LSIP update from Suzanne Caldwell
We’re excited that work is about to start on producing a new Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Cumbria.
Porsche Centre South Lakes joins Cumbria Chamber as a Chamber partner
Cumbria Chamber is absolutely thrilled to announce that Porsche Centre South Lakes has joined our network as our seventh Partner Member!
Cumbria Chamber receive Gold Awards in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme
We’re delighted to announce that Cumbria Chamber has been awarded the Gold Awards in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme
Recruitment Static as Firms Assess NI Impact
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) shows hiring remained largely static in Q2 as firms dealt with the employer National Insurance (NI) hike.
Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
As a Chamber of Commerce, Cumbria Chamber and its members are actively engaged in research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, is a survey of just over 2,000 UK exporters nationally.
Fragile Outlook Remains After NI Tax Hike
In the largest survey of business sentiment since April’s Employer National Insurance rise, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2, shows confidence remains weak.
BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland: No more tax on business
If the Government is serious about growth, then it cannot tax business any further, Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is set to warn.
New report shows continuing progress made on skills challenges
The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Annual Progress Report 2025 shows continuing significant progress is being made by Cumbria partners on tackling the skills challenges throughout the county.
Government Spending Must Help Business to Grow the Economy
Cumbria Chamber has joined with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Chambers nationally to urge the Government to help businesses grow as it considers its future spending plans.
Cumbria Business Growth Hub announces new funding for businesses in Cumberland Council area
Grant funding and advice are now available through Cumberland Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).