Uncategorised 14 May 2024
Red Shoes Accounting welcomes two new apprentice trainee accountants to the team
Red Shoes Accounting is thrilled to announce the addition of two dynamic Apprentice Trainee Accountants, Chelsea Wiseman and Alex French, to its growing team. With a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth, Red Shoes Accounting warmly welcomes Chelsea and Alex as they embark on their journey towards becoming skilled accountants. Chelsea Wiseman joins […]
Uncategorised 13 May 2024
Skills must remain the focus as Labour Market cools
Responding to the latest labour market data published by ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Employers across the UK will welcome further signs that the labour market is cooling, but more must be done to ensure they can access the skills they need. “Today’s data chimes with the […]
Uncategorised 13 May 2024
Cross Keys Care shortlisted in Housing with Care Awards
Cross Keys Homes, along with its care service, Cross Keys Care, is celebrating being shortlisted in the prestigious national Housing with Care Awards. Cross Keys Care has been shortlisted in the Employer Award for the focus it places on its employees, their wellbeing, training and its continuous investment in their people. Its training programme encompasses […]
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 […]