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The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests the outlook for the UK will remain uncertain. While the economy was more resilient in Q2 than expected, higher energy and business costs are likely to keep growth weak this year and next.

Legal cases show increasing numbers of domain buyers are being sued for trademark infringement. Tribunals are awarding £30,000 to trademark owners.

Urgently tackling the jobs crisis facing young people should be part of a wider rethink on lifelong learning, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).  

Eight weeks before a 125-delegate company kick-off in Dubai, the client had no venue and no AV supplier, the previous one had walked away! Soundcheck built that job from the ground up in a fortnight, for delegates from fifteen countries. It's a fair summary of what thirty years in this industry teaches you: not how events are supposed to go, but what you do when they don't.

South East construction company recognised for growth, leadership and employee ownership.

Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Caterina Batog, Research and Economics Analyst at the British Chambers of Commerce said: 

Congratulations to fellow Sussex Chamber member Soundcheck Audio Visual, who have won the bid to provide audio-visual production for the Worthing Business Awards this November, held at the newly refurbished Charmandean Centre.

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:       

Across the UK, many aquatic and wetland habitats have experienced significant decline over the past century.

Every five years, we review our Business Plan so our priorities align with yours

Summer is in full swing at Raystede and our Summer Family Learning Days have been a fantastic success so far! But the adventure isn't over yet…

Mims Davies MP announces EGU Jobs Fair and Conservative Policy for Younger Generations

Whether you're launching a new product, modernising legacy systems, moving to the cloud, or preparing for growth, the right technology decisions can make all the difference.

Fundraising is now underway across the Adelphi Group of Companies, as employees unite to support the business’ 2026 Charities of the Year through a programme of fundraising activities and initiatives.

Eventflow, the award-winning event operations platform, has been selected by event tech expert Julius Solaris as one of ten startups to take part in AI for Events - Demo Day LIVE, a new AI showcase taking place at IBTM World in Barcelona.

Local organisations, town and parish councils, and community groups came together last week for a collaborative workshop focused on strengthening community responses to climate change and building resilience across Wealden.

Whether you run a small office, a busy retail space, or an industrial facility, managing your resource use is one of the most effective ways to lower operational costs and meet sustainability goals.

SafeSite Facilities, based in Littlehampton, has strengthened its transport and business development teams with three new appointments as the company continues to expand its operations across the UK.

Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction has started work to refurbish a building at the University of Sussex to upgrade the mechanical workshop capabilities, including installing the South East’s only state-of-the-art 3D metal printer.

Specialist supplier SafeSite Facilities, based in Littlehampton, has secured approval to deliver products airside across all major UK airports, marking a significant expansion of its logistics capabilities.

Year 10 students from 12 schools across Sussex and Surrey were invited to step out of the classroom and into a live sustainability and regeneration project at Stonehouse Farm and Lakes in Horsham.

Work led by Pilbeam Construction to fix the leaking roof of the Grade II* listed All Saints Church in Lindfield is back underway after nesting jackdaws hatched their chicks, which halted construction.  

Responding to the launch of Number 10 North today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Business Environment at the BCC, said:

Creative Process Digital’s AI for Business Bootcamp is a FREE 8-week, in-person training programme in Brighton, designed to help businesses upskill existing employees with practical, real-world AI knowledge and digital confidence.

Little Hassocks, a dedicated under 2’s nursery located in Hassocks, has been awarded a ‘Strong Standard’ in all areas under the new Ofsted inspection framework introduced in November 2025.

Responding to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:

Taking place at the AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, VoltWorx26 will bring together local authorities, private and state schools, groundcare professionals, sports pitch managers, government bodies and organisations exploring more sustainable ways of working.

Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:      

The US has introduced new tariffs to replace its current levies on UK imports which have expired today. For most UK companies there is no effective change, but there is welcome confirmation that the removal of US tariffs on whisky has taken effect