The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) reveals only a fifth (20%) of firms increased their workforce over the last three months. This is down from 24% in Q4 2024, as business grapple with rising costs, including the national insurance hike. Meanwhile, 63%...
Read moreAs Martyn’s Law has now officially become law, local businesses in the entertainment, hospitality, and childcare sectors are required to prepare for significant changes to their security protocols. The legislation, which received Royal Assent, aims to safeguard public venues from the growing threat of terrorism and will start having...
Read moreOn a beautifully sunny spring evening in early April, we had the pleasure of welcoming attendees to Finishing Line’s Basildon headquarters for a special networking event featuring a charismatic and talented chef. Since making it to the finals of MasterChef in 2023, Anurag Aggarwal has been spreading his positivity...
Read moreA snap poll, by the British Chambers of Commerce award-winning Insights Unit, of more than 600 businesses has revealed the extent to which UK firms expect to be hit by US tariffs. Using its unique access to companies in the Chamber Network, the research was rapidly carried out between...
Read moreDenise Rossiter, CEO of the Essex Chambers of Commerce, shares her reaction to the news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and the impact this will have in Essex: ‘It’s clear that the tariffs announced by President Trump will have a serious impact in...
Read moreAhead of the rise in employer national insurance (NI) contributions coming into effect this Sunday, the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1, shows business sentiment remains very weak as taxation continues to be the top concern. 59% of surveyed firms cite it as a worry (compared...
Read moreReacting to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Government has kept a cool head so far and must continue to negotiate. This is a marathon not a sprint,...
Read moreThe Taskforce is an independent body, supported by the British Chambers of Commerce, which has brought together representatives from supply chain business, academia, environmental groups, and trade unions. It also undertook a range of interviews with other interested parties, including industry bodies, NGOs, supply chain organisations, Government agencies, current...
Read moreAhead of the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords this afternoon, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While the government has consulted with business, and listened to concerns, the legislation still does not strike the right...
Read moreOur recent networking event at the Radisson Blu London Stansted Airport was nothing short of spectacular! The warmth and impeccable hospitality from the hotel were a real treat for our team and attendees, making this more than your standard networking experience. Conveniently located a short walk away from the...
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