Digital & IT, Economic Growth 18 May 2026
Crime Against Business Putting Growth At Risk
Decisive action is needed to tackle the ‘hidden threat’ of crime against businesses damaging growth, according to a new report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Theft, fraud, scams and cyber-attacks are increasingly affecting firms of all sizes and across all sectors.
BCC research carried out last Autumn shows that 42% of UK businesses experienced some form of crime in the past year.
Business Growth & Development, Economic Growth, Green & Sustainability 18 May 2026
Alchemie Technology Demonstrates Up to 92% Water Saving in Textile Dyeing, Assessed by Third-Party
Cambridge, UK, 18 May 2026 – Alchemie Technology, the leader of jet precision dyeing solutions, is pleased to share that Endeavour demonstrates up to 92% water saving in their dyeing process.
The demonstration was validated by Fashion for Good and conducted by BluWin, through Fashion for Good’s Advanced Process Matrix (APM) assessment. This initiative seeks low-carbon, sustainable resources for “Future Forward Factories” to help textile process transition from wet processing to dry processing.
Economic Growth 15 May 2026
Businesses show resilience as Chamber calls for action following King’s Speech
The Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed signs of resilience in the UK economy following confirmation of 0.6% growth in the first quarter of 2026, while warning that many businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough continue to face significant operational pressures.
The figures were released alongside this week’s King’s Speech, which included measures aimed at supporting investment, tackling late payments and driving long-term economic growth.
Economic Growth, International 15 May 2026
Business Groups Unite In Stand Against Antisemitism
The UK’s leading business organisations have signed a joint letter pledging to take a stand against antisemitism, committing to concrete action to support Jewish employees and foster inclusive workplaces.
The initiative, co-ordinated by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), brings together a wide coalition of major industry bodies representing millions of employees across the UK.
Economic Growth 14 May 2026
Q1 Growth Shows Business Resilience
Responding to the latest GDP data published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
“Growth of 0.6% in Q1, shows the initial optimism we heard from our members at the start of the year was well grounded.
Uncategorised 13 May 2026
Regent Construction Sponsor Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Star Shine Night Walk Cambridge 2026
Regent Construction, in Cambridge, have kindly sponsored Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Star Shine Night Walk Cambridge 2026.
They have also put together a team who have signed up to walk the route on Saturday 20 June. Jess Sheldon, Bid and Marketing Co-ordinator at Regent Construction kindly shared their motivation for supporting the event and the Charity:
Economic Growth, International 13 May 2026
Four months in: taking the Diplomatic Advisory Hub on the road (and online)
Before getting into the first four months, it is worth pausing on why the Diplomatic Advisory Hub exists in the first place. Geopolitics is no longer something abstract happening in the background for businesses to note and move on from. It is operational. Firms are making decisions every day in a far more volatile and fragmented international environment: conflict in the Middle East, the uncertainty of US tariffs, growing complexity around China, supply chain disruption, sanctions, tariffs and regulatory divergence.
Economic Growth 13 May 2026
King’s Speech: Welcome Action But Gaps Remain
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland CBE, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“Today’s King’s Speech had some positives for business with action to tackle late payments, simplify trade with the EU and strengthen apprenticeships.
“These steps can make a real difference to cashflow and confidence on the ground.
Uncategorised 13 May 2026
Lands’ End to John O’Groats – Cambs bus Drivers take on walking challenge
Drivers, Engineers and members of the Presentation and Support teams at Stagecoach’s depots in Cambridge and Fenstanton, along with colleagues from around the region, have embarked on a major health and wellbeing challenge – to walk the equivalent of Lands’ End to John O’Groats.