Local Skills Improvement Plan, Uncategorised 25 September 2024
Apprenticeship plans must provide opportunities for all
Reacting to further detail on the announcement of reforms to the apprenticeship system in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Skills shortages continue to be a major concern for businesses and a drag on economic growth. “The proposed new Growth and Skills Levy was a […]
Uncategorised 24 September 2024
British Chambers of Commerce reacts to Prime Minister’s Conference Speech
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Prime Minister rightly set out the importance of stabilising and growing the economy during his speech. Businesses stand ready to work in partnership with Government to reach those goals. “Firms also wanted to hear an upbeat plan for the future, so it […]
Uncategorised 23 September 2024
BCC reacts to Chancellor’s speech
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Chancellor recognising the huge potential of British business to grow the economy and her ambition to make that happen. “Today’s speech has set the scene for her first budget which will be a huge moment to shape the expectations […]
Uncategorised 23 September 2024
Four Years of Peacebuilding at Catz
Among the different events that St Catharine’s hosted this summer was a residential workshop that brought together Jewish and Palestinian educators from Israel – the fourth time that the College has provided a neutral environment that helps to strengthen connections in the pursuit of peace. Organised by Jerusalem Peacebuilders in partnership with Retorika for Multiculturalism, […]
Uncategorised 23 September 2024
Domino Welcomes New Talent & Diversity Director
A Cambridge company has announced a senior addition to its HR team, based at its UK headquarters in Bar Hill. Domino has appointed Donna Murray as Talent & Diversity Director with responsibility for the company’s organisational, talent and diversity strategies, building on developments to date and leading future initiatives to enhance further an environment that […]
Uncategorised 23 September 2024
Cambridge Tech Week 2024 surpasses expectations with 5,000 Attendees
Cambridge Tech Week, 9-13 September 2024, surpassed all expectations this year by attracting 5,000 attendees, including visitors from across the globe, who flocked to Cambridge for this dynamic five-day event. With an impressive line-up of expert speakers, cutting-edge tech companies, and a wide array of networking opportunities, Cambridge Tech Week provided an unparalleled platform for […]
Uncategorised 20 September 2024
Chancellor must deliver growth focused budget
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to use her first Budget to seize the moment to boost business and grow the UK economy. The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policy recommendations to encourage investment, strengthen the workforce and develop our local economies. The top five recommendations are: Create a […]
Uncategorised 19 September 2024
Give your cleanroom the TLC it needs with Guardtech’s first-class decontamination programmes and elite furniture fit-outs
The Guardtech Group are urging clients to ensure their controlled environments are free of contamination and fully equipped to deliver the best results. THE GUARDTECH GROUP are on a mission to ensure their clients get the best holistic ‘total cleanroom package’ possible at the moment. The Haverhill-based contamination control experts recently launched a new campaign […]
Uncategorised 19 September 2024
Cautious approach on rates continues
Reacting to the Bank of England’s decision to hold the interest rate at 5%, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s decision by the MPC to hold the interest rate at 5% is as expected and shows the Bank is taking a cautious approach to cutting. This follows […]