading property firm
A property agency expert with more than 50 years’ experience running his own Worcestershire agency has joined a leading property consultancy to further expand its business across the Midlands and beyond. Andrew Grant DL has joined Fisher German as a consultant after a...
Chamber News
Join us for a wine tasting and food pairing event
Centenary Lounge and Bottles, two local independents have collaborated and are hosting an amazing wine tasting event. The event will take place on Friday 6th August from 7.30pm at Centenary Lounge in Worcester at a cost of £25 per person. The evening will be hosted by...
Employees urged to bring forward vaccine appointments
Businesses are being encouraged to share a reminder with employees that people can now bring forward their second dose vaccination appointment. Hundreds of thousands of text messages will be sent by the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination programme this week, encouraging people...
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Policy News
EU Exit Update
On 4 June, the 1922 Committee confirmed the details of the election process which will determine the next leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister, following Theresa May’s resignation on Friday 7 June. Nominations closed on Monday 10 June and the...
BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report
Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Expanding the Shortage Occupation List will help businesses access the skills they need when they can’t recruit locally. Listing occupations, rather that job titles, simplifies the system and gives welcome flexibility to those hiring for new or emerging roles.
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‘You can keep the house – I’ll have the dog’; HCR launches ‘Pup-NupTM ’
When a couple splits up, their dog can become a bone of contention – for some, it’s as important as sorting out the money or the house. Because dog ownership is a real commitment, Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ family law team has launched a canine version of the...
Time to Change Worcestershire will continue campaigning
It’s been recently announced that the national Time to Change campaign is to close in March 2021 after 15 years. The Worcestershire team are sad to lose the parent campaign but proud that so much has been achieved in changing attitudes towards mental health. But...
SME exporters under tightening pressure
A survey of more than 2,300 UK SME exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year. More SME exporters are continuing to report falling export sales (27%) than are reporting an increase (26%). ...
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SME exporters under tightening pressure
A survey of more than 2,300 UK SME exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year. More SME exporters are continuing to report falling export sales (27%) than are reporting an increase (26%). ...
Worcestershire News
Engineering Apprenticeship Open Event – Redditch
With a severe shortage of skilled, qualified engineers in the UK, there’s never been a better time to enter the world of engineering. Come along to the Open Event and see first-hand what a Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering apprenticeship can offer you. The...
GJS Dillon manages refurbishment and negotiates letting of Droitwich office building
An office building in Droitwich has been refurbished and fully let thanks to the efforts of GJS Dillon. Acting on behalf of Oakendale Investments Ltd, Andrew Lewis, Commercial Director at GJS Dillon, let both floors simultaneously at 2 Hampton Lovett in Droitwich. The...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire charity marks 25 years with inspirational new book
A Herefordshire charity which has been instrumental in changing the lives of thousands of people living with learning disabilities is celebrating 25 successful years with the publication of an inspirational new book. Landau Herefordshire, which operates from the...
Herefordshire Council funding provides vulnerable children with access to online education
Up to 1,500 Herefordshire pupils will be able to join their classmates and access their school lessons online with better connectivity and IT devices due to £650k of funding from Herefordshire Council. The coronavirus pandemic has meant that a large number of pupils...
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Worcestershire Businesses Invited to Spark Connections at Summer Charity Ball
Local businesses are being encouraged to mix work with pleasure at the Annual Stevie Stones Glitter Ball this summer. Held at the picturesque Worcestershire Cricket Ground, the event promises to be the perfect mix of networking, team bonding, and charitable giving....
Worcester’s Cricketers Become National Champions
The University of Worcester’s Men’s Cricket Team are national champions after they triumphed at Edgbaston in the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals. The British Universities and Colleges Sports competition saw Worcester defeat strong opposition from the likes of...
Worcester Six Business Park: A Prime Hub for Business Expansion and Innovation
Worcester Six Business Park is quickly becoming the go to location for businesses looking to expand. Situated near the M5, it offers excellent national transport links and a range of modern facilities, making it an ideal base for companies of all sizes. The park...
Residential Development Expert Paul Harris Joins mfg Solicitors
Law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner and head of residential development, Rhiannon Clark....
Innovating Together: Talisman Plastics and Merriott Group Merge for Enhanced Collaboration and Growth
Developments within the plastics injection moulding industry sees two big players come together and evolve into a singular group. Talisman Plastics and Merriott Group agreed a merger in 2024 that sees all three of their UK factories brought together as one business....
Glued Taking Action Towards Net Zero Goals
Glued taking action towards net zero goals Being a micro business means our direct impact on the environment is low. But we support many businesses across the West Midlands with marketing, brand and web development, which represents a far wider scope of influence. So...
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