BCC respond to Chancellor's statement

BCC respond to Chancellor’s statement

Reacting to news of today’s measures announced by the Chancellor, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said:   “The sheer scale of the cost-of living crisis facing the British public means the Government is absolutely right to provide additional support to those worst affected.   “For business, the toxic mix of…

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The world’s largest law firm to combine with Zaanouni in Tunisia

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, is announcing today a combination with leading Tunisian law firm, Zaanouni Law Firm and Associates (“Zaanouni”). The combination in Tunisia would position Dentons as a leading global law firm in a strategic location in North Africa, and accelerate the momentum for Dentons to become…

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US trade delivering for Scotland as Aberdeen hosts second transatlantic dialogue

The UK will on Monday (25 April) host the second transatlantic trade dialogue in Aberdeen aimed at boosting our £200 billion trade partnership with the US. From: Department for International Trade and The Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP Published 24 April 2022 International Trade Secretary welcomes US counterpart Ambassador Tai…

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City of Mentor Update – Virtual Transatlantic Seminar

Join an upcoming virtual transatlantic seminar entitled “Accessing the US Healthcare Market: Basics for International Companies” which takes place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 18 May 2022. At this seminar, companies will hear from experts on the US health insurance market and from someone who successfully helped bring a UK…

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Doing Business in Kenya Investment Seminar – Streamlining Your International Expansion

The British Chamber in collaboration with London Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be hosting a “Doing Business in Kenya Investment Seminar – Streamlining Your International Expansion” on 26th April 2022 at 11:00am BST time. The webinar will include UK Chamber members who are looking at investing in Kenya and…

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BCC: Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports

Commenting on the data Head of Trade Policy at the BCC William Bain said: “The effects of data collection changes still unwinding make monthly comparisons impossible, but taking a longer snapshot there are still issues of concern for businesses. EU exports were 0.3% lower in February 2022 than in December…

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British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai launches Creative Industries & Marketing Directory 2022

BritCham Shanghai is proud to launch China’s first Creative Industries & Marketing Directory. This inaugural publication comprises over 100 high-quality international creative and marketing agencies from all over China.   Produced in both English and Chinese language versions, this Directory is being circulated across Chamber networks globally including (just to…

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Update on new economic sanctions against Russia

The UK has today announced new economic sanctions against Russia. The new sanctions will deny Russia and Belarus access to Most Favoured Nation tariffs for hundreds of their exports and ban UK exports of high-end luxury goods to both countries. The full press release can be viewed here. In addition, UK…

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New Zealand Trade Deal a Boost for Net Zero – BCC

Reacting to the signing of the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC said: “The BCC welcomes the signature of the UK-New Zealand free trade agreement today. This will mean zero-tariff trade for UK exporters with customers in New Zealand once the agreement…

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The China-Scotland Business Awards 2022 and Chinese Burns Supper

UK time: 09/03/2022 18:30 – 09/03/2022 23:30 Venue: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh Venue address: 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR United Kingdom Join China-Britain Business Council on 9th March 2022 in Edinburgh for the China-Scotland Business Awards and Chinese Burns Supper. The 5th annual China-Scotland Business Awards will…

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