Uncategorised 7 August 2025
Latest International Trade Updates
GBP The Bank of England held rates at 4.25 per cent as expected Thursday, although the vote split showed a slightly more dovish outcome than forecasted, with three members voting for a rate cut. The minutes highlighted signs of labour market easing, potentially giving the MPC room to look through above-target inflation and cut interest […]
Uncategorised 6 August 2025
Cambridgeshire Chamber Team Members Nominated for Global Rising Star Award
Two members of the team at Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce have been shortlisted for a prestigious global award recognising outstanding talent across the UK. Connor Butler and Dr Ilona Karpanos have been named finalists in the Rising Star category at the 2025 British Chamber Awards, a key event in the UK business calendar run by […]
Uncategorised 6 August 2025
Leading Financial Planning firm offers pension guidance sessions as part of Pension Awareness week
Lovewell Blake Financial Planning are offering an initial consultation, at no cost, with a qualified financial planner for people to go through their current pension situation, with guidance on how to plan, prepare and proceed with their pension arrangements. “The full State Pension is currently £230.25 a week, although this figure does depend on whether […]
Uncategorised 4 August 2025
Cambridge Event to Unlock Global Trade and Investment Opportunities
Businesses invited to explore Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Arab world and emerging tech markets Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is excited to launch Trade and Investment Opportunities, a high-impact international trade event designed to help businesses unlock global markets and take their next step in international growth. Taking place on Thursday 4 September, 8.15am to […]
Uncategorised 4 August 2025
Birketts strengthens planning and environmental team with new Partner hire
UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, has further strengthened its planning and environmental team with the appointment of Nicola Gooch as Partner. Nicola brings a wealth of expertise in mixed-use regeneration and enabling development projects, providing strategic legal advice across a broad spectrum of private sector clients. Her portfolio includes national housebuilders, land promoters and […]
Uncategorised 1 August 2025
Chamber Helps Local Business Break into Ghana Market
Cambridgeshire business secures key deals overseas with Chamber support As the UK’s projected economic growth for 2025 has been revised down from two per cent to one per cent, the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is helping local businesses find new opportunities abroad. GCE Hire Fleet, a specialist in construction service products, is one such success […]
Uncategorised 1 August 2025
Cambs Bus Operator’s Journey Assistance Cards Help Everyone Get Out And About
Cambridgeshire residents who may need extra help and support to travel on the bus have been encouraged to get out and about with a range of free Journey Assistance Cards. Stagecoach East’s drivers have an outstanding reputation for helping vulnerable customers, but not all specific needs are obvious or visible, so a Journey Assistance Card […]
Uncategorised 31 July 2025
SME Exporters Hit By New US Customs Charges
Responding to President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low value goods entering the US, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “This development has been coming for several months but is still a major blow to UK exporters to the US. Smaller firms and sole traders, who have invested strongly in e-commerce sales internationally, […]
Uncategorised 31 July 2025
Small Business Plan ‘Important Step Forward’
Responding to the launch of the Government’s Small Business Plan, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a much-needed step forward in recognition and support for SMEs, which are the backbone of the UK economy. Late payments, access to finance and business support are all issues which have held back many smaller […]