Local Support, International Reach
Responding to today’s speech by EU Relations Minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds – William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “A strong agri-food deal will remove costs, red tape and delays for UK businesses trading in food and plant products with the European Union. “Firms...
Read moreReacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The inflation warning lights continue to flash, with July’s rate being slightly higher than most analysts had forecast. Prices are now rising at the fastest rate...
Read moreResponding to the latest GDP data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Better than expected data for both Q2 and the month of June are welcome – but the numbers mask the underlying pain being felt by businesses...
Read moreLocal rail operator c2c Railway has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding, securing full re-accreditation as part of the 2025/26 Safeguarding on Rail Scheme (SRS), scoring 92% in the assessment audit. The Safeguarding on Rail Scheme (SRS) is a joint initiative awarded by the British Transport Police (BTP) and Department...
Read moreThe British high street is synonymous with iconic brands and cherished institutions. While many household names have sadly disappeared in recent years, Fenwick is a name and a legacy that has survived and thrived for over 140 years. Recently we were delighted to welcome attendees to Fenwick Colchester to...
Read moreThe Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Progress Report, detailing important advancements in aligning local education provision with the skills needs of employers across the region. This updated report marks a significant milestone in Essex’s journey to address regional...
Read moreA long-standing highlight of the Essex Chamber events calendar, our Annual Golf Day returned in triumph for its sixth year. This time in an exciting new location, we were delighted to bring this popular event to the impressive course at Canons Brook Golf Club in Harlow. Players took to...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce that we will be working with Open Road as our Nominated Charity of the Year for 2025/26. Throughout the year, the Chambers team will be committed to championing the charity and raising awareness and funds for them to continue the...
Read moreOver the past 12 months, the Essex Chambers of Commerce has been proud to fundraise for our nominated charity of the year Mid & North East Essex Mind. As our time with this wonderful charity comes to an end we are thrilled to announce we have raised a staggering...
Read moreIain McNab, Head of Policy at the Essex Chambers of Commerce responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review. “The Chancellor has set out her spending plans through to 2029 to parliament. As is increasingly the custom, many of the headline announcements had been made in advance so there was little...
Read more