Responding 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...
Read moreResponding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This data suggests some loosening in the jobs market with vacancies staying below pre-pandemic levels and unemployment nudging up, but wage growth including...
Read moreResponding to the publication of the Immigration White Paper, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy, at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses are keen to unlock more home-grown talent and will welcome the broad direction of travel in today’s White Paper. “A commitment to drive better strategic planning...
Read moreOnly a fifth (20%) of procurement spend from the wider public sector, including central government, went to SMEs in 2024. That’s according to the latest report by the British Chambers of Commerce and data provider Tussell, in partnership with technology firm AutogenAI. The BCC’s SME Procurement Tracker powered by...
Read moreThe Department for Transport has confirmed that Greater Anglia – the UK’s most punctual train operator and the current Train Operator of the Year – is set to be nationalised on 12th October 2025. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition to public ownership and have both the...
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