Cumbria Chamber responds to budget
We share our early take on a Budget that delivers wins for some areas but leaves Cumbria facing fresh challenges.
British Chambers of Commerce Reaction to Employment Rights Bill Amendments
Over the last two days the British Chambers of Commerce has been involved in discussion on amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Kimberly-Clark Barrow as New Partner Member.
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Kimberly-Clark Barrow has joined as a new Partner Member.
The Chamber welcomes new Patron member
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Welcomes National Grid as New Patron Member.
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.