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Ministerial visit to Kidderminster sites shines spotlight on apprentices
Specsavers Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) welcomed Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Skills, to Lens Online and International Glazing Services (IGS) during National Apprenticeship Week on Friday 13 February. During the visit, Minister Smith met more than...
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Ministerial visit to Kidderminster sites shines spotlight on apprentices
Specsavers Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) welcomed Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Skills, to Lens Online and International Glazing Services (IGS) during National Apprenticeship Week on Friday 13 February. During the visit, Minister Smith met more than...
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Severn Valley Railway is finalist in Visit Worcestershire Awards
Staff and volunteers at the Severn Valley Railway have a lot to smile about right now, as the leading heritage line has been selected as a finalist in the 2025/2026 Visit Worcestershire Awards. The railway is in the running to scoop the Large Visitor Attraction award....
Severn Valley Railway Members back One Railway Restructure
Members of the Severn Valley Railway Company Limited have voted to support the next stage of the SVR’s ambitious restructure plans, known as the One Railway project. At the Company’s Annual General Meeting at Kidderminster Railway Museum on Saturday 9 August, members...
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From Hereford to Tanzania: Ben Shirley Takes NMITE’s Expertise Abroad to Drive Sustainable Change
Ben Shirley, a Teaching Fellow in Architectural Practice at NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has helped spread NMITE’s reputation in the field of engineering recently when contributing to a humanitarian project in Tanzania. Ben joined NMITE’s...
Wyevale Nurseries puts up Seven Entries for the HTA National Plant Show’s New Plant Awards
WYEVALE Nurseries has entered seven varieties for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on June 19 and 20 (2024). They include two new Heucheras ‘Pinky Panky’ and ‘Snowy Panky’,...
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Job Support Scheme FAQs and guidance
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is set to end on 31 October 2020 and in recognising the ongoing impact Coronavirus is having on businesses, the UK government announced the launch of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) to take affect from 1 November 2020 to last for 6...
Changes to Covid related Statutory Sick Pay for shielded employees
The government has announced changes to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) entitlement related to Covid 19 for businesses. The latest update to the scheme now means employers can now request a ‘shielding note’ or letter from a GP or health authority advising an...
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Exit out of Lockdown to continue as many businesses prepare to reopen
Non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers can reopen as planned next Monday as well as hospitality settings allowed to serve customers outdoors the Prime Minister has confirmed. As part of the governments roadmap to recovery, phase 2 will continue as planned and see a...
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Exit out of Lockdown to continue as many businesses prepare to reopen
Non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers can reopen as planned next Monday as well as hospitality settings allowed to serve customers outdoors the Prime Minister has confirmed. As part of the governments roadmap to recovery, phase 2 will continue as planned and see a...
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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 Actors Mean Business Ltd Bluestone International Ltd Huntley Film Archives The Helping Hand Company (Ledbury) Ltd Worcestershire ARCC...
Sustainability West Midlands needs you
We would like to invite you to join us at one of our forthcoming focus groups. The aim of these workshops is to disseminate the emerging findings from the study, and to contribute your feedback on the support needs for the sector including skills needs. Please choose the session that is most relevant to you. If you are working across multiple LEP areas you are welcome to join more than one session.
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MBH is on the move
Local charity and Chamber Member Megan Baker House, who provide help and support for children and adults with conditions such as cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s, has announced big changes in 2020 as they will be re-locating their Leominster facility at Moreton Eye on...
Herefordshire Council urges people to have their say on transport and infrastructure
Herefordshire Council will spend up to £451,000 on reviewing the city bypass and southern link road schemes. Cabinet members have approved setting aside £360,000 of the council’s financial reserves to meet the review costs of the Hereford Transport and South Wye...
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You’re going about leadership development all wrong!
When it comes to building thriving teams, leaders of teams/organisations like you often conduct appraisals, one-to-ones, set targets and goals, take your team out for drinks, and leave feedback boxes in the staff room. This is a hodgepodge approach. A stab in the dark...
Multistaff Secures Prestigious 3-Year Contract with Worcester Bosch
Multistaff Recruitment Solutions Ltd has secured a prestigious 3-year contract with Worcester Bosch, a prominent name in heating and hot water solutions. This achievement showcases our commitment to shaping a skilled workforce for innovation and growth. We’re...
Colwall Care Home Teams Up with Colwall Cricket Club for Community Enrichment
For Immediate Release [08/03/24] Colwall Care Home, a forthcoming addition to the Rotherwood Healthcare family, proudly announces its partnership with Colwall Cricket Club, underscoring its dedication to community engagement and support for local sporting initiatives....
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
GJS Dillon helps thriving creative hub expand offer to Worcester community
A popular hub for Worcester’s thriving freelance creative and tech community is set to expand into the building next door with the support of GJS Dillon. The deal will enable The Kiln to expand its space for hotdesking, meetings and events across both 2 and 4...
Oak House Workspace: West Worcester’s Co-working Space is Open for you!
St John’s first co-working space opened in April 2023 and is already welcoming members from Worcestershire’s small business community. They joined the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce in January 2024. Oak House Workspace is a 2,200 square-foot...
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