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Catch up with the latest news from across the Chamber

UK Housing Market Stagnates

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.

Inflation rises again in the Eurozone – should the ECB act to curb transitory inflation?

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.

Bourges View – Peterborough

Construction & Property 9 September 2026

Bourges View – Peterborough

To Let

Prime Industrial/Warehouse Units 

2 industrial/warehouse units 

2,789 and 2,914 sq ft (5,703 sq st combined) 

Deeper concerns over household finances win out over summer retail bounce – Rajeev Shaunak, MHA

Economic Growth 7 September 2026

Deeper concerns over household finances win out over summer retail bounce – Rajeev Shaunak, MHA

Rajeev Shaunak, Head of Consumer, MHA, comments on July’s ONS retail sales figures:

“The modest fall in July’s ONS retail sales figures although expected after a positive May and June will make uncomfortable reading for the sector, although there will be some comfort in the improved consumer confidence numbers released overnight.

Chancellor’s Focus On Growth Welcome 

Business Growth & Development 7 September 2026

Chancellor’s Focus On Growth Welcome 

Responding to the Chancellor’s speech on growth, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: 

“The British Chambers of Commerce welcomes the Chancellor’s recognition of the resilience and challenges facing British firms, and his backing for business to deliver growth. 

Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth 

Economic Growth 7 September 2026

Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth 

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement.  

With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give firms the ‘breathing space’ they need to create jobs, invest and grow.  

Peterborough Business Charity Networking

Uncategorised 7 September 2026

Peterborough Business Charity Networking

Come and Get Synergised for Purpose

We’re bringing business charity networking to Peterborough – an in-person event that connects businesses, registered charities, social enterprises and public sector partners, and helps them find practical ways to build relationships, network, collaborate and create local place-based impact.

One week to go until Cambridge’s iconic Bridge the Gap charity walk

Uncategorised 4 September 2026

One week to go until Cambridge’s iconic Bridge the Gap charity walk

Local people are being urged to sign up now as the countdown begins to this year’s much-loved ‘Bridge the Gap’ Charity Walk through Cambridge’s historic colleges.

With just over one week to go until the event on Sunday 13 September, organisers are encouraging walkers of all ages to book their place and be part of one of the city’s most popular community fundraising events.

The yen surges as intervention risks return to focus

Economic Growth 3 September 2026

The yen surges as intervention risks return to focus

Key takeaways Burnham’s first PMQs outing leaves markets unconvinced Another big yen rally as markets weigh further intervention risks ECB enters ‘quiet period’ ahead of Governing Council meeting but its mind looks made up US Fed speeches more interesting than secondary labour market figures today Bank of Canada flags inflation risks, leaving rate hike risks […]