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Trade Support Gap Leaves Firms Flying Solo
Zero percent of surveyed UK exporters say they have “comprehensive support” from government to manage trade policy changes, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with global standards organisation GS1 UK. The BCC’s...
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Trade Support Gap Leaves Firms Flying Solo
Zero percent of surveyed UK exporters say they have “comprehensive support” from government to manage trade policy changes, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with global standards organisation GS1 UK. The BCC’s...
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Hunger doesn’t wait until Christmas – ISO Quality Services Launches 8th Bingo Box Challenge
ISO Quality Services has launched its eighth annual Christmas Bingo Box Challenge, calling on local people and businesses across Worcestershire to support families facing hunger this winter. Demand for food banks remains at record levels, with the Trussell Trust...
Bestselling Authors Caz Frear and Olivia Isaac-Henry to Headline Spooky Fiction Event at The Hive
With the countdown to Halloween now on, bestselling author Caz Frear, creator of the hit Cat Kinsella series, will join fellow novelist Olivia Isaac-Henry for an evening of hair-raising storytelling and writing tips at The Hive. At the free event, on October 15...
Patron & Strategic News
Major sponsor announced for children’s charity’s emotional summer hearts appeal
An emotional summer appeal from Acorns Children’s Hospice which will see hundreds of beautiful heart-shaped keepsakes go on public display is being sponsored by award-winning legal firm Talbots Law. Hannah’s Hearts Appeal, named after 17-year-old Hannah Debney,...
Current trends in home insurance in the UK
Has there been a shift in home insurance pricing? For the first time this year, the UK has seen a slight drop in home insurance rates, marking a significant change in the pricing trend. According to the Pearson Ham Group’s July premium price index, home insurance...
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Webinar: Defence & Security opportunities in the Central European Network
Thursday 25 February 2021 10.00-11.30am The defence and security sector is an expansive industry spanning sea, air, land and cyber security. As well as supporting domestic security, the UK remains the second largest global defence exporter after the United...
Covid testing expanded to more workplaces in England
Workplace Covid testing is being offered to more companies in England, for staff who cannot work from home during lockdown, the government says. Businesses with more than 50 employees are now able to access lateral flow tests, which can produce results in less than 30...
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Tesco awards local charity with grant
The Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust is thrilled to announce that the charity has been awarded a fantastic £4,000 from the Tesco, Bags of Help, Community Grant Scheme in Worcester. The announcement comes after an in-store vote selected The Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust as the...
Rural media secures funding to help local young people gain digital skills
A charity based in Hereford which hopes to help young people within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) community to develop their digital skills, has secured funding and a coveted position on the Carnegie UK Trust’s #NotWithoutMe Accelerator programme to develop a...
Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
Research published by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 has found that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for...
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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
Research published by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 has found that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for...
Worcestershire News
Congratulations to the Queen’s Award winners!
The Queen’s Awards winners have now been announced and we are thrilled to announce that 3 Worcestershire businesses and 2 Herefordshire businesses have been awarded The Queens Award for Enterprise. Huge congratulations to Fibex Ltd, OLPRO and Payara Services Ltd...
Midlife MOT resource for Worcestershire
The Worcestershire Midlife MOT website is a new resource to help people in Worcestershire perform a check on three areas of their life: Health, Finance and Career Development. The website acts as a guide to sharing useful links with people so that they can work to...
Herefordshire News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Brook Language Services (http://brooklanguageservices.com/) Worcestershire Central HR Consulting (http://www.centralhrconsulting.co.uk)...
NHS Birthday 2020 – How your business can get involved
The 5th July marks the 72nd birthday of the NHS and the nation is going to come together to give thanks. Thanks to all those who have helped the NHS through this crisis, those who have gone to work to keep the NHS healthy and supplied, our neighbours who have looked after the vulnerable and the whole country for sticking with social distancing, even when it was hard.
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Couples Urged to Legally Protect their Property for Loved Ones
Unmarried couples who own property together are being urged to plan for what would happen to their share should they die. Mary McAneny, a solicitor within the Private Client department at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors, said it was vital for people to...
Renowned Artist to Bring Career Exhibition to the University of Worcester
An internationally renowned artist is bringing an exhibition of his work to the University of Worcester, showcasing his career, inspiration, and methods. Rob Draper is from Worcester and has had a career which has seen him work on projects for The Golden Globes, Nike,...
Busy Year ahead for Worcestershire’s New Poet Laureate
A University of Worcester student has been selected as Worcestershire’s youngest ever Poet Laureate. Freddie Barker, 22, is in the third year of her degree in Film Production and Screenwriting and will graduate this September. The year-long tenure is awarded by the...
Herefordshire Care Homes Celebrate Care Home Open Week with Open Day Events
Rotherwood Healthcare’s Lynhales Hall in Lyonshall and Kington Court in Kington celebrated Care Home Open Week with their own celebratory Care Home Open Day events. Known for their award-winning Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care, the homes opened their...
Rotherwood Healthcare Celebrates Cadbury’s 200th Anniversary
Rotherwood Healthcare Homes and Home Support Centre proudly joined the nation in celebrating a remarkable milestone – Cadbury’s 200th Anniversary. Recognised as one of the UK’s most beloved confectionery companies, Cadbury has been creating shared...
BCC: Ready to Collaborate with Labour Government
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy. She made the promise after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, officially...
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