The Essex Chambers of Commerce has long supported the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, firmly believing that this transformative infrastructure will strengthen both regional and national logistics. Over the years, we’ve been proud to host events that connect our business community with the project’s leadership. Our latest event, held...
Read moreResponding to confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that tariffs will not double today. They now at least have...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025, but the UK economy will remain sluggish. Better-than-expected business investment in Q1 is forecast to boost GDP across 2025. Inflation is projected to increase further in the coming months, before slowing to 2%...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the Government to swiftly act to protect Britain’s domestic bioethanol industry. It follows warnings from the UK’s two largest producers that the removal of tariffs on US imports could leave them unable to compete. Vivergo Fuels in Hull and Ensus in...
Read moreResponding to the Government’s plans for apprenticeships in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Apprenticeships are high-quality, valued qualifications and businesses welcome the funding boost announced by Government. “The BCC has long called for flexibility in the Growth and Skills Levy for...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers team were delighted to host an amazing evening of networking and skills discussions at the elegant Wivenhoe House Hotel. There was a fantastic atmosphere as guests enjoyed connecting with fellow attendees in the wonderful historical surroundings of the hotel. With the sunshining bright, a few were...
Read moreResponding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses are facing a perfect storm of cost-pressures which is fuelling inflation alongside rising household bills. While April’s jump was expected, the scale, to 3.5%, is...
Read moreA huge congratulations to our CEO, Denise Rossiter, Operations Director, Lisa Collins, and Events Co-Ordinator, Julie Arthur for their bravery in completing a terrifying skydive to raise funds and awareness of our nominated charity of the year, Mid & North East Essex Mind. The jump aptly took place during...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce Business Council has met with the EU Ambassador and the UK’s EU Relations Minister to push the case for a trade reset. Director General, Shevaun Haviland, and President, Martha Lane Fox, hosted Pedro Serrano and the Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP at the HQ...
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 Q1 growth of 0.7%, is evidence that the UK economy held up well at the start of the year, despite mounting headwinds. Strong...
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