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November
24th
Bitesize videos to help businesses with UK transition
Rochford District Council has commissioned Essex Chambers of Commerce to produce a series of ‘bitesize’ videos to help the business community prepare for the end of the UK transition period.
November
23rd
BCC’s initial response to Coronavirus restrictions after lockdown
Providing an initial response to the Prime Minister’s plan for Coronavirus restrictions after the second lockdown ends in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
November
23rd
Prime Minister publishes COVID Winter Plan
Prime Minister Boris Johnson today published the government's COVID Winter Plan.
November
21st
UK secures vital rollover trade deal with Canada and agrees to start negotiating more advanced deal next year
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today secured an agreement for a continuity trade deal with “friend and ally” Canada.
November
21st
BCC responds to UK-Canada continuity trade
Commenting on the announcement that the UK and Canada have finalised a trade agreement to replace CETA - the existing deal it has through European Union membership - BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
November
19th
BCC responds to government’s net zero plan
Commenting on the government’s net zero plan to tackle climate change, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: 
November
18th
Over 7,000 businesses register for Trader Support Service
The government is urging businesses to sign up to the Trader Support Service as the Brexit transition period ends next month.
November
16th
Businesses are Taking Back Control with Smart Meters
National restrictions continue to significantly affect businesses across the country and there is an enormous pressure on their financial situation.
November
13th
Government extends £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing
Annual Investment Allowance £1 million temporary cap will be extended until 1 January 2022.
November
12th
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme so far
Over 19,000 job placements for unemployed young people have so far been created under the government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme - with tens of thousands more expected in the months ahead.
November
11th
Immigration Act receives Royal Assent: free movement to end on 31 December 2020
The Immigration Act has today (Wednesday 11 November 2020) received Royal Assent and been signed into law.
November
10th
Support for businesses in Colchester
Essex Chambers have received a letter of support for Colchester businesses from Will Quince MP
November
10th
Preferential tariffs continue for eligible developing countries
Government announces that removals and reductions of tariffs on goods from developing countries to continue after the end of the transition period
November
9th
Measures to protect England from new COVID-19 strain extended
Freight exemption removed so UK haulage drivers arriving from Denmark are now required to self-isolate on entry to England.
November
5th
BCC responds to Chancellor’s economy update
Commenting on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s economy update, announced today, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
November
2nd
Government increases support for self-employed across the UK
The government is increasing its support to the self-employed over the coming months and ensuring people get paid faster than previously planned, it was announced today, 2 November.
November
2nd
BCC responds to additional support for the self-employed
Commenting on the announcement of additional support for the self-employed for the month of November, as additional restrictions in England are set to come into force, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
October
31st
BCC initial response to announcement of second lockdown in England
Giving an initial response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a month-long national lockdown in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
October
30th
63 days to go: Readiness webinars prompt businesses to take action for end of transition period
With just 63 days to go until the UK’s new start, the Business Secretary Alok Sharma is encouraging firms to sign up for a second phase of webinars
October
23rd
Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers
The government announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come, supporting jobs and helping to contain the virus.