Freeport East welcomes ORE Catapult Report highlighting critical role of Bathside Bay to support offshore wind

Freeport East welcomes a new report from the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) as an important contribution to help accelerate the upgrades required to UK port infrastructure to support commercial-scale floating offshore wind deployment.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) was updated by the UK’s trade negotiation team about the latest status of trade discussions with India. Formal negotiations will be resumed after the formation of the next Indian Government, likely in early June. Key issues remain outstanding.

The UK government launched a three month consultation on the introduction of a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) covering goods imports in several sectors into the UK. The BCC will be sharing their response but your thoughts will be welcome too. The deadline is Thursday 13 June and you should email internationaltrade@cambscci.co.uk

New regulations were laid last week to implement the recent Windsor Framework Command Paper recommendations on GB to NI goods movements. They are due to enter into force on 12 April and new guidance is forthcoming.

The Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Act received Royal Assent last week and now awaits six CPTPP states to ratify before UK accession formally occurs. Read the BCC comments in DBT’s official release to mark this event.

Three weeks on - what were the outcomes for global trade from the World Trade Organisation’s Ministerial Conference and what do they mean for business? Read William Bain’s latest analysis. 

You can view the full list of all our training courses for 2024 on the Chamber website.

Courses can also be tailored to meet your company’s specific requirements. For more information about a bespoke course for your company, which can be delivered remotely or in person, please contact the Chamber on 01223 237414.

This full day conference will be an opportunity for business leaders from across the UK, and the globe, to come together to discuss the key challenges to build a better future for business, the economy, and people in our local communities.

The conference will be centred around five key breakout sessions:

• People and Work
  
• Global Britain
  
• Digital Revolution
  
• Green Innovation
  
• Local Economy of the Future.

Throughout the day, delegates will hear from key senior politicians and other notable public figures and engage in thought-provoking discussions with colleagues from across the Chamber Network.

Away from the sessions, the Networking Zone is an opportunity for delegates to meet existing and new contacts; and the exhibition stands will see the best of British business, and the Chamber Network, from across the UK and around the world showcasing their work.