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Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 282 min read
Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 122 min read
Support More Young People Into Work
Young people deserve better than unemployment after spending years studying for their exams, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Aug 213 min read
Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of England has made a significant decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% which could mean that borrowing becomes...
Aug 75 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 272 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 172 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 243 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 93 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 193 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 12 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 241 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 122 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 201 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 262 min read
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