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March – Herefordshire Area Council Meeting Notes
Construction Sector: Recent data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI highlights a difficult start to 2026 for the industry, with the index falling to 44.5 in February, well below the 50 mark that signals contraction, driven by weak demand, fewer new projects,...
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March – Herefordshire Area Council Meeting Notes
Construction Sector: Recent data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI highlights a difficult start to 2026 for the industry, with the index falling to 44.5 in February, well below the 50 mark that signals contraction, driven by weak demand, fewer new projects,...
Member News
Key Employment Law Updates: Winter 2025
Employment Rights Bill in “Ping Pong” Phase as Key Provisions Remain in Debate As winter 2025 approaches, the Employment Rights Act 2025 has yet to be finalised, with several headline provisions still under dispute following rejection by the House of Lords on 28...
Severn Valley Railway – Black Friday Special Offer
Save 20% on Santa’s Steam Specials Tickets! You’ll need to hurry, this offer starts today (Friday 21 November) and ends at 4pm on Wednesday 26 November 2025. Santa’s Steam Specials tickets include: Private compartment or reserved table in a historic...
Patron & Strategic News
Graduate Making a Difference in Indonesia Through Education and Conservation
A graduate who started a charity in Sumatra says he’s using the lessons he learned at the University of Worcester to make a difference to people in Indonesia. Sam Oakes, who graduated from the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science in 2016, spent time...
New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT
Greensafe IT specialise in offering secure, sustainable and environmentally responsible IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services. Their goal; to help businesses efficiently manage their IT estates from cradle to grave; ensuring full data security and...
Chamber News
Shared Parental Leave Tool
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a new online tool to: help parents check quickly if they are eligible for Shared Parental Leave and Pay decide how they will share the leave that is available between them plan their leave...
Conferences – Redesign 2021
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Join The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust for an amazing night of live virtual stand up comedy!
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust are excited to announce they have managed to get 3 of the best comics on the circuit for your entertainment. They will be joined by Jenny Collier, multi award winning comedian, Thomas Green, an engaging story-teller, and known...
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust support local oncology families
Over the past 12 weeks the team and volunteers at the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust have been busy supporting oncology families in the Worcestershire area by delivering essential care packages. To date 102 have been sent out to families affected by childhood...
Action needed as more SME exporters report falling sales
A survey of more than 2,200 UK SME exporters has revealed a worrying decline in export growth following five consecutive quarters of flat activity. More SME exporters are now reporting falling overseas sales (28%) than are reporting an increase (22%). The BCC’s...
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Action needed as more SME exporters report falling sales
A survey of more than 2,200 UK SME exporters has revealed a worrying decline in export growth following five consecutive quarters of flat activity. More SME exporters are now reporting falling overseas sales (28%) than are reporting an increase (22%). The BCC’s...
Worcestershire News
Improvement works to tackle congestion at Kidderminster’s Hoobrook Roundabout are now operating
Improvement works to tackle congestion at Kidderminster’s Hoobrook Roundabout are now operating. The junction now includes additional lanes and signalisation on the three main arms of the roundabout to help improve the flow of traffic up to and around the roundabout....
Park and Ride service available as Christmas Fayre returns to Worcester next weekend
The Victorian Christmas Fayre is returning to Worcester after a year away this weekend. The event has grown to become one of the leading themed Christmas Fayres in the country. Nearly 200 stalls will be taking over the city centre selling local arts, crafts, food and...
Herefordshire News
BREAKING: Tier review – what does this mean for the two counties?
Today (17 December 2020), Health Secretary Matt Hancock has addressed the Commons to announce the latest changes to the tiered system. Following a review of coronavirus cases, Herefordshire will now be moved from tier 2 down into tier 1. Bristol and North Somerset are...
New advisers to offer expert one-to-one support
A new team of expert advisers has been recruited for the Marches Growth Hub to provide detailed support to help the region’s businesses to grow. More than 30 independent advisers will support the hub across its bases in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford &...
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Economy Stutters with Extra Business Costs Approaching
Reacting to the latest GDP data released this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With growth of just 0.1% in the three months to October and an unexpected fall in the monthly GDP, the UK economy was already fragile...
Severn Valley Railway Unveils Plans for ‘bold’ Restructure
The Severn Valley Railway is seeking approval from its shareholders and members for a radical organisational restructure. It describes this as a ‘bold and essential move’, which will bring multiple benefits. The plan is to bring together the three separate companies...
Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force Host Charitable Event.
On Thursday 5th December, the Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force hosted a charitable event at the Officers’ Mess at 214 Battery 104 Regiment. The event was attended by Cadets and Adults from the Gheluvelt Coy, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Worcestershire,...
Empowering Regional Businesses Through Practical and Impactful Product Innovations
Simple Design Works is a strategic product design house with offices in Worcester and Hereford, specialising in innovation management and new product development. Led by Founder, Kristo Shivachev, the team brings clarity to product design and innovation projects to...
Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
Local award-winning Managed IT Service provider Surf Tech IT recently celebrated their 10th year in business. Based out of Stourport-on-Severn, Surf Tech IT continues to thrive and grow providing a range of Technology, Support and Cyber Security solutions to...
Momentum Pharma Breaks Ground Becoming First Organisation to Receive New Certification Assessing Highest Industry Standards
The IAOCR Business Process Quality Certification Assesses International Best Practices as Ratified by Industry Experts London and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, 11 December, 2024 – Momentum Pharma has become the first organization to achieve the new Business Process...
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