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What contractors need to know about HMRC’s CIS nudge letters
27th March 2025
HMRC have begun a new nudge letter, or ‘one to many’ letter, campaign targeting contractors that are part of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). These letters intend to notify contractors in the property and construction industry to verify their CIS
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Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom
26th March 2025
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for
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Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead
26th March 2025
Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but
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The Launch of Generation Next
25th March 2025
Generation Next “Where Young Professionals Grow and Thrive” Generation Next is a forward-thinking initiative designed to empower young professionals across Surrey by providing the skills, connections, and opportunities needed for career success. Growing within your industry or launching your own
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Spring Forecast: How will the Chancellor balance the books?
25th March 2025
Can the Chancellor improve the gloomy economy? Ahead of the Spring Forecast on Wednesday, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP has been doing the media rounds to manage expectations of how bad the Office of Budget Responsibility’s forecast on the economy
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Spring Statement Must Offer Olive Branch To Business
25th March 2025
Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses are feeling battered and bruised by the heavy cost pressures looming within days. The Chancellor must use her Spring Statement to
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BCC WELCOMES NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
20th March 2025
Reacting to a speech by the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, at the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference, Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “The Foreign Secretary’s announcements on a closer working relationship with UK business will be music to their
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Bank Continues Along Monetary Policy Tightrope
20th March 2025
Reacting to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s widely expected interest rate hold highlights the tightrope the Bank is walking, in the
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Director General’s Speech to Driving International Trade Conference
20th March 2025
Full transcript of BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, speech to the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference, Thursday 20 March: Good morning all and welcome to our Driving International Trade Conference. We’re very excited about today… it’s going to be
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Don’t lose your head! Get Down to Nova Cinema on Tue 8 Apr for a royal Q&A
20th March 2025
Nova Cinema are delighted to announce an exclusive Q&A session on Tue 8 Apr with not one, but two Queens from the multi award-winning SIX the Musical! Appearing at Woking’s independent cinema before a screening of the new film SIX
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UCA rescues national games event
20th March 2025
University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has come to the rescue of Game Dev Local’s (GDL) annual indie games expo, GDLX25, which was at risk of being cancelled after losing its host venue in East London. Stuart De Ville, CEO
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Labour Pressures Continue for Businesses
20th March 2025
Reacting 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 remains a significant challenge for employers who are struggling with













