News

December

13th

Essex Chambers’ reaction to General Election result

Commenting on the results of the General Election Essex Chambers’ Chief Executive, Denise Rossiter, said

December

9th

Weak GDP Growth Forecast For 2020 As Business Investment Falls

UK economic growth in 2020 is forecast to slow to its weakest rate since the financial crisis as higher government spending struggles to offset falling business investment, weakening net trade and sluggish consumer spending.

November

25th

Essex Chambers launch Colchester Business Expo 2020

Following on from the success of Discovering Business in Essex and the Basildon Business Expo, Essex Chambers of Commerce are launching a new event for 2020 – Colchester Business Expo.

November

24th

British Chambers of Commerce response to Conservative Party manifesto

In his initial response to the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto, BCC Director General, Dr Adam Marshall said:

November

21st

Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto

Responding to the Labour Party manifesto, Director-General Dr Adam Marshall said:

November

20th

Initial BCC response to Liberal Democrat manifesto

Responding to proposals on business rates, training and devolution in the Liberal Democrat manifesto, Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said:

October

28th

Basildon Business Expo once again a great success

More than fifty exhibitors and hundreds of visitors made the 2019 Basildon Business Expo a great success. Organised by Essex Chambers of Commerce in partnership with Basildon Borough Council, and held at Basildon’s Holiday Inn, the Expo brought together a wide range of exhibitors highlighting the diverse

October

17th

BCC comments on proposed Brexit agreement

Commenting on the announcement that the UK and EU negotiators have come to an agreement, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said -

October

15th

HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has automatically registered 95,000 businesses for its simplified import procedures allowing most traders up to six months to pay import duties and submit customs declarations, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October.

October

8th

Temporary tariff regime updated

The government has today (8 October) published an update to the UK’s temporary tariff regime if we leave the EU without a deal.

October

8th

Boost for Essex Food and Drink producers

Good Food Growth Stepping Stones to attracting new Customers

October

4th

BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2019: Economic conditions weaken as manufacturing slump continues

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey – now in its thirtieth year as the largest UK private sector survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that UK economic conditions weakened in the third quarter amid a significant deterioration

September

30th

2019 Chamber Business Awards regional win for Essex

Ultimotive, a world leading licensee within the car care sector from Colchester, has been crowned one of the winners in the East of England heats of the Chamber Business Awards 2019.

September

30th

Amazon Basildon Welcomes Essex Chambers of Commerce

The Amazon delivery station in Basildon welcomed the Essex Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders for a tour of its site.

September

24th

BCC study shows major gaps in official Brexit guidance for businesses in the event of ‘no deal’

The British Chambers of Commerce today publishes an evaluation of official UK Government guidance to businesses on critical operational issues in the event of an unwanted ‘no deal’ exit on 31st October

September

12th

BCC: New survey shows potential impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on UK business investment, recruitment intentions

The British Chambers of Commerce publishes new research demonstrating some of the potential real-world consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the 31st of October.

September

12th

UK agreed trade continuity with six African nations

The UK initials Economic Partnership Agreement with the Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique.

September

5th

Business leaders urge Uttlesford District Council not to “lock the economy on a low-growth trajectory” by further delaying Stansted Airport growth plans

In an unprecedented move four Chambers of Commerce from the East of England, representing 6,450 companies and over half a million jobs, join forces to sound warning

August

29th

Essex Chambers sign up to Armed Forces Covenant

Essex Chambers of Commerce recently joined the more than 4,000 businesses, charities and local councils who have signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant and thereby pledge their support in ensuring that those who serve, or have served, in the UK's armed forces are treated fairly.

August

27th

Visit East of England support for Stansted development

East of England’s tourism industry dismayed at council’s decision to delay approval for London Stansted Airport growth