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We have a unique national Network with local knowledge and a global reach in over 75 markets across the world. 🌎 That’s why we invite you to join us and become a member of the British Chambers of Commerce👉 https://lnkd.in/e-azkBb8 #WhereBusinessBelongs

🗣️ Deputy Director Public Policy Jane Gratton: “It’s welcome that the recruitment picture is improving and the percentage of firms reporting difficulties is at its lowest level for three years." Read the full details of our latest recruitment outlook 👇 https://lnkd.in/g7Bg8h8R

Have you watched our new Business Barometer podcast series, in partnership with The Open University? Hosted by BCC President and Chair of the OU, Martha Lane Fox CBE, she is joined by business leaders and policy experts, as they discuss ways to solve the problems of skills gaps.   Episode five features our Director General, Shevaun Haviland and Deputy Director - Public Policy Jane Gratton👇   Watch the full episode and series here👉 https://lnkd.in/egJysi_A

Today, we're joining our Network in England to celebrate St George’s Day, in honour of the country’s Patron Saint. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #StGeorgesDay #WhereBusinessBelongs

This is your final call to register for Innovation Zero❗️ Come and listen to world class speakers, see brand new technology and learn more about upcoming policy at the UK's biggest Net-Zero Event. Don't miss the chance to meet our team on the Partner Hosted Networking Zone at 14:00 on Tuesday 30 April. Register here and attend for FREE👇 https://ow.ly/LE4S50Rl6uw

We're delighted to announce that Andrew Bailey will be speaking at our Global Annual Conference 2024! ✨📢 The Governor of the Bank of England plays a vital role in the functioning of our economy. Andrew Bailey served as CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) before becoming Governor. He held various roles at the Bank of England, including Deputy Governor and CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Prior, he was Deputy Head of the Prudential Business Unit at the Financial Services Authority and served in roles such as Executive Director for Banking Services and Chief Cashier at the Bank of England. We look forward to hosting him! Find out more and get your tickets👉 https://lnkd.in/exKH75wY Headline partner NatWest Business and supported by Aviva bp Heathrow Simplyhealth #BCCCONF #FutureoftheEconomy #WhereBusinessBelongs

This #EarthDay, take look at our Green Innovation report, supported by the BCC Business Council as part of our Future of the Economy project, tapping into expertise from firms of all sizes and sectors, academia and think-tanks. 🗣Martha Lane Fox: “One of the most pressing challenges for all business is the transition to a green and sustainable future. We will have no habitable planet if we don’t encourage rapid and effective actions." Have a read👉 https://ow.ly/l5Pw50RkWgi #WhereBusinessBelongs

Our President Martha Lane Fox CBE, is taking on the Three Peaks Challenge today, to mark the 20th anniversary of a car crash that almost took her life. She's raising money for four charities close to her heart, through 'Martha's Mountain Mission'- Day One Trauma Support, IAMTHECODE FOUNDATION, AbilityNet and Horatio's Garden. Good luck Martha, from the BCC family! Find out more👇

It's been another eventful week at the BCC ✨ Earlier this week, our Director General, Shevaun Haviland, Director of Membership UK & International, Anne-Marie Martin FCMI, and Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, met with the Japanese Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr Hajime Hayashi, at his residence. They had a very worthwhile discussion focusing on opportunities arising from UK entry to CPTPP, raising bilateral trade and investment, and Expo 2025 in Osaka. Anne-Marie Martin FCMI and William Bain also met with Shadow Secretary for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds MP, at Westminster to discuss a range of key trade issues for members such as Labour’s proposed White Paper on Trade, relations with the US, China, India, the EU, trader support services and future Network delivery and outputs in these areas. On Wednesday, we held the inaugural BCC President's Lunch at the UK House of Lords, hosted by Martha Lane Fox, with guest speaker Priya Lakhani OBE. It was wonderful to see so many UK and Global Chamber representatives come together. We look forward to seeing them all again at our Global Annual Conference, taking place on 27 June. Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/exKH75wY Yesterday, Shevaun Haviland spent the day with Tudor Price and Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce meeting members and discussing the investment at our borders. They visited notable sites including the Port of Dover and the Eurotunnel and met with Port of Dover CEO, Doug Bannister, Getlink Regional Affairs Manager, Natalie Benville, and Getlink Chief Corporate and Public Affairs Officer John Keefe. They ended the evening at the University of Kent with Deputy Vice-Chancellor Shane Weller and 60 chamber members for the Kent Invicta Chamber Business Leaders Dinner. #WhereBusinessBelongs