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

BCC comments on Funding for Lending scheme

Commenting on the opening of the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS), John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

“We hope that the Funding for Lending scheme will incentivise banks to lend and address some of the problems faced by businesses in accessing finance. We’re pleased to see a more imaginative approach to providing cheaper lending to businesses and it is a welcome step forward.

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BCC: Eurozone crisis tops business “worry list”

Economic developments in the eurozone is top of the list of issues businessowners believe will affect their firm this year and next, according to a poll of almost 2,000 firms released today by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Over half (52%) of firms believe that the eurozone crisis will have a significant influence on their business in 2012 and 2013, followed closely by cuts to UK public sector budgets (46% of businesses), and access to finance (42% of businesses).

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Chamber partner for London Luton Airport Meet the Buyer 2012

Bedfordshire Chamber is to be a partner for the London Luton Airport Meet the Buyer event at Putteridge Bury on the 18th October.   The event provides a platform for local businessess to present information about their products and services to airport-based companies and potentially open up supply chain opportunities for airport businesses.

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Second Luton student supported by Chamber bursary

Another student from Luton is set for an exciting career in engineering thanks to the generosity of a local company.  Susan Goodman has won the second engineering bursary to be awarded by Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by engineering company Veruth Holdings.  The £15,000 bursary will support Susan through her studies, a huge advantage in these times of rising university fees.

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Further delays on aviation beggar belief, says Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Commenting on reports that the government’s consultation on aviation capacity will be delayed, Cheryl Smart MBE, Chief Executive of Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce said:

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Infrastructure guarantees positive but must deliver action on the ground

Commenting on the announcement of new guarantee schemes to kick-start infrastructure projects and support exports,Cheryl Smart MBE, Chief Executive of Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce said:

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Holding QE the correct approach, says BCC

Commenting on today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:

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Top 10 Partner Joins Streets Chartered Accountants

Streets Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce that Neil Gray has joined the practice as a Partner.  With previous senior roles including Head of Corporate Finance and Head of Property and Construction for top 10 accountancy firms Neil’s appointment is seen as a key strategic move for Streets.

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Do you know how Payroll Real Information will affect you this April? Free Seminar with Streets Chartered Accountants

The new system of Real Time Information (RTI) is mandatory for all employers and is to be implemented from April 2013.  Significant changes are due to come into effect with regard to the way payroll information will need to be submitted to HMRC.

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BCC: UK manufacturing remains competitive, despite economic challenges

  • Manufacturing output for December 2012: +1.6% on the month, -1.5% on the year
  • Total industrial production in December 2012: +1.1% on the month, -1.7% on the year
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BCC comments on Funding for Lending scheme

Commenting on the opening of the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS), John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

“We hope that the Funding for Lending scheme will incentivise banks to lend and address some of the problems faced by businesses in accessing finance. We’re pleased to see a more imaginative approach to providing cheaper lending to businesses and it is a welcome step forward.

Read More

BCC: Eurozone crisis tops business “worry list”

Economic developments in the eurozone is top of the list of issues businessowners believe will affect their firm this year and next, according to a poll of almost 2,000 firms released today by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Over half (52%) of firms believe that the eurozone crisis will have a significant influence on their business in 2012 and 2013, followed closely by cuts to UK public sector budgets (46% of businesses), and access to finance (42% of businesses).

Read More

Chamber partner for London Luton Airport Meet the Buyer 2012

Bedfordshire Chamber is to be a partner for the London Luton Airport Meet the Buyer event at Putteridge Bury on the 18th October.   The event provides a platform for local businessess to present information about their products and services to airport-based companies and potentially open up supply chain opportunities for airport businesses.

Read More

Second Luton student supported by Chamber bursary

Another student from Luton is set for an exciting career in engineering thanks to the generosity of a local company.  Susan Goodman has won the second engineering bursary to be awarded by Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by engineering company Veruth Holdings.  The £15,000 bursary will support Susan through her studies, a huge advantage in these times of rising university fees.

Read More

Further delays on aviation beggar belief, says Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Commenting on reports that the government’s consultation on aviation capacity will be delayed, Cheryl Smart MBE, Chief Executive of Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce said:

Read More

Infrastructure guarantees positive but must deliver action on the ground

Commenting on the announcement of new guarantee schemes to kick-start infrastructure projects and support exports,Cheryl Smart MBE, Chief Executive of Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce said:

Read More

Holding QE the correct approach, says BCC

Commenting on today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:

Read More

Top 10 Partner Joins Streets Chartered Accountants

Streets Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce that Neil Gray has joined the practice as a Partner.  With previous senior roles including Head of Corporate Finance and Head of Property and Construction for top 10 accountancy firms Neil’s appointment is seen as a key strategic move for Streets.

Read More

Do you know how Payroll Real Information will affect you this April? Free Seminar with Streets Chartered Accountants

The new system of Real Time Information (RTI) is mandatory for all employers and is to be implemented from April 2013.  Significant changes are due to come into effect with regard to the way payroll information will need to be submitted to HMRC.

Read More

BCC: UK manufacturing remains competitive, despite economic challenges

  • Manufacturing output for December 2012: +1.6% on the month, -1.5% on the year
  • Total industrial production in December 2012: +1.1% on the month, -1.7% on the year
Read More

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