Rebecca Fox, Author at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce

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.