Author: Kirsty Arnold

Budget 2018: Full BCC reaction to Autumn Budget and OBR forecast

05 November in Business News

Giving his reaction to the Autumn Budget 2018, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns by delivering a Budget...

New German packaging law introduces Central Register along with other important changes

26 October in International Trade

On 1 January 2019 the new German Packaging Act (VerpackG) will come into effect, which will bring a number of significant changes for companies introducing or circulating packaging in Germany. The main differences are mandatory registration with the newly created Central Register and mandatory participation...

Mayor Jarvis leads Powerhouse delegation to China

25 October in Business News, Chamber News, International Trade

A Northern Powerhouse delegation led by Dan Jarvis, Mayor of the Sheffield City Region, successfully forged new partnerships during the 4th UK - China Regional Leaders Summit. More than 350 UK and Chinese regional government leaders and businesses attended the Summit, with Mayor Jarvis spearheading the...