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Services Trade Continues To Stall
Reacting to the latest trade data for November 2025 from the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Services exports have been the standout feature of UK trade over the past decade, and the prospect...
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Services Trade Continues To Stall
Reacting to the latest trade data for November 2025 from the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Services exports have been the standout feature of UK trade over the past decade, and the prospect...
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125 Easter Eggs delivered to Worcester Foodbank
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for the 8th consecutive year, and it delivered! This year, the awards received 125 nominations, meaning 125 Easter eggs for Worcester Foodbank just in time for Easter. Launched in 2018 by ISO Quality Services, a Worcester-based...
Rip-roaring fun as the Severn Valley Railway steps back to the 1940s
The Severn Valley Railway is recreating the spirit of the British Home Front across two weekends in June, for its ever-popular Step Back to the 1940s events. On 7/8 June and 14/15 June, the heritage line is hosting a festival of forties-themed fun, with music,...
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FOREST GARDEN AWARDED A KING’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
Forest Garden have been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise – for Innovation. The highest and most prestigious award possible for UK businesses.Founded in 1974 Forest Garden, which employs over 500 people is the leading manufacturer and...
University of Worcester Arena Celebrates a Decade of Sporting History
Ten years ago, the University of Worcester created the UK’s first sporting arena specifically designed to accommodate the wheelchair athlete. A decade later, the University of Worcester Arena has become a world-leading facility and has set a new benchmark for...
Chamber News
Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March
Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March 2020, the government announced today. Under the scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month,...
Webinar: Help for the self-employed during Coronavirus with Bishop Fleming
Join Chris Walklett, Tax Partner from Bishop Fleming who will provide advice and answer your questions on the following: The self-employed income scheme- who is eligible? How to access the scheme Potential issues with the scheme Tax deferment for self-assessment This...
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Webinar: Building Supply Chain Resilience and Diversity
Join an exclusive Chambers and Members-only webinar as the British Chamber of Commerce’s Director General Dr. Adam Marshall speaks with the Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt Hon Liz Truss MP. This will be a fascinating opportunity to explore and...
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Webinar: Building Supply Chain Resilience and Diversity
Join an exclusive Chambers and Members-only webinar as the British Chamber of Commerce’s Director General Dr. Adam Marshall speaks with the Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt Hon Liz Truss MP. This will be a fascinating opportunity to explore and...
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Kings School Worcester Head of DT produces masks to support local NHS
Head of Design and Technology at Kings School Worcester, Mr Wilson, has been using his skills to help support local NHS surgeries by creating masks to help protect front line staff. Mr Wilson, reviewed what was being offered by other Design and Technology teachers and...
Regional Business Lender Appoints New Chief Executive
West Midlands based BCRS Business Loans has appointed a new chief executive as it heralds another record year of lending. The alternative business lender has announced that Stephen Deakin will step up to the role of chief executive, taking over from founding member...
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Outdoor Leisure Brand OLPRO, named as Exporter of The Year at the West Midlands FSB Awards
Worcester Based Outdoor Leisure brand OLPO took the win out of 11 other companies who were shortlisted for the Award. This is OLPRO’s 5th FSB award to date, having previously won several awards, but more notably the regional award for International Business of The...
Warning of Severe Pollen Levels by University Forecasters
Pollen forecasters at the University of Worcester are warning of what could be one of the worst seasons for birch pollen on record. This is bad news for the 25 per cent of hay fever sufferers allergic to birch pollen. Dr Beverley Adams-Groom, senior pollen forecaster...
University of Worcester Academic Presents Work at National Domestic Violence Conference
A Senior Lecturer in Domestic and Sexual Violence at the University of Worcester was invited to present at a national Festival of Practice. The event, held in Manchester, was hosted by Nicole Jacobs, the national Domestic Abuse Commissioner, and showcased examples of...
SUTCLIFFE & CO ANNOUNCED AS A FINALIST IN THE CHAMBER AWARDS 2023
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have been selected as a finalist in this year’s Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Award as ‘Small Business of the Year’. Having won the category ‘Excellence in Professional Services’ in the 2022...
Ambassadors visit to rededicate the refurbished Gheluvelt Memorial
In a recent visit to Geluveld, Zonnebeke in Belgium, Duncan Sutcliffe took part in the unveiling and re-dedication of the Memorial to the actions of The Worcestershire Regiment in the First World War and the exploits of the 2nd Battalion at the Battle of Gheluvelt,...
The Granary Cottages’ Relaunch
Granary Cottages has recently undergone a relaunch, expanding its offerings to include new services. The updated services now include boutique rooms within the cottages, meeting spaces for corporate clients, and space for small intimate weddings and events. The...
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