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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 increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite

East Surrey College is offering local businesses the opportunity to secure their talent pipeline with accounting and business administration apprentices who are seeking reputable employers. 73% of UK companies currently experience skills shortages, with many specifically facing difficulties hiring accounting

Now in their 23rd year, the Awards are free to enter, and seek to identify and celebrate the inspirational female founders whose vision, passion, and resilience will play a key role in ensuring the future of the British economy. Whether you’re

The BCC is urging Government to help business boom as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday it has set out the key asks that business believe can help grow the economy.  These

In another example of ramping up its compliance activities, HMRC has started sending nudge letters to businesses where the most recent financial statements show loans to directors or employees exceeding £10,000. These letters serve as a reminder of the requirement

Responding to confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said:    “UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that

Process filters and housings made in Surrey are set to feature in South Africa at a major industry event for the global energy industry. Amazon Filters, a Camberley-based manufacturer and exporter, will highlight the benefits of its products at the

What can we learn from the recent cyber attacks on some of the UK’s largest retailers?   The recent cyber attacks targeting large retailers in the UK are a stark reminder that even businesses with highly sophisticated cyber security measures

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the Government to swiftly act to protect Britain’s domestic bioethanol industry.    It follows warnings from the UK’s two largest producers that the removal of tariffs on US imports could leave them

More money put into the pockets of hardworking people, as government delivers the biggest upgrade to worker’s rights in a generation, as part of the Plan for Change Across the UK, 518 employers have been ordered to repay workers over

A Surrey process filter manufacturer is set to highlight how its industrial-strength products and solutions can help maintain standards and drive improvements in the public water supply. Experts from Camberley-based Amazon Filters will focus on water companies’ need for ‘source-to-tap’

Responding to the Government’s plans for apprenticeships in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Apprenticeships are high-quality, valued qualifications and businesses welcome the funding boost announced by Government.     “The BCC has