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October
14th
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook
9 in 10 Hospitality Firms Struggle to Find Staff – BCC Quarterly Recruitment Outlook
October
11th
Seeking smart solutions for your business? Try a smart meter
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October
7th
MAG response to the government's travel update announcement.
Charlie Cornish, MAG CEO, said:
October
6th
Quarterly Economic Survey Q3:
Despite Fragile Recovery, Anaemic Cash Flow and Investment with Record Inflationary Pressures Places Economy Under Strain
October
5th
Planned highways improvement works announced for October in Southend
Nine roads and three pavements across the Southend Borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing throughout October.
October
4th
BCC response to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
October
1st
BCC says new EU Export Support Service must add value
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:
September
30th
Small Ethnically Diverse Businesses in the United Kingdom Now Eligible for £10,000 Grants Through Fiserv Back2Business Programme
Global payments and financial services technology company with local presence brings popular programme to the UK
September
30th
Companies bidding for major government contracts face green rules
New greener rules for companies bidding for major government contracts come into force.
September
29th
BCC responds to LOTO Speech at Labour Party Conference
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
September
28th
New Chief Fire Officer Selected
Preferred candidate for Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service announced
September
27th
‘A THIMBLE OF WATER TO PUT OUT A BONFIRE’ - BCC ON TEMPORARY VISAS FOR DRIVERS AND FOOD WORKERS
BCC President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE said:
September
24th
BCC welcomes DIT’s five-point plan for digital trade
Reacting to news of the plan, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, at the BCC, said:
September
24th
All tips to go to staff under government plans to enhance rights of 2 million workers
Government unveils plans to overhaul tipping practices, helping around 2 million people top up their income.
September
23rd
New ten-year plan to make the UK a global AI superpower
National AI Strategy to boost business use of AI, attract international investment and develop next generation of tech talent
September
23rd
Millions to be empowered by government plans to strengthen day one employment rights and increase productivity of businesses
Government announces plans to make the right to request flexible working a day one right, as well as new entitlements for unpaid carers.
September
23rd
Businesses get more time to prepare for digital tax changes
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will now be introduced in April 2024.
September
22nd
£220 million to help big-emitting industries reduce fossil fuel use
Businesses in some of the UK’s most polluting industries will be able to bid for a share of £220 million to help cut their carbon emissions.
September
22nd
Housing Growth Partnership to provide additional £300 million to UK housebuilders
New fund aims to support the development of 10,000 new homes by 2025
September
16th
How smart meters can help independent caterers focus on the bigger picture
There are many things which are important to consider for owners of independent catering businesses: you need to find their niche, consider their location, build a great team and pick their suppliers carefully;