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From Worcestershire to Düsseldorf: VKF Renzel at EuroShop 2026
EuroShop 2026 was an incredible stage for VKF Renzel to showcase what we do best. Returning to the world’s leading retail trade fair, we were proud to present our latest solutions for entrance areas, POS displays, ESL fixings, shelf optimisation, digital signage, and...
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From Worcestershire to Düsseldorf: VKF Renzel at EuroShop 2026
EuroShop 2026 was an incredible stage for VKF Renzel to showcase what we do best. Returning to the world’s leading retail trade fair, we were proud to present our latest solutions for entrance areas, POS displays, ESL fixings, shelf optimisation, digital signage, and...
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Purple Pathways : Brighter Futures for Children – West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC)
Purple Pathways: Brighter Futures for Children WMRSASC has been accepted into the UK’s biggest matched giving campaign – the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025. We’re raising vital funds for our Purple Pathways project, which provides specialist support to children and...
Herefordshire’s Sustainable Building Future
Herefordshire stands at the forefront of sustainable construction, with a rich heritage of environmental leadership and ambitious plans for a greener future. As a local business, Merchant701 plays a crucial role in supporting the county’s sustainability journey...
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mfg Solicitors Announces the Appointment of Property Litigation Expert
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced the appointment of experienced property litigation solicitor Kevin Morgan as a partner at the firm’s Worcester office. Mr Morgan, who has spent three decades as a solicitor, will provide specialist advice on all contentious...
Homeowners’ Rights Strengthened Under New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act
On the 24th May 2024, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act officially became law, bringing significant changes to the way homeowners interact with their properties. The Act aims to provide more rights, power, and protections to homeowners, making it easier and more...
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New restrictions in England from today
As you will be aware, from today until Wednesday 2 December, the UK government is taking the following action:
The Inclusive Recovery Fund
Worcestershire County Council are now accepting applications for the Inclusive Recovery Fund, until Friday 13 November. The Inclusive Recovery Fund is a £4.75 million fund to help social entrepreneurs in England, designed to help social entrepreneurs deliver their...
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
Worcestershire News
Local school becomes first of its kind to achieve health and wellbeing accreditation
Worcestershire Works Well is delighted to confirm that St Bede’s School has achieved level 2 accreditation. Due to their hard work to support health and wellbeing during a challenging year they are the first school to have achieved the accreditation. Worcestershire...
New local authority grant funding for Worcestershire businesses
Information has now been released regarding several local authority grant schemes covering the latest national lockdown. The Chamber has gathered information that has been released for a number of local authority grant schemes which covers; Bromsgrove/Redditch, Wyre...
Herefordshire News
Riding London to Paris for The Little Princess Trust
The chance to imitate the world’s best cyclists by riding around Paris on the final weekend of the Tour de France is being offered to supporters of The Little Princess Trust. The children’s cancer charity has secured 60 places on a three-day cycle ride that will make...
HW Chamber named in Top 20 Not for Profit companies in the UK
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has been placed 20th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not for Profit Organisations to Work for 2020. The Chamber was placed at Number 20 out of 100 not for profit UK companies at a...
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Wyevale Nurseries to exhibit at 2024 Four Oaks Trade Show
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has officially announced it’s taking a stand at the Four Oaks Trade Show in Cheshire this September to showcase its latest plant range and meet customers in person (2024). As one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries it says it’s vital...
Thursfields Corporate Team assists with Simon Lancaster’s Acquisition of Worcester City Football Club
Thursfields Solicitors corporate and commercial team, led by Philip Chapman, Corporate Director, and supported by Hannah Clark, Corporate and Commercial Associate Director, advised Simon Lancaster, CEO of SJL Insurance, on his purchase of a 51% majority stake in...
Blue Print Direct Mail utilise TDM’s Tech and Digital Skills Bootcamp to upskill five staff members
Blue Print Direct Mail recently completed a bespoke TDM Skills Bootcamp, upskilling five members of their team to utilise a new software being introduced by the organisation. The bespoke Skills Bootcamp focused on the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, with Managing...
St Michael’s Hospice Welcomes New Chief Executive
St Michael’s Hospice is delighted to welcome Matt Fellows as its new Chief Executive. He is replacing Mike Keel who has retired having spent eight years at the helm of the Bartestree-based charity. Matt joins at a time of celebration for St Michael’s which is marking...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Barnsley Marshall Limited – Barnsley Marshall are structural and civil engineers with a well-diverse and experienced team in engineering, problem solving and customer service. Bee Lighting Ltd – Bee Lighting are...
Build Unstoppable Teams: Power Up with Team Coaching
Imagine Business Coaching, but for your entire team. Team coaching unlocks hidden potential by enhancing communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. At RWC we identify team strengths/weaknesses to address areas like: Clear Communication: Do team members...
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