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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
August
22nd
Local businesses meet with Deputy Chief Constable Pippa Mills
Local businesses met with Deputy Chief Constable Pippa Mills yesterday (Tuesday 20 August) to discuss how working together plays a key part in our fight against crime.
August
21st
Success for British Chambers of Commerce campaign to simplify trade procedures as Government acts to issue EORI numbers
Commenting on the announcement that the government will act on the BCC’s call to automatically issue businesses with an EORI number, Denise Rossiter, Chief Executive, of Essex Chambers of Commerce said:
August
9th
BCC comments on Prime Minister’s immigration announcement
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement on immigration proposals, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce said:
July
29th
Basildon Business Expo open for bookings
Following the success of the last two events, Essex Chambers of Commerce and Basildon Borough Council have joined forces again to host Basildon Business Expo 2019 at the Holiday Inn in Basildon.
July
26th
Essex Chambers welcome support for Lower Thames Crossing proposals
Following the publication by Highways England of their 2018 Lower Thames Crossing Consultation update, Essex Chambers of Commerce have welcomed the support shown by consultees for the proposals.
July
24th
Essex Chambers to Prime Minister: Now is the time to get down to business
Today the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) – which includes Essex Chambers of Commerce – has written to incoming Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, setting out 15 urgent, immediate steps that the PM must address on arrival in Downing Street to boost business confidence and stimulate the UK
July
15th
Businesses pledge support for A120 and £2.2bn economic turbo-charge
Major regional businesses met to show their support for proposals for an A120 dual carriageway.