The highly anticipated Festival of Business is set to return for its fourth year, bringing together businesses from across Essex for a day of networking, collaboration, and celebration. Taking place on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Chelmsford City Racecourse, the flagship event of Essex Chambers...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning that businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government. Among the recommendations in a new report, the BCC is calling for ministers to: The report has been produced by the BCC’s Digital Revolution Challenge Group, drawing on expertise...
Read moreOur 2025 events programme started with a pitch perfect evening at Rega Research Ltd’s Southend based factory. It was a delight to welcome our attendees for a behind-the-scenes look at the world-renowned manufacturer of exquisite quality high-fidelity audio systems. The company, which has been operating for over 50 years,...
Read moreOn the fifth anniversary of Brexit, the BCC is calling on the Government to use its planned EU reset to achieve concrete change and help drive UK economic growth. Research by the BCC’s Insight Unit has shown that SME exporters have faced an uphill struggle to sell goods and...
Read moreResponding to the Chancellor’s speech in Oxford this morning, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Chancellor has laid down a clear marker on her intent to push for growth and these proposals can light the blue touchpaper to fire up the UK economy. “Expanding our international...
Read morec2c has announced that from next month customers will be able to pay for their journeys right across the c2c route, into London and the wider pay as you go area, by presenting a contactless payment card or device at their departure and arrival stations. c2c is delighted to...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce has submitted ambitious plans for the Government’s trade strategy as this new data shows UK SME exporters continue to toil. SME exporters are also facing an inflation crunch, as 56% expect their prices to rise, while 43% expect no change, and only 3% expect...
Read moreResponding to reports that the Chancellor is preparing to support expansion plans at three UK airports, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Expanding the UK’s airport capacity is vital to driving economic growth and it remains a top priority for business. “We wholeheartedly support...
Read moreReacting to the latest GDP data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With no growth in the three months to November 2024, and a very limited uptick for the month itself, it’s clear that the UK economy continues to be stuck...
Read moreReacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the economy are clear following the Budget. The path ahead on...
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