British Chambers of Commerce

Latest news from the British Chambers of Commerce.

• UK entrepreneurs plan overseas expansion in 2012
  One in three targeting international market, with focus on western Europe 4January
• Small businesses working harder to break even
  Two thirds of firms under pressure from rising costs 12December
• Two thirds of UK firms predicting growth in 2012
  New year offers new optimism, survey suggests 22November
• Government extends start-up support for ex-service personnel
  £5m investment to fund mentoring, training and grants 21November
• Stop associating growth with jobs, StartUp Britain ambassador tells government
  Jones reacts to criticism of small businesses for not taking on staff 24October
• London start-ups ‘could spawn the next Facebook’
  Capital outstrips Silicon Valley for inspiration, says Wikipedia founder 13October
• One in three businesses would relocate to cut costs
  Wales has lowest business rates in UK 10October
• Google to provide office space to UK start-ups
  Silicon roundabout location to support tech innovation 30September
• Lending under government small biz scheme over 40% down on 2010
  Authors of new report demand urgent action 15September
• PM seeks confidential legal advice on temporary worker laws
  Experts believe fresh ream of red tape could cost UK Plc £2bn 12September
• “Vast majority” of lending applications approved, says BBA chief
  Knight believes economic uncertainty is limiting demand 31August
• Dragons’ Den winner “shell-shocked” after receiving Paphitis investment
  BoginaBag creator wowed Dragons with her invention 31August
• Small business overheads ‘not lean enough’
  Time-poor firms could find better deals, says Doug Richard 24August
• Riots highlight importance of business insurance
  100% rise in quote requests following riots, insurer says 22August
• Government creates 13 new enterprise zones
  Tax breaks, broadband and reduced planning constraints among the benefits 17August
• Number of student start-ups soars
  PeoplePerHour.com research shows it pays to start a business young 16August
• Government launches rescue package for riot-damaged firms
  Funding, compensation and rate relief available for small business victims 16August
• Intellectual property law overhauled to boost growth
  Plans hoped to boost UK economy by up to £7.9bn 4August