ECC Welcomes Shadow Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband to the Port of Tilbury

12th April 2024

Essex Chambers of Commerce were delighted to facilitate a visit from Shadow Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, to the Port of Tilbury on Thursday 11th April. Our CEO, Denise Rossiter, welcomed the Shadow Secretary to the Port, owned by Forth Ports, and accompanied him on a tour. “Thurrock jobs and...

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Labour will boost creative jobs in Essex, pledging with a Labour government “the arts will be for everyone, everywhere”

27th March 2024

On Tuesday 26th March Labour announced plans to ensure the economic benefits of the creative industries are felt in every part of the UK, after this month announcing that the next Labour government will work with industry on an ‘Access to the Arts’ plan. Jonathan Reynolds, Shadow Secretary of...

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Budget offers some help on jobs front but does not fully rise to economic challenge

06th March 2024

Reacting to the Chancellor’s Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:   “Following the Autumn Statement this Budget was always set to deliver less for business although changes to National Insurance will provide some momentum. “However, beyond this there were no major announcements to help shift the dial...

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Essex Chambers of Commerce Announce the Launch of the Trade Expert Training Academy

06th March 2024

Essex Chambers of Commerce are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Trade Expert Training Academy. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in our commitment to fostering global excellence and empowering our businesses to trade internationally. The Academy offers businesses a passport for a successful international trade...

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