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Roffe Swayne’s corporate finance team has assisted private equity firm Rockpool on its recent investment into Smyle, the winner of UK Event Agency of the Year for a record fourth time in the last decade. Founded by Rick Stainton and

1st-7th June is Volunteers’ Week, and local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell would like to take this opportunity to thank all of its compassionate, dedicated and inspiring volunteers, who help it to deliver the supportive and end of life care

The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Friday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and documentation data from UK exporters. The Outlook shows exporters are being hampered by widespread labour shortages, particularly in

Commenting on the inflation statistics for April 2018, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Inflation surprisingly slowed in April with the main downward pressure to

Chamber business leaders from across the United Kingdom have today (Tuesday) written to the Prime Minister calling for a renewed focus on tackling the barriers to growth and investment in the United Kingdom – and a radical plan for action.   Gathered

External Member of the Monetary Policy Committee Monday 4th June 2018, 6pm – 7pm (arrivals from 5.30pm) 03MS01, Rik Medlik Building, University of Surrey This is an on-the-record speech with an opportunity for Q&A at the end. The exact topic for

Commenting on the Apprenticeship statistics released today by the Department of Education, Jane Gratton, Head of Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Since the introduction of the apprenticeship reforms, the statistics have shown a marked decline in the

Date: 15th May 2018 Dear all, Working hours during the Holy month of Ramadan The holy month of Ramadan will begin on 16th May 2018 and will end on or around 14th-15th June 2018. During this period, the Arab-British Chamber

Commenting on the labour market figures for May 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “With unemployment declining and employment levels continuing to rise, the latest data confirms

Commenting on the Bank of England inflation report and interest rate decision published on ‘Super Thursday’, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold, while unsurprising, was

Date: Monday 14 May 2018 12 Noon Venue: Princes Mead Centre Farnborough Classic Race Simulators is embarking on a mission to save the lives of people in the UK by reducing the time they spend distracted when driving. To do

Commenting on the trade statistics for March 2018, released today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The narrowing in the UK’s trade deficit in the quarter is a welcome improvement