Economic Growth 11 September 2026
Second Term Ballot Result
Peterborough Positive has secured an overwhelming vote of confidence from city centre businesses, with 94% voting in favour by rateable value, securing the Business Improvement District (BID) for a second five-year term.
The result, along with an impressive 60% turnout, represents a standout performance within the BID sector, exceeding the average turnout achieved in second, third, fourth and even fifth-term BID ballots nationally.
International 11 September 2026
EU Sales Drive Upswing In Exports
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“Sustained growth in wider UK economic activity was reflected in July’s trade figures. The rise in exports across goods and services was broad based, particularly in trade with the EU. Although, goods imports from the rest of the world were also strong. This was led by increases in car orders from China and aircraft from the USA.
Economic Growth 11 September 2026
Chamber presses Chancellor to back business, unlock investment and deliver growth
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce has set out a clear package of measures it wants the Chancellor to deliver in the Autumn Budget, aimed at giving businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough greater confidence to invest, recruit, grow and trade.
Uncategorised 11 September 2026
Mentoring the future – local bus operator welcomes latest engineering apprentices
Stagecoach East has welcomed its latest group of Engineering Apprentices, as the bus operator continues to grow and showcase the talent that will drive it forwards and maintain its reputation for reliability.
Economic Growth 11 September 2026
Resilient Summer but Business Warning Lights Remain
Responding to the latest GDP data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
“Growth of 0.4% in the three months to July shows a more resilient economy than expected in the summer months.
Uncategorised 10 September 2026
‘Made In Europe’ Threat Remains
Responding to the adoption of the EU Public Procurement Act, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“UK firms will breathe a sigh of relief, for now, that they are not targeted by the proposals contained in the EU Public Procurement Act.
International 10 September 2026
US Trade Still A UK Priority
Speaking after attending the 10th UK-US SME Dialogues in Cardiff to discuss trans-Atlantic trade and investment, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers, said:
“Trade and investment links with the US certainly feel stronger than they did a year ago. The US is the largest inward investor in the UK, our largest individual trading partner and largest purchaser of our services.
Construction & Property, Economic Growth 9 September 2026
UK Housing Market Stagnates
The latest Lloyds House Price Index reports that average UK house prices fell by 0.2% in August and by 0.4% on an annual basis. This was the first year-on-year decrease since November 2023.
Economic Growth 9 September 2026
Inflation rises again in the Eurozone – should the ECB act to curb transitory inflation?
Inflation in the Eurozone has edged higher again, rising from 2.9% in July to 3.3% in August. This is a cause for concern – reinforcing worries that price pressures are proving more stubborn than policymakers would like and raising concerns that interest rates may have to rise again in the near future.