The Power of Collaboration in LSIP 2.0 Development

16th October 2025

Collaboration is central to progress, fostering shared learning, innovation, and growth. By working together, we exchange diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and co-create meaningful solutions. This dynamic environment accelerates the development of essential skills such as communication, adaptability, and strategic thinking. Collaborative practice also builds trust and resilience, qualities vital...

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Unemployment Up As Businesses Battle Costs

14th October 2025

Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:  “Unemployment continues to edge up while job vacancies continue to fall. These are clear signs that employers are holding back on recruitment...

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Make-or-break Budget Must Deliver Growth

14th October 2025

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to focus her second Budget on key growth drivers to lift the gloom that has settled over the economy.   The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policies to encourage investment, strengthen the workforce, support exports and develop infrastructure. ...

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Greater Anglia enters public ownership as a high performing operator

10th October 2025

GA is committed to continuing to deliver an excellent service for customers and communities. Greater Anglia is set to enter public ownership this weekend in good shape as one of the UK’s best performing train operators. The transition takes place at 02.00 this Sunday (12 October). The move marks...

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Late Payments Consultation

03rd October 2025

The government has committed to tackling the scourge of late payments, which reportedly affect 1.5 million businesses, costs the UK economy almost £11 billion per year and contributes to the closure of 38 businesses every day. They are proposing a package of new measures that amounts to the most...

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Community, Connections at Southend United

03rd October 2025

At Essex Chambers, we believe in the power of community, and we were delighted to celebrate it at a recent networking evening in the heart of Southend. The event took place at Roots Hall, the home of Southend United, a club that has become a true institution in the...

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Essex Chambers Sponsors Stanway Pegasus Under 14s Girls Team

30th September 2025

Essex Chambers are incredibly proud to be supporting a Colchester based grassroots football team, the Stanway Pegasus Under 14s Girls Team. We were recently presented with an opportunity to sponsor the team’s away kit which we jumped at. Our team is dedicated to supporting the business community in Essex,...

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Chancellor Sets Out Progress But Recognises Challenge

29th September 2025

Responding to the Chancellor’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor was right to highlight the progress made on infrastructure, overseas investment and trade in recent months. These are key foundations for future economic growth, and we...

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Business Welcomes Youth Guarantee Ambition

29th September 2025

Reacting to the Chancellor’s plans for a Youth Guarantee, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Business will welcome the Chancellor’s ambition to get more young people into work. The BCC has been calling for this as a matter of urgency. “A well delivered Youth Guarantee can help...

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Over 100 Exhibitors Confirmed for the Festival of Business

26th September 2025

The Essex Chambers of Commerce is extremely proud to announce all the stands for this year’s premier business event, the Festival of Business, have completely sold out and the full exhibitor list has been revealed. On Wednesday 5 November, the Summer Marque at Chelmsford City Racecourse will be bursting...

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