Peterborough & Stamford
Firms desperate for news on energy support package
Following a meeting yesterday with the Chancellor on new energy support for businesses, British Chambers of Commerce Director…
Interest rate rise increases pressure on businesses facing soaring costs
Commenting on the Bank of England’s interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British…
Inflation Likely Peaked But Damage Remains
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for November 2022, British Chambers of Commerce…
Brexit Trade Deal Not Delivering
New data released today from a survey of more than 1,168 businesses (92% SMEs) shows…
No relief for business in tight labour market
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British…
October growth unlikely to halt recession
Reacting to the ONS GDP figures for October, David Bharier, Head of Research at the…
BCC Economic Forecast: Long road to recovery after more than a year of recession
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) expects the UK economy to remain in recession for…
Murky picture for UK trade as goods exports fall again
Reacting to the ONS Trade figures for October, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at…
Large-scale deregulation not a priority for UK businesses
A new survey from the British Chambers of Commerce of 938 businesses, mainly SMEs, has…
Top-150 law firm mentioned in the UKs first Legal 500 Green Guide
Leading law firm Roythornes Solicitors has secured a spot in the UK’s first Legal 500…
The Building Safety Act 2022 – Defective High Rise Cladded Buildings built after 1992… Prosecution is on its way for all involved
The new Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) came into force on 28 June 2022, it…
Employer guide: how to provide effective workplace support following a cancer diagnosis
Most people will know someone who has been affected by cancer, either in their personal…
Cost transparency holding back exports
A British Chambers of Commerce survey, of 486 businesses, for its ChamberCustoms brokerage service has…
Smart meters are a smart decision for your business this winter
Firms of all sizes are currently confronted by a host of challenges, from soaring energy…
The Autumn Statement 2022 – Lovewell Blake
“The government are aiming for short-term pain with long-term gains. Ultimately there are difficult times…
Autumn Statement Unlikely to Boost Business Confidence
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said:…
Almost half of SMEs facing April cliff-edge on energy bills
47% of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) say it will be difficult to pay…
Programme announced for 2023 Katharine of Aragon Festival
Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum have now announced the programme for the 2023 Katharine of…
Slowdown hits UK goods trade as impact of cost pressures grows
Reacting to the ONS Trade data for September 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy…
BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery.…