As the global push for carbon neutrality intensifies, the European Union introduced the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to ensure imported goods are subject to the same carbon pricing as those produced within the EU. In response, Essex Chambers of Commerce has launched a dedicated CBAM Consultancy Service and...
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 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 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...
Read moreThe Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement today and as expected it did nothing material to ease the current pressures on business, at least not in the short term. All the advance speculation and chatter was about cuts to welfare and increased defence spending and those were the dominant themes....
Read moreIain McNab, Head of Policy at Essex Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the announcement that the Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project has been approved. “Essex Chambers of Commerce and the overwhelming majority of its membership has long recognised the need for a Lower Thames...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce Ambitious Essex as the main sponsor for this year’s highly anticipated Festival of Business 2025. Join us at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Wednesday 5 November, for our flagship event and highlight in the regional business calendar, bringing together leading enterprises...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the highly anticipated return of our Chambers Annual Golf Day, on Wednesday 25 June. We wanted to bring our players something new this year and so for the very first time we are delighted to be heading to Canons Brook...
Read morePenguin Random House is a name synonymous with literary excellence. From timeless classics to children’s favourites and bestselling cookbooks, the publisher’s iconic monochrome mascot represents quality. But did you know that every Penguin book you’ve encountered in the UK has passed through Essex on its journey to you? Tucked...
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