Uncategorised 13 May 2024
UK Goods Trade Struggling For Impact
Responding to the latest ONS Trade figures published this morning, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The first quarter of 2024 shows the challenges UK goods exporters face, with a further drop in sales to both EU and non-EU markets, despite a brighter global economic picture. […]
Uncategorised 9 May 2024
SME Exporters Trapped In Doldrums
The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s Insights Unit, is a survey of more than 2,000 UK SME exporters. It shows the percentage of SME exporters reporting increased exports has been static since the pandemic, and has weakened slightly since the end of 2023. SMEs are less likely to report increased exports compared […]
Uncategorised 9 May 2024
US Still A Land Of Opportunity For UK Business
Supply chain security, trade deals, tariffs and planning permission were the big issues during the BCC’s 5-day mission to the US to promote business and investment. Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, trip was organised ahead of the US elections as issues around trade agreements, tariffs, supply-chain disruption, subsidies, protectionism and geo-political tensions all gather momentum. […]
Uncategorised 8 May 2024
Cambridge Wireless appoints three new members to further strengthen board
Cambridge Wireless is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Board Members: • Paula Rogers-Brown – Head of Communities and Ecosystem Engagement at the University of Cambridge • Dan Clarke – Head of Technology and Innovation at the Greater Cambridge Partnership • Paul Crane – former CEO of Cambridge Wireless and telecoms technologist Board […]
Uncategorised 7 May 2024
SME Exporters Trapped In Doldrums
The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s Insights Unit, is a survey of more than 2,000 UK SME exporters. It shows the percentage of SME exporters reporting increased exports has been static since the pandemic, and has weakened slightly since the end of 2023. SMEs are less likely to report increased exports compared […]