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  • UBC LAUNCHES ‘BUSINESS BOOST’ COMPETITION TO SUPPORT EARLY-STAGE BUSINESSES IN THE UK
    22nd April 2025

    UBC Flexible Offices, a leading provider of serviced office space and business support solutions, is proud to announce the launch of UBC Business Boost, a social media competition designed to help early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs accelerate their growth. Aimed at

  • Tariffs Loom Large As Growth Forecasts Cut
    23rd April 2025

    Responding to the latest IMF forecasts for the UK and Global economies, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The downgrades for both the UK and global economy should come as no surprise to

  • Surrey process filter maker set to exhibit at Making Pharmaceuticals show
    16th April 2025

    Filters and solutions from a Surrey manufacturer that aid critical processes in pharmaceuticals production are set to feature at a forthcoming trade show. Experts from Camberley-based Amazon Filters will be at the Making Pharmaceuticals expo in Coventry to highlight the

  • Increased Export Volatility Ahead Of Tariffs
    22nd April 2025

    Only a fifth (21%) of SME exporters saw increased overseas sales in Q1 of 2025 More than a quarter (27%) said their exports had declined with over half (53%) seeing no change Advanced orders fared no better, as 20% saw

  • Businesses Fear Inflation ‘Calm Before The Storm’
    16th April 2025

    Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “A small drop in the rate of inflation is always welcome. However, businesses fear it is

  • Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
    15th April 2025

    Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “The labour market continues to be a significant pressure bearing down on businesses

  • UK Tariff Pause Will Help Business and Consumers
    14th April 2025

    Responding to the news that the UK Global Tariff is being paused on dozens of products, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Tariffs are an additional cost burden that often have to

  • Growth Returns But Firms Braced For Difficult Months Ahead
    14th April 2025

    Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “The stronger than expected GDP rebound in February, and positive data for the three months, are

  • Discover How Chambers Are Supporting Global Trade – Watch Now!
    10th April 2025

    The British Chamber of Commerce Network is the ultimate home for global trade! Did you know that while only 12% of UK businesses sell internationally, a huge 42% of businesses in our Network are already tapping into global markets? Watch

  • Costs Pressures Hitting Workforce Growth
    10th April 2025

    The proportion of firms who have increased their workforce falls to a fifth (20%) from 24% in Q4 2024, while 17% report a decline in their workforce 73% of firms say labour costs are creating pressure to put up prices

  • Woking Theatres & Cinema Announce Surplus to Supper as Charity Partner of the Year
    9th April 2025

    Woking Theatres & Cinema are delighted to announce Surplus to Supper as their official Charity Partner of the Year for 2025-2026. Following a staff-wide vote, the partnership will see Surplus to Supper benefit from a year-long collaboration, including fundraising initiatives,

  • Azets sets ambitious research and development growth targets across Surrey and the South region
    8th April 2025

    New regional head of R&D seeks to double revenue in three years Azets, the UK’s specialist business advisor to SMEs, has made a senior promotion and a strategic appointment as it seeks to expand its research and development (R&D) tax