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Eight days left to file your Self Assessment

Eight days left to file your Self Assessment

Eight days until 31 January Self Assessment deadline Miss the deadline and you may face an automatic £100 penalty File your return now at GOV.UK and pay any tax due by 31 January – help and support available online With just over a week until the Self Assessment...

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Growth Elusive As Labour Market Loosens

Growth Elusive As Labour Market Loosens

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are strong signs that the labour market is continuing to loosen as wage...

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Inflation Eases But Business Costs Still Biting

Inflation Eases But Business Costs Still Biting

Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “A further easing of inflation, to 3% in January, will be cautiously welcomed by businesses. Firms will be hoping it...

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Help Drive Change: Support Young Drivers in Our Community

Help Drive Change: Support Young Drivers in Our Community

In July 2026, the Ely Memorial Fund is once again hosting its impactful Young Driver Experience at Hereford & Ludlow College – an initiative designed to equip local young people aged 14–17 with the essential skills and awareness they need to stay safe on the...

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Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift

Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift

Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:         “Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are now clearly influencing international trade. April was...

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Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift

Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:         “Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are now clearly influencing international trade. April was...

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Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’

Valley Railway delivers ‘biggest diesel gala of the year’

The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival between 15 and 18 May welcomed more than 3,700 visitors and saw 20 locomotives in action, for what organisers believe was 2025’s largest diesel event on the preservation circuit. ‘What a fantastic show we put on!’...

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Severn Valley Railway helps local aid charity

Severn Valley Railway helps local aid charity

The Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop at Bridgnorth had an unusual visitor recently, in the form of a Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup. The SVR was assisting a local charity, Wyre Forest 2 Ukraine, with their efforts in sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The charity...

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Herefordshire Law Firm Announces New Partners

Herefordshire Law Firm Announces New Partners

A Herefordshire law firm is celebrating the appointments of four new partners – including one who started out as an office secretary nearly 30 years ago. Lanyon Bowdler has announced that four senior members of staff have been promoted to partners –...

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Welcome New Members | June 2026

Welcome New Members | June 2026

A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout June: KSP Secure – Provides professional CCTV, intruder alarm, and security system installation services, delivering reliable, tailored protection for homes and businesses. Jespearl Services Ltd...

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Defence Spending Vital To Economy

Defence Spending Vital To Economy

Reacting to the release of the Defence Investment Plan, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “The release of this spending plan is long overdue. Businesses have been patiently waiting to get a better understanding of the...

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Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift

Trade Holding Up As Fuel Imports Shift

Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Rising fuel prices due to the Iran War are now clearly influencing international trade. April was another...

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EU Steel Quotas – The Final Jigsaw Piece

EU Steel Quotas – The Final Jigsaw Piece

Reacting to today’s EU announcement on new steel quotas for UK exporters, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:  “Today’s announcement on EU quotas is the final piece of the jigsaw to reveal the new landscape for the UK’s steel producers and users going...

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New Hoople Training Promotional Video Launches

New Hoople Training Promotional Video Launches

Hoople Group is delighted to launch its new Hoople Training promotional video, showcasing its training facilities, expert trainers and wide range of courses available to businesses, schools, charities and public sector organisations.   Watch the video to discover...

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