News - East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)

Whether it’s to transport medical supplies, create a spooky scene in a theatre production or clean engineering parts, demand for dry ice is sliding upwards and a Leicester-based business is expanding to take full advantage.

28 March 2019

Improving the mental and physical wellbeing of construction sector workers

Innovative project offers 24/7 confidential help in the Nottingham area

26 March 2019

JCB lays foundation for new factory

New £65m plant in India

25 March 2019

Eggleston Steel's matches biggest-ever investment

Firm says new equipment will keep it at the cutting edge

22 March 2019

TV's Jason makes spectacular entrance at Chamber's Annual Dinner

He arrived centre stage on a hoverboard

22 March 2019

Growth Partners share checklist of what businesses may need in the next two months

22 March 2019

The Sygnet Group undergoes a rebrand

20 March 2019

Brexit-eve conference will discuss challenges and opportunities

Chamber-led event will discuss how the East Midlands can continue to lead in the sector

20 March 2019

Reaction to Prime Minister asking for Article 50 extension

Last thing business needs is more delay

19 March 2019

Regional unemployment is rising

Uncertainty could be the key

18 March 2019

Business Banking Switch launches as part of RBS’ commitment to boost competition in UK banking

Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest customers will have the unique opportunity to choose from a range of exclusive offers to switch their business current account to a selection of ‘challenger’ banks.

14 March 2019

Chamber reacts to MPs voting to ask EU to allow an extension to Article 50

Clear direction is needed to prevent further 'kicking the can down the road'

13 March 2019

Chamber reaction to MPs’ vote to reject no-deal Brexit

If it removes the risk of a disorderly divorce, we have to support it

13 March 2019

Holding Spring Statement failed to send strong message to EU and wider world

'Deal Dividend Statement' promised for the summer

13 March 2019

Tariffs announcement will bring winners and losers, says Chamber

Protections remain for some sectors but we'll lose trade deal negotiating leverage

13 March 2019

JCB ready to race in Melbourne this weekend

Sponsorship deal will see the iconic brand's name on F1 cars and driver's overalls

12 March 2019

Chamber reaction to the second meaningful vote

Nothing new, nothing on which business can build, nothing to instil confidence

11 March 2019

Latest business Brexit video includes strong message to Chancellor Hammond

Use every incentive at our disposal to send message that UK plc will remain open for business, says Chamber

11 March 2019

International flavour to Spring Statement roundtable event

Businesses to discuss Spring Statement as it happens

11 March 2019

Grant funding for new customs processes training

Chamber has joined forces with HMRC to deliver training to prepare firms for the future of international trade

10 March 2019

Hotelier extraordinaire scoops Business Woman of the Year

Emma is "absolutely thrilled to be awarded Business Woman of the Year"

8 March 2019

Business support boosts local firms

Businesses in Leicestershire are benefiting from county-wide support projects designed to assist them with their growth and expansion plans

6 March 2019

Regional leaders called on to make their support for HS2 heard

Transport Minister shouts about benefits of HS2

6 March 2019

Public sector contracts probed in first Quarterly Economic Survey

Chamber seeks to build picture of how widely public sector work is spread across the region

6 March 2019

Morningside Pharmaceuticals offers nine tips for innovation

5 March 2019

Chamber welcomes extension to Midland Main Line electrification

But says it should go farther than Market Harborough

4 March 2019

Chamber reacts to announcement of regional funding

But seeks more information about ESIF-replacing Shared Prosperity Fund

1 March 2019

East Midlands set to weather Brexit storm, Love Business Panel hears

East Midlands businesses are doing what they do best and just getting on with things rather than being distracted by Brexit.

28 February 2019

Retained deposits lose VAT exemption

Change to regulations takes effect from 1 March

28 February 2019

Why clean growth is good for business

Environmental sustainability is no longer simply a case of regulatory compliance

26 February 2019

Digital programme in Leicestershire hits the 1,000 mark

25 February 2019

Partnership to deliver free bespoke training workshops

Aim is to help start-up businesses get off the ground and grow

25 February 2019

Work formally starts on new HQ at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park

Ground-breaking marks start of works

21 February 2019

Priority focus needed to ensure manufacturing success in an uncertain future

Sector will face challenges as it adapts to post-Brexit economy

20 February 2019

Panel to offer answers about Brexit impact at Love Business

Eight experts lined up to offer their take on what a post-Brexit economy might look like

20 February 2019

New Construction Industry Peer Support programme launched

New scheme launched to support construction workers' health and wellbeing

19 February 2019

Latest jobs figures suggest growing pool of available workers

Employment and unemployment up but employers still struggle to recruit

18 February 2019

Businesses meet local MP

Brexit, working with educators and investment among concerns raised

14 February 2019

Leading accountancy firm pledges further three years as headline Business Awards sponsor

Mazars delighted to continue support of excellent process that highlights and showcases quality and achievement

13 February 2019

Firms ‘hung out to dry’ over no-deal Brexit

Business needs clarity to be able to invest with confidence

12 February 2019

PKF Cooper Parry named best company to work for in Europe

The fast-growing accountancy business win three awards, including the main prize, at the 2018 UK & European Employee Engagement Awards.

8 February 2019

Ureco savings soar at Celtic Manor

6 February 2019

Regional leaders meet with national adviser on UK infrastructure plans

Transport network, housing, flood defence and other major structural needs on the table

5 February 2019

Air IT Elite Performance Centre unveiled at Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Derby and Nottingham-based IT and communications provider, Air IT, has adopted naming rights to the Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s Elite Performance Centre.

4 February 2019

Jobs created in Leicestershire as firm switches entire operation from London

New jobs created in Leicestershire after specialist feedback firm We Love Surveys relocates company from London to Loughborough.

4 February 2019

Chamber Connect magazine launch

Chamber members are invited to the launch of the Chamber Connect magazine, a new quarterly magazine published on behalf of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster, East Midlands and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce.

30 January 2019

Chesterfield firms voice their concerns to Westminster

25 January 2019

Region’s finest producers, providers and promoters to unite under one roof

The best of the Peak District & Derbyshire’s food and drink producers, accommodation providers, retailers and attractions are to come together at a major networking event for the region.

24 January 2019

Finalists announced for Chamber’s Enterprising Women awards

Top 35 picked from dozens of worthy nominees

24 January 2019

East Midlands businesses demand HS2 certainty

Positive messages for the region need to be amplified

23 January 2019

Topping out ceremony for Grow on Space

Harborough District Council celebrates milestone

22 January 2019

Employment figures continue to show robustness of the regional economy

Despite doubts and uncertainties, employment remains strong

22 January 2019

Kelly Tolhurst MP gathers evidence from regional business

Brexit barely mentioned as debate focuses on procurement contracts and business rates

21 January 2019

Settled status scheme launched today

Up to 3.5 million EU citizens living in UK can start registration process

21 January 2019

TV’s Jason Bradbury to speak at annual dinner

Technology futurologist will explain how we got to where we are and where we might be going

17 January 2019

Trade wins for Norton motorcycles and farmers

Result of visit by Prime Minister of Japan will support UK jobs

15 January 2019

Chamber reacts to rejection of Theresa May’s Brexit deal

Business wants an end to 'laborious' Brexit process

15 January 2019

Toyota celebrates start of Corolla production at Burnaston

First Toyota model in Europe to offer a choice of two self-charging hybrid electric powertrains

15 January 2019

JCB cabs factory project forges ahead

Summer opening planned

14 January 2019

Whitehall announces £1.5m for Midlands digital map

Map will help identify investment and regeneration opportunities

11 January 2019

Pattonair volunteers answer Derby charity’s ‘DIY SOS’ call

A team of volunteers from aerospace supply chain specialist Pattonair put their DIY skills to the test by completing a fast-paced transformation of a local charity’s new HQ.

11 January 2019

Exponential growth for PAL International

When PAL International wanted information on how the manufacturing sector is evolving and where the business should focus in order to grow they reached out to the Leicestershire Collaborate for Growth business support project.

10 January 2019

East Midlands growth falters at end of 2018

Fourth Quarterly Economic Survey results of 2018 are not comfortable reading

10 January 2019

New Government guidance on navigating Brexit

The website offers easy to follow links to more detailed advice

9 January 2019

200 Degrees to open eighth coffee shop

Portfolio now includes major cities across central and northern England and into Wales

8 January 2019

John Pye to open new centre in Chesterfield

Up to 150 jobs will be created by auction house expansion

7 January 2019

New Year message from Chamber President

Focus on the positives, says Kevin Harris

3 January 2019

Chance to steer future migration policy

MAC roundtable will feedback to Sajid Javid's immigration White Paper

3 January 2019

£500,000 announced to drive manufacturing growth and create jobs

Funding welcomed by Chamber

2 January 2019

New executive pay transparency measures come into force

Regulations make it a statutory requirement for UK listed companies with more than 250 employees to disclose and justify the ratio of their CEO’s pay to their UK employees

29 December 2018

New Year's Honours

Congratulations to all recipients

20 December 2018

Better Broadband Scheme extended to 2019

Government’s successful scheme to help people struggling with the slowest broadband speeds has been extended for another year

19 December 2018

Chamber office festive closures

All offices will be shut throughout the holidays

19 December 2018

British business says no to no-deal in 100 days’ time

Five leading business-representation organisations issue joint statement urging Government to put aside factional disputes

18 December 2018

British Business Bank appoints UK Network Senior Manager for the East and South-East Midlands

UK Network will have team members based in each of the English regions and the three Devolved Nations

18 December 2018

Unlocking the opportunities of work

Wheels to Work wins Big Lottery funding

18 December 2018

£1,000 Christmas bonus rounds off strong year for JCB

Biggest staff Christmas bonus for more than a decade

18 December 2018

Loughborough University publishes vision to nurture nationwide economic growth

Area of Innovation is aligned to Government's Industrial Strategy

13 December 2018

Council drops plans for roundabout ‘improvements’

Chamber was among critics of scheme that would have diverted 100s of cars a day through Chesterfield’s residential roads

12 December 2018

Deadline looms for Enterprising Women nominations

Closing date is 4 January

12 December 2018

Chamber reaction to ‘no confidence’ challenge to Prime Minister Theresa May

Just further frustration for business at a pivotal moment

11 December 2018

Regional economy remains robust despite uncertainties

Almost 27,000 people found work in the East Midlands, ONS figures show

11 December 2018

New Chief Executive Officer appointed by D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership

Interim CEO Sajeeda Rose is formally appointed following robust recruitment process

10 December 2018

Chamber reacts to further delays over Brexit

Putting off the vote doesn't help business to plan for the future

10 December 2018

Productivity gap may be smaller than thought

OECD figures are much closer when countries provide standardised data

10 December 2018

Brexit uncertainty weighing on the economy and trade

Head of Economics at British Chambers of Commerce says latest data is is evidence of the ‘drag effect’ of Brexit

10 December 2018

Charities share Chamber’s fundraising efforts

10 December 2018

R&D Tax Relief – still time to get 'Christmas present' from HMRC

Chamber patron Shorts identifies potential R&D savings

7 December 2018

Mayor of the City of Derby joins celebration of small businesses

Small business is thriving in Derby

7 December 2018

Marketing Derby reaches milestone 350 Bondholders

Marketing Derby has announced that NWG has become the 350th Marketing Derby Bondholder.

7 December 2018

Fibre optic cables to the door

Nottingham is the first place in the Midlands to be included

6 December 2018

LLEP launches Local Industrial Strategy call for evidence

Public, private and voluntary sectors are invited to submit views and supporting evidence

6 December 2018

DIT publishes video summaries of Withdrawal Agreement

60-second films offer bite-size summaries of key areas

6 December 2018

Taylors Transport returns to Fortec Distribution Network

Respected haulier says it prefers quality over quantity

5 December 2018

Superfast Leicestershire's historic milestone

600th green fibre broadband box connected

5 December 2018

Peak succeeds at British Travel Awards

Peak District and Derbyshire takes third place in the Best Holiday County or Region category

4 December 2018

Factory unveils new hi-tech equipment and jobs

£170k investment helps drive growth

30 November 2018

Whirlwind day for Eileen

Chamber director receives MBE from Prince Charles

30 November 2018

Chamber named Chamber of the Year at BCC Awards

Prestigious accolade for region's leading business support organisation

30 November 2018

A guide to increasing your productivity

When we talk to companies about what they’d like help and support with, the answer is often improving productivity

29 November 2018

News in Brief - 26 November

A quick round up of some of the important stories from across the Chamber this week.

28 November 2018

Be part of the Midlands Engine vision for growth

Snap survey will shape communications campaigns

26 November 2018

Speeding on the M1

Cameras operating 24/7

20 November 2018

Triumph at national finals of the WorldSkills UK LIVE

Gold medal haul makes college the country's highest performer

19 November 2018

Withdrawal Agreement means ‘more of the same’ for business

Key element is unlocking transition period

19 November 2018

Tariffs pose risk to business, warns Chamber

Manufacturers and importers of raw materials most exposed

15 November 2018

Business will recognise Brexit milestone

but 500+-page Withdrawal Agreement doesn't provide certainty businesses need

15 November 2018

Cashflow tips for small businesses

With seven out of ten small business owners citing cashflow problems as the main threat to their business, tips for ensuring a healthy cash flow could be the most important thing you read in the early years of business.

14 November 2018

Disappointing outcome in Talgo train factory bid

Chesterfield loses out to Scottish rival

14 November 2018

Taking business demands to the heart of Government

Deputation of business leaders join Chamber in Westminster

13 November 2018

Hear our Chief Executive talking about Brexit support available to you.

The Chamber's latest Brexit video provides insights and advice to all businesses in the region.

8 November 2018

Chamber updates its Brexit Checklist

Latest information includes advice from HMRC

8 November 2018

Stained glass window commemorates centenary of end of WW1

Frame Fast (UK)'s lone soldier is poignant reminder

8 November 2018

Survey delves into CSR commitment

Fourth Quarterly Economic Survey will steer conference next spring

8 November 2018

Kick-start the festive fun at the Chamber’s Christmas lunch

Comedian Sean Collins will add the laugh-out-loud moments

7 November 2018

Prominent regional business figure appointed President at the Chamber of Commerce

Kevin Harris of RSM and Chair at the LLEP accepts chains of office

7 November 2018

Up to £50k grants available to help businesses grow

Drop in session planned for Chesterfield firms

6 November 2018

Chair of Transport Select Committee drops in for breakfast briefing

1 November 2018

East Midlands Airport named best UK medium-sized airport

Accolade comes from the Airport Operators Association

30 October 2018

Treasury Minister among keynote speakers for major regional conference next week

State of the Economy under scrutiny just months before Brexit

29 October 2018

Chamber reacts to Budget

Something for everyone but we'd have liked more about showing the EU how we'll be open for business post-Brexit

29 October 2018

Great turnout for launch of LBF 2018

More than 100 attend launch event

24 October 2018

Celebrating Derby and Derbyshire

Marketing Derby host 'embassy' event in Westminster

23 October 2018

Event specialist on tour with three of the biggest names in music

Harrier worked with Jay-Z, Beyonce and Taylor Swift

22 October 2018

Conference attendance shows hunger for Brexit advice

Surprise as only one person said they'd looked at Chamber's Brexit Checklist

22 October 2018

Call for final pre-Brexit Budget to include radical measures to boost business investment

Failing to address fundamentals in final pre-Brexit Budget could leave British firms foundering in the wake of leaving the EU

22 October 2018

Region's biggest business festival about to start

119 events planned over two weeks

22 October 2018

Business views wanted on impact of EEA workers on the UK

Round-table meetings with Migration Advisory Committee being planned

22 October 2018

East Midlands Airport's commitment to landing jobs for local people

Karen Smart, Managing Director: “We’re committed to making the most of this fantastic facility."

18 October 2018

Rolls-Royce welcomes Kuwait Airways engine order

National carrier has ordered eight new Airbus A330-800neo planes powered by Trent 7000 engines

18 October 2018

Grow on Space project funding secured

£20m boost to Harborough economy over five years

18 October 2018

OMS achieves Constructionline Gold accreditation

17 October 2018

Chamber welcomes Anicca Digital as new patron

16 October 2018

Latest employment figures confirm robust regional economy

ONS data shows 11,000 net employment gain over three months

15 October 2018

Still questions to be answered

Chamber reacts to latest technical notices for Brexit

15 October 2018

Search has started for the year’s most enterprising women

Nominations can be submitted until 4 January

15 October 2018

Conference to help firms make transition to a post-Brexit economy

Chamber is urging firms not to just wait for Brexit to happen

11 October 2018

HS2 opens consultations for Phase 2 environment and impact reports

Interested parties have until 21 December to take part

11 October 2018

Excavator digs out orders for JCB

Operators brand 220X the best JCB ever made

11 October 2018

Wildgoose celebrates orders and growth

Contracts bring opportunities to recruit staff

11 October 2018

Leicestershire Council seeks“full and proactive” role on HS2

Travel improvements and economic benefits of at least £40m a year expected

11 October 2018

Work together to achieve world-class results

That was the overarching message to come out of Peak Tourism conference

10 October 2018

Some businesses made hay while the sun shone

But QES results suggest uncertainty about longer-term prospects

9 October 2018

New train factory could create thousands of jobs

Spanish train maker Talgo is considering Staveley as site for new plant

9 October 2018

Law firm Knights has acquired Spearing Waite

Chamber members' union secures growth

4 October 2018

JCB donates $250,000 worth of machines to quake disaster zone

Loadall telescopic handlers are on their way to help rescue efforts as record turnover announced

4 October 2018

Ending late payments to small businesses

Small businesses will benefit from more timely payments under proposed new measures

3 October 2018

Rousing rhetoric but PM lacked hard facts

Proof will come only if Government actions match her words

3 October 2018

LLEP video urges businesses to get involved in Local Industrial Strategy

Video highlights the county's strengths and aspirations

3 October 2018

It's time to raise our game

East Midlands Airport boss' blog says Government confidence strengthens region's case for investment parity

2 October 2018

Skills-based immigration policy should ease employers’ concerns

But Government must work with business to make sure bureaucracy doesn't delay recruitment

1 October 2018

Chancellor’s business-positive address to Conference could be a clue to Budget

Chamber broadly welcomes proposed investment in business

1 October 2018

Castle Rock sees turnover and profits rise

Increasing popularity of craft beer and real ale thought to be behind success

1 October 2018

Government support to boost skills and prosperity

Includes £2m to support a Midlands Engine study into how best to redevelop the area around Toton

1 October 2018

Claims for R&D tax credits increased 52%

R&D support claimed rose to £145m

1 October 2018

Personal loss sees RDS Global show support for charity

Chamber patron backs national charity through fundraising efforts.

29 September 2018

Boost for local business as forward-thinking firms flock to digital showcase event

Event focused on latest developments in digital technology

28 September 2018

Masterclass in hacking offered at regional cyber security conference

We make it easy for hackers to steal our data, delegates told

26 September 2018

Cleaner and more efficient railways: apply for contracts

Businesses can apply for a share of £3.5m to demonstrate new ways to reduce carbon on the railways

26 September 2018

Authorities can tap into £7.5m for digital funding from today

Plan is to change way local authorities invest in technology

26 September 2018

Zero emission vehicles - funding to drive development and adoption

Businesses working on ultra-low or zero-emission projects can apply for a share of £22m

26 September 2018

UK agrees principles for tackling modern slavery in supply chains

UK has developed principles for nations to adopt to tackle modern slavery in global supply chains

26 September 2018

UK export growth hits lowest level since EU Referendum

UK now showing slowest growth of largest five EU economies

24 September 2018

Loughbrough crowned University of the Year

University of Derby also highly ranked

24 September 2018

Regional winners of BCC awards announced

Winners will compete on national stage following regional success

22 September 2018

Electrics manufacturer Michael Smith Switchgear is the Chamber’s Leicestershire Business of the Year

Top honour was the firm's second accolade of the night

20 September 2018

University of Derby research visit to Japan

Trip celebrates 20th anniversary of twinning with Toyota City

20 September 2018

Business leading light blogs on Brexit

Two pieces of work should help firms ease their way to a post-Brexit economy

20 September 2018

Lost key fob memory stick opened door to finder’s data to hacker

Finder couldn't resist plugging it in - and gave his life away

20 September 2018

East Midlands businesses don't know how to grow

British Business Bank survey reveals shortfall in funding options knowledge

18 September 2018

Print firm's world first

Taylor Bloxham Group is first print company to win this award

18 September 2018

Eden serves up ping pong PR for new leisure brand

PR firm wins contract for expanding restaurant chain

17 September 2018

Exports from the East Midlands worth £20bn in 2017

Latest figures show further growth is expected

15 September 2018

Telemetrics specialist Microlise is the Chamber’s Nottinghamshire Business of the Year

Second award on the night for innovative international company

13 September 2018

Government publishes second tranche of no-deal Brexit technical notices

Advice this time includes driving licences, mobile phone roaming and passports

13 September 2018

The importance of being green in business

Survey to help shape policies towards making the region a low carbon global leader

13 September 2018

Parents who lose a child entitled to bereavement leave

New workplace right to paid leave for bereaved parents has been officially enshrined in law today

13 September 2018

Westminster visit promotes importance of twinning of Derbyshire and Toyota City

The event promoted the significant contribution made by the twinning relationship

12 September 2018

University scoops top honours for accommodation

Derby takes Best Customer Service Award

11 September 2018

Latest employment figures show a degree of stability

Employment levels appear to have plateaued over the past 20 months

11 September 2018

PM to announce £106m to develop green technologies

Ambitious mission is to put UK at global forefront of low emissions drive

10 September 2018

Leicestershire announced as High Potential Opportunity area

Inward investment will be pursued by DIT

10 September 2018

Small firms to be given the power to borrow against outstanding invoices

Proposed laws will mean restrictive 'non-assignment' clauses would not be legally enforceable

8 September 2018

trentbarton is Chamber's Derbyshire Business of the Year

bus company takes top honours at Chamber awards dinner

7 September 2018

Brexit and Trade Conference 2018 fast approaching

Your chance to get up to speed on Brexit developments at this free-to-attend conference.

6 September 2018

Chamber Strategic Partner honoured with Board of Trade Award

Accolade recognises Morningside Pharmaceuticals' export expertise

6 September 2018

Just over two weeks left to sway council's clean air strategy

Congestion charge-style toxin tax could see cars charged £20 to drive anywhere in Derby

6 September 2018

Conference to explore rise in cyber crime

Half-a-million firms might have been hit 'ceo' or 'impersonation' email fraud

5 September 2018

Businesses receive £1,000 helping hand to set up in empty shops and boost streets

Golden hello restores vibrancy and reverses spiral of decline

5 September 2018

D2N2 announces new Deputy Chair

Newly created role will support new Chair Elizabeth Fagan

4 September 2018

Enterprise agency staff and members unite to give charity a business boost

Makeover has breathed new life into charity

4 September 2018

Digital showcase event heads to Rushcliffe to boost local business

Free even will focus on what's new in the digital world

4 September 2018

On the road to success from the Midlands to Michigan

Auto industry driving regional exports - but don't miss Friday's deadline

4 September 2018

Two new Patrons pledge support to promote Peak tourism

Airport and Stainsborough Hall are latest Patrons

4 September 2018

New Interim Chief Executive Officer appointed for D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership

New Chair makes the appointment

4 September 2018

Foremost Security set to launch mobile app for instant security alerts

App will make reporting easier for staff and improve customers' security

30 August 2018

Latest Chamber Brexit Update video now live

The latest in a series of monthly Brexit Update videos from the Chamber is now live.

23 August 2018

Chamber reacts to ‘no deal’ Brexit technical notices

Government papers barely scratch the surface of questions businesses have

22 August 2018

Chamber to scrutinise Government’s ‘no deal’ Brexit notices

84 'no deal' Brexit papers expected before the end of September

22 August 2018

Airport sponsors major conference to look at business in the face of political uncertainty

Conference outcome will deliver vital messages to Westminster

21 August 2018

Only two weeks left to book an event for this year's LBF

Programme is starting to fill out

21 August 2018

Alpha Rail has a role in new Spider-man film

Huthwaite-based railings and gates maker to be 'Guardian of Pedestrian Zones'

15 August 2018

Chamber appoints a new Chair to the Board of Directors

Ian Morgan will take over from Phil Stanyer in the new year

14 August 2018

Impact of lost businesses felt in latest employment figures

But opportunities show region remains robust

13 August 2018

Billion-pound backing for British innovation

Chancellor announces additional funding to drive tomorrow's technologies

13 August 2018

New strategy to keep consumers safe and protect businesses that do the right thing

Bold programme to enhance global perceptions of UK and keep consumers safe

13 August 2018

Latest figures show rise in UK exports

Trade deficit narrows by £6bn to £25bn

9 August 2018

Poor take-up of shared parental leave

Fewer than 1 in 50 couples take advantage of the scheme

9 August 2018

Government outlines vision to empower and invest in society

irst Civil Society Strategy in 15 years will build stronger communities by bringing together businesses, charities and the public sector

8 August 2018

Rock Fall launches new foot scanning service

3D imaging helps ensure proper support for workers

8 August 2018

‘Super' beer to welcome Frank Lampard to Derby

Local brewer celebrates 'Super Frank's' arrival with a special ale

7 August 2018

Kettle boiling ceremony marks milestone for Midlands Gateway

Simple but significant act demonstrates power is now being delivered to Segro/Roxhill SRFI

7 August 2018

National Space Centre to share £13m funding boost

Government cash intended to inspire visitors to explore and discover science

6 August 2018

Derby-based creative companies join forces

Photo and video businesses develop new venture

6 August 2018

Business as usual as directors secure MBO of engineering firm

Current leadership team takes overall control

6 August 2018

Chamber welcomes TAB (The Alternative Board) Derby as new patron

Chamber now has 28 patrons

2 August 2018

‘Ill-judged’ interest rate rise risks undermining confidence, says BCC

Country needs a period of sustained financial stability

2 August 2018

Total Motion named ONE Pro Cycling’s official vehicle partner

Deal described as "a perfect fit"

2 August 2018

UK set for pay rise, say BCC and Indeed

Half of businesses said they expected to increase pay by 2% or more

31 July 2018

Derby City Council begins consultation on clean air drives

Three options on the table to cut NOX emissions

31 July 2018

Cyber security conference headline sponsor announced

Chamber patron RDS Global of Derby has previously exhibited at the conference

31 July 2018

Public to be consulted on already-approved-in-principle road scheme

Peak hours traffic will be forced through congested housing estate

31 July 2018

£4.48m D2N2 funding for North Nottinghamshire employment site

400 jobs set to be created

31 July 2018

Videos deliver 'importance of exporting' message

Laura Howard, the Chamber's Head of International Trade, is among those interviewed

31 July 2018

Spitfire flypast planned for historic car show

Veteran of the skies will salute vintage road vehicles

30 July 2018

Consultation on anti-competitive 'dumping' post-Brexit

Views sought from companies involved in the manufacture of 48 specific products

26 July 2018

Business Brexit checklist updated to clarify EU workers' status

Now includes links to EU Settlement Scheme 'toolkit'

25 July 2018

Government toolkit published to support EU citizens working in the UK

Documents offer help to employers and EU citizens

25 July 2018

Business costs are stifling growth

Government needs to fix the fundamentals not focus narrowly on Brexit

24 July 2018

Bidding opens for management of £400m ULEV charging infrastructure

Fund will let more businesses access finance to create more electric vehicle charging points

24 July 2018

LLEP to develop local Industrial Strategy

23 July 2018

Chamber welcomes Growth Partners as new patron

Patrons take an influential and prominent role in the local business community

19 July 2018

Video suggests the minimum businesses should do now for smoothest Brexit

'It's not good enough that the best advice we can give today is plan for the worst, hope for the best'

18 July 2018

East Midlands businesses unprepared for Brexit

Many EU-based firms also worried, Grant Thornton research has found

17 July 2018

Business alarm over potential Brexit VAT bombshell

British Chambers of Commerce says post-Brexit

17 July 2018

Lace maker Louise West crowdfunds global drive

Four weeks to reach £7,500 target

17 July 2018

New technologies bring 'down-under' sales boost for Rock Fall Safety Boots

Australia and New Zealand sales jump 163% year on year

17 July 2018

D2N2 Announces New Chair

Elizabeth Fagan, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director of Boots, takes up the role

17 July 2018

Employment figures indicate less robust regional performance

Annual comparisons remain strong but unemployment now matches the national average

17 July 2018

Chamber welcomes Shorts Chartered Accountants as new patron

Partners share mutual goal of wanting to help business to flourish

16 July 2018

Firms told to engage with staff to improve trust

New code isn't mandatory, but listed firms might have to explain why they opt out

12 July 2018

Time to translate ambition into answers for business

BCC reacts to Government White Paper on Brexit

12 July 2018

University of Derby ranked among best universities for teaching excellence in Europe

University receives second accolade in a few weeks

12 July 2018

JCB celebrates 'biggest single order' from European hirer

Beols Rental invests almost £21m

12 July 2018

Low cost ads offer on ITV Business

Exclusive trial deal for Midlands-based SMEs

11 July 2018

HS2 Partnership's £1.8m boost to realise potential of Toton station

Transport Secretary announces extra funding

10 July 2018

Cautious welcome given to National Infrastructure Assessment

30-year plan doesn't mention East Midlands projects

10 July 2018

Stop bickering and deliver Brexit for business

It's a sorry state of affairs when the best advice you can give is 'plan for the worst, hope for the best'

9 July 2018

Alpha Rail helps with phase two transformation of historic York racecourse

£4m development will overhaul many buildings on the site

5 July 2018

Derbyshire company helps Britain in Bloom groups keep floral displays fresh

Self-watering planters keep sustain floral displays

5 July 2018

Ministerial champion for Midlands Engine

RT Hon James Brokenshaw MP has picked up the baton

5 July 2018

Bombardier and Hitachi in joint bid for HS2 rolling stock contract

Train makers say deal will build on previous cooperation

5 July 2018

Record levels of cargo at East Midlands airport

Increase of 9.7% over last year

5 July 2018

Dynamic duo scoop double honours in national award ceremony

Two young entrepreneurs from Leicester have beaten the odds to scoop multiple honours in a national award ceremony for their unique approach to ensuring digital customer loyalty.

4 July 2018

Business investment intentions drop – Brexit uncertainty could be the cause

Second Quarterly Economic Survey of 2018 shows marked decline but it's too early to talk 'trends'

3 July 2018

Time is running out for answers to real-world business questions over Brexit

BCC finds only limited progress made on two-dozen key issues

2 July 2018

LLEP appoints Chamber Vice President as Chair

The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) has appointed Kevin Harris as its new Chair.

29 June 2018

Loyalty recognised at President’s Summer Reception

And Business Awards finalists announced

28 June 2018

Midland Main Line electrification “should be recategorised as pending”

Transport Select Committee critical of DfT over handling of cancellation last year

27 June 2018

One-in-four firms affected by another company’s insolvency in past six months

Domino effect hits 26% of UK companies

27 June 2018

De Montfort University launches new office in Europe

Lisbon office opened to facilitate recruitment of students from Europe

27 June 2018

Chamber welcomes new flexibility in Apprenticeship Levy

Levy-paying firms can now help more than one supplier to recruit apprentices or upskill workforce

21 June 2018

Employers will welcome EU Settlement Scheme statement of intent

Chamber urges MPs to back business by supporting the scheme

21 June 2018

JCB on the starting grid for Formula 1 French Grand Prix support

A dozen of Staffordshire's finest will be front line race car recovery fleet

21 June 2018

Improving young people’s access to employment opportunities

Summit agrees need for academia and employment to work more closely

21 June 2018

Total Motion named in London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies To Inspire Britain’ Report

Third consecutive year of accolade

20 June 2018

Prime Minister hosts first council of Local Enterprise Partnership Chairs at Downing Street

D2N2 and LLEP Chairs talk strategy with Theresa May

19 June 2018

Smart Working Revolution rolls out to West Midlands

Ruth continues her drive to help firms work smarter

19 June 2018

Global skills centre to address automotive technology challenge

MIRA Technology Institute set to deliver skills needed to keep pace in burgeoning industry

18 June 2018

Contract wins worth £16m

Wildgoose Construction to work on care home, industrial unit and two pubs

18 June 2018

Nottingham-based Esendex flying the flag for RCS in the UK

Telecoms firm to partner Google and GSMA to demonstrate power of RCS

18 June 2018

BSP Consulting completes Center Parcs project

Lakeside lodges stand on BSP expertise

13 June 2018

Plumber wins legal battle over employment status

Decision could have significant ramifications for 'gig' economy workers and employers

12 June 2018

Regional unemployment remains below the national average

East Midlands continues to create jobs, wealth and oportunity

12 June 2018

Induction Junction featured in the Food Standard’s Agency’s Food Safety Week

11 June 2018

Board member receives Queen's Birthday Honour

Eileen Richards receives an MBE for promotion of female entrepreneurship

11 June 2018

Hardstaff Barriers take home SME of the Year prize at the East Midlands Celebrating Construction Awards

7 June 2018

£1.5m for inclusive employment in D2N2 Area

Match-funding available to organisations issuing grants

7 June 2018

Employment approaching a crisis

Summit will examine what can be done to avert a perfect storm facing recruitment

7 June 2018

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland introduce Personal Assistant Service

Increasing numbers of older people have asked the charity to take them out rather than provide support within the home - so the charity has launched a Personal Assistant Service.

6 June 2018

Two-thirds of firms anticipate staffing problems post-Brexit

First proper survey into what firms are doing to prepare for Brexit shows workforce concerns

6 June 2018

Higher awards for injury to feelings under DDA

Hike in potential awards could prove costly

6 June 2018

£30m fund to develop self-driving cars

Companies invited to bid for funding for autonomous-vehicle projects

5 June 2018

Chamber welcomes Cabinet decision on third runway at Heathrow

Cabinet says yes to third runway at Heathrow, MPs to vote within 21 Parliamentary days

5 June 2018

Honorary Degrees for Bishop and hotelier

Bishop of Derby and Casa Hotel owner receive Honorary Degrees

5 June 2018

University's investment takes games company to next level

University investment takes games company to next level

31 May 2018

Automotive Technology Institute to tackle East Midlands skills threat

30 May 2018

Flint Bishop wins Law Firm of the Year award

Flint Bishop wins Law Firm of the Year

30 May 2018

Henry Brothers wins contract to build £23m Nottingham Trent University engineering facility

Henry Brothers to build £23m Nottingham Trent University engineering facility

29 May 2018

BBC presenter Anne Davis to host a garden party in aid of Loros Hospice

29 May 2018

University of Derby climbs into Top 30 in The Guardian University Guide 2019

29 May 2018

New Chairman and new era for Peak tourist board

25 May 2018

New and more stringent data processing rules come into force

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are driving the biggest change in 20 years in the way businesses of all sizes manage personal information.

24 May 2018

Chamber endorses employment of ex-offenders

23 May 2018

UN-led sustainability goals roadshow coming to Derby

22 May 2018

Businesses to be probed over plans for Brexit

Businesses to be probed over Brexit plans

21 May 2018

Explore Industrial Park as Heathrow logistics hub

17 May 2018

Second date for 'sell out' free #Fit4HS2 seminar

16 May 2018

Cautious welcome to road tax changes for vans

Chamber gives cautious welcome to 'incentivised' van road tax

15 May 2018

Lack of skilled workers could be damaging economy

Lack of skilled workers could be damaging regional economy

15 May 2018

Gov't funding for peatlands restoration

15 May 2018

Regional unemployment still below national average

Regional unemployment is still below the national average

15 May 2018

Consultation begins on van road tax

Government launches consultation on van road tax

10 May 2018

Infrastructure protection laws come into force today

New infrastructure protection laws come into force

9 May 2018

Annual quest for the creme-de-la-creme of regional commerce is coming to an end

Deadline looms for Chamber's business awards

4 May 2018

New appointments to Erewash Partnership board

Two senior politicians and a high-profile figure in the building industry have joined the board of enterprise agency Erewash Partnership.

2 May 2018

Fresh Aid Match round opens – doubling charitable donations

Government opens £20m aid match funding

2 May 2018

First step taken towards East Midlands devolution deal

Leaders of four councils take first step towards East Midlands devolution deal

30 April 2018

Brexit group is influencing debate at the highest level

The Chamber’s newly-formed Brexit Advisory Group is already beginning to influence debate at the highest level.

30 April 2018

Exploiting HS2 in the East Midlands

Maximising the potential of the HS2 in the East Midlands will be the sole focus of a new regional business advisory group.

26 April 2018

New laws to hide your home at Companies House

The law has been changed to make it easier to remove your home address from the company register. This applies to company directors and others such as secretaries, people with significant control (PSC) and LLP members, whose home address is publicly avail

26 April 2018

‘Smart’ safety advice for commercial drivers

In a pioneering move, the Government company responsible for the country’s motorways and major A roads has joined forces with the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to offer bespoke safety training for drivers who travel on smart motorways.

26 April 2018

Collaborate grant helps Food Attraction reach new markets

Family-owned business, Food Attraction manufactures frozen and chilled food for national restaurant chains and supplies a range of finger foods to national wholesalers.

25 April 2018

Firm's biggest order creates 50 new jobs

The biggest order ever won by an Ilkeston welding and engineering company has created 50 new jobs.

24 April 2018

Queen's Awards for Chamber members

Congratulations to Chamber members Microlise, Willmott Dixon, TTS and Hygeinix trading as HSG UK on their success in the 2018 Queen's Awards for Enterprise.

23 April 2018

Powering the vehicles of the future - £30m funding

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £30m to develop vehicle technologies that significantly reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality.

23 April 2018

Global specialist Hays sponsors regional PA network

Global recruitment specialist Hays has agreed to sponsor the East Midlands PA Network for the 2018/19 financial year.

19 April 2018

Region has a top ten most-improved place to live and workh

Leicestershire’s Oadby and Wigston borough is in the top ten most improved places in England to live and work, according to the new results from the annual Vibrant Economy Index*, published today by business and financial adviser and Chamber member Grant

19 April 2018

One-in-ten firms considers relocation over traffic delays

Travel delays and congestion are having a negative impact on business, according to new research.

18 April 2018

UK firms face being kicked off .eu domain websites

More than 300,000 British firms and individuals could be kicked off their .eu websites after Brexit.

17 April 2018

University of Derby gets £150k for student wellbeing

The University of Derby has received a £150,000 share of £1.5m from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), awarded to 17 universities to improve support for the mental health and wellbeing of postgraduate research (PGR) students.

17 April 2018

East Midlands continues to create jobs, ONS confirms

The East Midlands continues to beat the national average when it comes to getting people into work, according to Office for National Statistics figures released this morning.

16 April 2018

Regional manufacturers primed to invest

The number of businesses considering investment in new machinery has almost doubled in the first three months of 2018 compared with the latter end of 2017, latest research has shown.

16 April 2018

Free #Fit4HS2 seminar ‘sold out’ in a day

A free seminar to steer small and medium-sized enterprises through the HS2 procurement process ‘sold out’ within 24 hours of being announced.

13 April 2018

Vacancy for LLEP Chair

Can you drive economic growth by showcasing success, highlighting opportunity and inspired thinking?

11 April 2018

Stair factory steps up with £1.3m change to storage

A self-storage company based in Derby has opened its seventh depot, expanding over the county boundary into Yorkshire.

11 April 2018

High street decline accelerated in 2017

High streets across the East Midlands’ ended 2017 with 128 fewer retail outlets than at the start of the year, PwC research compiled by the Local Data Company (LDC) reveals.

10 April 2018

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce welcomed

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce has passed the accreditation process to become the 53rd British Chambers of Commerce-accredited Chamber in the UK.

10 April 2018

Security alert system launches in East Midlands

The concept that business is the heart of the community is driving a new counter-terrorism intelligence sharing system across the East Midlands.

10 April 2018

Tidyco invests £150k in new machinery

Derby-based Tidyco, a supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic products to the UK rail industry for over 40 years has invested £150,000 in state-of-the-art tube-bending machinery.

4 April 2018

Patent fee changes on 6 April

Patent fees are changing on Friday.

3 April 2018

Deadline for gender pay gap reporting

Firms employing more than 250 people have only until tomorrow to comply with gender pay gap reporting rules.

3 April 2018

Two million workers get rise and pensions costs go up

Over two million workers on minimum wages got a pay rise last weekend and employers have to pay more towards workers' pensions from this weekend.

29 March 2018

£30m approved for Nottingham City Hub by D2N2

A brand new, £58m further education and training facility is now set to go ahead after funding was approved by the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.

29 March 2018

Brexit action stalls in East Midlands, says report

Businesses in the East Midlands reveal that their Brexit preparations have stalled, according to research conducted by Shakespeare Martineau.

29 March 2018

Cancelling MML electrification was only about money

Cancelling electrification of the Midland Main Line was about saving money and had nothing to do with the advent or claimed efficiency of bi-mode trains, a report released by the National Audit Office confirmed this morning.

29 March 2018

New Brexit checklist for business launched

Marking a year before the UK’s formal exit from the EU, the Chamber has launched a ‘Brexit checklist’ setting out the main issues firms need to be considering now to best position themselves to succeed in a post-Brexit environment.

26 March 2018

Total Motion to hold apprenticeship open day

Total Motion, the Leicester-based vehicle management company, is holding an apprenticeship open day at its Meridian Business Park head office.

26 March 2018

UK must lead the fourth industrial revolution

Why Britain must lead the fourth industrial revolution will be one of the main topics discussed at the East Midlands Manufacturing and Engineering Conference this week.

26 March 2018

Interest spark by new electric JCB digger

JCB has developed its first ever electric digger in response to customer demands for a zero emissions machine which can work indoors, underground and close to people in urban areas.

23 March 2018

‘Trump-watcher’ was Chamber’s after-dinner speaker

Radio 4 presenter and self-confessed ‘Trump-watcher’ Justin Webb was the after-dinner speaker at last night’s Chamber annual dinner.

22 March 2018

Chamber welcomes Towergate as new patron

One of the largest corporate and SME insurance brokers in the UK, Towergate Insurance, has become the latest patron of the Chamber.

21 March 2018

Peak District welcomes 500th business ambassador

Passion for the Peak District has achieved a new high with the appointment of the 500th ambassador to pledge support for a key project to promote business success and boost the local and regional economy.

21 March 2018

Employment figures show region remains a major force

Labour market figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics show the East Midlands continues as a major contributor to the UK economy in terms of jobs and wealth creation.

20 March 2018

Success of D2 Business Starter Programme

Fifteen people have now successfully set up their own businesses after benefiting from advice and support on the D2 Business Starter Programme, run last year by enterprise agency Erewash Partnership.

19 March 2018

Chamber welcomes progress on Brexit transition

The UK and EU have agreed a "large part" of the agreement that will lead to the "orderly withdrawal" of the UK from the Union, it was announced this morning.

19 March 2018

New Chancellor installed at the University of Derby

Lord William Burlington has been installed as the new Chancellor of the University of Derby, an ‘ambassadorial’ role held by his father, the 12th Duke of Devonshire, for the past ten years.

16 March 2018

Minister told exporting is easy but Government can do more

Exporting is easy but Government needs to do more to help small firms expand into new overseas markets, members of the regional business community told the Rt Hon Baroness Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion, this morning.

15 March 2018

Chamber backs new laws to unlock space era for UK

New laws that will unlock an exciting era of British space innovation, exploration and investment are set to get Royal Assent today, the Government announced this morning.

14 March 2018

Tourism boost for Peak District and Derbyshire

Around 50 travel industry buyers and journalists from the UK’s largest and most valuable overseas markets – including high spenders such as China and the Gulf countries – have been discovering the delights of the Peak District and Derbyshire.

13 March 2018

Potholes not politics and broadband not Brexit

Reacting to the Spring Statement, Chris Hobson, Director of Policy at East Midlands Chamber*, said: “Mr Hammond talked about stability and stability is good. At least we didn’t have any half-baked initiatives that could harm business.”

12 March 2018

Don't miss the Chamber's annual dinner

Radio presenter Justin Webb will be one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Chamber annual dinner in March.

8 March 2018

Benefits of operating in a sustainable and ethical way

Customers are becoming more conscious about how their money is spent, leading to demand for businesses to be able to prove they operate in a sustainable and ethical way.

8 March 2018

Ambitious growth more important than Brexit

Addressing the BCC Annual Conference 2018 today, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, reminded Government that the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the UK business community, and country, are not related to ex

7 March 2018

Breakfast with the Small Business Commissioner

Chamber members are being urged to take part in a breakfast meeting with the Small Business Commissioner.

7 March 2018

New funding to support cancer research in Leicester

Hope Against Cancer is committing £160K of new funding to support vital, life-saving research carried out in the University of Leicester and on-site at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

7 March 2018

Connectivity is the biggest concern of business

Over a third (36%) of businesses taking part in the region’s leading economic survey say better broadband speed and reliability is critical to future success.

7 March 2018

£8.65m fund to support Leicestershire businesses

Organisations are invited to apply for part of a £8.65m funding pot to deliver projects which support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Leicester and Leicestershire area.

6 March 2018

Study shows increased benefit from low carbon activity

Provisional analysis of data collated by the Chamber has shown a marked increase in the percentage of regional companies deriving benefit from the low carbon environmental goods and services sector.

3 March 2018

Leading light in education is Business Woman of the Year

A leading light in education has been named Business Woman of the Year at this year’s Enterprising Women awards.

1 March 2018

Morningside in naming deal with Leicester Arena

Leicester Arena and Chamber Strategic Partner Morningside Pharmaceuticals have agreed a three year naming rights sponsorship deal.

1 March 2018

Chamber comment on snow disruption

Commenting on the disruption to business caused by the snow, Lucy Robinson, the Chamber's Director of Resources, said: “There is not much that businesses can do to mitigate the impact of severe weather, such as snow or floods. Snow happens every year but

1 March 2018

End of the road tomorrow for paper £10 notes

Businesses, banks and building societies can refuse to accept paper £10 notes from midnight tonight.

28 February 2018

Next generation Auris to be built at Burnaston

International confidence in the UK's automotive sector was bolstered today when Toyota announced it will build its new generation Auris model at its Burnaston factory in Derbyshire.

28 February 2018

Total Motion exclusive sponsor of two Tigers events

Vehicle management business Total Motion is joining forces with Leicester Tigers to sponsor not one, but two forthcoming events at the legendary rugby club.

28 February 2018

Morgan Sindall lands £47m mixed-use regenaration scheme

Morgan Sindall has been appointed to deliver a landmark £47m regeneration scheme in Leicester.

27 February 2018

Search launched for best of region’s business

A quest to find the crème de la crème of the region’s commerce has been launched.

22 February 2018

Great turnout for Love Business

A change of venue didn’t dampen enthusiasm for the region’s biggest annual business expo today.

21 February 2018

£1m up for grabs for SCR rural businesses

£1m is up for grabs in the Sheffield City Region (SCR) for businesses in rural industries to grow and boost the local economy.

21 February 2018

Regional unemployment better than national picture

The number of people out of work in the East Midlands continues to be lower than the national average.

20 February 2018

Business to shape Chamber lobbying and campaigns

Businesses across the East Midlands are being asked to identify and rank their greatest concerns for the coming 12 months.

20 February 2018

Appetite for CSR is growing, summit confirms

The appetite for firms to be more involved in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects is growing, a summit this morning confirmed.

19 February 2018

Conference to consider future of UK manufacturing

The future for manufacturing and engineering in the East Midlands will be the main theme of a major regional conference next month.

19 February 2018

Report suggests why CSR is gaining traction

Commenting on reports today that the East Midlands is not a happy place to live, Chris Hobson, Director of Policy at the Chamber, said: “The Thriving Places report has painted a picture of the East Midlands, particularly Derby, Nottingham and Leicester, t

15 February 2018

Free conference to promote Peak District brand

Businesses across the Peak District are being invited to attend a free conference to find out how they can become active ambassadors for the area, update their skills and boost their productivity and profits.

14 February 2018

Cyber security firms to get guidance on cracking US

Midlands Engine, working with the Department for International Trade and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, will host an event in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, on Tuesday 27 February, for locally-based cyber security companies looking to break in

14 February 2018

Call to digital firms not to miss new opportunities

Companies involved in supplying digital products and services are being urged not to miss opportunities to attract new business.

14 February 2018

Sheffield City Region welcomes Hope Valley line plans

A long-awaited scheme that will reduce delays and improve reliability for trains on the congested Sheffield to Manchester route is one step closer after having been given the green light by Chris Grayling, the Secretary of State for Transport.

13 February 2018

Chamber sponsors five events at Love Business

Five events at this year’s Love Business Expo are being hosted bythe Chamber.

12 February 2018

Transform businesses by smart working

A human resources professional has taken the old saying of 'Don't work harder, work smarter' to the next level, in a new venture.

12 February 2018

Purpose Media becomes Chamber strategic partner

Purpose Media has become a Strategic Partner to the Chamber.

8 February 2018

BCC demands Government clarifies Brexit intentions

The British Chambers of Commerce has written to Prime Minister Theresa May demanding the Government makes clear its intentions for Brexit.

6 February 2018

RSM is the Chamber’s latest Strategic Partner

Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has become the latest Strategic Partner to the Chamber.

6 February 2018

Dates announced for 2018 Leicester Business Festival

The dates for this year’s Leicester Business Festival have been confirmed as Monday 29 October to Friday 9 November 2018.

5 February 2018

Auto enrolment spot checks in the region

The Pensions Regulator has announced that it will be carrying out spot checks on firms in Derby, Nottingham and Leicester to ensure they are complying with their automatic enrolment obligations.

2 February 2018

Chamber welcomes Utility Alliance as a new patron

Utility Alliance has become the latest patron of the Chamber.

1 February 2018

D2N2 commits £7.6m to reinvigorate town centres

Funding worth £7.6m to help reinvigorate Nottinghamshire town and local centres has been agreed, via the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.

31 January 2018

Collaborate grant helps DPI achieve rapid growth

A company that makes light boxes and aluminium structures for retail, airport and exhibitions has received a £12,000 boost from Collaborate

29 January 2018

Collaborate grant helps DPI achieve rapid growth

A company that makes light boxes and aluminium structures for retail, airport and exhibitions has received a £12,000 boost from Collaborate, the business support project that helps growing small and medium-sized businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire.

26 January 2018

Finalists announced for Enterprising Women awards

Finalists have been announced in the annual quest to find the most successful and inspirational business women in the East Midlands.

24 January 2018

Employment levels still rising, latest figures show

The number of people in work across the East Midlands rose in the three months to the end of November according to figures released this morning.

24 January 2018

UK launches new anti-money laundering watchdog

A new watchdog launches today to strengthen the UK’s defences against money laundering and terrorist financing.

23 January 2018

Transport Secretary wrong to pull MML electrification

Chris Hobson, Director of Policy at East Midlands Chamber said: “Chris Grayling was wrong to pull funding for electrification of the Midland Main Line.

19 January 2018

Invitation to Derby Cornerstone Employer event

Chamber members are invited to participate in a workshop to start to build a local employer engagement plan for the Derby City Opportunity Area.

18 January 2018

Rising avian flu risk means tighter controls on birds

The Government has today introduced an Avian Flu Prevention Zone in England.

17 January 2018

Heathrow launches consultation over expansion

Heathrow Airport has today launched a ten-week consultation over plans for a new runway and associated expansion.

15 January 2018

Chamber reacts to news of Carillion’s collapse

Reacting to news of Carillion’s collapse, Chris Hobson, Director of Policy at East Midlands Chamber*, said: “Carillion does not, at first glance, appear to be involved in any major projects active in the East Midlands, although there are many that feed th

11 January 2018

Manufacturing strength is no surprise to Chamber

News that manufacturing continues to do well in the UK came as no surprise to the Chamber.

11 January 2018

Chamber's cyber security lead to speak at free event

Leading cyber security and data protection experts will brief owners and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises at a free event in Derby next month.

10 January 2018

Credit card surcharges end this weekend

Customers cannot be surcharged for using credit cards after Friday, but prices could rise as a consequence.

4 January 2018

Derby was UK's third fastest growing in Q3 2017

Derby had the third fastest growing city economy in the UK across Q3 2017, according to The UK Powerhouse study, produced by Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).

4 January 2018

Outlook strong as JCB gives workers 3.9% pay rise

JCB shop floor employees have returned to work to a New Year pay rise of 3.9% and order books at their strongest in the company’s history.

4 January 2018

Minimum wage rises could lead to job losses

Claims that higher-than-inflation rises in minimum wages could result in job losses have been backed by the region’s biggest business-representation organisation.

4 January 2018

Deadline looms for Enterprising Women nominations

The annual quest to find the region’s most successful and inspirational businesswomen will come to an end soon after Christmas.

4 January 2018

Retained business rates must be invested for growth

The biggest business-representation organisation in the region is urging local authorities across Derbyshire to invest for growth when the county joins a pilot scheme that will see it retain 100% of business rates.

3 January 2018

Summit to discuss Derby-Nottingham Metro Strategy

Closer cooperation between Derby and Nottingham through a 'Metro Strategy' will be the subject of a summit taking place this month.

2 January 2018

Congratulations for New Year's Honours

Congratulations to all New Year's Honours winners across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, particularly those in Chamber membership.

22 December 2017

Industrial Strategy briefing paper now available

Brexit talks have moved on from the 'divorce settlement' and, next year, will focus more on the UK's future trading relationship with the EU.

22 December 2017

Citizens rights secured, Home Secretary tells BCC

The rights of EU citizens in the UK and of UK nationals living in the EU have been secured, the Home Secretary has told the British Chambers of Commerce.

21 December 2017

Broadband boost as Openreach improves speed

Thousands of homes and businesses across the East Midlands are set to get access to broadband speeds up to 30 times faster than the UK average, thanks to Openreach, a division of BT.

21 December 2017

Choice of Birmingham to host Games is welcomed

The decision to let Birmingham host the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been welcomed by East Midlands Chamber.

20 December 2017

Businesses need more certainty and support in 2018

Despite strong performances by exporters cashing in on the pound’s lower value during the earlier parts of 2017, businesses will be looking for greater certainty and support from Government next year and beyond.

19 December 2017

Focus on opportunities - President's seasonal message

Businesses should focus on new opportunities in 2018, says Rob Mayo, President at East Midlands Chamber*.

18 December 2017

Exports to Europe are increasing

More regional companies experienced export growth to Europe than market shrinkage in the past 12 months, a survey has shown.

15 December 2017

Toyota's 25 years of manufacturing at Burnaston

Today Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) celebrates 25 years of building cars at its plant in Derbyshire.

14 December 2017

£647m contracts for Bombardier

Derby-based train builder Bombardier has secured contracts worth £647m, including a £542m deal with Corelink Rail Infrastructure to build and maintain 333 train carriages for the new West Midlands Trains franchise Marketing Derby has reported.

13 December 2017

No surprises in today’s employment figures

Unemployment in the East Midlands rose slightly in the three months up to the end of October but is still lower than a year and two years ago according to statistics released this morning.

11 December 2017

Charities share Chamber’s fundraising efforts

Three charities have been named as beneficiaries of fundraising efforts by the Chamber in 2018.

30 November 2017

Connectivity is key to improving productivity

Businesses and regional bodies in the East Midlands say improved connectivity will drive productivity growth across much of the UK and help close to the gap between the best and worst performing regions, according to a new study published by HS2 Ltd today

28 November 2017

Education Secretary’s fact-finding visit to college

The Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, met young people learning vocational skills and spoke to business chiefs about reforms to technical education as part of a fact-finding mission to West Nottinghamshire College.

28 November 2017

£25m order for JCB

One of the UK’s leading national plant hire companies has placed a £25m order, the firm's biggest ever, with JCB.

27 November 2017

Call for improved infrastructure spend across region

Almost 100 delegates, including six regional MPs, businesses and all levels of government united today to call for improved and fairer infrastructure investment for the East Midlands.

23 November 2017

Brexit message delivered to the heart of Westminster

As part of its campaign to make sure the needs of business drive the UK’s Brexit negotiations, the Chamber delivered the message to the heart of Parliament today.

23 November 2017

Call for parity on regional infrastructure spend

Business and political leaders from across the East Midlands are coming together to call on Government to boost infrastructure investment in the region to match the rest of the UK.

22 November 2017

Chamber reaction to today’s Budget

Reacting to today’s Budget, Chris Hobson, Director of Policy at the Chamber, said it held “no game-changers” but “a number of smaller announcements that will please some people”.

21 November 2017

New VAT rules for United Arab Emirates

New VAT rules will be introduced across the United Arab Emirates from 1 January 2018.

21 November 2017

Business to identify barriers to recruiting apprentices

Businesses are being asked to identify their biggest concerns about recruiting apprentices.

21 November 2017

Consultancy sees growth into Sheffield

A Derby-based consultancy of planners, architects, and designers, has opened its fourth office – in Sheffield.

21 November 2017

David Davis reassures business during JCB visit

David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, gave businesses an assurance that their needs were at the heart of Britain's Brexit talks.

20 November 2017

Delivering Brexit message to the heart of Parliament

As part of its campaign to make sure the needs of business drive the UK’s Brexit negotiations, East Midlands Chamber is leading a deputation to deliver the message to the heart of Parliament.

17 November 2017

Brexit causing tough decisions for smaller suppliers

Supply chain companies are having to make some tough decisions because of Brexit.

16 November 2017

Budget must include plans for post-Brexit Britain

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond will deliver his 2017 Budget next week.

15 November 2017

Invitation to tender - D2N2 Growth Hub

D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership is inviting submissions to carry out an effective impact evaluation and “Summative Assessment” for the D2N2 Growth Hub.

15 November 2017

Regional unemployment still lower than the UK figure

The percentage of people out of work in the East Midlands remains lower than the national picture, according to figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

14 November 2017

Five-year £15m Ministry of Defence contract win

Chamber member Total Integrated Solutions Limited (TIS) has won a five-year support contract, valued at over £15m, from the UK Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) tam.

14 November 2017

Old £10 note to disappear next year

The Bank of England has announced that the old paper £10 notes, featuring naturalist Charles Darwin, will cease to be legal tender at 11.59pm on 1 March 2018.

13 November 2017

Survey delves into CSR commitment

Over the past ten years, pressure has grown on firms large and small to give something back to the community.

11 November 2017

Partnership is key to success, conference heard

Working together for the good of the region was the key message that came out of a strategic conference staged in Derby yesterday.

8 November 2017

Learning how to win public sector contracts

Dozens of smaller firms were given hints on how to win public sector contracts at a summit delivered by the Chamber.

8 November 2017

How to be part of Heathrow’s huge supply chain

Opportunities exist for East Midlands companies to be part of Heathrow Airport’s huge supply chain.

6 November 2017

PAs need to be more managerial, says expert

The days of the ‘gatekeeper’ secretary ‘protecting’ her boss are long gone - today’s executive and personal assistants have to have a managerial mindset.

2 November 2017

Chamber reacts to interest rates rise

Commenting on today’s interest rate decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Chris Hobson, Director of Policy at the Chamber, said: “Our preferred outcome was for a further period of monetary stability, with interest rates retained at

2 November 2017

Chamber announces new President at AGM

The Chamber has announced Robert Mayo as its President for 2017/18.

30 October 2017

Apprenticeship reform under the spotlight

Employers hold the key to tackling the nation’s skills shortages – and recruiting more apprentices is a major part of the solution.

30 October 2017

Qatar – the latest information available

6 November

30 October 2017

John Doherty is college's new Chief Executive

Loughborough College has announced John Doherty as its new Chief Executive.

26 October 2017

Free summit to unlock investment in Chesterfield

With £1bn of developments underway and an HS2 stop and maintenance depot set to be built in Chesterfield by 2033, businesses across the region that want to capitalise on the town’s growth are being invited to attend the Chesterfield Investment Summit.

26 October 2017

Bad Rabbit ransomware warning

GCHQ has issued a warning over the 'Bad Rabbit' ransomware attack that is sweeping through Europe leaving computers locked up across the continent.

24 October 2017

Rodgers Leask enjoys triple awards success

Engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask is celebrating a triple success for its work on major regeneration schemes involving brownfield sites.

23 October 2017

Events programme announced for Made in Chesterfield

Engineering and manufacturing businesses in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire are being urged to ensure they have the workforce in place for the town’s investment and development boom.

23 October 2017

Annual value of Peak tourism tops £2bn

Tourism’s annual economic value to the Peak District and Derbyshire has broken the £2bn barrier.

19 October 2017

Visitor attraction awarded Europe’s top honour

The Arkwright Society’s Cromford Mills: Building 17 project has taken top honours in a pan-European heritage competition.

18 October 2017

Unemployment rate gap closes

The gap between the number of people out of work in the East Midlands and the rest of the country has closed.

18 October 2017

UK inflation at highest since April 2012

The UK's key inflation rate hit its highest for more than five years in September, driven up by increases in transport and food prices.

17 October 2017

Business Festival events selling out with a week to go

With just one week to go to the Leicester Business Festival 2017, almost 20% of events have already sold out.

16 October 2017

Search starts for the year’s most enterprising women

The annual quest to find the region’s most successful and inspirational businesswomen has launched.

14 October 2017

Race on to spend old £1 coins before deadline

Shoppers have only this weekend officially to spend their old round £1 coins before they cease to be legal tender.

12 October 2017

Matchmaking will help firms find Chinese partners

Businesses in the East Midlands looking for opportunities to trade with firms in China can take the first step on their journey at a ‘matchmaking’ event next week.

12 October 2017

Chance to shape future immigration policies

Businesses are being given a chance to help shape future immigration policies.

12 October 2017

New Board of Trade established by Government

The Board of Trade is to be revived as an advisory body to attract more inward investment to the UK and boost exports.

11 October 2017

Conference to focus on regional prosperity post-Brexit

A major conference next month will help regional businesses gain a better understanding of the challenges facing the economy post-Brexit.

11 October 2017

Chamber improves inclusive services to members

The Chamber has improved the list of inclusive free services offered to members.

10 October 2017

Business and academia need closer engagement

Many companies are actively trying to close the skills gap between what employers need and school leavers offer. But there is room for significant growth in engagement between industry and academia.

10 October 2017

Invitation to Tender - Provision of Maintenance Services

The Chamber is inviting tenders from fully subscribed Chamber members for the provision of maintenance service at Leicester Food Park and Friars Mill sites, Leicestershire.

9 October 2017

BID Leicester launched

A strong turnout supported the launch of the BID Leicester ballot - a move aimed at creating a Business Improvement District for the city.

3 October 2017

HS2 Strategy details thousands of jobs and £4bn

‘People, place and connectivity’ are the focus of a new East Midlands HS2 Growth Strategy, revealing how the planned high speed rail network could add thousands of jobs and billions of pounds to the region’s economy.

2 October 2017

Funny business

Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles is hoping to raise a laugh or two and money for charity by taking part in this year’s Leicester Stand Up Challenge.

2 October 2017

Business needs competence, not division, BCC warns

As the Conservative Party Conference continues today in Manchester, the British Chambers of Commerce has called on the governing party to demonstrate competence and coherence – not division and disorganisation – in the interests of the UK’s economic well-

2 October 2017

New app offers video appraisal

Innovator Naseem Iqbal has created an app to allow customers to post almost instant video reviews of service they receive at the places they visit.

29 September 2017

Business breakfast briefing for Sir Patrick

Government funding should be targeted on upskilling existing workforces, not jobs creation, Sir Patrick McLoughlin MP was told this morning.

29 September 2017

HS2 speaker announced for Skills Conference

HS2’s Skills and Employment Strategy Manager, Rebecca Young, will headline the speaker line-up at the Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Employability and Skills Conference next month.

29 September 2017

Air-IT bosses joining CEO sleepout

Air-IT Directors, Todd McQuilkin and Paul Judge will be sleeping rough for a night to raise money to help the homeless.

29 September 2017

Business is struggling with the Apprenticeship Levy

Too many businesses are struggling to understand the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy, according to research published this morning.

28 September 2017

Trends and opportuninities focus at tourism conference

Current and future trends and opportunities in tourism – including the latest digital developments, accommodation potential and business support – will come under the spotlight at Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire’s 2017 Annual Tourism Conference and E

27 September 2017

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