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

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.

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.

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:

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:

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

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.

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.

• 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