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October
9th
British Chambers of Commerce 2018 Autumn Budget Summary
The British Chambers of Commerce summary of the 2018 Autumn Budget
October
1st
BCC reacts to Chancellor’s speech
After the Chancellor’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments.
September
28th
Boost your business by signing up for the Basildon Business Expo
Businesses wanting to showcase their work and connect with potential clients and customers are invited to attend the Basildon Business Expo when it returns in November.
September
27th
Amazon welcomes Essex Chambers of Commerce for a behind-the-scenes look at its' Tilbury Operation
The Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury welcomed the Essex Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders last week for a tour of its 2 million square feet site.
September
24th
Essex Chambers take Chief Constable on tour of Essex businesses
Following on from the launch of the Essex Business Crime Strategic Board, the Chief Executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce, Denise Rossiter, today (24th September) took Essex Police’s next Chief Constable, B J Harrington, on a tour of the county to meet a variety of businesses and hear from them about
September
18th
BCC comments on MAC report recommendations
Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report on EEA migration, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
September
6th
Essex Chambers comment on pilot scheme for seasonal workers
Commenting on the pilot scheme to bring seasonal migrant workers to the UK, Denise Rossiter, Chief Executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce said:
September
4th
University of Essex and business leaders back call for new work visa for international students
The University of Essex and business leaders are backing calls for a new visa to allow qualified international students to work in skilled jobs for a period after graduation.
August
9th
EU Settlement Scheme
Employers, industry groups and community groups in the UK will be able to give EU citizens practical advice on how to apply for settled status with the help of a new toolkit published by the Home Office.
August
8th
Mental health at work becoming less taboo, say BCC and Aviva
Almost 30% of businesses have seen an increase in the number of staff taking time off for mental health reasons, according to a survey conducted by leading business organisation British Chambers of Commerce, and Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer.
August
2nd
UK set for pay rise, says BCC and Indeed
One in two businesses (50%) are set to grant staff pay rises of over 2% in the next year, according to a new survey by leading business organisation British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and online recruitment company Indeed.
July
25th
BCC: Cut tax complexity and ‘red tape’ holding back businesses
The vast majority of UK businesses believe the cost of complying with the UK tax system has escalated over recent years, according to new research released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with Avalara.
July
16th
Post-World Cup Blues? Join us for an Evening with Southend United's Manager Chris Powell - 26 July 2018
Do you have the post-World Cup blues? Join us for a great South Essex networking event and a chance to ask Southend United's Manager Chris Powell what his plans and aspirations are for the forth-coming season. There will also be a chance to network after the presentation.
July
13th
Essex Chambers join forces with Essex Police and the county’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
Essex Chambers of Commerce have joined forces with Essex Police and the Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner to set up a business led board to work together to tackle crime against businesses across the county.
June
23rd
Essex Chambers c2c Networking Express is a great success!
Businesses from around Essex got aboard a c2c Networking Express yesterday (Thursday) organised by Essex Chambers of Commerce in conjunction with Trenitalia c2c, South Essex College and Holiday Inn, Basildon, for a unique networking event.
June
22nd
Join us for a Breakfast Meeting with South Essex College to discuss Work Placements and T Levels - Wednesday 4 July 2018
Join us for a Breakfast Meeting at the Thurrock Campus of South Essex College to discuss Work Placements and T Levels with Director of Apprenticeships & Employment Engagement Joanne Giles.
June
11th
Mike Tindall MBE entertains guests at Essex Chambers of Commerce Business Exhibition Reception
More than 100 Essex businesses got the chance to exhibit to potential clients at the Essex Chambers of Commerce Discovering Business in Essex Exhibition held at Chelmsford City Race Course last week.
May
29th
A week to go until one of the biggest B2B exhibitions in Essex - Book your ticket now!
Discovering Business in Essex is one of the largest B2B exhibitions in the county organised by Essex Chambers of Commerce and will be taking place on Wednesday 6th June 2018 at Chelmsford City Racecourse, from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
April
20th
BCC: Half of businesses not seeing improvement in UK mobile network
Only half of businesses believe the UK’s phone network is more reliable than five years ago, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) released today
April
13th
Essex Chambers of Commerce - Exporting to the Arabian Gulf
Essex Chambers of Commerce recently held an ‘Exporting to the Arabian Gulf’ Round Table event at their Southend office. The event was open to all level of exporters and designed to assist them by focusing on trade opportunities within the Gulf.