King’s Speech: Industrial Strategy Can Release Business Ambition

17th July 2024

Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we use it to make green innovation a...

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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 bank rate cut more likely.  “Our own indicator, tracking business...

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ESSEX CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE ESSEX GLOBAL SUMMIT: HELPING YOUR BUSINESS REACH NEW HEIGHTS

02nd February 2024

The Essex Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Chelmsford City Council, are proud to announce the upcoming Essex Global Summit, set to take place on 22nd May at Hylands House in Chelmsford. This premier event aims to bring together key stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from the world...

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