It was a bright and early start as we welcomed attendees to enjoy a wonderful breakfast networking event at the newly refurbished Delta Hotel Colchester. Guests were treated to a delicious breakfast spread of fresh pastries, eggs benedict, and breakfast burritos all in the sophisticated surroundings of the Balkern...
Read moreThe BCC is pleased to announce that Michael Hayman MBE DL, has been appointed to its board as an independent member. Michael, who is currently the UK Chair for strategic communications consultancy Bully Pulpit International, was chosen after an extensive selection process carried out by the Nominations Committee. He...
Read moreResponding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ongoing impact of business cost pressures, most notably from the national insurance hike, continues to hit the labour market. “Unemployment remains...
Read moreCommenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “The first month of reduced automotive tariffs has had a positive effect on US exports alongside more certainty on the outlook for other manufactured goods sectors. “But far more work is needed on US...
Read moreResponding to the latest GDP data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data shows the UK economy had a subdued summer, with limited growth in the three months to July, and 0% in the month alone. “The...
Read moreWe were delighted to host a fantastic evening of networking surrounded by luxury, high-performance vehicles at our recent event with Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover Southend. As a Chamber of Commerce, one of our greatest privileges is to showcase our members, and this gathering was a perfect example of...
Read moreThe latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2025. But overall, the outlook remains subdued. The forecast shows: UK Economic Outlook The UK economy is expected to grow by 1.3% in 2025, revised up from the previous forecast of 1.1%. This upgrade reflects...
Read moreFigures released by Essex & Suffolk Water have shown that between January and June the number of leaky pipes repaired has increased by 30 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024. 4,047 repairs have been made between January and June, compared with 2,856 during the same six months in...
Read moreResponding to today’s speech by EU Relations Minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds – William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “A strong agri-food deal will remove costs, red tape and delays for UK businesses trading in food and plant products with the European Union. “Firms...
Read moreReacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The inflation warning lights continue to flash, with July’s rate being slightly higher than most analysts had forecast. Prices are now rising at the fastest rate...
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