Rebecca Fox, Author at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce

Fully Funded Watchtower Programme Launched to Support Cumbria’s Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA), has launched Watchtower Cumbria

Costs Pressures Hit Jobs Market But 70% of Businesses Still Struggling to Recruit

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC’s) Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows less than a quarter (23%) of surveyed businesses are planning to increase the size of their workforce in the next three months

Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High

The BCC is calling on the Treasury to rethink its plans for business rates as anxiety about changes to the system in April reaches record levels.

More Clouds Gathering Over Business Confidence

Confidence among businesses has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the UK’s largest business sentiment survey.

BCC Economic Forecast: Budget Unlikely to Be Growth Game Changer

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests the recent Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy.

EU Trade Getting More Difficult

A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit shows EU trade is becoming increasingly difficult, and last year’s reset needs to continue at real pace in 2026 to deliver vital deals for businesses.

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Welcomes William King Construction as Newest Partner Member

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that William King Construction has joined the Chamber as a Partner Member.

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Three New Team Members

Cumbria Chamber is delighted to announce the appointment of three new team members who will play key roles in expanding the Chamber’s sales and marketing functions.