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  • Skills Crucial To Economic Growth
    22nd July 2024

    Responding to the launch of Skills England, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK economy has a pervasive skills and productivity problem that stretches back long before the pandemic and Brexit. “Skills shortages ramp

  • A new Government, Brexit, and ‘Brand Britain’ – what would you say to the new Prime Minister?
    19th July 2024

    A new Government, Brexit, and ‘Brand Britain’ – what would you say to the new Prime Minister? With a new Government in place, your business voice has never been more important. The British Chambers of Commerce Network campaigns – and

  • M25 J10 : B2039 Ockham Road North : Planned Closures Monday 22 July to Saturday 3 August and Monday 19 August to Sunday 6 October
    18th July 2024

    As we continue to make good progress with our works, we are writing to let you know about three planned closures we need to put in place. These closures are to enable Affinity Water to undertake water main works and

  • Another prestigious award win for Enigma Strategic Communications
    18th July 2024

    Surrey-based consultancy Enigma Strategic Communications continues to shine, picking up ‘Businessperson of the year’ at the coveted Central South Business Awards 2024. This is in addition to having already been recognised with a ‘Creative Entrepreneur of the year’ accolade at the Great

  • Inflation Holding Steady
    17th July 2024

    Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:    “Today’s data indicating a 2% increase in the CPI rate shows the UK is exiting its three-year inflation crisis and makes a

  • South East had the second highest equity investment value in the UK last year at £866m, finds latest British Business Bank research
    11th July 2024

    The South East had the second highest investment value by region in 2023 at £866m The region also had the second highest number of announced equity deals Oxford continues to be globally competitive in life sciences investments home to 5.0% of European

  • BCC DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEVAUN HAVILAND: STOP TREADING ON EGGSHELLS AROUND EU TRADE
    27th June 2024

    Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has urged the next Government to stop treading on eggshells around trade with the EU if it wants to grow the UK economy. She will make the plea at the British Chambers of

  • The Royal Association for Deaf people and Professional Training solutions announce partnership to accelerate the advancement of deaf people and enhance access to high quality BSL training
    28th June 2024

    The Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) and Professional Training Solutions (Pro-train/PTS) today announce their partnership to accelerate the advancement of deaf people. This collaboration aims to enhance access to high quality BSL training and the development of highly skilled

  • Joy and tears as Business Awards winners announced
    25th June 2024

    There were scenes of joy, plenty of emotions and congratulations galore at this year’s Runnymede Business Awards which took place at Royal Holloway, University of London. The awards event brought together dozens of businesses as well as support organisations to

  • Exercising through your menstrual cycle – fitness experts share tips for keeping active
    24th June 2024

    Whilst many women will automatically avoid exercise during their period, experts believe doing the right exercises will help reduce or relieve period cramps and combat pain and fatigue.  Bobbie Butters, a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science representing Mirafit says,

  • Inflation at Target Raises Rate Cut Hopes
    19th June 2024

    Responding to the latest inflation data published by ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “Today’s data showing CPI easing to the Bank of England’s 2% target, is a further sign that the

  • General Election 2024 tax pledges
    19th June 2024

    With the General Election fast approaching, we are helping you decode the political parties’ tax plans. It isn’t easy to make sense of all the tax pledges that have emerged in the election campaign so far. We have broken down