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Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Today’s Industrial Strategy is an important milestone towards creating a competitive economy that is fit for the future, with thriving

Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:    “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress

Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Yesterday’s CPI data confirmed that inflation remains stubbornly high, so today’s decision by the Bank of England to

Responding to the publication of the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy, said:   “A 10-year strategy for infrastructure will give businesses and supply chains much needed clarity and certainty to plan. Crucially it will create

London, 17 June 2025 – The nominations deadline for this year’s everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, has been extended.   Female entrepreneurs now have until midnight on 14th July 2025 to submit their entries for this extraordinary showcase

An unforgettable day of courage and community spirit took place on Saturday 14 June, as Guildford Cathedral’s Daring Descent fundraising challenge saw 27 brave participants, including The Right Reverend Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford, abseil 160 feet down the Cathedral

The New Victoria Theatre Woking has today (Wednesday 18th June) announced additional casting for this year’s enchanting family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show stars Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as The Wicked Queen, alongside broadcaster

Large businesses in Surrey are increasingly exposed to cyberattacks, with fresh data showing a clear link between company size and breach frequency – but experts are warning that smaller firms may be dangerously underestimating the threat. According to the latest

Reacting to news that the US President has signed an Executive Order on the trade deal with the UK, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:    “News that the trade deal with the US has been agreed on

Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said:     “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved.   

Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:         “It’s clear there was significant front loading of goods exports to the US before April as firms looked to cushion the

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