BCC: UK economy continues to flatline
Reacting to the ONS GDP figures for February, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Although today's GDP figures indicate the UK economy continues to technically avoid a recession, it’s now clear we are stuck in a prolonged period of almost no...
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Despite uptick in business confidence, most firms see no improvement to sales
Over half (52%) of UK firms believe their business turnover will increase over the next 12 months, up from 44% in Q4 2022. However, only one in three (34%) firms experienced an increase in sales over the past three months. Almost half (47%) of hospitality businesses...
Nominations announced!
IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2023 In association with WightFibre And the nominees are… The nominations have been announced for the 2023 IW Chamber Business Awards, sponsored by WightFibre. More than 40 Island businesses have been shortlisted in 15 categories and the...
IW Chamber Awards nominations on Friday
Who’s nominated for the IW Chamber Business Awards? Find out Friday at 1pm The nominations for the 2023 Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards, in association with WightFibre, will be published this Friday at 1pm. The full list of nominees will be published at...
BCC Economic Forecast: Economy to shrink in 2023 before rebounding
The BCC expects UK economy to avoid a technical recession but shrink by 0.3% in 2023, before returning to growth in 2024; inflation will slow to 5% by Q4 2023. UK Economic Outlook The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) forecasts the economy will not return to its...
TV’s Shappi Khorsandi is to present IW Chamber Business Awards
“I’m really excited to be your host for the night,” says comedian and presenter Shappi Khorsandi The Island’s most prestigious event is set to get even bigger this year, with the announcement that comedian and TV star Shappi Khorsandi is to host the IW Chamber...
Spring Budget Must Ease The Squeeze
The BCC is calling on the Chancellor to use his Spring Budget to relieve cost and recruitment pressures on business. It follows the release of new research which reveals the struggles firms face at the start of 2023. Among the findings from the survey, of more...
Volunteer Opportunity – Could you be our new treasurer or a trustee?
Age UK Isle of Wight is a local independent Charity that has been supporting older islanders for 50 years. We are looking for a Treasurer to be the lead Trustee for the financial governance of our Charity. The Role Ideally, you will have a financial or accounting...
100 Treasures & Curiosities from Carisbrooke Castle Museum
2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of Carisbrooke Castle Museum by HRH Princess Beatrice. To commemorate this Medina Publishing is collaborating with the Museum to produce a book featuring 100 curiosities and treasures from their collection of over...
Isle of Wight Council hosts 2023 Green Impact Awards
On Friday 3rd February, the Isle of Wight Council hosted the 2023 Green Impact Awards at Calbourne Water Mill – an event which recognizes and celebrates the positive changes made by a huge number of businesses and individuals across the UK. Over the course of the last...
Island Business September / October 2025
