Fenland

Iconic Innovation Hub could help Harwich become beacon for the future of clean energy

An iconic multi-million-pound innovation hub should be established in Harwich to support the town’s progress…

Business community unites in show of strength for East West Rail 

Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce and route-wide counterparts underline ‘strong support’ for EWR they say is…

Business Council Focuses On Workforce Issues

Workforce issues were the focus of the BCC’s second Business Council meeting, held this morning,…

The Princess Royal opens new state-of-the-art training centre in Chatteris

Princess Anne was in Fenland (29 November) to officially open a state-of-the-art engineering training centre.…

Investment In Skills Vital As Vacancies Continue To Fall

Responding to the latest Labour Market figures from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of…

BCC Economic Forecast: Economic Growth Stuck in a Rut

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast…

Chamber Network reacts to Labour’s Small Business Plan

Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the…

UK Engineering Supply Chain Show offers the opportunities for companies to reshore production

The skills, capabilities and high-quality workmanship present in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing supply chains…

Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports

Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to…

BCC welcomes new support to get people into work

Responding to the Government plans to boost four key employment support services, Alex Veitch, Director…

Chamber CEOs tell Chancellor ‘Now is the time to talk investment’

The Chief Executives of 37 Chambers, representing over 35,000 businesses, have called on the Chancellor…

Labour Market cooling but no respite for business

Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public…

BCC brings politicians together in push for export growth

The BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and…

KING’S SPEECH SHOULD PRIORITISE BUSINESS TO DRIVE GROWTH

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that…