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Why digital technologies will be crucial to our post Covid-19 economic recovery

Friday June 26, 2020

As we work together to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s sobering to take a moment to reflect on just how big an impact the crisis has had on both our home and working lives.

Wrestling with an octopus: changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Friday 5th of June 2020

Getting to grips with the furlough scheme is like wrestling with an octopus – every time you think you have it under control, another tentacle in the form of a new piece of HMRC guidance appears and you have to start again, say experts from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson

Chamber of Skills: members and colleagues on their tips to get ahead

Wednesday 20th of May 2020

Today is the launch of National Skills days, part of the National Careers Week campaign, a chance for everyone to show they have skills – wherever they are. To get involved, show off your skills on social media with the hashtag #MySkills

The UK's Global Trade Tariff

Tuesday 19th of May 2020

The UK Government has announced a range of changes in its new Global Tariff policy to take effect from the 1st January 2021. (19th May 2020)

Global Chambers View on Coronavirus

Tuesday 28th of April 2020

How has the rest of the world responded to the Coronavirus? This piece collects the experiences and stories from Chambers across the world for member knowledge.

The Planning System - Business as (un)usual

Monday 27th of April 2020

How is the planning system adapting to the current circumstances? Dominic Crowley of Lichfields explains and introduces their Economic Recovery Framework to help regions get back on their feet.

Get your code on: levelling up your digital skills at home

Monday 20th of April 2020

In this blog post, Amber Burney looks at ways you can improve your digital skills at home to benefit both yourself and your business.

How to facilitate strong cash flow through government incentives

Wednesday 15th of April 2020

Cashflow is the most pressing current issue for many businesses. In this blog, Leyton look at ways to use government schemes and provisions - including R&D Tax Credits - to ease the pressure.

COVID-19: A Global FAQ.

Monday 6th of April 2020

A Collection of Frequently Asked Questions from business about how COVID-19 is impacting global trade and the Chamber's Global Services.

Supporting your employees’ mental health and wellbeing