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Coronavirus Business Impact
The British Chambers of Commerce's new tracker serves as a barometer of business’ response to the government’s measures and changes to...
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Apr 15, 20201 min read
GM CHAMBER POSITION ON COVID-19 OUTBREAK as of 18th March 2020
Over the last few days the speed and scale of the situation we all find ourselves in has caught many off guard. Confident that we are...
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Mar 19, 20203 min read
UK Government Consultation on Freeports
As the UK government continues working towards boosting the UK Economy now we have left the EU, it has now launched a new consultation on...
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Mar 12, 20201 min read
HMRC Extends Customs Declaration Grant
HM Revenue and Customs has extended the deadline for businesses to apply for customs support funding to 31 January 2021. The scheme,...
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Feb 24, 20201 min read
UK Global Tariffs Public Consultation - Have your say!
GM CHAMBER CALLS MEMBERS TO FEED INTO THE FIRST UK GLOBAL TARIFF CONSULTATION!!!! The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. For...
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Feb 18, 20201 min read
BCC comments on UK's official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall,...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Leaving the EU: What Today Means For Businesses
Today, January 31st 2020, the UK will officially leave the EU. This broad statement can seem overwhelming at first glance - for...
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
Brexit Update: Preference Documentation & UK Certificates of Origin Roll Out
When the UK leaves the EU on the 31st of January, it is likely that the UK will enter a transition period. The British Chambers of...
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Jan 21, 20201 min read
BCC responds to Chancellor’s comments on post-Brexit regulation
Responding to the Chancellor’s comment that there will be no regulatory alignment with the EU after Brexit, reported in an interview with...
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Jan 20, 20201 min read
BCC comments on the second reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
“An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business– but it’s just the first step down a long road for our...
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Jan 14, 20201 min read
Brexit Past, Present and Future
Our Director of Policy and Marketing speaks to our most recent Chamber's Presidents about one of the most important issues of our history:...
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Dec 11, 20195 min read
Chamber Wins Excellence in International Trade Award
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce celebrated a winning evening on Thursday at the British Chambers of Commerce national awards in...
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Dec 5, 20191 min read
Invest in training for specialist logistics roles
Brexit could lead to tighter migration controls which would have a significant impact on road haulage as the sector relies heavily on...
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Nov 26, 20192 min read
General Elections 2019
The British Chambers of Commerce has launched its 2020 and Beyond: Business Priorities for the next UK government outlining the key...
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Nov 15, 20191 min read
Brexit Extension approved by EU
The EU has now officially granted another extension to the UK for Brexit till 31st January 2020. Although, EU Council President Donald...
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Oct 30, 20191 min read
Brexit: Delay, Debate and Election Deliberation
The first half of the week has seen yet more Brexit developments and delays within government and, with a December election planned, the...
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Oct 29, 20192 min read
Brexit Guidance Update for EU businesses
HM Government has updated the guidance aimed at EU businesses not established in the UK and wish to continue trading both goods and...
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Oct 22, 20191 min read
Contracts awarded to deliver urgent medicines into UK after Brexit
Contracts have been awarded to UPS, DFDS and Biocair for the Department of Health and Social Care’s express freight service. The new...
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Oct 21, 20191 min read
Not-So-Super Saturday and Sterling's Reaction
Sterling remains tied to the drama of parliament following this weekends, somewhat anti-climactic, events. News outlets and political...
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Oct 21, 20192 min read
Can Businesses Really Prepare for Brexit?
As another Brexit deadline looms, here at the Chamber we’ve seen a large increase in enquiries asking, ‘How Can I Really Prepare for...
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Oct 15, 20193 min read
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