Uncategorised 24 February 2025
Accelerating Action at the Chambers’ International Women’s Day 2025 celebration
Delegates are encouraged to come together on Friday 7 March in Huntingdon to discuss Accelerating Action, the campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2025. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women’s advancement, and to support and elevate their implementation. Significant barriers to gender equality remain, yet […]
Uncategorised 24 February 2025
Unlock Global Opportunities: Your Gateway to Export Success
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, is hosting a major International Trade Event on Thursday 6 March, at the Møller Institute, Cambridge. This event will provide businesses with crucial insights and strategies to navigate global markets and unlock international growth […]
Uncategorised 24 February 2025
Businesses feeling the strain of inflationary pressures
Reacting to the latest inflation published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data underlines the inflationary pressures in the economy right now and the real challenges businesses are facing. “Firms are having to deal with significant cost burdens which threaten to fuel […]
Uncategorised 24 February 2025
British Chambers of Commerce in Trade reset push with EU Ambassadors
The BCC has met with Ambassadors from across the EU to make the case for a trade relations reset that benefits businesses on both sides. Director General, Shevaun Haviland, and Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, were hosted, this afternoon, at the German Embassy by Ambassador, Miguel Berger. They were joined by the EU Mission […]
Uncategorised 24 February 2025
Tackling Cambridge’s skills gap and hiring risks
In an era of rapid technological change and evolving workforce needs, businesses across Cambridge are facing a growing challenge: the shortage of local talent in critical areas such as Data Science, Software Development, AI-driven Digital Marketing, and Leadership. To address these challenges and help businesses thrive, HyperionDev is partnering with the Cambridge & Peterborough Combined […]
Uncategorised 24 February 2025
One Year on – Our AA Fleet celebrates HVO Truck Trial Progress
As part of our award-winning, innovative “test and scale” approach to fleet decarbonisation, we have expanded our trial of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) from three to 15 vehicles. This allows us to further evaluate the viability of this alternative fuel in dealing with roadside recovery demands in real-world settings. If this trial extension proves successful, […]
Local Skills Improvement Plan, Skills Development 19 February 2025
Making Digital Work for You: Watch Our Exclusive Event Video!
The digital revolution is reshaping businesses across all industries, making digital skills more crucial than ever. That’s why, on 16 January, we brought together business leaders, digital experts, and industry professionals for Making Digital Work for You, a high-impact event hosted by the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce and supported by the Local Skills Improvement Plan […]
Uncategorised 14 February 2025
Duo at Stagecoach East win national excellence award
Two outstanding members of team at Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Suffolk bus operator, Stagecoach East, have picked up a prestigious national award at the company’s 2025 Excellence Awards on 13th February in London. Ian de Chastelain, Head of Training, and Simon Woollard, Training Officer, received the We Do The Right Thing Award for their outstanding work […]
Uncategorised 14 February 2025
New US Tariff proposals would hit UK Economy
Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will create more cost and uncertainty for investors, businesses and consumers across the world. “Plans to factor in countries’ VAT regimes could lead to […]