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EU Trade Getting Harder
More than half (54%) of exporters think the UK-EU trade deal is not helping them grow sales. This is a 13-percentage point increase in the proportion of firms who are unhappy with the deal compared to last year. In total, just four out of 946 firms (0%) thought the...
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EU Trade Getting Harder
More than half (54%) of exporters think the UK-EU trade deal is not helping them grow sales. This is a 13-percentage point increase in the proportion of firms who are unhappy with the deal compared to last year. In total, just four out of 946 firms (0%) thought the...
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Acclaimed Midlands chamber choir to perform at Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced a festival first. The Elgar Festival – which will take place from Saturday 24 May until Sunday 1 June this year – will welcome acclaimed Midlands chamber...
Festival announces return of dementia friendly concerts
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced three relaxed concerts for those living with dementia. The free events will be held on: Thursday 22 May, St George’s Church, Barbourne, Worcester at...
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Hazelton Mountford welcome two more new starters
The team at Hazelton Mountford extend a warm welcome to new starters Leanne Morris and Sammara Ahmed. Leanne joins the insurance broker to support Sophie Gibbins in the expanding Let Property department as Account Handler. Leanne says: “I’m very excited to...
Upskill with NMITE’s February 2023 Springboard Programme
Alongside being a significant centre for innovative engineering education, the New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) seeks to have an impact in the region’s wider skills ecosystem, development and economy. Our Springboard early career leadership...
Chamber News
Brexit Bill passes through House of Commons
With a majority of 124, the House of Commons passed the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill last week, setting the UK on course to leave the EU on 31 January. The legislation made it unlawful for the government to extend trade talks beyond the end of 2020....
Digital Transformation: Are you ready for the roaring 20’s?
According to the World Skills Economic Forum, more than half of the current workforce will require new skills by 2022 in order to maintain relevance in the workplace. That’s more than half of all employed people in the developed World, requiring training or reskilling...
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UK road and rail networks not meeting business needs
Business satisfaction rates fall, underlining need for parties to make good on infrastructure promises. UK businesses are even less satisfied with UK infrastructure than they were a year ago, according to research published today by the British Chambers of Commerce...
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UK road and rail networks not meeting business needs
Business satisfaction rates fall, underlining need for parties to make good on infrastructure promises. UK businesses are even less satisfied with UK infrastructure than they were a year ago, according to research published today by the British Chambers of Commerce...
Worcestershire News
Lawyers help keep Worcester charity on the road
Law firm staff have funded almost a year’s fuel for one of Worcester Wheels’ minibuses, helping elderly, disabled or vulnerable Worcester people get to their hospital appointments, to school, out for the day or simply to meet up with friends. The £2,500 donation from...
Kidderminster-based OGL Computer’s research showcases technology trends in 2020
Kidderminster-based OGL Computer has revealed the top technology concerns and priorities for SMEs in its new report: The State of Technology at UK SMEs. The report also revealed the newer technologies such as robotics and AI that SMEs plan to adopt, how SMEs are using...
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Moving business forward in 2023
If you Google what’s new for business in 2023 you’ll see numerous consumer trend reports. Forbes state that we’ll see: Accelerated digital transformation Inflation and supply chain security Sustainability Immersive customer experience The talent...
Witley Jones Furniture celebrate 25th Anniversary
On Wednesday 23rd November Witley Jones Furniture celebrated 25 years in business. During this time, they have worked with schools across the UK in the design, manufacture, and installation of school furniture. From creating the first business plan in the dining room...
Award Winning Campaign Feeds More Families This Christmas
With the cost-of-living crisis pushing more and more people to the doors of Foodbanks, ISO Quality Services Ltd once again campaigned to help feed more families this Christmas with the support of local businesses. In the UK there are more than 14 million people living...
Herefordshire’s Big Economic Plan
Hereford County Council are establishing clear priorities and the actions needed now and over the next five years, showing how Herefordshire partners can work together, bringing different talents and perspectives to deliver for Herefordshire. To date, the plan has...
Worcester Foodbank Selected as University’s Charity of the Year
Worcester Foodbank has been chosen as the University of Worcester’s Charity of the Year 2022/23. The Foodbank was chosen following a staff vote, which saw many hundreds of colleagues participate in an online poll. Worcester Foodbank provides emergency food and support...
A huge number of Santas turned heads during a festive family run through Hereford
Around 250 people of all ages donned a red and white suit before dashing through the city centre, choosing from a 5k or 2.5k route. The event is expected to raise around £7,500 for Bartestree-based St Michael’s Hospice which provides palliative and end-of-life care...
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