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Shepherd Neame Scoops Multiple Awards For Beers, Pubs & People
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, is celebrating a number of accolades received throughout October, recognising the quality of its beers, the success of its pubs and the achievements of its team members.
Oct 163 min read
As UK Export Growth Slows, Expert Highlights the Evolving Role of Shipping Containers
Seventy years after a converted oil tanker carried the first standardised steel boxes from New Jersey to Texas, the shipping container remains the basic unit that global trade is built on.
Oct 153 min read
Business Rates Shake-Up Risks Creating Uncertainty For UK SMEs
Small and medium-sized businesses face fresh uncertainty over how future business rates changes could affect their plans for growth, investment and recruitment.
Oct 134 min read
Glasgow City Council Appoints CBRE To Develop Business Case For Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has appointed CBRE to develop the business case for a potential growth fund for central Glasgow, exploring how public and private sector investment could work together.
Oct 83 min read
Unlocking Hampshire's Green Energy Potential
Practical routes to a greener, more resilient economy will be the focus as business leaders, sustainability experts and the next generation of green innovators come together at Unlocking Hampshire’s Green Potential 2026 (UHGP).
Oct 283 min read
Powering Hampshire As Chamber Unveils ‘Blueprint For Action’ Ahead Of Budget
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has revealed a comprehensive ‘blueprint for action’ to unlock vital business investment to accelerate the green energy transition.
Oct 202 min read
Hampshire Chamber Celebrates 175 Years Of Business Connections
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 100 business leaders to its annual Southampton Boat Show lunch, the signature networking opportunity on the membership organisation’s 175th anniversary calendar.
Sep 242 min read
Hampshire Chamber Partners On ‘Behind-The-Scenes’ Air Festival
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the organisers of the county’s newest airshow on a ‘behind-the-scenes’ networking opportunity for members and other businesses.
Aug 32 min read
Business-Led ‘Road Map’ Launched To Boost Hampshire’s Workplace
A three-year, business-led ‘road map’ has been launched to narrow skills gaps in the workplace, spotlight training opportunities including for NEETs and boost Hampshire’s regional economy.
Jul 103 min read
Collaboration & Enterprise Take Centre Stage At Portsmouth Business Week
Business leaders have hailed the success of the sixth annual Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week organised by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
Mar 93 min read
‘Missed Opportunity’ Hampshire Chamber Responds To Spring Statement
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber’s Chief Executive and Executive Chairman.
Mar 31 min read
Deliver On Growth, Hampshire Chamber Urges Chancellor
Ahead of the government’s Spring Statement on Tuesday 3 March 2026, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is demanding Rachel Reeves takes practical steps to ease pressure and reduce the costs of doing business.
Feb 263 min read
Hampshire Chamber Responds To Latest Unemployment Data
Responding to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics on the UK Labour Market showing that unemployment has risen to its highest rate in nearly five years and that wage growth is continuing to slow, especially in the private sector.
Feb 182 min read
No spring In The Step For Business Hampshire Chamber Responds To Budget
Responding to the much anticipated Autumn Budget, Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, said:
“The Chancellor had already said she would avoid putting further headline tax rises on businesses but nothing she has announced now will put a spring in the step of Chamber members."
Nov 27, 20252 min read
Hampshire Chamber Wants Productivity Boosting Budget
Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to focus on business-friendly measures that support growth and turn around years of weak UK productivity.
Nov 17, 20252 min read
Hampshire Business Leaders Urged To Do More On Diversity
The positive contribution of neurodiversity to the workplace was one of the key themes of Hampshire Chamber’s latest annual general meeting.
Oct 24, 20253 min read
Business Leaders Highlight Hampshire’s Potential
Business leaders have pledged to work alongside the winner of next year’s Hampshire and Solent mayoral vote to champion the region’s...
Oct 9, 20253 min read
‘Spirit Of Enterprise’ Highlighted At Hampshire Chamber Boat Show
More than 200 business leaders came together for the annual Southampton Boat Show lunch hosted by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. The...
Sep 19, 20253 min read
Round-The-World Yachtsman Charts Course To Hampshire Chamber Boat Show
An ocean sailor turned entrepreneur is set to address 200 business leaders at the annual Southampton Boat Show lunch hosted by Hampshire...
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Hampshire Chamber Responds To Industrial Strategy Announcement
Responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy published today (Monday 23 June, 2025), Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive...
Jun 24, 20251 min read
Chancellor Must Do More For Business Confidence
Responding to the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce,...
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Hampshire Chamber Responds To UK-EU Deal
Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, said: “Barriers to trade do no-one any good. While full details...
May 20, 20251 min read
Hampshire Chamber Praise For Defence Spending In Budget
Responding to the Spring Statement on 26 March 2025, Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of...
Mar 26, 20252 min read
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