Strong industry-Government partnerships are key to ensuring the UK’s visitor economy continues to thrive, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts. To help grow the tourism, hospitality, events and attractions industries, the report makes a series of...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to ease the workplace health crisis by reforming the tax system. Its two calls ahead of the Autumn Budget are: BCC research has found that only one third of businesses (36%) currently offer staff well-being or occupational health support...
Read moreThis week we were delighted to welcome attendees to the Holiday Inn Southend for a fabulous evening of networking with our Patrons, London Southend Airport. The twilight event was a perfect opportunity for so many businesses to connect and engage with representatives from the airport to discuss the future...
Read moreBrand Britain is still valued by both business and the public, despite an increasingly competitive global landscape, according to a landmark report by global branding agency Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) and market research organisation Ipsos, in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The ‘Be Distinctive Britain’ report...
Read moreThe Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s Insights Unit, is a survey of just under 2,000 UK SME exporters. It shows the percentage of SME exporters reporting increased exports has fallen back in Q3 by five percentage points after an uptick in Q2. Overall, 22% of SME exporters...
Read moreThe Port of Tilbury (as part of the London Construction Hub), in conjunction with Essex Chambers of Commerce, welcomed several businesses involved within construction for a tour around their facilities. Attendees included Balfour Beatty & Indurent, who were impressed by the scale of the operations and the complete solutions...
Read moreDuring Safer Business Action Week, we were delighted to collaborate with the Business Crime Team at Essex Police on a Conflict Management Workshop. Expertly facilitated by Michael Lee, BCT Police Constable, and Christian Denning, BCT Sergeant, the session explored effective ways to resolve conflict in the workplace. We were...
Read moreResponding to the latest ONS labour market statistics, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With vacancies continuing to fall and the pace of wage rises slowing, it would appear there are further signs of the labour market loosening. “It’s good to see...
Read moreLocal business leaders gathered at AJ Chambers Recruitment, Rochford for an engaging and productive roundtable discussion with Bayo Alaba, MP for Southend East and Rochford. The event, facilitated by Essex Chambers of Commerce, provided a unique opportunity for businesses to share their perspectives and explore collaborative solutions for Southend’s...
Read moreThe British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) reveals hiring intentions have dropped to their lowest levels since the depths of the pandemic. The survey of more than 5,100 UK firms of all sectors and sizes, shows that 56% of respondents said they had...
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