Uncategorised 18 September 2024
Headline inflation steady but volatility remains
Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “With CPI remaining steady in August at 2.2%, headline inflation continues to move into slightly calmer waters. However, some of the underlying data shows that clear areas of volatility remain. “Core inflation […]
Uncategorised 17 September 2024
Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms – providing small-scale segregation solutions for larger turnkey projects
The Guardtech Group’s modular cleanroom pod systems are the perfect accompaniment to their major Cleanroom Solutions facility installations. THE GUARDTECH GROUP pride themselves on providing a ‘total cleanroom package’ – ensuring every base is covered when it comes to a controlled environment installation project. This is no more evident than in a complex, large-scale turnkey […]
Uncategorised 16 September 2024
Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the WTO, the wider UK Mission team, and […]
Uncategorised 13 September 2024
Transport Secretary visits Peterborough
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh was joined by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and leaders in Peterborough on 9 September where she announced sweeping changes to put bus powers back in the hands of local leaders. The Government’s national bus reforms aim to grow passenger numbers, reduce patchy services and bring better quality bus services for all. […]
Uncategorised 13 September 2024
Cambridge Support Awarded for Service Excellence
The Cambridge Support team have done it again; winning an award for Service Excellence. On Thursday 5th September 2024, Cambridge Support was awarded a silver award for the category of Service Excellence from the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2024. A Team Effort It was not too long ago in May that Phil, Helen, and Glen […]
Uncategorised 12 September 2024
Tax Investigation Specialist from Cambridge based accountancy practice Price Bailey, shares insight on the effect of a pension increase on personal income tax and the impact the move could have on public finances
In June, the Labour Party announced plans to review the pensions landscape. In Labour’s Manifesto, the party detailed ambitions to improve pension outcomes, a commitment to retain the triple lock for the state pension and the promise of reforms to workplace pensions, to deliver better outcomes for UK savers and pensioners. In their commitment to […]
Uncategorised 11 September 2024
Cambridge Fireworks night 2024!
Sponsorship of Cambridge Fireworks night is a unique opportunity to promote your brand to 20,000 people whilst supporting a much loved city event. Sponsors have access to a special sponsor’s marquee on Midsummer Common with hospitality. Be part of Cambridge’s biggest community event!
Uncategorised 11 September 2024
Difficult July for UK goods exports
Responding to the latest trade figures published by the ONS, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We know trade data is subject to monthly fluctuations, but it was still disappointing to see that June’s particularly strong gains were reversed in July. “Taking the past three months […]
Uncategorised 11 September 2024
Services Sector continues to drive growth
Reacting to the latest GDP data released this morning by the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It is important to look at the broader picture and growth of 0.5% in the three months to July is positive news. It shows the UK economy is continuing to […]