Uncategorised 19 August 2024
Growing global: Guardtech Group bolster international cleanroom construction coverage
Suffolk controlled environment design & build specialists accelerate overseas growth with nine concurrent projects under way on foreign shores THE GUARDTECH GROUP are celebrating the busiest international programme in the company’s 24-year history – with NINE overseas construction projects currently under way. The Haverhill-based cleanroom installation experts have made a concerted effort to export their […]
Uncategorised 15 August 2024
Strong month for UK Goods Trade
Responding to the latest trade figures published by the ONS, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “June was a strong month for UK trade, with goods exports to the EU experiencing a double-digit rise. Services growth was steady for the month, and throughout the last quarter. […]
Uncategorised 15 August 2024
Positive picture on growth continues
Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The UK economy got off to a good start this year, and the provisional data for Q2 shows that positive story is continuing. It’s clear that a strong performance in the services sector powered […]
Uncategorised 14 August 2024
Sign up to join 2024 Bridge the Gap Charity Walk through Cambridge Colleges
Registration is still open for Cambridge’s much-loved Bridge the Gap event; and walk to support two great local charities. Raising money for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill, this year’s walk on the morning of Sunday, September 15th will begin and end on Parker’s Piece. The family-friendly walk will follow a unique route, new […]
Uncategorised 14 August 2024
Leading Financial Planning firm offers pension guidance sessions as part of Pension Awareness week
A leading firm of financial planners is giving people the chance to take a closer look at their retirement plans as part of Pension Awareness Week, which runs from 9th-13th September. Lovewell Blake Financial Planning is offering appointments with a qualified financial planner for people to go through their current pension situation, with guidance on […]
Uncategorised 14 August 2024
Inflation ticks up but remains close to target
Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses will be pleased to see that inflation remains close to target, despite a small rise in the CPI rate last month. “An increase was expected, with our own forecast suggesting inflation of 2.3% […]
Uncategorised 13 August 2024
Labour Market tensions remain
Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the 25th time alongside persistently high levels of economic inactivity and falling unemployment. “Employment costs also […]
Uncategorised 9 August 2024
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge Earns Grade II Listing
Fitzwilliam College and Fitz Events are delighted to announce that three of their buildings have been honoured with Grade II Listings by Historic England: 1. New Court which houses 86 ensuite bedrooms 2. Central Building that features the light-filled Dining Hall ideal for elegant dinners 3. The tranquil multi faith Chapel, perfect for reflective moments […]
Uncategorised 8 August 2024
Government Contracts Still Out of Reach for Many SMEs
Only 20% of direct procurement spend from the wider public sector (including central government) went to SMEs in 2023, according to the latest report by the British Chambers of Commerce and data provider Tussell. The BCC’s SME Procurement Tracker powered by Tussell – now in its second year – is the market’s benchmark source […]