Uncategorised 13 May 2024
Peterborough Cathedral hosts magnificent photographic ‘Portraits’ of all 42 English Anglican Cathedrals by the late Magnum Photographer Peter Marlow
Image credits: Peter Marlow, Peterborough Cathedral, 2010 © Peter Marlow Foundation / Magnum Photos Peter Marlow: The English Cathedral Exhibition Dates: 14 May – 13 June 2024 Opening 14 years to the day since the late Magnum photographer, Peter Marlow photographed it, Peterborough Cathedral, UK, one of the finest Norman cathedrals in Europe, […]
Uncategorised 13 May 2024
Businesses help drive the UK away from recession
Reacting to the latest GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s Q1 GDP first estimate of 0.6%, outstripping expectations, is a welcome sign that the UK has moved away from last year’s shallow recession. Businesses across the UK have been the driving force behind the recovery. “Firms have […]
Uncategorised 13 May 2024
Star Shine Night Walk – Discover the 10 mile route around Cambridge
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has released a brand-new 10-mile route for the Star Shine Night Walk. With over one hundred people already signed up, the night is lining up to be a special one. Walking together through Cambridge, the event raises funds for hospice care to support people living across Cambridgeshire with an advanced […]
Uncategorised 13 May 2024
Businesses continue to hold their breath on Interest Rates
Reacting to the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision to hold the interest rate at 5.25% was widely expected. Businesses will be hopeful that tentative signals from the Bank translate into a rate cut later this year. “However, for many SMEs […]
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 […]