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We were delighted to welcome attendees for a truly unique networking breakfast, set against the backdrop of early morning sunshine and the luxurious surroundings of Porsche Centre Colchester. At Essex Chambers of Commerce, we are proud to connect our business community with prestigious brands such as Porsche. The Colchester...
Read moreResponding to the government’s proposals on Trade Union Rights of Access, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Smaller firms fear that plans to give Trade Unions new rights of access to their premises will damage productivity at a time when they are already under significant pressure. “Good...
Read moreNearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The research, published as the first elements of the Employment Rights Act come into effect, shows just 29% of businesses reporting no...
Read moreEssex Chambers of Commerce is stepping into a fresh and exciting chapter, with Ruth Gilbert set to join as Chief Executive this July. The transition will unfold over the summer and autumn, giving plenty of time to ensure everything continues to run smoothly for members. Ruth will be working...
Read moreConfidence among firms remained fragile at the start of 2026, despite some small shoots of recovery, according to the UK’s largest business sentiment survey. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey also shows labour costs continued to be the biggest cost concern for businesses in Q1, followed...
Read moreAt Essex Chambers, we pride ourselves on giving our members exclusive access to some of the county’s most outstanding businesses. One such prestigious organisation is Penguin Random House. It was fantastic to return to their distribution centre in the north of the county for a networking tour that has...
Read moreThe Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) will today (Thursday March 26) rally businesses to respond to rising geopolitical instability by deepening trade rather than retreating. Shevaun Haviland will tell delegates at the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference in central London that: “The global economy is...
Read moreThe Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. Businesses across the UK are being backed to roll out electric vans and trucks with £1 billion of funding – saving them cash, cleaning up...
Read moreGovernment departments have, for the first time, set individual spending targets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver over £7.4 billion a year to small businesses by 2028. Small businesses across the country are set to receive over £7.4 billion a year from Government spending by 2028, boosting...
Read moreResponding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For businesses across the UK, today’s inflation data represents the calm before the storm. “CPI of 3% in February shows an economy yet...
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