Uncategorised 6 March 2025
British Chambers of Commerce Economic Forecast: Growth downgraded as firms struggle to invest and export
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2025, as firms deal with a raft of rising cost pressures. Business investment and exports are likely to suffer this year because of the impact of the National Insurance rise and global uncertainties. Inflation and interest rates are […]
Uncategorised 5 March 2025
Social Impact Summit brings together residents, businesses & community groups in Peterborough
Peterborough will host a major Social Impact Summit on Thursday 20th March, bringing together the community to tackle pressing local challenges and celebrate unsung heroes making a difference across the city. The event calls for participation from all residents, businesses, and organisations interested in creating positive social change in the region. With global social challenges […]
Uncategorised 5 March 2025
Fresh uncertainty on US Tariffs
Reacting to the latest remarks by the US President on tariffs, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “Businesses have been plunged into more uncertainty around the future of tariffs on UK goods after the President’s announcements last night. “The signals from the White House, last week, had suggested there had been […]
Uncategorised 5 March 2025
New categories announced for The RECOUP Awards 2025 – Submit your entries Now!
Entries are now open for The RECOUP Awards 2025, recognising outstanding achievements in plastics resource efficiency and recycling, contributing towards a more circular plastics value chain. With new categories added for 2025, the awards aim to recognise and celebrate the innovative and inspiring projects and initiatives that have helped to drive the industry forward and […]
Uncategorised 4 March 2025
Locals find jobs, get free health checks and receive careers advice at successful training centre open events
Ely Jobcentre say ‘job market is buoyant’ Centre manager says ‘our doors are open for everyone – we have learners aged from nine to 90’……. Almost 100 Fenland residents turned out for a jobs fair, wellbeing event and open day held at the North Cambridgeshire Training Centre (NCTC) in Chatteris. Over 25 employers, training […]
Uncategorised 3 March 2025
The Longest Yarn exhibition: A touching tribute to D-Day opens TOMORROW at Peterborough Cathedral
The Longest Yarn exhibition, a breathtaking 80-metre-long portrayal of D-Day through the art of knitting and crochet, opens TOMORROW at Peterborough Cathedral. The exhibition will be accessible to the public starting at 11:00 AM on 4th March and will run until March 31st, 2025, during regular Cathedral opening hours. The remarkable display brings to life the pivotal […]
Uncategorised 3 March 2025
Norwich based accountancy firm raise £1,400 for charity, in memory of late colleague and Norwich resident John Warren
In cases of sudden cardiac events, evidence shows that access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device within the first 3-5 minutes increases the chance of survival by over 40%. John Warren, a respected member of the Partnership team at accountancy firm Price Bailey, had worked from the firm’s Norwich Office since 2010. Following his […]
Uncategorised 28 February 2025
Guardtech Group set for expo treble, careers fair and awards showpiece in mega March
The Haverhill contamination control specialists will be appearing at two Space exhibitions in consecutive weeks as trade show season ramps up The GUARDTECH GROUP are warming up for an exciting month of March with a string of exhibitions, a careers fair and an awards evening to look forward to, write Lilly Short and Izzy Griggs. […]
Local Skills Improvement Plan, Skills Development 28 February 2025
Youth Unemployment Hits Decade-High – What’s Next For Cambridgeshire and Peterborough?
Youth unemployment in the UK has surged to its highest level in more than a decade, with fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing that 987,000 people aged 16-24 were not in education, employment, or training (NEET) between October and December 2024. The figure represents 13.4% of this age group, marking an […]