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Northamptonshire Chamber
Membership organisation which champions local business across the county.
Latest Updates

Q2 Growth Masks Underlying Business Pain
Responding to the latest GDP data published by the ONS [...]

Firms ‘Feeling the Heat’ Despite Wage Growth Easing
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the [...]

SME Exporters Hit By New US Customs Charges
Responding to President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for [...]

Small Business Plan ‘Important Step Forward’
Responding to the launch of the Government’s Small Business Plan, [...]

Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the [...]

Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations
Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for [...]

Inflation Headache Remains for Firms
Responding to the latest inflation data published this morning by [...]

Business Still Sceptical On Employment Rights Bill
Research by the BCC has found that businesses are worried [...]

Have your Say : AI & Net Zero Survey 2025
This survey seeks business views on AI adoption, net zero, and business crime. The insights [...]

Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS [...]

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
• Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than [...]

Fragile Outlook Remains After NI Tax Hike
Business confidence remains weak following the employer NI rise, with [...]

BCC DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEVAUN HAVILAND: NO MORE TAX ON BUSINESS
If the Government is serious about growth, then it cannot [...]

Businesses invited to find out more about new grants available
Businesses across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to explore an [...]

New Member Benefit Provided by TrackZero
The Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce and Northamptonshire Chamber of [...]

Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’
Responding to the publication of the Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, [...]

New Gold Partner for the Chamber
We’re delighted to announce that Retail Technology Services are now [...]

Have Your Say on the Future of Small Business Support
Entrepreneurs and small business owners across the UK – including [...]

Northamptonshire Chamber has named Northamptonshire Community Foundation as its Charity of the Year 2025/2026
Northamptonshire Community Foundation is county’s leading independent grant-making charity, committed [...]

Mounting Uncertainty Delays Further Rate Cut
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, [...]

US Tariff Relief For Automotives And Jet Engines
Reacting to news that the US President has signed an [...]

Price Pressures Persist for Business
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS [...]

Exports Slump In April As Tariffs Hit
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, [...]

Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of [...]

BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Upgraded But Concern Over Two Speed Economy
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) [...]

The Future Is About Engagement says Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce
Northampton MPs Lucy Rigby and Mike Reader joined business leaders [...]

Domestic Market and Online Offer Hope To Businesses
More than a third (35%) of UK firms expect to [...]

Level Playing Field For UK Trade Is Vital
Responding to the Government’s proposals for the Trade Remedies Authority [...]

Tariffs Loom Large As Growth Forecasts Cut
Responding to the latest IMF forecasts for the UK and [...]

UK Government Seeks Business Views on Potential US Tariff Response
The UK Government has launched a Call for Input to [...]

Universal Announcement will boost local economy says Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce
Following last week’s announcement that a landmark development in the [...]

Businesses Fear Inflation ‘Calm Before The Storm’
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS [...]

Business Leaders to Meet with Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay to Address Payment Challenges
Members of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and Milton Keynes [...]

Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the [...]

UK Tariff Pause Will Help Business and Consumers
Responding to the news that the UK Global Tariff is [...]

Business Welcomes Export Support Package Amid Global Uncertainty
Responding to the announcements from the Chancellor and Business and [...]

Growth Returns But Firms Braced For Difficult Months Ahead
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS [...]

Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Calls on Members to Share Their Views on Government’s Access to Finance Review
The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on its members [...]

Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Members Invited to Help Shape Future Policy
Members of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce are being urged [...]

Costs Pressures Hitting Workforce Growth
The proportion of firms who have increased their workforce falls [...]

HOW WILL THE NEW U.S. TARIFFS AFFECT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND MILTON KEYNES BUSINESSES?
Q: When are the new tariffs being introduced? A: Existing [...]