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HydroShunter launched at Kidderminster as UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive enters the market Date: 26 February 2026
Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and the Severn Valley Railway today (Thursday 26 February) marked a major milestone in railway decarbonisation with the official launch to market of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered railway shunting locomotive, unveiled at the...
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HydroShunter launched at Kidderminster as UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive enters the market Date: 26 February 2026
Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and the Severn Valley Railway today (Thursday 26 February) marked a major milestone in railway decarbonisation with the official launch to market of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered railway shunting locomotive, unveiled at the...
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Government-backed Help to Grow Programme Helps Spark 50% Retail Growth for Local Business
The University of Worcester has announced it will be delivering the Help to Grow Management Course for a further 3 years. The part-government-funded initiative is designed for senior leaders to boost business performance and leadership skills. Run by Worcester...
Fuel the Journey, Power the Care: St Michael’s Hospice to launch four-day fundraising appeal to support nursing teams on the road
St Michael’s Hospice is launching a four-day fundraising campaign to support its nursing teams out on the road. ‘Fuel the Journey, Power the Care’ begins this Friday (8th) with the aim of raising £43,250 towards fuelling, leasing and insuring the fleet of Hospice at...
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Sutcliffe & Co Secures Coveted Award for Second Consecutive Year
With a long history of service excellence in Worcester, Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers proudly announces their triumph as the ‘Best Insurance Broker in Worcester’ for the second consecutive year at the Quality Business Awards. This new accolade further...
More Government Funded Places for New Medical Students Allocated to Worcester.
The University of Worcester has been given the highest allocation of additional medical student places in the Midlands in the latest announcement of newly funded places for next year. The Three Counties Medical School will now have 62 fully funded places for UK...
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HW Chamber delivering EU Exit ready courses to ensure businesses are prepared for post-transition period
The UK exited the European Union on January 31, 2020. A transition period is now ongoing while negotiations to establish a future relationship beyond December 31st take place. If these talks don’t produce an agreement, a ‘no-deal’ EU-Exit is still possible....
Break the ceiling touch the sky – Success and leadership summit for women
We are delighted to announce that British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Chair, Sarah Howard, is speaking at the 2020 Europe Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky – the success and leadership summit for women. Taking place virtually on 1 December, the event brings...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2021: Firms Fighting for Survival but More See a Route Out of Crisis
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained historically poor in the first quarter of 2021 as the...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2021: Firms Fighting for Survival but More See a Route Out of Crisis
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained historically poor in the first quarter of 2021 as the...
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£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs
£594 million is being made available for Local Authorities and the Devolved Administrations to support other businesses not eligible for the new £9000 hospitality, leisure and retail grants, that might be affected by the restrictions. Businesses should apply to their Local Authorities.
Government offers firms new grants to survive lockdown
Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure will receive new grants to help them keep afloat until spring, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said.
The grants will be worth up to £9,000 per property, the Treasury says.
Herefordshire News
January’s New Members
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: 27 Web Management (27webmanagement.com) Autopack Ltd (www.auto-pack.co.uk/contact) Blue Marble Studio (bluemarblestudio.co.uk/contact) Buisness Finance...
Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units, 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
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IT Director at Thursfields, Richard Webb to Join Discussion on Legal Tech Innovation in Birmingham
Richard Webb, IT Director at Thursfields Solicitors, will be providing insights and advice at the Transforming Legal Landscape Through Technology event on March 12th at Mills & Reeve in Birmingham. The event, organised by the Birmingham Law Society and hosted by...
Celebrating Excellence: Herefordshire Care Homes Shine as Finalists at Care Home Awards 2024
Rotherwood Healthcare is thrilled to announce that two distinguished care homes in Herefordshire, Lynhales Hall, and Kington Court, have been named finalists in multiple categories at the prestigious Care Home Awards. These nominations underscore their unwavering...
FBC Manby Bowdler Spearheads Action Plan to Open up Law
A major new campaign to open up a career in the law to more people has been launched in Parliament – with award-winning law firm FBC Manby Bowdler playing a key role. The law firm – which has offices in Redditch, Wolverhampton and Shropshire – is helping spearhead new...
Businesses Invited to Attend District Events to Find Out More About Support Available
Worcestershire businesses are being invited to attend one of a series of events across the county on the business support available. Worcestershire Growth Hub and Worcestershire County Council are running the events to help inform businesses about what support and...
Chambers Lead Successful Start to Local Skills Plans
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) across England “are working and beginning to make positive differences for local employers”, according to a new report commissioned by the British Chambers of Commerce. Based on evidence from 21 of the 32 chamber led LSIPs,...
Hundreds of University of Worcester Students to Graduate in Spring Ceremonies
The University of Worcester will be celebrating the achievements of over 500 students as they graduate at Worcester Cathedral next week. Their graduation, in front of friends and families, will take place in two ceremonies in the beautiful, historic Worcester...
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