BCC

📍 CBAM: Lunch and Learn at our Driving International Trade Conference #DITC26 next Thursday. If you trade with the EU or operate in energy-intensive sectors, this is one you can’t afford to miss. ✔ Understand the new rules ✔ Get ahead of reporting requirements ✔ Learn how to manage (and reduce) costs ✔ Turn compliance into a competitive edge Led by experts from @chambercustoms ⏱ Just 60 minutes. Real impact. Don’t miss it 👉 lnkd.in/e_t6EWsA #DITC #InternationalTrade #CBAM #NetZero #Exporting #BusinessGrowth

🇭🇰🙌 Hong Kong: Gateway to Global Growth Discover how Hong Kong connects businesses to Mainland China, the Greater Bay Area & fast-growing ASEAN markets. Join our breakout session to explore key opportunities, priority sectors & strategies for success. ⏰ Registration closes 5pm today — don’t miss out: 👉 ow.ly/N37e50Ywyt3

🚨 ICYMI: Our Head of Research @davidbharier spoke to @TimesRadio earlier about our new research, in partnership, with @atos showing more than half of SMEs are now actively using AI. 👇 Read it here britishchambers.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #AI #ukeconomy #Atos #Chambers #WhereBusinessBelongs

⏳ 1 week to go… 🚨 Registrations close TOMORROW (20 March, 5pm), so hurry 👉 ow.ly/UWul50YsN0m The countdown is on for the Driving International Trade Conference at the QEII Centre, London. Connect with industry leaders, hear from senior government figures, and get real insights into global trade 🌍 🎤 Featuring: • Lord Jason Stockwood (Minister for Investment) • Simon Woodroffe OBE (Founder, YO! Sushi & YOTEL) Plus: deep-dive market sessions to unlock international growth opportunities 🚆 Travelling in? Book with Trainline Business to save time, cut costs & go greener 👉 lnkd.in/eUwNjJsD

🚨@biztradegovuk has set out the UK's new steel strategy including reduced quotas and 50% tariffs. Read @William_Bain's full analysis of what it all means. 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/03/s…

🗣️David Bharier, Head of Research: "The geopolitical kaleidoscope has been dramatically shaken since the @bankofengland last met to set the interest rate. Today’s decision to hold rates at 3.75% was therefore widely expected." Find out more. 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/03/r…

✅ AI adoption among SMEs continues to grow. How will it transform the future of work? 💻 Our new report out today, with @Atos shows more than half (54%) of UK firms are actively using AI, with limited impact on headcount so far. Read the report lnkd.in/eiY_G_ST

🗣️David Bharier, Head of Research: "With unemployment at 5.2% for the quarter, and expectations it will continue to rise, there are clear signs that pressure is growing on the labour market." Read his analysis of the latest @ONS labour market data. 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/03/u…

📣An important speech today by the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP particularly on strengthening our trading ties with the EU. After the speech our Director General @BCCShevaun spoke to @faisalislam for @BBCPM👇 #trade #growth #EUreset #Chambers #WhereBusinessBelongs

🇪🇺 Is it time to rethink how you trade with the EU? At our Driving International Trade Conference, the “Europe Rewired” breakout will explore what a UK–EU “reset” really means for business - from evolving trade rules to shifting supply chains and new digital trade corridors. Reconnect. Rethink. Rewire your EU strategy. Register before 20 March 👉 ow.ly/Ao3N50YvlbC #UKTrade #EUBusiness #TradePolicy #DITC26

🚨 Chancellor @RachelReevesMP has set our her vision for the UK economy at the Mais Lecture 2026. @BCCShevaun was in the audience to listen in. Found out more on her thoughts on the speech. 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/03/c…

🔊🍣 Big news: Simon Woodroffe OBE (Founder of YO! Sushi & @YotelHQ) is our keynote for the Fireside Chat at #DITC26 From leaving school at 16 to building global brands (and everything in between 👀), Simon’s journey is anything but conventional. At #DITC26, he’ll share the real story behind scaling internationally - the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons that matter. If you’re serious about global growth, this is one you don’t want to miss. 🎟️ Register before Fri 20 March, 5pm: lnkd.in/e_t6EWsA #WhereBusinessBelongs #InternationalTrade #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship

📍♻️ Yesterday we helped launch Circularity in Practice - a new business-led initiative, inspired by HM The King, to drive circular practices across UK firms. 👑 His Majesty joined us in Manchester, meeting Chamber members and hearing real examples of circularity in action. Our Director General, @BCCShevaun CBE, addressed business leaders at the event, recognising the potential of business to be a force for good, and calling for all firms to support the initiative by signing up to Circularity in Practice at: lnkd.in/ehURzW4m The Chamber network will continue to support Circularity in Practice as it rolls out nationwide. #WhereBusinessBelongs #CircularEconomy #CircularityInPractice #SustainableBusiness

📣 We're delighted to announce @michaelhayman as the new Chair of @britishchambers, succeeding @sarahhowardSAR, who has stepped down after an amazing six and half years of leadership. Read more here👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/03/n… #Chambers #WhereBusinessBelongs

Yesterday our Director General @BCCShevaun , alongside @ChrisDottieHays, were delighted to be hosted by ​Spain's Ambassador to the UK Emma Aparici Vázquez de Parga. Thank you @EmbSpainUK for the close partnership. 🇬🇧 🇪🇸 #ukspain #trade #Chambers #WhereBusinessBelongs

With the Middle East conflict impacting the price of fuel and energy, our Policy Manager Ben Martin reflects on the what this means for UK businesses. Read Ben's blog on our website. 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/03/b…

⏪📍A week ago, we headed up to Leeds to launch our brand new Diplomatic Advisory Hub - and what a fantastic event it was. We were delighted to host the launch at @classicjukebox, a fantastic Leeds-based business and member of the @WNYChamber which makes and exports classic jukeboxes to more than 40 countries worldwide - a brilliant example of a UK company successfully trading on the global stage. The hub is a unique partnership between the British Chambers of Commerce and the @FCDOGovUK , designed to help UK businesses navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. If you’re a business looking for advice and guidance to help you trade with confidence, get in touch with the Diplomatic Advisory Hub team via our website: britishchambers.org.uk/diplomatic-adv… #WhereBusinessBelongs #UKTrade #LeedsBusiness #ExportBusiness #TradeSupport

🗣️ Head of Trade Policy @William_Bain: "The effects of tariff weariness clearly show through this data with the hold off in sales with the US." Read William's full analysis of the latest trade data from @ONS 👇 #trade #Chambers #WhereBusinessBelongs britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/03/t…

🚨 We’re hiring 🚨 Are you passionate about politics? Do you want to help ensure the voice of business is heard at the highest levels? We're looking for a Public Affairs Manager to help strengthen our engagement with policymakers. Closing date: Sunday, 15th March 2026 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/careers/public…