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Agents act on ‘value add’ central Cambridge investment & development opportunity

Construction & Property 27 April 2026

Agents act on ‘value add’ central Cambridge investment & development opportunity

A mixed-use property instruction in central Cambridge provides an opportunity to add additional real estate value through the residential conversion of vacant space, as well as income through its currently leased elements.

UK’s Economic Security At Risk

Economic Growth, International 27 April 2026

UK’s Economic Security At Risk

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging Government to prioritise the UK’s economic security, after 10 years of geopolitical shocks have repeatedly damaged growth. 

Wyboston Lakes Resort finalist for two accolades at prestigious awards

Awards 23 April 2026

Wyboston Lakes Resort finalist for two accolades at prestigious awards

Award winning conference, training and leisure venue Wyboston Lakes Resort has been shortlisted as one of the best conference venues in the country and among the most sustainable by the prestigious Conference & Events Awards.

Iran Conflict Deepens Inflation Concerns

Economic Growth, International 22 April 2026

Iran Conflict Deepens Inflation Concerns

Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: 

Energy Reform Must Go Further

Economic Growth, Green & Sustainability 22 April 2026

Energy Reform Must Go Further

Responding to the Energy Secretary’s speech on reform to the UK’s energy system, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: 

Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains

Economic Growth, International 22 April 2026

Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:    

Skills Planning Vital To Tackle Gen Z Drift

Next Generation 22 April 2026

Skills Planning Vital To Tackle Gen Z Drift

A new report on a pioneering scheme for business-led skills planning in England has identified a pressing need to better engage Generation Z with the workplace.   

The analysis of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) found they have engaged thousands of people and employers in the training and education that firms desperately need.   

New industry toolkit aims to standardise managing dietary requirements at events

Uncategorised 22 April 2026

New industry toolkit aims to standardise managing dietary requirements at events

As Allergy Awareness Week (20 – 26 April) highlights the risks and realities faced by people living with food allergies, Meet Cambridge is supporting the launch of the Managing Dietary Requirements at Events Toolkit – a practical new resource developed by the ABPCO Dietary Requirements at Events Taskforce to help event planners, venues and caterers communicate dietary needs clearly, consistently and safely across all types of events.

Wyboston Lakes Resort invites hotels and venues nationwide to boost sustainability and raise £1 million for local charities by signing the Room2Give Charter

Uncategorised 22 April 2026

Wyboston Lakes Resort invites hotels and venues nationwide to boost sustainability and raise £1 million for local charities by signing the Room2Give Charter

Wyboston Lakes Resort is calling on accommodation providers across the UK to support local charities and adopt more sustainable practices by signing the Room2Give Charter and joining the Room2Give initiative. The goal: collectively to raise £1 million for local charities nationwide.