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M25 J10 : Upcoming Closures : Week Commencing Monday 29 July
29th July 2024
We are writing to let you know about our planned closures week commencing Monday 29 July. Please consider these closures when planning your journey. Our overnight closures usually start from 10pm and finish by 5.30am Monday to Thursday and from
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New Digital Trade Deal A Big Win
26th July 2024
Reacting to the UK joining the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) E-commerce initiative, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This deal between the UK and 90 of its global trading partners is good news for business.
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Most SMEs Still Struggling to Embrace AI
24th July 2024
The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity. Research carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit in partnership with specialist recruiter Pertemps Network
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Barriers To Work Must Be Removed
23rd July 2024
Reacting to the launch of the Pathways Into Employment report and plans for a new Government White Paper, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The Government is right to focus on getting more people
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Skills Crucial To Economic Growth
22nd July 2024
Responding to the launch of Skills England, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK economy has a pervasive skills and productivity problem that stretches back long before the pandemic and Brexit. “Skills shortages ramp
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A new Government, Brexit, and ‘Brand Britain’ – what would you say to the new Prime Minister?
19th July 2024
A new Government, Brexit, and ‘Brand Britain’ – what would you say to the new Prime Minister? With a new Government in place, your business voice has never been more important. The British Chambers of Commerce Network campaigns – and
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M25 J10 : B2039 Ockham Road North : Planned Closures Monday 22 July to Saturday 3 August and Monday 19 August to Sunday 6 October
18th July 2024
As we continue to make good progress with our works, we are writing to let you know about three planned closures we need to put in place. These closures are to enable Affinity Water to undertake water main works and
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Another prestigious award win for Enigma Strategic Communications
18th July 2024
Surrey-based consultancy Enigma Strategic Communications continues to shine, picking up ‘Businessperson of the year’ at the coveted Central South Business Awards 2024. This is in addition to having already been recognised with a ‘Creative Entrepreneur of the year’ accolade at the Great
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Inflation Holding Steady
17th July 2024
Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s data indicating a 2% increase in the CPI rate shows the UK is exiting its three-year inflation crisis and makes a
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South East had the second highest equity investment value in the UK last year at £866m, finds latest British Business Bank research
11th July 2024
The South East had the second highest investment value by region in 2023 at £866m The region also had the second highest number of announced equity deals Oxford continues to be globally competitive in life sciences investments home to 5.0% of European
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BCC DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEVAUN HAVILAND: STOP TREADING ON EGGSHELLS AROUND EU TRADE
27th June 2024
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has urged the next Government to stop treading on eggshells around trade with the EU if it wants to grow the UK economy. She will make the plea at the British Chambers of
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The Royal Association for Deaf people and Professional Training solutions announce partnership to accelerate the advancement of deaf people and enhance access to high quality BSL training
28th June 2024
The Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) and Professional Training Solutions (Pro-train/PTS) today announce their partnership to accelerate the advancement of deaf people. This collaboration aims to enhance access to high quality BSL training and the development of highly skilled