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The British Chambers of Commerce represents & campaigns for business, championing & supporting our members all across the UK & around the world.
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https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/ 13-07-2009 14:32:06
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SIX weeks to go until #BCCCONF !✨
Themes:
People and Work 🏙
Global Britain 🌍
Digital Revolution 🤖
Green Innovation 🌱
Local Economy of the Future 📈
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Headline partner NatWest Business. Supported by Aviva plc bp United Kingdom Heathrow Airport Simplyhealth
As the UK and Switzerland near an FTA deal, our Director of Trade, Liam Smyth, and Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, are in Bern with Swiss Embassy UK, Department for Business and Trade, HM Revenue & Customs, UK Border Force, discussing digital trade solutions and opportunities for future collaboration.
🗣️Jane Gratton: 'This is a set of sensible recommendations from the Migration Advisory Committee which we hope Government will take on board. Businesses tell us that finding people with the right skills to plug the gaps they have remains a serious issue.' 👇
britishchambers.org.uk/news/2024/05/b…
Our Chair Sarah Howard MBE spoke at #COB24 hosted by Glasgow Chamber earlier. Her message was clear. 👇
'Our members recognise the huge opportunities available through the green transition, but we must remain focused on ensuring businesses of all sizes can play their part.'
Make climate a driver for change.
Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of ClientEarth and Green Finance Institute Green Finance Institute tunes into #COB24 to encourage businesses to be ready for climate change and to make transition a priority.
Join Department for Education @sdn_hq on 15 May as they give insights into how #TLevels can improve your recruitment pipeline & benefit your organisation.
Find out more👉 ow.ly/vFF650RAbwQ
#SkillsForLife
🗣️Deputy Director Policy Jane Gratton: '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.'
Read our full response to the latest labour market data
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britishchambers.org.uk/news/2024/05/s…
Our Global Britain🌍 report includes proposals with two aims; to raise the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the United Kingdom and to increase the amount of goods and services we export.
Have a read👉ow.ly/VQFR50RAyW3
#FutureoftheEconomy #WhereBusinessBelongs
🗣️William Bain: '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.'
BCC analysis of latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) trade data.👇
britishchambers.org.uk/news/2024/05/u…
We're delighted to be working with the following businesses for #BCCCONF 2024, taking place on 27 June: ⤵️
Headline partner: NatWest Business
Supported by: Aviva plc bp United Kingdom Heathrow Airport Simplyhealth
Don't miss out! Get your tickets👇
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👀 Watch our Director General Shevaun Haviland chatting to Ian King on Sky News earlier today – after GDP stats showed the UK grew by 0.6% in Q1 and we’re out of last year’s shallow recession.
Policymakers need to work hand in hand with business to drive investment. 👇 #ukeconomy
We’re supporting the next generation of business leaders! We’ve teamed up with First News for this exciting competition – to find young people with amazing business ideas. Winners get to showcase their idea with VIPs at our annual conference. 👇
britishchambers.org.uk/news/2024/05/s…
👀Watch martha lane fox speaking during a debate on skills in the House of Lords about the importance of Local Skills Improvement Plans.
Then find out more about LSIPS 👇
britishchambers.org.uk/news/2024/02/c…
