British Chambers of Commerce

Our 'Future of the Economy' Manifesto, sets out a five-point plan for immediate action from the government. 1. A green focused industrial strategy 🌱 2. Plan better for skills 🏙 3. Business rates reform 📈 4. Improve EU relations 🌍 5. Appoint an AI champion for SMEs 💻 Have a read👉 https://ow.ly/aOle50SmtHL #FutureoftheEconomy #WhereBusinessBelongs

Tonight Rt Hon Rachel Reeves will announce major pension reforms in her Mansion House speech. Our Director of Policy Alex Veitch told Darren McCaffrey on Sky News that the changes must unlock funding to help businesses grow.👇

Don't miss the rest of the Climate Action Innovation Zone at #COP29 in Azerbaijan. The Agri-Food Systems Summit and Hydrogen Transition Summit take place tomorrow, 15 November, at the Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard Our Chamber Network visited the Climate Action Innovation Zone today with our international delegation of Chambers and member businesses from British Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, NBCC and British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi . #ChambersUnite #GreenerFuture

🌍 Join us at “Green Cities Are GREAT” ! 📅 Date: November 19, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Hilton Sofia Hosted by the British Bulgarian Business Association, this insightful conference will spotlight green initiatives across British and Bulgarian cities, featuring expert speakers from Baringa, Shell, MTK and many more. Тhe event will be under the patronage of the Mayor of Sofia Vassil Terziev. We’ll also have the pleasure to welcome as a guest speaker Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor of London. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and support the journey to greener urban spaces! At the link below you can see the whole agenda. 👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dQXheWJy

🌍 #COP29 is in full swing, bringing together global leaders, changemakers, and innovators to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate action. We’re excited to announce that our Chamber Network programme kicks off today, featuring a dynamic series of meetings, networking opportunities, and special events over the coming days. This is a fantastic chance for our international delegation to engage, collaborate, and share insights on sustainable business practices and climate solutions. Stay tuned as we bring you live updates from our Chambers on the ground British Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, NBCC and British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi #ChambersUnite #COP29

🗣️ Shevaun Haviland: "Increased investment in the UK economy is crucial if businesses are to deliver the growth, we all want to see.    “And with firms facing into a wall of fresh costs after a tough budget, it is important that the Chancellor looks at the options to unlock more funding.    “UK pensions can be a crucial component in doing that. They can generate billions for investment in infrastructure projects and the businesses of the future." Read our full response to Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, proposals on pension reform. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eu5eRXM9

🗣️ William Bain: "Alongside the grim human impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the situation continues to have economic reverberations around the world.    “The effect on businesses here in the UK has continued to ratchet up the longer the fighting has continued.     “If the current situation persists, then it becomes more likely that the cost pressures will build further. " Read our research on the affect on UK business of the Middle East conflict. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTC57BH3

This afternoon, Professor Miranda B. , CEO of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is representing BCC and our Chamber Network at the Climate Action's Sustainable Innovation Forum 2024. Running today and tomorrow, this is the largest multi-stakeholder event during #COP29. With multiple networking opportunities, it is an ideal opportunity to connect with climate leaders, pioneers and practitioners at COP. More 👉 https://j1l.in/kRF3SM #SIF24 #ChambersUnite #SustainableFuture

🌍 Bright Future for UK Trade during International Trade Week!🚀 Despite global challenges, UK businesses are showing resilience and finding new growth opportunities. BCC’s Head of Trade Policy William Bain outlines what’s driving our progress in a new blog: 🔹Booming Services: The UK’s strength in financial, creative, and professional services is growing, with high demand in Asia-Pacific markets for 2025 and beyond. 🔹Manufacturing Innovation: Net Zero tech, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals are thriving, with resilient supply chains powering green advancements. 🔹New Markets: With the UK’s CPTPP membership and other trade agreements coming down the tracks, access to fast-growing economies is expanding. You can read the full blog 👉https://ow.ly/9Jac50U4iHi Let’s power UK trade forward! 🌐 #InternationalTradeWeek #UKTrade #GlobalOpportunities

We are delighted to be a partner of the Climate Action Innovation Zone - an inclusive platform for cross-sector collaboration at #COP29. Running from Wednesday 13 November - Sunday 17 November at the central Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard, the business focal point of COP for the last 16 years will convene over 4,000 key stakeholders from across finance, energy, heavy industry, policy, science and innovation to overcome challenges and share the leading solutions that will enable us to move further, faster together. Our Chamber Network delegation will be on the ground this week, ready to make an impact! #ChambersUnite #SustainableFuture