Norfolk Chamber News

25-Nov-08
Smaller than expected fall in business investment highlights pockets of resilience 
Commenting on the Business Investment figures for Q3 2008, published today by the ONS, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
 

03-Dec-08
EDP Headlines – Wednesday 3rd December 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

03-Dec-08
Government must stop talking about benefit reform and actually deliver on it 
Commenting on the report, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
 

03-Dec-08
Regional Banks are there to support small businesses  
EEDA has received assurances from regional banks that they are there to support small businesses and says the best thing for businesses to do is 'keep in touch'
 

03-Dec-08
BCC response to Queen’s Speech 
Thirteen new Bills have been published today in the Queen’s Speech. Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), David Frost, said:
 

02-Dec-08
MPC must cut interest rates by a full one per cent on Thursday 
Commenting on the choices facing the MPC at its December 2008 meeting next Thursday, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
 

01-Dec-08
MPC must cut interest rates by a full one per cent on Thursday 
Commenting on the choices facing the MPC at its December 2008 meeting next Thursday, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
 

01-Dec-08
£725 million boost for the East of England 
Traders and consumers in the East of England will get a £725 million boost when the cut in the standard rate of VAT comes into effect on Monday 1 December.
 

28-Nov-08
Unitary Council proceedings to be delayed 
Proposals to develop one or more unitary councils in Norfolk will not now proceed to the original timetable following a Judicial Review hearing in the High Court in London this morning.
 

27-Nov-08
BCC letter to the Chancellor about increases to National Insurance Contributions 
Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), David Frost, has today written to the Chancellor regarding the announcement to increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs) in his Pre-Budget Report.
 

27-Nov-08
UK banks must act swiftly to take on EIB loans 
The European Commission is due to publish its Recovery plan today.  This will include the recent EIB €30 billion package as well as bringing forward funding for competitiveness and innovation and making it easier for member states to deliver it and businesses to access it. 
 

27-Nov-08
GDP figures support need for full one per cent rate cut  
The ONS has published revised GDP figures for quarter three 2008. David Kern, Chief Economist of the BCC said:
 

27-Nov-08
SNR Briefing 
SNR - Government Response to the Prosperous Places Consulation.
 

26-Nov-08
Business Link Free briefings 
In response to recent Government announcements ALL Business Link briefings and workshops are now free of charge (previously £30) for ALL small and medium-sized businesses.
 

26-Nov-08
Making Your Day Consultation 
Norfolk Adult Social Services are making changes to the way day services are provided for older people and people with physical or sensory impairments in Norfolk.
 

26-Nov-08
Meet your Match 
Local businesses looking to boost their sales are being offered a unique opportunity to meet some of the area’s largest buyers thanks to enterpriseGY.
 

26-Nov-08
EDP Headlines – 26th November 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

26-Nov-08
Young Chamber Make Your Mark Challenge 
On Monday the 17th of  Nov the Aylsham Young Chamber led a group of forty students in meeting the Make Your Mark challenge as part of Enterprise week.
 

25-Nov-08
Despite some good measures, PBR disappoints 
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is responding today to the Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report.
 

21-Nov-08
MPC minutes highlight need for half per cent rate cut in December 
Commenting on the MPC minutes, published by the Bank of England, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
 

19-Nov-08
EDP Headlines – Wednesday 19th November 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

19-Nov-08
Credit Management Matters 
An online portal designed to help you get paid. 

19-Nov-08
Claim Small Business Rate Relief 
Norfolk Chamber’s Small Business Rate Relief campaign up to the 30th September 2008 has seen Norfolk businesses save £49.5k for their first year and £148.6k over three years Collectively small businesses across the UK have saved over £1.5 million.
 

18-Nov-08
Inflation figures clear way for further sizeable interest rate cuts 
Commenting on the inflation figures published today by the ONS, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: 

18-Nov-08
A11 Dualling Announcement 
An announcement from the DfT has been made to bring forward the A11 dualling  project.
 

17-Nov-08
Total Government borrowing may hit £111 billion 
British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Forecast
 

12-Nov-08
Banking issues facing small firms must be top priority 
At the Small Business Finance Forum on the 11th November 08, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) had a frank and honest discussion with the banks and Government.
 

12-Nov-08
Dire labour market figures support case for further rate cut 
Official figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show that unemployment has reached an 11-year high.
 

12-Nov-08
EDP Headlines – 12th November, 2008  
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

07-Nov-08
Ministerial double billing for Chamber Skills Pledge conference 
Newly appointed skills minister Lord Young will underline government’s policies relating to skills when he addresses local businesses at a high-profile breakfast conference organised by Norfolk Chamber of Commerce in association with The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.
 

05-Nov-08
MPC must not use up all its bullets too early 
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the MPC to cut interest rates by half a point on Thursday to 4 per cent, with a further half point cut to 3.5 per cent by Christmas.
 

05-Nov-08
Learning Champions - The key to achieving a skilled and motivated workforce. 
Your competitors are benefiting from this offer – don’t get left behind!
Get the funding and training you need to get the best out of your people. If you are a small to medium sized business based in the East of England you can nominate up to 2 Learning Champions free of charge. This OCN accredited course is offered at level 2 and level 3.  As well as funding your champion’s development we will show them how to help you source further funding that can contribute towards your workforce staff development.
 

05-Nov-08
Bit of Fun from Expo 08 
Did you visit the Anglia TV stand at our Expo 08 and attempt to read the news? 
 

05-Nov-08
EDP Headlines – Wednesday 5th November 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

04-Nov-08
HMRC- feedback request 
HMRC have asked for feedback on any problems you as an employer may face dealing with them in processing their payroll and/or tax returns.
 

03-Nov-08
Businesses will benefit from £4 billion support package 
Commenting on the £4 billion support package secured by the Government from the European Investment Bank, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), David Frost, said:
 

03-Nov-08
Life-line for businesses and council taxpayers in turbulent financial times 
The Borough Council's Cabinet will be considering a raft of measures to help businesses and council taxpayers weather the current financial chill when it meets on 4 November.
 

03-Nov-08
Chamber Exhibits at Franchise Network Event 
Norfolk Chamber are exhibiting at the East Anglia Franchise Show on Wednesday 12th November 08 at the Holiday Inn Norwich Airport.
 

29-Oct-08
Free workshop – reduce packaging- save money 
Norfolk County Council are running a series of free Packaging and Eco-design events over the next few months.  The events hope to provide practical advice and guidance to Norfolk businesses on ways in which they can modify and improve their products packaging design to reduce the levels of excess packaging.  
 

29-Oct-08
EDP Headlines - 29 October 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

27-Oct-08
EEDA welcomes government’s skills announcement 
Alison Lys, Head of Skills at EEDA, said:
 

27-Oct-08
EEDA welcomes new support to help businesses large and small beat the economic downturn 
The chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed government’s new measures to help businesses large and small to beat the economic downturn.
 

27-Oct-08
Response from the Secretary of State for Transport regarding the A11 
New Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon has told Norfolk business leaders the Government is working towards bringing forward the dualling of the A11.
 

27-Oct-08
Insurer Launches Home Security Makeover 
“Safer Street” campaign comes as Brits fear for their homes in credit crunch.
 

27-Oct-08
Summary of Government's Business Support Package 
Summary of ‘Solution for Business Funded by Government’ – The Government’s business support package
 

24-Oct-08
Application for Wind Farm Development 
An application has been made by Marshland Wind Farm Limited (MWFL) to the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform for the construction a 57 MW (Megawatts) wind farm at land at Marshland St. James. 
 

24-Oct-08
Norfolk business scoop top awards 
Softstart UK, Seriously responsible Print Ltd and Eastern Storage Equipment Ltd , all members of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce have been announced as Regional Winners for the Chamber Awards 2008.
 

24-Oct-08
Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)  
This competition is one of a range of programmes to tackle Healthcare Associated Infections
 

22-Oct-08
Economic slowdown emphasising UK skills shortages 
Commenting on John Denham’s announcement today that £350 million will be offered to small businesses to help boost staff skills, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
 

22-Oct-08
Cashflow and confidence are crucial in small business policy 
The Government and the Conservatives have today announced plans to help small businesses during the current economic slowdown. Commenting on the proposals, Head of Policy for the British Chambers of Commerce, Chris Hannant, said:
 

22-Oct-08
New ESF Tender Opportunity 
EEDA is launching the latest ESF project tender under its Co-financing Plan 2007-11.
 

22-Oct-08
Survey on railways 
Consultation work on the Kings Lynn to London Liverpool street train line
 

22-Oct-08
EDP Headlines – Wednesday 22nd October 2008  
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

22-Oct-08
Estate could expand to match King's Lynn's growth 
Regeneration chiefs are planning a massive expansion to a King's Lynn industrial estate
 

16-Oct-08
Visionary transport infrastructure needed for future economic competitiveness 
Responding to the Transport Secretary’s written statement to Parliament in which he gives permission for Stansted airport to expand, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
 

16-Oct-08
Diplomas, alongside A-levels, will offer students and businesses a real opportunity 
The British Chambers of Commerce has today hosted a summit on education and skills to debate how we can best equip our young people with the relevant skills needed by business today and in the future.
 

16-Oct-08
Rising unemployment underlines need for further action to alleviate recession 
Labour figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show that UK unemployment has increased.
 

16-Oct-08
Sell out EXPO08 - A must to attend 
With less than a week to go before Expo 08, Norfolk’s largest B2B exhibition, Norfolk Chamber is delighted to report that the event is a sell out with over 80 stands over two floors.
 

15-Oct-08
£200k available for community projects 
Deadline 20 November
 

15-Oct-08
GCC-EUROPE EXPO – 12/13th NOVEMBER 2008 
The British Chambers of Commerce is supporting the Arab-British Chamber in the promotion of and participation at the GCC Europe Expo exhibition & conference at Olympia on 12/13 November 2008.  BCC will have a Stand at the event and be in attendance during the two days
 

15-Oct-08
Important News for Exporters! 
e-Cert and e-Cert Xpress system is to be updated to Version 5 from the New Year and the current version will therefore be unavailable from then on.
 

15-Oct-08
EDP Headlines - 15 October 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement
 

14-Oct-08
Peak in CPI inflation clears the way for rate cuts 
Commenting on September CPI figures published today by the Office for National Statistics, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
 

09-Oct-08
Survey on railway - deadline 24 Oct 
Consultation work on the Norwich to London Liverpool street train line.
 

08-Oct-08
EDP Headlines - 8th October 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

08-Oct-08
Chamber welcomes emergency cut in interest rates 
News that the Bank of England has just made an emergency cut in interest rates by a half point is welcomed by British Business.
 

08-Oct-08
Breakfast Guests Chew Over the Credit Crunch 
A banker, an economist and a manufacturer all offered views on the causes and consequences of the credit crunch when they addressed an enthralled 140-strong business audience at a Norfolk Chamber of Commerce business breakfast on 8th October 2008.
 

06-Oct-08
A11 Petition 3 Oct Update 
12,000 signatures achieved which is great but we need even more!
 

03-Oct-08
Survey reveals over half of businesses believe they have a responsibility to manage climate change 
A new environment survey of over 3,000 firms, released today by the British Chambers of Commerce, which included feedback from Norfolk Chamber members, has calculated that UK businesses have made £1.1 billion in energy efficiency savings over the last 12 months.
 

02-Oct-08
Business bids a cautious welcome to Consumer Focus 
Commenting on the establishment of a new combined consumer watchdog, Consumer Focus, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

01-Oct-08
EDP Headlines – 1st October 2008. 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

30-Sep-08
Whitehall keeps its say on British Energy 
Ministers retain rights on nuclear plant sale.
 

29-Sep-08
Both high speed rail and Heathrow expansion are essential 
Commenting on the Conservative Party’s plans to scrap a third runway at Heathrow in favour of high speed rail, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

29-Sep-08
Minimum wage boost for 'million' 
More than one million workers will benefit from a rise in the minimum wage from Wednesday.
 

29-Sep-08
New business park proposed for Norwich  
A business park is being planned on the outskirts of Norwich.
 

26-Sep-08
Fears voiced on looming teacher shortage 
Fears of a damaging shortage of teachers in Norfolk and Suffolk were voiced last night as new figures showed many close to retirement.
 

24-Sep-08
EDP Headlines – 24th September 2008  
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

24-Sep-08
Business community unites with message to minister: “Give the go ahead for A11 dualling” 
The leaders of 100 of Norfolk’s biggest businesses have joined forces to demand Secretary of State for Transport Ruth Kelly gives the go ahead for the dualling of the A11 between Barton Mills and Thetford.
 

19-Sep-08
Improvement work at Chapelfield Roundabout 
Essential safety improvement work starts at Chapelfield Roundabout on Monday 22 September 2008.
 

19-Sep-08
Graduates 'short on skills' - CBI  
The Confederation of British Industry is launching a new higher education taskforce with university leaders.
Its leaders have questioned whether universities are producing too many graduates.
 

18-Sep-08
UK cannot afford a banking crisis  
Commenting on the MPC minutes released today by the Bank of England, and on the labour market figures issued by the ONS, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

17-Sep-08
EDP Headlines – 17th September 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

17-Sep-08
Summit reports that congestion in the East of England will cost the UK £2 billion a year by 2021 
A ground-breaking study published today by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) shows that traffic congestion in the region could cost businesses and residents £2 billion each year by 2021. 

16-Sep-08
MPC should urgently move to cut interest rates in October  
Commenting on the August CPI figures published today by the Office for National Statistics, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

16-Sep-08
Over £4million of rate relief has still to be claimed by Norfolk businesses 
There are three years to be claimed through the Small Business Rate Relief scheme (SBRR). Last year, this year and next.  If you don’t claim by 30 September you will lose your right to claim last year you will throw away your entitlement” said Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
 

15-Sep-08
Grant for Norwich London 2012 athletes  
The Talented Athlete Grant offers promising sportspeople who live in the Norwich City Council area the chance to apply for an annual grant of £300 to help with their coaching, equipment and competition costs.
 

11-Sep-08
UK economy in better state than some Eurozone economies 
Commenting on the new economic forecasts published today by the EU Commission, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

11-Sep-08
Worrying manufacturing decline highlights need for action 
Commenting on the July manufacturing prices figures published Tuesday 9 September 2008 by the ONS, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

10-Sep-08
EDP Headlines – 10th September 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

04-Sep-08
EEDA The Business Map 

Navigate the network of business support

 

04-Sep-08
Diploma success needs better engagement with business 
Commenting on the new roll out of diplomas, David Frost, Director-General, British Chambers of Commerce said:
 

03-Sep-08
EDP Headlines – 3rd September 2008  
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

02-Sep-08
Bi-monthly Great Yarmouth News 
Update on Great Yarmouth Area:
Collated by Economic Development Unit of Great Yarmouth Borough Council
 

29-Aug-08
Sign Petition to get A11 dualled 
Government told it's high time to dual the A11 as public petition launched by Norfolk County Council.
 

27-Aug-08
EDP Headlines - 27 August 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement. 

22-Aug-08
Dramatic improvement in exam results 
Norfolk's future looked suddenly brighter last night as the county's 16-year-olds took a giant leap forward in their GCSE results. 

21-Aug-08
Additional capacity and quality is key to any changes to BAA  
Commenting on the Competition Commission's recommendation that BAA sells some of its airports, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
 

21-Aug-08
BAA IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Competition Commission Preliminary Findings 
Today the independent public body, the Competition Commission, unveiled the provisional findings of its investigation into BAA's position in the UK airports market - with implications for Stansted.
 

21-Aug-08
Regeneration Masterplan for Hunstanton 
A comprehensive masterplan for the regeneration of one of the region's most popular tourist destinations will be presented to the Borough Council's Regeneration and Environment Panel at its meeting on 27 August, prior to a public presentation at Hunstanton Town Hall on 11 September.
 

21-Aug-08
Survey Recommends Extra £800,000 for Public Building Repairs 
West Norfolk public buildings in need of repair are set to benefit from an additional £800,000 to restore them to prime condition over the next two years.
 

21-Aug-08
New £2.4m NORA investment set to pave way for college campus 
To pave the way for a new College of West Anglia (COWA) campus a further investment of £2.4m is being planned for King's Lynn's flagship Nar Ouse Regeneration Area so that essential infrastructure can be installed.
 

20-Aug-08
Raise your game 
For five of the key pieces which we think make up the whole package for great service.
 

20-Aug-08
EDP Headlines - 20 August 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

20-Aug-08
Encourage the Bank of England to cut interest rates! 
You may have hear David Frost of the British Chamber of Commerce talking about an increase in unemployment and a slow down in the economy
 

20-Aug-08
MPC must cut rates later in the year 
Commenting on the MPC minutes released today by the Bank of England, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

14-Aug-08
Future of Britain's economy rests on the availability of science and maths skills 
Commenting on today's A-level results, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: 

13-Aug-08
CPI inflation nears its peak 
Commenting on the July CPI figures published today by the ONS, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

13-Aug-08
EDP Headlines - 13th August 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

11-Aug-08
Better public protection – the ‘Norfolk Better Regulation Partnership’ is born 
Consumers across Norfolk are to be even more vigorously protected thanks to the launch of a new partnership.
 

11-Aug-08
Traders Question Cafe Culture Idea 
More than half-way through the second season of the Continental style widened pavements on Yarmouth’s Golden Mile, seafront traders are fed up.
 

11-Aug-08
How doing good really makes business sense 
The Prince of Wales’ new ambassador in the east of England – a new advocate for businesses getting involved in their community – is Tricia Fuller.
 

11-Aug-08
Energy firms failing to provide businesses with fair deal 
Energy suppliers are failing to provide businesses with the same fair and transparent service that domestic energy users are entitled to.
 

08-Aug-08
Make fresh Start for Qualifications 
Norfolk County Councils Adult Education Service is launching a new course which aims to help candidates to get the equivalent of five GCSEs in just one year.  

08-Aug-08
Business Park set for go-ahead 
The first part of a new business park in Thetford is set to get the go-ahead next week.
 

07-Aug-08
Employ 200 people or more, between your interests? 
Would you relish the opportunity to take a new view of your company?
 

06-Aug-08
Development – the choice of champions 
An award-winning leadership and development programme that has been operating in Suffolk and Essex has been given government funding to spread across the Eastern Region. 

06-Aug-08
EDP Headlines – 6th August 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

06-Aug-08
Reducing regulation is a must in current economic climate 
Commenting on the Government's plan to set regulatory budgets, Sally Low, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

30-Jul-08
EDP Headlines – 30th July 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

30-Jul-08
Congestion continues to stifle British business 
Commenting on the Department for Transport's statistical bulletin, Road Statistics 2007: Traffic, Speeds and Congestion, Chris Hannant, Head of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

30-Jul-08
It is very important to avoid monetary overkill 
Commenting on the MPC minutes published today, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

29-Jul-08
IMF report highlights threats of recession 
Commenting on the IMF's new global financial stability report, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce said:
 

28-Jul-08
Reduce your fuel bill 
Top 10 tips on how to reduce your fuel bill.
 

23-Jul-08
EDP Headlines – 23rd July 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

22-Jul-08
It's time for the Government to finally deliver welfare reform 
The Government has today published its Welfare Reform Green Paper. Responding, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
 

22-Jul-08
Crumbling transport infrastructure needs more than one solution 
Commenting on 2M Group’s new studyinto high-speed rail, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
 

22-Jul-08
Palm Paper strikes rapport with West Norfolk businesses 
More than 60 local businesses seized an invitation to meet the top brass who will run King’s Lynn’s new £400m Palm Paper plant – and they emerged in upbeat mood after learning more about opportunities to supply goods and services to the company.
 

18-Jul-08
Summary of the Government’s Empowerment White Paper 
The Department for Communities and Local Government published their Empowerment White Paper ‘Communities in control: real people, real power’ on 9th July 2008, alongside their response to the report of the Councillor’s Commission. 
 

18-Jul-08
British Chambers of Commerce announces new President 
New President urges Government to scrap Empty Premises Tax
 

16-Jul-08
Worse than expected inflation figures complicate MPC's job 
Commenting on yesterday's CPI inflation figures, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "Annual CPI inflation, at 3.8% in June was worse than expected.
 

16-Jul-08
Bi-monthly Great Yarmouth News 
Bi-monthly Great Yarmouth News
July/August 2008
 

16-Jul-08
Expansion doesn't have to come at a cost to the environment 
Commenting on the Secretary of State for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform's speech this week on the need for Heathrow expansion, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said: "Mr Hutton's comments today will provide a real boost to business.
 

16-Jul-08
Norwich Northern Distributor Road 
Letter sent from Norfolk Chamber of Commerce to Ruth Kelly MP, Secretary of State, Department of Transport
 

16-Jul-08
Chamber would like 2p fuel duty scrapped  
Responding to the Chancellor's decision to postpone autumn's planned 2p increase in fuel duty, Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber of Commerce said:   "We are pleased that the Chancellor has listened to the concerns of the British Chambers of Commerce
 

16-Jul-08
Norwich City Football Club - The Business 
Norwich City Football Club has a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of The Business
 

16-Jul-08
Apprenticeship plans must focus on work based learning 
Commenting on John Denham's announcement today, that all young people will be entitled to an apprenticeship, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

09-Jul-08
An extension to King's Lynn Town Centre 
Illustrative plans for the extension of the retail area for King's Lynn will be unveiled for a public exhibition on 11th - 21st July in the former Fopp store in the Vancouver Quarter.
 

09-Jul-08
EDP Headlines - 9th July 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

08-Jul-08
A11 moves forward 
Great News. The EERA planning panel has voted to put forward the A11 for an early start. The Chamber needs to keep up the pressure until the work is started!
 

07-Jul-08
Norfolk and Suffolk Boundary Committee announcements 
Draft proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk and Suffolk.
 

02-Jul-08
EDP Headlines – 2nd July 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement
 

02-Jul-08
Trading Standards Alert - Food Fraud  
The Food Standards Agency and police are warning food companies to be alert to a fraud that may have affected a number of food businesses across the country.
 

25-Jun-08
EDP Headlines – 25th June 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

25-Jun-08
Heathrow expansion is vital to progress of UK plc 
Responding to news today that BAA's chief executive has warned that Heathrow is 'jam-packed' and in need of a third runway, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, David Frost, said:
 

18-Jun-08
‘Catalyst’ – room to grow in business  
Growing businesses will find a warm welcome and a home – quite literally – in Great Yarmouth with the opening of ‘Catalyst’, a new business acceleration centre providing serviced office accommodation – and a whole lot more.  

18-Jun-08
EDP Headlines – 18th June 2008  
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.  

18-Jun-08
Norfolk Infrastructure Projects Update 
Update on Norfolk's Transport Infrastructure projects  

18-Jun-08
Kings Lynn Waterfront Regeneration Update Report 
Keep up to date with this important regeneration project. 

18-Jun-08
MPC minutes and Governor's letter reduce risk of overreaction 
Commenting on the MPC minutes published today, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  

13-Jun-08
Kelly announces nearly £90m to cut congestion on A14  
Drivers on the A14 are to benefit from more reliable and safer journeys as Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly today announced the go-ahead for an £89.5m project to install new jam-busting technology on the route.  

13-Jun-08
Clamour for higher interest rates will be damaging for the economy 
Commenting on recent developments in the outlook for interest rates, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  

13-Jun-08
Road pricing plans will only succeed with upfront investment in transport infrastructure 
Responding to the Commons transport select committee's findings on road pricing released today, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  

12-Jun-08
Business sets a sensible example and refuses to panic buy ahead of fuel strike 
A poll of over 1000 UK businesses is published today by the British Chambers of Commerce, ahead of a possible oil tanker driver strike on Friday. The snap poll shows that business will overwhelmingly refuse to panic buy fuel ahead of a planned four-day strike.  

12-Jun-08
Labour market figures confirm worsening economic prospects 
Commenting on the labour market figures published today by the ONS, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  

12-Jun-08
New Chamber member Palm Paper - looking for local suppliers! 
‘Following the commencement of work on the new paper mill in King’s Lynn, Palm Paper have now located their UK operations to King’s Lynn and are inviting local businesses to contact them to register an expression of interest in being part of their supply chain.  

11-Jun-08
EDP Headlines – 11th June 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.  

04-Jun-08
£3.3 million win for rural projects in the Brecks 
An application led by local people to promote the communities, businesses and enterprises in the Brecks area has won just over £3 million of funding awarded by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) through the Rural Development Programme for England.
 

04-Jun-08
EDP Headlines – 4th June 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

04-Jun-08
£3.8 million win for rural projects in the Norfolk Coast and Broads 
An application led by local people to promote the communities, businesses and enterprises in the Norfolk Coast and Broads area has won just under £4 million of funding awarded by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) through the Rural Development Programme for England.
 

29-May-08
Hutton's comments will be applauded by the business community 
Commenting on the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform's speech to the Fabian Society today, Chris Hannant, Head of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

28-May-08
New BCC President elected from East of England 
Neville Reyner current President of Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce has been elected by the British Chambers of Commerce Board as their new President to take affect in July 2008.
 

28-May-08
EDP Headlines – 28th May 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

27-May-08
B2B08 Review 
ITV Sales were very pleased to be working with the Norfolk Chamber again to promote another of their B2B events.  Many of you saw the TV commercial on screen on ITV in the weeks prior to the exhibition and have fed back very positively to the Chamber and of course attended or booked a stand.
 

27-May-08
QES - Quarter 2 
The Chamber’s QES is used by the Chancellor and Governor of the Bank of England when making sensitive economic decisions.   It is important that Norfolk Businesses’ feedback on the economy is fed into this process.
 

21-May-08
Interest rate cuts remain a realistic option for the MPC 
Commenting on the MPC minutes published today, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

21-May-08
EDP News Headlines - 21st May 2008  
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

21-May-08
New diplomas at risk of credibility being damaged 
Commenting on the announcement that only half the expected number of pupils will take diplomas this year, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

15-May-08
Walsh Review provides a sensible way forward on flexible working 
Commenting ahead of the publication of the Imelda Walsh Review into flexible working David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

14-May-08
Shaping Norfolk's Future Newsletter 
Second issue of Shaping Norfolk's Future Newsletter
 

14-May-08
National Identity Scheme Consultation Roadshows 
The Identity and Passport Service are holding a series of consultation events around the country.
 

14-May-08
B2B08 Commercial Schedule 
Timings for the B2B08 Commercial on ITV Anglia
 

14-May-08
EDP News Headlines - 14th May 2008 
In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
 

14-May-08
Business Rate Supplement the last thing businesses need 
Commenting on the announcement today by the Prime Minister on Business Rate Supplements David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

08-May-08
Interest rates cut would counter threats to growth but MPC expected to wait 

Commenting ahead of the MPC’s interest rate decision on Thursday, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

 

08-May-08
Teachers' concerns over diplomas will worry business 
Commenting on the concerns of the National Association of Head Teachers over their ability to deliver the government's 14-19 diplomas, Nick Dines, spokesman for the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

08-May-08
REACH fees adopted 
The European Commission adopted the fees and charges that will be applicable under the new REACH regulation on 16 April. The charges will be for the registration, evaluation and authorisation of all chemicals manufactured or imported in the EU and will range from €1600 to €31000.
 

02-May-08
Local Elections 
The Green Party has become the main opposition group on the local authority for the first time winning three seats on Norwich City Council
 

30-Apr-08
British Chamber Awards 2008 
Win £50,000 - British Chamber Awards 2008 have been launched and we are determined to have more entries from the Norfolk Chamber!
 

30-Apr-08
EDP Headlines – 30th April 2008 
News Headlines from The Business 30th April 2008
 

24-Apr-08
Teachers strike could cost businesses up to £68 million in lost working hours 
The British Chambers of Commerce has calculated that the teachers strike set for tomorrow could cost businesses up to £68 million in lost working hours.
 

24-Apr-08
EDP Headlines – Wednesday 23rd April 2008 
News Headlines from The Business 23rd April 2008
 

23-Apr-08
Legislation that forces businesses to fund migrants' language lessons seems extremely unfair 
Commenting on the possibility that employers may be forced to pay for immigrant workers' language lessons, Sally Low, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

18-Apr-08
Agency Workers  
In the last decade there have been reviews of the use of agency workers both at EU and national level. The British Government resisted draft EU legislative proposals on this subject in 2002. However the arrival of significant numbers of foreign national workers to the UK, publicity over the abuse by gang-masters of vulnerable workers and the taking over of the EU Presidency by the French in July 2008 has forced this issue back on the agenda.
 

18-Apr-08
Report backs NDR over Norwich 'congestion charge' 
A Norwich 'congestion charge' would raise enough money from motorists to cover its own costs - but not to fund other major transport schemes, according to a report by Norfolk County Council.
 

17-Apr-08
Business alarmed that teaching community have concerns about ability to deliver diplomas 
Commenting on the concerns of the teaching community over the ability to deliver the government's 14-19 diplomas, Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber of Commerce said
 

16-Apr-08
Labour market figures show British business still resilient but there is no room for complacency 
Commenting on the new labour market figures published today by the ONS, David Kern, Economic Adviser to the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

16-Apr-08
EDP News Headlines - 16 April 2008 
News Headlines from The Business 16th April 2008
 

14-Apr-08
Royal Mail Survey 
The Times has approached the Chamber to try find the views of businesses about the service offered by Royal Mail and to see if businesses are now using private suppliers.
 

11-Apr-08
Norfolk Minerals and Waste Local Development Framework Consultation 
The Consultation deadline has been extended.
 

10-Apr-08
Embassy of the Republic of Hungary 
The British Chambers of Commerce has recently had a meeting with Peter Horvath, Trade Commissioner at the Embassy in London who has offered to give assistance to any company wishing to trade with Hungary.
 

10-Apr-08
Export Marketing Research Scheme 
From 1st April 2008, the following changes have taken place to the maximum levels of the grant available to companies applying to the Export Marketing Research Scheme. 

10-Apr-08
Desk Research is Not Only… www But Also… who 
As part of a company’s preparations for entering a new overseas market, there are numerous websites to visit where much relevant information and many market research reports can be found.
 

10-Apr-08
Weaker growth and strong price intentions highlight worrying pressures on business, but recession can be avoided 
The Quarter 1 2008 British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey of 4,381 firms is gloomy.  For both the manufacturing and services sector virtually all the critical balances have worsened and the British Chambers of Commerce believes that interest rate cuts will be needed in the next few months.
 

09-Apr-08
Does the £12.6 billion cost of crime against business mean the Home Office doesn't care? 
A new report has today been released by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) which highlights the £12.6 billion annual cost of crimes against business. This figure has increased by 20 per cent since the BCC's last survey on business crime in 2004, and it now equates to over a sixth of the total cost of all crime in the UK.*
 

09-Apr-08
Young Chamber goes North! 
On Monday 28th April,  Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Project Manager, Gillian Hill will be accompanying three members of Aylsham Young Chamber to the BCC Conference in Liverpool .
 

09-Apr-08
The Prince of Wales's business summit on climate change 
Businesses are invited to join May Day, the Prince of Wales's Business Summit on Climate Change. This is a national event, hosted by the Prince of Wales, with simultaneous regional events across the UK held as part of the business-led movement for action on the climate change agenda.
 

07-Apr-08
Value of migration to economy as a whole has been substantial 
Commenting on the House of Lords Economic Affairs committee report on the benefits of immigration, released today, Chris Hannant, Head of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 
 

07-Apr-08
Sub National Review will amount to nothing without entrenched business involvement 
Commenting on the Government's proposals for taking forward the implementation of the Sub-National Review today, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
 

02-Apr-08
Poor UK and EU regulatory system coordination is cementing the £47 billion burden on business 
A report published this week by the British Chambers of Commerce highlights the shortcomings of the UK's Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) system.
 

02-Apr-08
EDP News Headlines  
News Headlines from The Business 2nd April 2008
 

31-Mar-08
East of England ERDF Competitiveness Programme - Call for projects 
EEDA is pleased to announce the commencement of bidding round 2 for the East of England ERDF Competitiveness Programme.
 

31-Mar-08
Sub National Review (SNR) is launched! 
The SNR consultation has been launched today with the publication of the  'Prosperous Places' consultation document. 

26-Mar-08
Heroes wanted for community climate change action 
£2.5m funding competition boost for communities cutting carbon emissions in the East of England. Click here for more information.
 

26-Mar-08
Audit Commission acknowledge improvement in Council services  
Last year Council services improved faster than the average for district councils according to the Audit Commission's latest Annual Audit and Inspection Letter on the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's performance.
 

26-Mar-08
Invite to First Capital Connect's next Stakeholder Forum  
At Hornsey Depot on Wednesday 16 April at 1800,this evening is an opportunity for you to look behind the scenes and for us to update you on the developments taking place across First Capital Connect.  It will also be a chance for you to ask any questions of Elaine Holt and the First Capital Connect team of Directors.
 

14-Mar-08
Helping women return to work essential .... 
....but care needed to ensure business can cope with extra administration.
 
Commenting on the Conservative's proposal for joint parental leave, announced today, Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber, said:
 

11-Mar-08
County Council Contract Information - Scam Warning from Trading Standards 
Some Norfolk businesses have reported being contacted by a company offering them access to lists of County Council contracts and procurement officers via a website. 

11-Mar-08
Earth Hour 2008  
More than 5000 businesses and 75000 people around the world have signed up for Earth Hour 2008 – now the city is calling on you to do your bit.
 

11-Mar-08
Paper Recycling Plant in King's Lynn 
The German paper mill company Palm Paper who are investing £330 million into King’s Lynn by building a paper recycling plant have moved the project forward a stage by naming the main construction contractors and the paper making plant contractors.
 

11-Mar-08
SMEs to get free employment law advice. 
The Government is launching a campaign to highlight the free employment law advice available to small businesses.