Awards 31 July 2026
We are thrilled to share another fantastic achievement!
At a special celebration in Covent Garden, London on 15th July, we won Engineering & Manufacturing Initiative of the Year at the British Training Awards 2026 in partnership with Gressingham Foods,
Following our success at the British HR Awards 2026, in the Engineering & Manufacturing Initiative category this recognition further reflects the power of investing in people to develop confident, capable leaders who make a lasting impact.
Economic Growth 31 July 2026
Greater Fiscal Devolution Is Welcome, But Detail Will Be Critical
Responding to the Prime Minister’s plans to give mayoral authorities a greater share of locally generated business rates and income tax, Charlotte Horobin, Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, said:
“We welcome the principle of allowing more of the wealth generated within our region to be retained and invested locally.
Business Growth & Development 31 July 2026
Business Insight Key To Successful Devolution
Responding to No10’s plans to hand Mayors a greater share of locally generated tax revenue, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“Putting more decision-making closer to local economies can help unlock growth. But it must be focused on the practical barriers businesses face every day; from skills and transport to infrastructure and planning.
Economic Growth, Local Skills Improvement Plan, Next Generation, Skills Development 30 July 2026
Skills reforms could strengthen Cambridgeshire’s future workforce
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Government’s latest measures to strengthen technical education, expand post-16 provision and reduce barriers to apprenticeships.
Employers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough consistently tell us that access to people with the right technical and transferable skills is one of the biggest constraints on growth. These announcements could help address that challenge, provided national investment is shaped by local employer demand.
Economic Growth 30 July 2026
Interest Rate Hold Gives Businesses Much-Needed Stability
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75%, Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce Engagement Manager, Connor Butler said:
“The Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates is the right one for businesses.
“At 3.75%, rates are already restricting investment. A further increase would have raised borrowing costs, placed additional pressure on cash flow and made it even harder for firms to commit to new equipment, premises and jobs.
Economic Growth 30 July 2026
Rate Hold Puts Spotlight On Chancellor
Responding to the Bank of England interest rate decision to hold, David Bharier, Deputy Director of Economics and Insight at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“Renewed escalation in the Middle East has compounded market volatility, and against that backdrop, the Bank’s decision to hold looks like the right call. The effect of the conflict is still working through the economy, and while inflation has not spiked yet, the Bank expects it to rise above 3% by year-end.
Local Skills Improvement Plan, Next Generation, Skills Development 28 July 2026
New technical education pathways set to boost opportunities for young people across Cambridgeshire
Young people across Cambridgeshire could benefit from major reforms to technical education announced by the Prime Minister, giving 14-year-olds earlier access to industry-focused learning, work experience and employer engagement.
The reforms will create prestigious new technical education pathways from Year 10, allowing students to combine core academic subjects with practical skills development linked to local growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, digital technology, AI, construction, health and care.
Defence, Economic Growth 28 July 2026
Chamber joins Defence Cluster partnership
Huntingdonshire District Council has welcomed Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce to the Huntingdonshire Defence Cluster partnership, strengthening support for Project FAIRFAX and economic growth.
The Huntingdonshire Defence Cluster is being developed around the district’s strategic assets, including RAF Wyton, RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth. Together with Project FAIRFAX and the wider North Huntingdon Opportunity Zone, the initiative aims to create a nationally significant centre for defence, intelligence, geospatial technologies, advanced manufacturing and innovation, helping to attract investment, support business growth and create high-skilled employment opportunities.
Uncategorised 28 July 2026
Time for a Stagecation? Things to see and do in Cambridgeshire this Summer, as “Kids Go Free”
With the announcement that local children, under 16, will be able to travel by bus for free throughout August, Stagecoach Easy, has suggested places in and around Cambridgeshire to enjoy a great ‘Stagecation’ – to visit and enjoy the best that the region has to offer.