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Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region

Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region

On 6 February, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members had the opportunity to meet with Jesse Norman MP and Ellie Chowns MP during the Chamber’s MPQ sessions. The event offered a valuable forum for businesses across the county to discuss key...

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Chamber Hosts MPQ Sessions for Members Across the Region

On 6 February, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce members had the opportunity to meet with Jesse Norman MP and Ellie Chowns MP during the Chamber’s MPQ sessions. The event offered a valuable forum for businesses across the county to discuss key...

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Shape Worcestershire: Help Shape the Future of Local Councils

Shape Worcestershire: Help Shape the Future of Local Councils

A major consultation is underway to decide how Worcestershire’s local government could be reshaped. Shape Worcestershire invites all residents to share their views on how council services should be delivered in the future. What’s Changing? Currently, Worcestershire...

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New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing

New Course Explores Impact of Climate Change on Policing

The University of Worcester, West Mercia Police and e-learning company Indegu Ltd have joined forces to develop an awareness course for police staff on how climate change could impact policing in the future. The online programme is designed to educate on climate...

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Your Ultimate Guide to Making Running Your New Hobby in 2024

Your Ultimate Guide to Making Running Your New Hobby in 2024

As we step into a new year, why not consider joining over 10 million others in the UK by making running your new hobby in 2024? Beyond being a cost-effective way to exercise, regular running offers a plethora of health benefits that extend beyond just physical...

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Law firm mfg Solicitors gives £1,000 festive foodbank donation

Law firm mfg Solicitors gives £1,000 festive foodbank donation

Local law firm mfg Solicitors has donated £1,000 to help support Worcester Foodbank as the need grows for emergency winter food and clothing packages. The law firm, which has offices on The Tything has provided the money through its CSR Committee, seeing £1,000 going...

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Annual Bank of England Briefing 2020

Annual Bank of England Briefing 2020

Businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Bank of England Briefing to hear from Graeme Chaplin, the Bank of England’s Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire. The event will take place between 8.00 and...

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme changes from 1 August

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme changes from 1 August

From 1 August 2020, the level of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grant will be reduced each month. In August, the government will pay 80% of wages up to a cap of £2,500 for the hours an employee is on furlough and employers will pay ER NICs and pension contributions...

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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions

Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions

In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.

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Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions

In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.

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BetaDen marks second anniversairy with investment landmark

BetaDen marks second anniversairy with investment landmark

BetaDen – the commercial technology accelerator based at Malvern Hills Science Park – is celebrating its second anniversary with the news that cohort founders have secured over £250,000 investment since its inception. Unlike other accelerators, which mainly work with...

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How businesses can defend against AI-enabled threats

How businesses can defend against AI-enabled threats

With October being Cyber Security Awareness Month, Wavenet – a managed services provider offering cybersecurity, communications and connectivity that grows with businesses – urges companies to safeguard themselves in the lead up to the busy Christmas...

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State-of-the-art care suite opens at Pershore College

State-of-the-art care suite opens at Pershore College

A new state-of-the-art care suite to support the development of students seeking a career in the health and social care sector has been unveiled at Pershore College. The facility at Pershore College, which is part of WCG, features a mock training care suite which will...

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QES Q3 2023 Report

QES Q3 2023 Report

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are pleased to release the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 2023, outlining business performance in the three months up to September. I would like to thank our sponsors for this survey,...

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The Haybarn Christmas Party

The Haybarn Christmas Party

Christmas Party Event 2nd December at The Haybarn, Herefordshire Join us for a night of festive fun and fabulous food at The Haybarn. Book your tables for your company & team Christmas party or family & friends Christmas gathering. Saturday 2nd December...

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