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🚨Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) have been running for four years. The BCC has carried out an analysis of their impact so far and assesses their potential to get more young people into work. @educationgovuk Find out more👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/04/s…

⏰🇸🇬 Applications for our Singapore Trade Accelerator close tomorrow (17 April) 🫵 Ready to take your business global? This is your chance to break into one of the world’s most exciting markets - fast! 💭 With expert support, in-market connections, and a proven pathway to growth, this programme is built for ambitious UK companies ready to scale internationally. ⏳ Don’t miss your moment - apply before applications close! ow.ly/eEH050YKp2g #WhereBusinessBelongs #SingaporeTrade #TradeOpportunities #UKBusiness

The latest @ONS data on UK #trade is out. Read William's full analysis.👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/04/e…

🤔The announcement of energy bill discounts for 10,000 of the UK's most power hungry businesses is welcome. But, even before Iran, the problems with energy went much deeper. More action is needed. As @BCCShevaun writes in The Telegraph.👇 telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/…

🚨 The UK economy grew by a faster than expected 0.5% in the three months to February. However those growth shoots risk being hit by the Iran conflict. Read our full response to the latest @ONS GDP data 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/04/g… #GDP #ukeconomy

⏳ Final call to join us tomorrow!⏳ ℹ️ Webinar: The Middle East – managing business continuity amid uncertainty 🗓 Thursday 16 April ⏰ 11:00 – 12:00 GMT With ongoing global uncertainty, staying resilient has never been more important. This practical, insight-driven session will focus on: • Strengthening supply chains • Navigating shipping challenges • Building effective business continuity plans Following your feedback, we’re bringing even more actionable tips to help SMEs confidently navigate today’s complex landscape. Don’t miss out - secure your place now! 👉 ow.ly/o7b450YJUEl #WhereBusinessBelongs #BusinessContinuity #SupplyChains #SMEs #MiddleEast #RiskManagement

The latest edition of Your Business, fronted by renowned entrepreneur, James Caan, is now available. It features the latest BCC research and analysis on trade, and examines how our #trade #accelerator programme can open new doors to opportunity in South-East Asia. Worth a read on P64+65! ow.ly/B1oZ50YJShk #TradeOpportunities #SouthEastAsia #InternationalTrade

📍🎤 Delighted that @ZackPolanski AM, Leader of @TheGreenParty of England & Wales, will be speaking at our Global Annual Conference 2026. Bringing together business leaders, Chambers & policymakers to discuss the UK’s economic future. Hear Zack Polanski’s vision for a fairer, greener economy 🌱 📅 25 June | 📍 QEII Centre, London Register 👇 ow.ly/VKU250YJOSN #GreenEconomy #UKEconomy #SustainableBusiness

💭 ⏪ Our DG @BCCShevaun CBE reflects on her visit to the European Commission for meetings with key officials. 🇪🇺 2026 must be the year of delivery on a UK–EU reset. We discussed how to make trade easier for UK businesses, plus supply chains, steel, economic security & the “Made in Europe” agenda. Useful talks with our closest trading partner. With a UK–EU summit ahead, we’ll keep business front & centre. Growth depends on it.

⏳🇸🇬 Final call! Applications for our Singapore Trade Accelerator close this week. Ready to scale internationally? This programme helps high-growth SMEs tackle market entry barriers - from regulation to building the right partnerships on the ground. Hear from @MPGeorgeFreeman on how it supports UK businesses to succeed in Singapore and beyond. 🫵 Don’t miss out - apply now 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/trade-accelera…

🚨 Webinar alert 🚨 ℹ️ The Middle East - managing business continuity amid uncertainty 📅 Thursday 16 April, 11.00 – 12.00 GMT We are hosting another webinar run by the Diplomatic Advisory Hub, a new joint initiative between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the British Chambers of Commerce to provide UK businesses (particularly SMEs) with geopolitical and diplomatic insight. This webinar is aimed at UK firms who export or who are looking to export to the Middle East and will focus on business continuity (supply chains, shipping and business continuity planning). 🎤 We have an exciting line-up of speakers from the diplomatic and business community (including Goyder, Maersk and KPMG), hosted by the Hub’s Director Richard Oppenheim and Deputy Director, Gail Braybrook. Register today 👉 ow.ly/PF0L50YGZmX #WhereBusinessBelongs #UKExports #MiddleEastBusiness #DiplomaticAdvisory

The case for trade, remade 🌍 👉 Last month our President Andy Haldane spoke at our Driving International Trade Conference, saying UK businesses must double down on trade. Today he's written more detail in today's @FinancialTimes #trade #Chambers ft.com/content/5105dd…

🚨 New BCC data from over 4,500 business across the UK paints a stark picture of the labour market. 👉 71% of firms faced hiring difficulties 👉 73% of firms cited labour costs as top price pressure Read the full details 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/04/r… #recruitment #Chambers

🗣️@ShoesmithKate: "Smaller firms fear that plans to give Trade Unions new rights of access to their premises will damage productivity at a time when they are already under significant pressure." Our reaction to Government's TU Right of Access plans👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2026/04/t…

📍 We’re thrilled to launch our Global Annual Conference 2026 🙌 📅 Join us on 25 June at the QEII Centre, London. 💡 This year’s theme, “Delivering Growth,” will drive the conversation - focusing on how we unlock opportunity, strengthen the economy, and support businesses to thrive. Speakers include Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Rt Hon @EdwardJDavey, Green Party Leader @ZackPolanski AM & Rt Hon. @MelJStride, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer - with more to be announced shortly! Learn more and secure your place: ow.ly/fRNY50YFH6u👉 ow.ly/l49o50YFH6r WhereBusinessBelongs #DeliveringGrowth #GlobalAnnualConference

👏Tax reforms are welcome and should be celebrated. But it's tough for biz. Recent energy price rises have followed National Insurance and minimum wage hikes, alongside new Employment Rights costs. Firms need action on biz rates, trade support and more tax certainty.👇

Our Director General @BCCShevaun tells 'The Business' podcast from @thetimes about the huge challenges firms are facing right now. 👇 #business #growth #ukeconomy #Chambers

Our DG @BCCShevaun joins ‘The Business’ podcast from @thetimes to discuss the new Employment Rights Act and what it means for firms. Thanks to fellow panellist Brian Whiting and hosts @hannahprevett and @dominicoc Watch the full episode here 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=4GSsww…