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Clean Energy Deal A Welcome First Step
Reacting to the announcement of a new clean energy deal with the EU, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is essential for the UK’s energy security and economic growth that we co-operate more closely with our European allies to realise the...
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Clean Energy Deal A Welcome First Step
Reacting to the announcement of a new clean energy deal with the EU, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “It is essential for the UK’s energy security and economic growth that we co-operate more closely with our European allies to realise the...
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Solicitor highlights key advantages of Golden Brick and Turnkey Agreements
A leading residential development lawyer has highlighted the key benefits of golden brick and turnkey agreements for developers in relation to their construction projects, in order to make the most of the financial benefits they bring. Golden brick agreements allow...
Ballards LLP Achieves Triple Shortlisting at Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025
L-R: Dan Guy – Director – Cubed Tax, Lucy Charles – Private Client Tax Director – Ballards LLP, Martin Adams – Corporate Tax Partner – Ballards LLP, Phil Waller – Tax Partner – Ballards LLP and Gina Gardner – Associate Director – Ballards...
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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...
Historian Explores the Impact of Royal Execution
People can learn more about a key moment in history that was the culmination of seven years of war and had huge consequences for the British Isles. Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Worcester, Darren Oldridge, is delivering a talk examining the...
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Webinar: Legal Issues affecting Business Owners – Assessing your Financial Affairs during Coronavirus
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://youtu.be/7SmogOMeWVI Join Laura Banks, Wills & Estates Department and Stewart Coles, Commercial Property Department from Thursfields Solicitors who will provide guidance and...
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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Greater flexibility for businesses in changes to insolvency laws
On Friday the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma announced changes to insolvency laws to give businesses who have felt the impact of the coronavirus greater flexibility. Also announced was a temporary suspension of “wrongful trading laws”, which stop company...
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Greater flexibility for businesses in changes to insolvency laws
On Friday the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma announced changes to insolvency laws to give businesses who have felt the impact of the coronavirus greater flexibility. Also announced was a temporary suspension of “wrongful trading laws”, which stop company...
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Careers helping launched for young people in Worcestershire
A new careers helpline has been launched for Worcestershire to help young people understand what their career options are. Students across Worcestershire have now left school earlier than planned, and with the end of year exams canceled rather than postponed, many...
How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect my commercial contracts?
As a business owner, you’re already taking steps to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, prepare for it to get worse and protect your business, staff and customers as far as you can. If you are likely to have difficulties in meeting your contractual obligations or a...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Herefordshire Calming Connections Ltd – Developing a positive mental health environment for the benefit of everyone Eight Three Eight – Search Engine Optimisation Packages, WordPress Training...
Business Round Up – April
The shortlisted finalists for the 2023 Chamber Awards have been announced – well done and thanks to the large number of initial applicants. The final round of interviews will be carried out in early May and the winners announced in front of 700 people at the...
Public Relations is the most powerful marketing tool – by You Do Better PR
You don’t need to tell everyone how good you are. Just be good. Work hard, do what you do – do it well – and others will know how good you are. PR is the marketing tool that then leverages that knowledge. It’s the most powerful marketing tool...
Hazelton Mountford recruit two new starters
The growing insurance brokerage and Tenant Referencing firm, based in Worcester city centre and Evesham High Street, have welcomed two more team members. Mike Maher and Abi Hill joined Patron Members Hazelton Mountford in March 2023. Mike becomes a member of the...
Free sustainability webinar for businesses
With the recent rise in energy bills and pending changes in Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, now is the time to take control of your energy usage. Worcestershire County Council have teamed up with Alex Pearson from the Midlands Net Zero Hub to help you on this...
Welcome Craft-Happy to the Chamber!
“I am Helen and I have a handmade arts and gifts business which I started in lockdown, April 2020. Following my passion for creativity and my new found skills in entrepreneurship, in October 2021 I was able to leave my full-time job with a global manufacturing...
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