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Latest updates and stories from Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and its Members

Fire Service Changing Policy On Automatic Fire Alarms As Only 2% Are True Incidents

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Only one in 50 automatic fire alarms (AFAs) is caused by a genuine emergency and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is proposing a change in its policy on responding to AFAs to reflect this.

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Cheryl Smart comments on Theresa May’s Brexit speech

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech on Brexit, Cheryl Smart MBE, Chief Executive of the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce said:

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Businesses under increasing pressure from inflationary prices

Commenting on the inflation figures for December 2016 released today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

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Our junior members have made it to the finals!

Beadlow Manor Juniors saw their already successful season reach new heights when they secured runners up in the England Final of the Junior Team Golf competition. 

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Top 10 considerations if you own land...

Robinson & Hall, Land and Property Professionals detail the top 10 considerations if you own land…..

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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: businesses start New Year in solid health

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today publishes its Quarterly Economic Survey – the UK’s largest and most authoritative private sector business survey. 

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Acas Conference: Key Trends & Challenges for HR in 2017 and beyond

Acas East of England will be hosting our annual Conference for businesses and organisations in Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties: Key Trends & Challenges for HR in 2017 and beyond at the the Rowley Mile Racecourse in Newmarket on 11th January 2017.

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Technology Matters for Research Reports

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Just how to Compose a Conclusion for a Research Paper

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BCC Economic Forecast: 2016 momentum not set to continue

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) upgraded its UK GDP growth forecast from 1.8% to 2.1% for 2016, and from 1.0% to 1.1% in 2017. However, it has also downgraded expectations for 2018 from 1.8% to 1.4%.

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Mall Owners Share Their Vision for Town Centre & Power Court

As part of the Local Plan examination process, Capital & Regional has set out a vision for a multi-functional town centre, thriving daytime and evening, seven days a week, and has shown that Luton can achieve economic growth in the town centre, adapting to changing 21st century lifestyles without relying on out-of-centre development.

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BCC gives full reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Giving his full reaction to the Autumn Statement, Adam Marshall, BCC Director General, said:

“Philip Hammond has delivered a responsible, solid and focused package that will reassure both business and markets.

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BREXIT REFLECTIONS, FOUR MONTHS POST-REFERENDUM

Adam Marshall, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce (November 2016)

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Landlords – are you aware of the "Immigration Act 2016" due to launch in December?

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Following the launch of the "Right to Rent" Scheme in February 2016 which required checks on new tenants and prohibited private landlords renting their residential properties to certain people based on their immigration status, further legislation known as the "Immigration Act 2016" is due to come into force from December 2016.

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Firms flock to FixedFlex to get the best energy deal

Energy is a major overhead for many companies, especially in manufacturing, but it’s always been difficult deciding whether to have a fixed price or flexible contract.

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Peli BioThermal Pedal Power

Pictured are some of the Peli BioThermal team who took part in Cycle to Work Day.

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Peli BioThermal proved pedal power puts them in pole position when it comes to using green transport to journey to work.
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Converting Bedford's Bunyan Meeting basement

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Robinson Hall have just completed the project management for the conversion of a damp and dark basement to a light, airy and vibrant exhibition space at Bunyan Meeting.

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BCC comments on labour market figures

  • In the three months to August 2016, employment rose by 106,000 and unemployment increased by 10,000
  • The unemployment rate was 4.9%, down from 5.4% a year ago
  • The claimant count in September 2016 rose by 700 compared with August 2016

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BCC appoints Adam Marshall as Director General

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Marshall as its new Director General with immediate effect. Adam initially took on the role on an Acting basis following the resignation of John Longworth in March 2016, and was appointed to the role on a permanent basis following a robust recruitment process.

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First ever London Luton Airport (LLA) Jobs and Careers Fair

How local people are benefitting from business investment.

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Bedfordshire is on a roll at the moment. From the Airlander project at Cardington to progress in plans for a new stadium for the Hatters, there is a real sense of economic momentum across the region.

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BCC responds to the Prime Minister’s conference speech

Commenting on Theresa May’s closing speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Dr Adam Marshall, Acting Director General of the BCC, said:

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Chancellor makes important start on building business confidence

Commenting on Chancellor Philip Hammond’s speech, Adam Marshall, Acting Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

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What are Party Walls and when do I call a surveyor?

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The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has now been operative throughout England and Wales for nearly 20 years. Prior to 1997 party wall legislation only applied to London. The origins of party wall matters stem all the way back to the great fire of London in 1666.

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Luton Town Football Club Economic Impact Reports

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The economic impact reports outline the proposed plans to relocate Luton Town FC's current football stadium from Kenilworth Road to a site at Power Court in the centre of Luton and for the development of Newlands Park near Junction 10 of the M1.

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Accolade for THSP Risk Management at 2016 Chamber Business Awards

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THSP Risk Management from Bedfordshire, has been crowned one of the winners in the eastern region heats of the Chamber Business Awards 2016. Now in their 13th year, the Awards are a highlight of the business calendar, and they pay tribute to the key role that local businesses play in driving the UK economy.

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BCC: Surge in trade documentation before EU referendum

There was a surge in the volume of trade documentation issued in the second quarter of 2016 – before the EU referendum – the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook (QITO) from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and DHL has shown.

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Auction House says the time is now ripe for first time buyers at auction

Auction House, the UK’s most successful property auctioneer, says that the time is now ripe for first time buyers to enter the auction room.

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Fire Service Changing Policy On Automatic Fire Alarms As Only 2% Are True Incidents

bedsfire

Only one in 50 automatic fire alarms (AFAs) is caused by a genuine emergency and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is proposing a change in its policy on responding to AFAs to reflect this.

Read More

Cheryl Smart comments on Theresa May’s Brexit speech

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech on Brexit, Cheryl Smart MBE, Chief Executive of the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce said:

Read More

Businesses under increasing pressure from inflationary prices

Commenting on the inflation figures for December 2016 released today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

Read More

Our junior members have made it to the finals!

Beadlow Manor Juniors saw their already successful season reach new heights when they secured runners up in the England Final of the Junior Team Golf competition. 

Read More

Top 10 considerations if you own land...

Robinson & Hall, Land and Property Professionals detail the top 10 considerations if you own land…..

Read More

BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: businesses start New Year in solid health

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today publishes its Quarterly Economic Survey – the UK’s largest and most authoritative private sector business survey. 

Read More

Acas Conference: Key Trends & Challenges for HR in 2017 and beyond

Acas East of England will be hosting our annual Conference for businesses and organisations in Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties: Key Trends & Challenges for HR in 2017 and beyond at the the Rowley Mile Racecourse in Newmarket on 11th January 2017.

Read More

Technology Matters for Research Reports

Supplied that there exists a dependence on some type of articles, the skills find writing jobs on line will be simple. In the event you are only starting, among the biggest questions is the best way to locate creating jobs. 

Read More

Just how to Compose a Conclusion for a Research Paper

Every pupil knows it is tough to locate a superb custom essay writing support. We executed a expert large quality control procedure to make the very best regular custom article composing. 

Read More

BCC Economic Forecast: 2016 momentum not set to continue

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) upgraded its UK GDP growth forecast from 1.8% to 2.1% for 2016, and from 1.0% to 1.1% in 2017. However, it has also downgraded expectations for 2018 from 1.8% to 1.4%.

Read More

BCC gives full reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Giving his full reaction to the Autumn Statement, Adam Marshall, BCC Director General, said:

“Philip Hammond has delivered a responsible, solid and focused package that will reassure both business and markets.

Read More

Just how to Produce an Essay the Way

Be genuine and be certain your essay is meaningful. First, it should be persuasive. Any essay having plagiarism need to be redone. It really is about to think of a dissertation, subject, point or topic that should be established. Using a fantastic manner of authorship and the proper words, you are able to produce your article more intriguing without including fake particulars. 

Read More

BREXIT REFLECTIONS, FOUR MONTHS POST-REFERENDUM

Adam Marshall, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce (November 2016)

Read More

Landlords – are you aware of the "Immigration Act 2016" due to launch in December?

contract-2

Following the launch of the "Right to Rent" Scheme in February 2016 which required checks on new tenants and prohibited private landlords renting their residential properties to certain people based on their immigration status, further legislation known as the "Immigration Act 2016" is due to come into force from December 2016.

Read More

Firms flock to FixedFlex to get the best energy deal

Energy is a major overhead for many companies, especially in manufacturing, but it’s always been difficult deciding whether to have a fixed price or flexible contract.

Read More

Peli BioThermal Pedal Power

Pictured are some of the Peli BioThermal team who took part in Cycle to Work Day.

pelibiothermalcycletoworkpic2

Peli BioThermal proved pedal power puts them in pole position when it comes to using green transport to journey to work.
Read More

Converting Bedford's Bunyan Meeting basement

bunyan-basement-before-b-web

Robinson Hall have just completed the project management for the conversion of a damp and dark basement to a light, airy and vibrant exhibition space at Bunyan Meeting.

Read More

BCC comments on labour market figures

  • In the three months to August 2016, employment rose by 106,000 and unemployment increased by 10,000
  • The unemployment rate was 4.9%, down from 5.4% a year ago
  • The claimant count in September 2016 rose by 700 compared with August 2016

Read More

BCC appoints Adam Marshall as Director General

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Marshall as its new Director General with immediate effect. Adam initially took on the role on an Acting basis following the resignation of John Longworth in March 2016, and was appointed to the role on a permanent basis following a robust recruitment process.

Read More

First ever London Luton Airport (LLA) Jobs and Careers Fair

How local people are benefitting from business investment.

lla-blog

Bedfordshire is on a roll at the moment. From the Airlander project at Cardington to progress in plans for a new stadium for the Hatters, there is a real sense of economic momentum across the region.

Read More

BCC responds to the Prime Minister’s conference speech

Commenting on Theresa May’s closing speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Dr Adam Marshall, Acting Director General of the BCC, said:

Read More

Chancellor makes important start on building business confidence

Commenting on Chancellor Philip Hammond’s speech, Adam Marshall, Acting Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

Read More

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