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Our 2026 physical events programme couldn’t have got off to a better start as we warmly welcomed participants from the Essex business community to The Magic Mushroom Restaurant where we were joined by distinguished guest speakers from Rathbones Group. Nestled in the heart of the Barleylands Farm Park, attendees...
Read moreNew survey data of over 2,000 exporters from the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit, has laid stark the impact of Brexit, Covid, war, and tariffs on the UK’s exports. The data was collected between 10 November and 8 December 2025. Ahead of the sixth anniversary of Brexit on January...
Read moreEssex & Suffolk Water is embarking on the biggest package of upgrades in its history, with a bold plan to enhance the environment, strengthen the essential water network and support communities in Essex and Suffolk. The water company, which serves over 1.8 million people across the region with reliable,...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for the Prime Minister’s visit to China to be rooted in pragmatism and focused on delivering for the UK economy. As the UK navigates an increasingly fractured global trade landscape it cannot afford to ignore its third largest trading partner and...
Read moreEconomic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent government reforms signal the right intent, further urgent...
Read moreReacting to today’s announcement of further transitional business rates relief for pubs and music venues, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “This is good news for pubs and music venues in England, but it does not go far enough to protect many other businesses which are...
Read moreUK banks agree £11 billion lending packages to support small business growth, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises. UK businesses to benefit from a landmark £11 billion lending package to help them invest and expand abroad, to grow their businesses and the economy. The lending commitment, from the UK’s five leading banks, is one of the largest collective moves by the banking sector in over a decade, representing an historic show of confidence...
Read moreReacting 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 full potential of...
Read moreResponding to the latest inflation data, published by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data is a stark reminder that the UK inflation waters remain choppy. “With CPI rising to 3.4% in December, it’s clear the path to...
Read moreA third of UK firms exposed to the threat of new US tariffs are already taking action, according to the first major business survey carried out since Saturday’s announcement. Using its unique access to companies across the UK, the British Chambers of Commerce award winning Insights Unit carried out...
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