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Reflections on Neurodiversity Celebration Week: neuroinclusion works best when it is designed into everyday systems rather than bolted on for specific individuals.
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026, the ‘Implementing Neuroinclusive Practices in the Workplace’ panel brought together passionate voices from across business, including Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce members Holly Bolt of Nurturingnd and...
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Reflections on Neurodiversity Celebration Week: neuroinclusion works best when it is designed into everyday systems rather than bolted on for specific individuals.
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026, the ‘Implementing Neuroinclusive Practices in the Workplace’ panel brought together passionate voices from across business, including Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce members Holly Bolt of Nurturingnd and...
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Autumn Budget 2025 summary: What you need to know
After months of unprecedented and exhausting speculation, policy kite-flying and last-minute U-turns that rattled the markets, Rachel Reeves has finally unveiled her much-anticipated second Budget, delivered as late in the year as politically possible. She faced a...
Recruitment firm donates hundreds of chocolate advent calendars to local foodbank
Ahead of the main festive season, a leading recruitment firm which specialises in talent for the catering and hospitality sectors has donated over 200 chocolate advent calendars to a local foodbank. Staff at jobs specialist Pineapple Recruitment have donated the...
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Congratulations as Hazelton Mountford’s AJ passes Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) Exam
The team at Hazelton Mountford extend their congratulations to AJ who recently passed the Cert CII exam to obtain his first qualification. AJ joined Hazelton Mountford as an apprentice account executive in 2022. Since then he has demonstrated dedication to his career...
From Detective Sergeant to Head of Law; Worcester Lecturer in the Running to be Named Best in the Country.
The new Head of the School of Law at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious academic prizes of its kind. Michelle Clarke is in the running for the Oxford University Press Law Teacher of the Year award. The award celebrates...
Chamber News
How smaller retailers can avoid spending more than they have to
The outlook is tough; however here’s one simple step to control your outgoings We have all heard about how the high street is under immense pressure, with smaller retailers taking the brunt of the impact of challenging trading conditions. The shift to online shopping,...
Light at the end of the tunnel for businesses as legal restrictions set to be lifted
The plan has now been set out for how we move away from legal restrictions and the measures to go ahead if the next step on the roadmap to recovery is approved on 19 July. Boris Johnson announced on Monday 5 July that the government were looking to move away from...
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Acorns FREE Will Writing Scheme Offers Peace of Mind in Uncertain Times
October is Make a Will Month at Acorns Children’s Hospice and the charity has partnered with selected law firms across Worcestershire and the West Midlands to offer a free Will writing service. Lindsay Mottram, Legacy and In Memory Manager at Acorns, explains why it’s...
CARERS: Support for the main carer of those living with cancer
Yeleni Therapy & Support offers a free personalised programme of complementary therapies, self-help techniques and on-going friendly support to anyone at any age living with any cancer at any stage. They are thrilled to share that thanks to The National Lottery...
BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...
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BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...
Worcestershire News
Get ready to celebrate wonderful Worcestershire at this year’s Tourism Awards
The countdown is on to this year’s Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards. After a challenging and lengthy period for tourism and hospitality, the awards are set to celebrate the very best of Worcestershire leisure businesses who have shown incredible resilience over the...
GJS Dillon helps broadband provider build new links in Droitwich
Acting on behalf of a private investor, Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has let a 42,574 sq ft warehouse in Droitwich to a national broadband provider. There has been a huge upsurge in demand for storage during the pandemic. This has resulted...
Herefordshire News
BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
Can your business help raise awareness against the impact of violent crime
Hereford Knife Angel are thrilled to be bringing the Knife Angel to Hereford City Centre on Wednesday 2 June and will be sited in front of the West Door of Hereford Cathedral until Tuesday 29th June. It can be seen at any time, will be free to visit and everyone is...
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Talk to Explore the Jewish Experience in Nazi Germany
A University of Worcester lecturer will give a special talk to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Dr Paddy McNally, Principal Lecturer in History and Politics, will deliver the talk on...
Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain
Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the economy...
Free Training Opportunities for Herefordshire Businesses
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Attention businesses in Herefordshire: an exciting opportunity is now available to help your employees upskill and meet evolving industry demands—at absolutely no cost to you. Thanks to...
Chamber Release Salary & Benefits Report 2025, In Partnership with Hewett Recruitment
The Salary & Benefits Report 2025 in partnership with Hewett Recruitment is now available to download. In October 2024, businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire were asked to share, in confidentiality, the salaries and benefits they offer to employees....
St Michael’s Hospice presents An Evening with Monty Don at Cheltenham Town Hall
Renowned TV horticulturist will be in conversation with Kate Bliss A face familiar to millions will visit Cheltenham in March for a special evening raising funds for charity. Monty Don, best-known for fronting popular weekly BBC show Gardeners’ World, will be in...
Worcester – Hereford Engineering Work: Sunday 26 – Friday 31 January
From Sunday 26 January – Friday 31 January, services between Worcester and Hereford will be operated by rail replacement buses, due to essential track renewal work being completed. Sunday 26 January Trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford will not run....
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