TURKEY TRADE NEGOTIATIONS A KEY STEPPING-STONE 

18th July 2023

Responding to the launch of a UK Government consultation on negotiations for an upgraded trade agreement with Turkey, BCC Head of Trade Policy William Bain said: “It is good news to see this statement of intent to deepen UK trading terms with Turkey. It is our 18th largest bilateral...

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New Commercial Director appointed at rail operator c2c

18th July 2023

Trenitalia c2c has appointed Eleni Jordan as its new Commercial Director.

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BCC announces leaders to chair National Business Council work

17th July 2023

   Baroness Ruby McGregor Smith CBE and entrepreneur Michael Hayman MBE will be amongst those chairing the work of the British Chambers of Commerce’s new National Business Council.

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UK signs treaty to join vast Indo-Pacific trade group as new data shows major economic benefits

17th July 2023

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has formally signed the treaty to accede to CPTPP trade group in New Zealand on Sunday 16 July

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Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist

14th July 2023

According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s Insight Unit, the vast majority of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees.

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Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action: 17 – 22 July 2023

14th July 2023

Greater Anglia customers are advised to check before they travel between Monday 17 and Saturday 22 July, due to six days of planned industrial action by trade unions.

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ECONOMY REMAINS ON SHAKY GROUND

13th July 2023

Reacting to the latest GDP data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:

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BCC Trade Manifesto International Trade Vital For UK Growth

13th July 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce has called for Government to focus on boosting services, advanced manufacturing, green and digital trade if it wants to hit its £1tn trade target.

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NEW APPROACH NEEDED AS EXPORTS FALL

13th July 2023

Reacting to the latest trade data from the ONS, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:

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Domestic Abuse Project Stage 2 Match Funding initiative available now!

11th July 2023

Last year Essex Chambers of Commerce, Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) and Practical HR Ltd embarked on a pilot project to engage with the business community to help raise awareness about domestic abuse. The reason for doing this? Because raising awareness is the first step to prevention,...

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