Mayfield Report Can Help Renew UK’s Workforce
Responding to the publication of the ‘Keep Britain Working Review’ report, Suzanne Caldwell, Managing Director, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce said…
2026 – 2029 LSIP
We’re now tasked with producing a new 3 year Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Cumbria, covering 2026 – 2029, while continuing to deliver the current one.
Cumberland Engineering & Steering group update
The LSIP Cumberland Engineering & Construction Skills Steering Group has been running for about a year now. It was set up following a great piece of work undertaken for the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) by specialist consultancy Think, looking at challenges, and opportunities.
Make-or-break Budget Must Deliver Growth
Chambers are calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to focus her second Budget on key growth drivers to lift the gloom that has settled over the economy.
Small Businesses Need More Help to Unlock Trade Opportunities
New data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit shows a widening divide between the fortunes of different sized UK exporters.
Long-term Sickness Blighting UK Economy
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, along
with other Chambers nationally, says the UK must tackle its status as the sick man of the G7 if we want to grow the economy.
Lords’ Amendments Give Businesses Hope
Reacting to the news that the House of Lords has re-inserted key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, Suzanne Caldwell, Managing Director, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, said:
Budget Must Tackle Persistent Hiring Problems
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) shows that difficulties in finding staff persist despite rising unemployment nationally.
Cumbria Chamber brings community together for sustainable fashion event
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is set to host a special event, ‘Styled with Purpose – Behind the Seams’, exploring sustainability
Cumbria Chamber set to host International Men’s Day in Carlisle
To celebrate International Men’s Day, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is proud to host an inspiring morning event built around the theme “Adversity to Hope.”