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Next generation of leadership steps up at city firm
Worcester city-centre firm SME Solicitors is delighted to announce that partners Samantha Lloyd and Guy Salter are taking up new leadership roles. Samantha Lloyd, Head of Private Client and Partner since 2016, is becoming the firm’s new Managing Partner as of 1 April....
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Next generation of leadership steps up at city firm
Worcester city-centre firm SME Solicitors is delighted to announce that partners Samantha Lloyd and Guy Salter are taking up new leadership roles. Samantha Lloyd, Head of Private Client and Partner since 2016, is becoming the firm’s new Managing Partner as of 1 April....
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Films to be Screened at The Hive for Refugee Week Film Festival
A powerful programme of short and feature-length films exploring themes of migration, displacement and belonging will be screened at The Hive as part of a collaboration between the UW Sustainability Forum and Worcester Welcomes, Refugee Week 2026. The free to attend...
Wyevale Nurseries to exhibit at HTA National Plant Show 2026
LEADING UK commercial grower Wyevale Nurseries will be exhibiting at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show, taking place on June 17–18 at NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire (June 2026). The Hereford-based business will be showcasing its latest...
Patron & Strategic News
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Farmers Needed for New Arthritis Study
Researchers at the University of Worcester are appealing for people from farming backgrounds with experience of arthritis to take part in groundbreaking research into the condition. The University is currently carrying out one of the first studies to directly ask...
How reducing your Cyber Security and Data Risk can safeguard your business.
Senior figures in government are urging all organisations to improve their cyber resilience in the face of increased threats, which were highlighted by the recent high-profile security breach at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). However, it can be difficult to know where to...
Chamber News
Keeping Herefordshire & Worcestershire Working: Why Workforce Health Matters
Businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire are being invited to the ‘Keep Herefordshire & Worcestershire Working’ conference to learn more about the workplace wellbeing support available. The UK labour market is rapidly changing with more than a fifth of...
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 2) is Now Live – Share Your Insights
The second Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running from 11 May to 1 June, QES 2 gives businesses the opportunity to share their experiences and...
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Local Expertise Meets New Connections: West Mercia Air Conditioning Joins the Chamber
West Mercia Air Conditioning is proud to be a member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having joined the Chamber in recent weeks, we are already enjoying being part of a thriving local business network. While we are relatively new to the...
Local Expertise Meets New Connections: West Mercia Air Conditioning Joins the Chamber
West Mercia Air Conditioning is proud to be a member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having joined the Chamber in recent weeks, we are already enjoying being part of a thriving local business network. While we are relatively new to the...
Policy News
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 2) is Now Live – Share Your Insights
The second Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running from 11 May to 1 June, QES 2 gives businesses the opportunity to share their experiences and...
Conflict Cuts Middle East Trade By One Fifth
New data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed a 20% drop in export activity to the Middle East as conflict escalated in March. The findings are based on the number of certificates of origin issued by Chambers of Commerce. These are a...
Skills News
Worcestershire businesses urged to ‘power up’ productivity and plug skills gaps with Skills Bootcamps
Businesses across Worcestershire are being urged to take advantage of Skills Bootcamps – flexible training programmes designed to upskill staff, fill skills gaps, and support long-term growth. Funded by the Department for Education and managed locally by...
Top 100 recognition for Apprenticeship programme
Bishop Fleming has ranked 11th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, its highest-ever position for its highly impressive apprenticeship programme. It is ahead of national professional services firms, including KPMG, EY, BDO, Mazars, and Azets. The...
Charity News
Local Children’s Cancer Charity Celebrates 10 Years with Landmark Anniversary Ball
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, based in Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire, are inviting the local community and businesses to join them in marking a major milestone at their 10th Anniversary Charity Ball. Taking place at Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf Club,...
Plant Fair brings in over £22,000 to St Michael’s
Over 2,000 visitors attended the latest edition of the renowned St Michael’s Hospice Plant Fair. The annual three-day event is set to raise well over £20,000 for the charity, which provides palliative and end-of-life care to families across Herefordshire and its...
US Tariffs Set To Continue
Reacting to the announcement of new US tariffs under section 301 of the Trade Act 1974, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It is no surprise that the US is taking action, before its temporary section 122 measures...
BCC News
US Tariffs Set To Continue
Reacting to the announcement of new US tariffs under section 301 of the Trade Act 1974, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It is no surprise that the US is taking action, before its temporary section 122 measures...
Worcestershire 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...
Budget consultation for businesses
Worcester City Council is the only organisation exclusively dedicated to serving Worcester’s 106,700 residents, but we face tough decisions as we consider how your money should be spent and what our priorities should be for the year ahead. Every year the Council is...
Herefordshire News
The Great Herefordshire Spring Clean
Herefordshire Council has signed up to support this year’s Great British Spring Clean, taking place from 13 to 29 March. To recognise the county’s commitment to keeping our streets litter-free, they’re calling the event The Great Herefordshire Spring Clean. The...
Photography students set to capture Hereford’s new transport hub in pictures
Construction of Hereford’s new £10 million transport hub is being captured in pictures thanks to a group of Hereford photography students. Contractor McPhillips has partnered with Hereford College of Arts to give a group of BA Photography students regular access to...
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Limelite HR: Lisa to Join as Guest Speaker and Workshop Facilitator
A bit of news to share. On Wednesday 8th July, Lisa is speaking at the Keep Herefordshire & Worcestershire Working Conference at The Abbey Hotel in Malvern, and she’s also hosting a workshop on returning to work. We’re really looking forward to it....
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Farmers Needed for New Arthritis Study
Researchers at the University of Worcester are appealing for people from farming backgrounds with experience of arthritis to take part in groundbreaking research into the condition. The University is currently carrying out one of the first studies to directly ask...
How reducing your Cyber Security and Data Risk can safeguard your business.
Senior figures in government are urging all organisations to improve their cyber resilience in the face of increased threats, which were highlighted by the recent high-profile security breach at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). However, it can be difficult to know where to...
SUTCLIFFE & CO CROWNED SME OF THE YEAR AT SOUTH WEST BUSINESS & COMMUNITY AWARDS
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, are celebrating being crowned ‘SME of the Year 2026’ at the coveted South West Business & Community Awards. Having been shortlisted in three categories, Employer of the Year, SME of the Year and Outstanding...
Top Insurance Employer Award for Sutcliffe & Co for fourth year running
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are celebrating being named a ‘Top Insurance Employer 2026’ by Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine for the fourth year in a row. These established awards highlight excellence within the insurance industry, naming standout...
1940s weekends steam into view at the SVR
The countdown is on to one of the Severn Valley Railway’s most popular events, with the first of its Step Back to the 1940s weekends now just around the corner. Taking place across two consecutive weekends, on 27–28 June and 4–5 July, the much-loved event will once...
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