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SME Exporters Hit By New US Customs Charges

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...

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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...

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PAYROLLING BENEFITS IN KIND

PAYROLLING BENEFITS IN KIND

From April 2027, all Benefits in Kind (BiKs) will need to be payrolled in real time. In our latest article, we break down what the new rules mean, how to manage the transitional year, and why early action is essential to avoid disruption later. Our advice is don’t...

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Welcome to our New Members – March 2025

Welcome to our New Members – March 2025

Our warmest welcome to our new members – AJB Sports in Education – Sports Coaching company proudly working Pre Schools and Primary schools, running Girls Football, Childrens Birthday Parties and Childrens Holiday Camps in Worcester. With an innovative...

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Sponsor secured for two major county sporting events

Sponsor secured for two major county sporting events

TWO county sporting events that host around 2300 children per year have secured sponsorship for 2024. Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is delighted to announce AJB Sports In Education as the lead sponsor for the Worcestershire Spring and Summer School Games....

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US Tariff Relief For Automotives And Jet Engines

US Tariff Relief For Automotives And Jet Engines

Reacting to news that the US President has signed an Executive Order on the trade deal with the UK, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “News that the trade deal with the US has been agreed on automotives and jet engines will be music to the ears of affected...

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Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth 

Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth 

Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved. “Today we have seen signs...

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125 Easter Eggs delivered to Worcester Foodbank

125 Easter Eggs delivered to Worcester Foodbank

The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for the 8th consecutive year, and it delivered! This year, the awards received 125 nominations, meaning 125 Easter eggs for Worcester Foodbank just in time for Easter.   Launched in 2018 by ISO Quality Services, a Worcester-based...

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BCC Welcome Clarity On Energy Pricing

BCC Welcome Clarity On Energy Pricing

Responding to the government’s decision not to introduce zonal pricing, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “We believe the government has made the right decision in ruling out zonal pricing. Its Clean Power Mission has the right ambition; to ensure that the...

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BCC Welcome Clarity On Energy Pricing

Responding to the government’s decision not to introduce zonal pricing, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “We believe the government has made the right decision in ruling out zonal pricing. Its Clean Power Mission has the right ambition; to ensure that the...

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Roster grows for SVR’s Spring Diesel Festival

Roster grows for SVR’s Spring Diesel Festival

A matching pair of guests are to join the line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Colas have agreed to send two of their Class 56s to appear at the four-day event between 15 and 18 May. They join the already-confirmed visitor list, which...

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UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit

UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit

Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:  “UK trade showed signs of stabilising in May as the initial impact of higher US tariffs began to subside. “Services exports and imports showed steady month on month...

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Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management

Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management

Designed to develop your knowledge of team leadership and management from a management perspective, this HTQ aims to enhance your skills to progress into employment across a wide range of industries. The purpose of the qualification is to develop students as...

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Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles

Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles

Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...

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Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth

Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth

After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...

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