The overwhelming majority of businesses say the rise in employer National Insurance contributions will force them to change their plans, according to new research by the BCC Insight’s Unit, in partnership with professional services firm AAB. With under six weeks until the NI rise comes in, 82% of firms...
Read moreGreater Anglia has been named Train Operator of the Year at the Rail Business Awards 2025. It is the third time in six years that the company has received the accolade, having won the award in 2020 and 2021, then taking the runners up spot in 2022, 2023 and...
Read moreYear on year, Apprenticeship Week is becoming a bigger and bigger event, and this year was no exception. Taking place between 10th – 14th February, the week is an occasion for businesses, educators and training providers to showcase and celebrate their apprenticeship provision. It’s also a great opportunity to...
Read moreReacting to the latest inflation published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data underlines the inflationary pressures in the economy right now and the real challenges businesses are facing. “Firms are having to deal with significant cost burdens...
Read moreThe BCC has met with Ambassadors from across the EU to make the case for a trade relations reset that benefits businesses on both sides. Director General, Shevaun Haviland, and Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, were hosted, this afternoon, at the German Embassy by Ambassador, Miguel Berger. They...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the re-launch of our translation service now in partnership with members, TTC wetranslate – a leading provider of professional language solutions. This innovative service will provide businesses across Essex with access to high-quality, cost-effective translations for a wide range of...
Read moreThousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, kickstarting local economic growth and innovation. Thousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, kickstarting local economic growth and...
Read moreReacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and consumers across the world. “Plans to factor in countries’ VAT regimes...
Read moreThe second phase of a £30m investment to protect and enhance the water supply to more than 300,000 people across Essex has started. Essex & Suffolk Water is upgrading its Layer Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Layer de la Haye, to ensure a resilient supply of clean, clear and...
Read moreResponding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The final trade data for 2024 shows the UK’s export performance is continuing to operate at two different speeds. “Exports of services remain robust and are generating solid growth across European...
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