Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce provides leadership and support to the Hampshire business community.
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⏰ Final reminder – our webinar takes place tomorrow!

Is the US really one market… or fifty? 🇺🇸

For UK businesses looking to expand across the Atlantic, understanding the answer could make all the difference.

Join us tomorrow for our webinar, "Exporting to the US: One market or fifty?", where our expert panel will explore what it really takes to succeed in today's evolving US trade landscape.

📅 Tuesday 14 July | 4:30pm (BST)
ℹ️ Register now: https://t.co/VKGRW60X5o

#WhereBusinessBelongs #Export #InternationalTrade #BusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #USMarket

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🚨The UK has agreed an improved trade deal with Switzerland. Find out more. 👇

https://t.co/uO4OBN9skb

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@RossMcNally6 said: "We can only hope that this is the bottom of the cycle and in the coming months the undoubted pent-up desire for businesses to invest in their future is released and we see growth". Full story: https://t.co/1aTctB0hRL

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🚨Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey of 4,700 firms has been published.

The data shows investment at post-pandemic low, sales & turnover expectations weakening, plus inflation and fuel cost fears on the rise.

Read the full details 👇

#Chambers

https://t.co/XYvulngX6e

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⏪📍This year’s Global Annual Conference was truly something special!

Bringing together senior representatives from across the political spectrum in one room, it sparked honest, high-energy conversations about how we deliver growth for the UK.

From engaging breakout sessions to bold, practical discussions, the focus was clear and the momentum undeniable.

Thank you for being part of the conversation and helping make it such a powerful and memorable event.

📅 📌 Save the date: Next year's Global Annual Conference will take place on Thursday 24 June, 2027!

#WhereBusinessBelongs #Growth #UKPolitics #Leadership #Business #Economy #FutureGrowth

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What does economic security mean for business competitiveness in Europe?

🎤 Following her keynote speech at the European Economic Security & Competitiveness Conference, hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium in Brussels, our Director General, Shevaun Haviland CBE, shares her reflections on the discussions and her key takeaways.

🎬 Watch the video to hear her key takeaways on the importance of strengthening UK-EU business relationships, enhancing competitiveness, and working together to support growth.

#WhereBusinessBelongs #EconomicSecurity #Competitiveness #UKBusiness #EU #UKEU #Trade #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

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🚨@DanJarvisMBE has announced the UK's Defence Investment Plan.

But what are the implications for businesses and the economy?

Find out our views. 👇

https://t.co/OHR6GASGPR

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🚨The EU has today announced the tariff-free quotas available to UK steel exporters. This was the final decision to set the new trading landscape for both the UK's producers and users.

Read @William_Bain's assessment of what it all means. 👇
https://t.co/IynbRK74Qn

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🚨Ahead of our Global Annual Conference starting this morning, Director General, @BCCShevaun , sets out the challenge facing the next Prime Minister and what business want to see. 👇

https://t.co/Cn0v0E8JR8

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📅📍 #GAC26 has officially begun, and this year's Conference promises to be like no other!

Bringing together senior representatives from ALL FIVE major political parties, alongside business leaders and the Chamber network, today’s Conference, hosted by Sky News’s lead politics presenter, @Sophy Ridge, will shape what delivering growth looks like for the UK.

Let the show BEGIN! 🎥

ℹ️ Check out the full agenda: https://t.co/DwfurI0bkc

🫵 Whether you are attending the event or following our coverage, we would love you to share your thoughts using #GAC26. What does “growth” mean for your business in 2026?

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💡On the 10th anniversary of the #Brexit referendum, @William_Bain talks to @CNBC about the views of business on the problems with regulations and what needs to happen next.

👀Watch and then find out more. 👇

https://t.co/30Fi3qNpZ0

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🚨 The @bankofengland has held the #interestrate at 3.75%. This is no surprise, but looking further ahead is a rise likely?

David Bharier examines the issues the Bank must weigh. 👇

https://t.co/wLC6WHT71m

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A small fall in unemployment is welcome, but recruitment confidence remains fragile. Businesses need the right conditions to invest, grow and create jobs.

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🚨The latest @ONS labour market data finds #unemployment has fallen slightly to 4.9%.

But peer beneath the bonnet and all is not rosy. Our policy expert, Patrick Milnes, takes a look at the data. 👇

https://t.co/UoEpmXH0S2

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📍🇸🇬 Our Singapore Trade Accelerator, backed by @NatWestBusiness and delivered with @britchamsg, is officially underway!

We’re thrilled to introduce our first cohort - a group of ambitious innovators building new pathways for international growth and collaboration.

Over six workshops, participants have explored key areas of scaling globally, with expert sessions on finance, revenue growth, market fit and expansion.

🙌 First in our cohort spotlight: Sequoia Genetics Ltd 🧬

Led by Dr Dipender Gill, Sequoia Genetics is transforming drug discovery by harnessing the power of genetic data - connecting pharma, biotech, academia and investment.

Discover more about the cohort 👉 https://t.co/0M8c0dOydw

#TradeAccelerator #Singapore #Innovation #LifeSciences

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📢@RossMcNally6 "This is in part welcome news but the picture is more complex than a single inflation figure implies. Businesses are carrying higher costs across many parts of their production built up over recent years."

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🚨Inflation has held at 2.8% in May but does this mean life is getting any easier for businesses?

Find out what BCC Economics Analyst, Caterina Batog, thinks. 👇
https://t.co/s03wJ5ha5S

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Read more on our website: https://t.co/P5iXIAl33I @RossMcNally6

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How do we turn growth ambition into action?

Today we've published a new report co-authored by BCC President Andy Haldane and Deputy Director @davidbharier

Read the full report here 👇

https://t.co/HsqwPOgB6Z

#growth #delivery #Chambers #WhereBusinessBelongs

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🤔Will AI force more young people onto the scrapheap or can it unleash a tidal wave of innovation that creates new careers for the future?

@BCCShevaun looks at how we must adapt to the world of AI to keep the jobs pipeline open for Gen Z and beyond. 👇

https://t.co/PQg2uDOEe0

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🚨 The latest GDP data has been published by the @ONS

Growth of 0.7% in the three months to April - but the economy contracted by 0.1% in the month itself.

Read our full reaction from Research Manager Stuart Morrison 👇

https://t.co/WHBlYOqXNy

#GDP #UKeconomy #Chambers

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📍📅 New UK steel quotas come into force from July. Are you prepared for the impact on costs, supply chains and compliance?

Join our expert-led webinar on 11 June to understand what’s changing and what actions your business should take.

What we'll cover:

✔️ Implementation timelines and key milestones
✔️ The policy rationale behind the new quota framework
✔️ Which steel products and categories are affected
✔️ Transitional arrangements available to businesses
✔️ Customs compliance considerations and risks
✔️ Practical steps businesses can take now to prepare

This session will provide valuable insight for importers, manufacturers, distributors, procurement teams, and anyone involved in international trade and supply chain management.

ℹ️ Register now - https://t.co/qdNvta4Cvx

#WhereBusinessBelongs #SteelIndustry #UKSteelQuotas #TradePolicy

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🚨The BCC's latest economic forecast is out. The headlines...

📍 Subdued growth
📍 Weak business investment
📍 Higher inflation
📍 Rising unemployment
📍 Falling exports

Read the full details and analysis here 👇

https://t.co/z16GaeIiVV

#ukeconomy #Chambers

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@RossMcNally6 “This is a major step forward for Hampshire’s business community. It opens the door to fresh inward investment, stronger export potential, and more resilient supply chains at a time when our firms are hungry for growth. " More: https://t.co/sMBkOXHIEg

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🚨@biztradegovuk has announced a new free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council. This is good news. Read more from @William_Bain and our international chambers in the GCC. 👇

British Chamber of Commerce in Qatar
British Chamber of Commerce Dubai

https://t.co/l6c4kAUhF0