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PUUC Architecture Announces Support for Bewdley Community Organisation Reach
A Worcestershire-based architecture firm has announced its support for a local organisation that provides essential services for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health needs. PUUC Architecture confirmed it will be working alongside Reach...
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PUUC Architecture Announces Support for Bewdley Community Organisation Reach
A Worcestershire-based architecture firm has announced its support for a local organisation that provides essential services for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health needs. PUUC Architecture confirmed it will be working alongside Reach...
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Graduate’s Debut Novel Shines Light on Care Sector
A novel written by a University of Worcester graduate has gone on sale through a national book retailer. Best Before: The Short Shelf Life, is the first novel published by Trudi Holland, who writes under the pen name DD Holland. It is a social comedy exploring life...
From Hereford to Mongolia
From Hereford to Mongolia: An Extraordinary Journey of Healing, Nature, and Adventure From the heart of Hereford to the wild rivers of Mongolia, my journey has been anything but ordinary. As part of the first British group to navigate the remote Delgermörön River, I...
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Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants welcomes 12 new apprentices.
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants is proud to announce the addition of 12 new apprentices to its growing team this year. Accountancy apprentices will have the opportunity to work in different areas of the practice whilst working towards their qualifications. The...
Bishop Fleming Announces Local Hospice As Charity Partner
The Worcester office of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its partnership with St Richard’s Hospice as its chosen charity for the next 12 months. St Richard’s Hospice offers free, expert care and...
Chamber News
Business Rates Review delayed until Autumn
The final report of the government’s fundamental review of business rates will now be published in the Autumn, when there is more economic certainty. Due to the ongoing and wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic and economic uncertainty, the government said the review’s...
New Herefordshire defence & security sector opportunities
Security and defence businesses in Herefordshire can sign up today for a special webinar to help them develop new markets in Central Europe.
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Chamber Members go Blindfold to the Beacon
Jenny Gage, CEO of Sight Concern Worcestershire, your county charity which helps blind and partially sighted people to lead independent and fulfilling lives, is to walk the Malvern Peaks Challenge on Saturday 4 May, when she will guide Val Daniels, who has retinal...
Worcester law firm backs young swim stars for second year running
A Worcester firm of solicitors has helped a popular city swimming club for the second year running with a £500 donation. Lawyers at Tything-based mfg Solicitors gave the donation to Worcester Swimming Club to help them hold their annual awards evening, showcasing the...
Latest ONS Trade Data
Key Statistics The trade deficit rose to £4.9bn in the 3 months to July 2021 (£5.9bn ex-inflationary effects) The surplus in services trade rose by a further £400m in same period Exports fell by 1% in July driven largely by a fall in EU exports of 6.5% (mainly in...
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Latest ONS Trade Data
Key Statistics The trade deficit rose to £4.9bn in the 3 months to July 2021 (£5.9bn ex-inflationary effects) The surplus in services trade rose by a further £400m in same period Exports fell by 1% in July driven largely by a fall in EU exports of 6.5% (mainly in...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire tech firm honoured for global success with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Worcestershire based tech firm, Payara Services Ltd, has been honoured for its global success with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
Upskilling Grants available through Malvern Hills District Council
Malvern Hills District Council are providing support and additional grant funding of up to £2000 to businesses who wish to upskill their staff. The money supports all businesses that employ less than 250 people, when they commence training a current member of staff or...
Herefordshire News
Opportunity for businesses to comment on Government’s Carer’s Leave consultation
The Government is running a consultation on Carer’s Leave. They are keen to hear from all kinds of interested parties: employers, individual unpaid carers, trade unions, representative organisations, charities, professional bodies, medical or social care providers...
Brand new Chamber Champions Awards to recognise outstanding community contributions
The Chamber Champions Award Ceremony is a new virtual event that has been designed to celebrate the incredible support shown by the two counties’ businesses and their individuals over the past number of months, which could include businesses providing PPE, shifting...
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The SVR Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of a ‘Transformational Vision’ at Kidderminster Town Station
Last weekend (27 and 28 July) saw the Severn Valley Railway celebrating a milestone in its history, as it marked 40 years since the opening of Kidderminster Town station. Hundreds of people gathered to honour the occasion, as senior railway figures paid tribute to the...
Businesses Eager for Clarity
Responding to today’s statement by the Chancellor, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “If businesses succeed, our communities prosper, the economy grows, and the wealth needed to support our public services is created....
Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards 2024/2025
It’s an exciting time for Herefordshire and its tourism industry. We pride ourselves in just how very special our county is and in all corners there are brilliant businesses offering visitors superb experiences, accommodation and food & drink. The Herefordshire...
Entrepreneurs with early-stage tech ideas invited to participate in a new technology incubator programme
Building on the success of BetaDen Accelerate, the award-winning technology accelerator programme, and with Intake 1.0 of their new programme well underway, BetaDen is excited to announce the opening of recruitment for Intake 2.0 of their incubator programme,...
Meeting the artist of our Picasso Penguin
At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we believe in supporting creative community initiatives that bring joy to Worcester and attract visitors to our amazing city. This year, we are thrilled to be a sponsor of the St Richard’s Hospice Waddle of Worcester Campaign,...
Strategus Consulting Wins Distinguished UK Enterprise Award
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that they have been awarded the UK Enterprise Award for the Most Client-Focused Leadership Consultancy 2024. Hosted by SME News, the UK Enterprise Awards 2024 honours the remarkable accomplishments of...
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