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Hannah Essex and Claire Walker are Co - CEOs of Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre. Theirs is a longstanding partnership having come together initially at Teach First before progressing to being Co-Executive Directors at the British Chambers of Commerce before moving to their current role. In this episode, they talk about their journey of progressing as a partnership, including sharing some great tips for navigating the recruitment process together.  They also talk about the power of jobsharing for increasing resilience and in particular how this helped in some of the most challenging times in history through Brexit and during the pandemic. The episode also delves into the power of co-leadership and how jobsharing enables better decision making and ultimately a better outcome for the organisation. #TheJobshareRevolution #JobshareStories #FlexibleWorkingWorks #CoLeadership #Resilience #PowerPartnership

Robert is joined by serial entrepreneur and president of the British Chambers of Commerce Martha Lane Fox. They discuss why it is so hard for all-female businesses to attract funding, why she struggled to acknowledge her disability after a devastating accident, how work helped her recovery and the continued pernicious impact of Brexit on smaller companies Sign up to our newsletter to get more stories from the world of business and finance. Email: restismoney@goalhanger.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney Assistant Producers: India Dunkley and Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do businesses grow in an ever-changing market landscape? How can marketers apply evidence-based insights to drive success? We put world-leading marketing expert, Professor Byron Sharp, Director, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, University of South Australia, in the hot seat. Speaking to David Kelly, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, Byron shares his ground-breaking research on how brands grow, the power of evidence-based marketing, and why many traditional marketing beliefs are myths. He also discusses the upcoming "How Brands Grow Live!" executive development program in Singapore, designed to help businesses translate marketing science into real-world growth strategies. Professor Byron Sharp is the author of How Brands Grow and How Brands Grow 2, two of the most influential marketing books of our time. He leads the Ehrenberg-Bass institute, one of the world's top research centres in marketing science, which advises global corporations like Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and General Motors.Join other leading marketing and business professionals and learn directly from Professor Byron Sharp in the"How Brands Grow Live!" masterclass. Happening in Singapore from April 7-10, register here: https://marketingscience.info/apply-for-how-brands-grow-for-executives/

The UK economy faced continued headwinds last week, with slowing growth and persistent inflation concerns. The British Chamber of Commerce cut its 2025 gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth forecast to 0.9% from 1.3%, citing rising cost pressures. The Bank of England (“BoE”) monthly survey of UK Chief Financial Officers (“CFOs”) showed inflation expectations ticking up, with year-ahead consumer price index (“CPI”) at 3.1% from 3.0%, whilst most economists expect gradual cuts, bringing rates to 3.75% by year-end. Investor sentiment remained fragile, with UK takeovers by foreign firms plunging to £4.5 billion in Q4 2024, the lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, domestic mergers and acquisitions surged to £8.6 billion from £1.9 billion in Q3, reflecting a shift towards local consolidation. In fiscal policy, Chancellor Rachel Reeves hinted at further public spending cuts to remain within fiscal constraints, as higher borrowing costs, increased future defence spending and downgraded growth forecasts limit fiscal flexibility. The Treasury is now preparing deep budgetary reductions, with several billion pounds in spending cuts under review ahead of the Spring Budget, with the Institute of Fiscal Studies saying that the chancellor could even be forced to raise taxes to plug any gap in finance...Stocks featured:Fresnillo, Melrose Industries and Rentokil InitialTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Marco Forgione, Director General of the Chartered Institute for Export & International Trade, and William Bain, Head of Trade Policy for the British Chambers of Commerce, discuss the sweeping tariffs planned by the new Trump administration in the US and their ramifications for trade around the world. GlobalData webinar: Trump shaking up the world (20/05/2025) GlobalData Report: US Elections Executive Briefing (Third Edition) - Trump 2.0 Policy Impacts Find us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/⁠ To understand how to use our Themes product please contact us: ⁠customersuccess.strategic@globaldata.com⁠ +44 (0) 207 406 6764. Host: Stu Robarts Guests: Marco Forgione, William Bain

When Labour entered power business lobbying groups were cheerleading the new government. Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, turned skeptical in the wake of the budget as growth flatlined and we saw a dip in both consumer and business confidence. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll asked her if the Chancellor has won her, and her business members, back around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APAC stocks traded mostly subdued following the lack of macro catalysts over the weekend and as participants digested the mixed signals from Chinese Caixin PMI data, while Japanese markets underperformed in their first trading session of 2025.Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp were choppy following the somewhat mixed PMI data in which Chinese Caixin Services PMI data beat expectations, but the Caixin Composite PMI figure slowed.US Republican Mike Johnson was re-elected as House Speaker on Friday. Elsewhere, Canadian PM Trudeau is likely to resign prior to the national caucus meeting on Wednesday, according to Canadian press.The percentage of UK businesses planning to raise prices in the coming three months rose to about 55% from 39% as tax increases and higher wage costs caused confidence to slump, according to a survey of 5,000 businesses by the British Chambers of Commerce via FT.European equity futures indicate a mildly higher cash open with Eurostoxx 50 futures up 0.6% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.9% on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ Sentix Index, German Prelim. CPI, EZ/UK/US Services & Composite PMI (Final), Factory Orders, Comments from Fed's Daly, Supply from US, Earnings from Greggs.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Prime Minister Keir Starmer got a taste of the topsy-turvy politics of the coming Trump era as his government spent the weekend defending itself from attacks from Elon Musk, only to see the billionaire provocateur turn on his erstwhile British ally, Nigel Farage.(2) UK business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since former Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget more than two years ago, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce that echoes concerns over the current Labour government’s tax hikes.(3) In his most wide-ranging interview as chief executive officer, Altman explains his infamous four-day firing, how he actually runs OpenAI, his plans for the Trump-Musk presidency and his relentless pursuit of artificial general intelligence—the still-theoretical next phase of AI, in which machines will be capable of performing any intellectual task a human can do.(4) More than three months after winning the most seats at federal elections, far-right leader Herbert Kickl is on track to become the Freedom Party’s first Austrian chancellor in a tie-up with the conservative People’s Party.(5) Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party this week, the Globe and Mail reported, a move that would trigger a contest to replace him as prime minister.(6) The war risk insurance market is reaching new heights due to flaring geopolitical tensions and persistent piracy, with premiums estimated to generate up to $1 billion a year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode, British High Commissioner to Singapore H.E. Nik Mehta OBE unpacks his first 100 days on the job, the future of the Singapore-UK relationship, and more about himself and his family. Speaking to David Kelly, the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore with a live studio audience, Nik recounts his journey to becoming High Commissioner, his experience settling in Singapore, and his biggest impressions and learnings from his first 100 days. Nik also tells us how his communications plan was developed with his team at the High Commission, and the future of the growing relationship between Singapore and the UK. Diversity and inclusion is an area that Nik supports strongly. He talks about his own background and experience in supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The episode closes with a Q&A session with our live audience at the studio. The Chamber would like to thank Poddster Singapore for their support in producing this episode. Tune in to the full episode to get to know our new British High Commissioner and his priorities for his term. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and please take a moment to give us a 5* rating if you enjoyed the show. Note: The UK acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on 15 December 2024. This episode was filmed on 5 December 2024.

The government has announced on the eve of Labour's first budget in 14 years that the National Living Wage will be increased. We hear from Shevaun Haviland, the British Chambers of Commerce's director-general, on what this could mean for employers.Also in the programme: staffers and subscribers are protesting against The Washington Post's decision not to endorse a candidate in the presidential election, one week before America votes.We speak to a former head of the Oregon Hospice Association about why she went from opposing to supporting the right to assisted dying.And Buena Vista Social Club musician Manuel "Guajiro" Mirabal has died at the age of 91. We speak to producer Nick Gold about Mirabal's music and the group's legacy.

The UK economy returned to growth, expanding by 0.2% after two months of stagnation, according to reports from The Times, Reuters and Bloomberg. This growth was driven by strong rebounds in manufacturing and construction, despite weaker-than-expected growth in the services sector. Retail sales showed resilience, rising 2% in September, the fastest in six months, as retailers geared up for the Christmas season. However, concerns remain as the British Chambers of Commerce reported declining business confidence, driven by fears of tax hikes in the Labour government's upcoming autumn budget and geopolitical uncertainties. Meanwhile, Kantar data highlighted renewed pressure on consumer budgets, while prices fell for household and pet products. The economic outlook remains mixed as businesses and consumers navigate these challenges.Stocks featured:Carnival Group, Greencore Group and Senior GroupTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tshepo Ncube, president of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa, about deputy president Paul Mashatile's visit to London to seek UK investment in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heute im Talk mit Ilka Hartmann, Geschäftsführerin des British Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V. (BCCG) und leidenschaftliche Netzwerkerin. Wir diskutieren über Souveränität und Humor und warum er fürs Female Empowerment einen wichtigen Stellenwert hat. Souverän kontern auf unfaire Angriffe – das hat sie in all den Jahren, in denen sie als Frau international tätig war, gelernt. Und es lohnt sich, darüber zu sprechen. Ilka Hartmann spricht aus Erfahrung und plaudert aus dem humorvollen Nähkästchen einer Frau, die schon früh in männerdominierten Bereichen Karriere gemacht hat. Wie, das verrät sie heute bei „Humorexpertin fragt Führung“.

Previously Richard was Representative Director at Avira, Senior Inward Investment Officer at the British Consulate-General Osaka, Procurement Manager, Mitsubishi Heavy industries, and Assistant Language Teacher Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme.

Relocate to Vietnam 1 Preparing to leave China 2 Financing the transition 3 Networking and Job Hunting 4 Defining a suitable salary and role 5 Understand your new surrounding 6 Integrate and Settle down and look to the future Barry Kirkwood is now based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a decade of living in China. Barry currently works in Executive Search recruitment, supporting international businesses with their hiring needs in China and Southeast Asia. In addition, he is an ICF Coach and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and has experience of leading teams in Asia and was previously the Chair HR Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai. Connect with Barry: WeChat: barrymk81 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykirkwood/ Email: barry.kirkwood@zavalacivitas.com Please also tune in to episode 88 Flexpat career planning (by Barry as well) 127 Expats leave China 119 Returning home after 10 years 136 China-focused future 80 Flexpat career planning

Joining Michael on Change Makers is Shevaun Haviland, Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce, with a clarion call for renewed confidence in ‘Brand Britain'.  On the roof of the Corinthia hotel in the heart of the capital, Shevaun shares her vision for revitalising the country's self-image, and the importance of public-private partnerships in driving economic growth.  Shevaun spoke to Michael about her extensive experience across the public and private sectors, and how she has always maintained the belief that  the UK remains the best place in the world for starting and growing a business. And in the week of a General Election, Shevaun remains optimistic about Britain's potential, no matter the result. She emphasises the importance of playing as a team, attracting inward investment, and showcasing the best of what Britain has to offer.

Millions of employees in the UK are now able to work flexibly – fitting their job around their home life. Many in office jobs, can finish early on a Friday, and are allowed, even encouraged, to routinely work from home. But, at the same time, we're told that the levels of overwork, stress, and burnout in this country are on the rise. More than 17 million working days were lost to work-related stress, depression and anxiety in the last year for which we have data. So what's going on?Evan Davis and guests discuss whether work is really making employees feel burnt out and what's the best way to tackle it.Evan is joined by:Jane Gratton: Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce Riannon Palmer: Founder and CEO, Lem-uhn Catherine Allen: People Director at THIS! PRODUCTION TEAM:Producers: Simon Tulett, Drew Hyndman and Miriam Quayyum Editor: Matt Willis Sound: Robin Warren and Rod Farquhar Production co-ordinator: Rosie Strawbridge

The Lord Mayor of London covers the whole con-urban spread of greater London and the Lord Mayor of the City of London covers 1.12 square kilometres of the financial district with a population of nearly 11,000 people, so it is a bit confusing.  Alderman Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli gave a speech to the British Chamber of Commerce recently.  I didn't know anything about him, but sitting there listening to him, I immediately noticed how smooth his delivery was.  He had good pacing, good voice strength, some appropriate humour and an engaging manner. He is well educated at Harvard University, Trinity College Dublin and the London School of Economics.  We all know that being well educated and teaching at University are no guarantees of public speaking ability and prowess.  In the Lord Mayor's case, he has had a very successful business career as a founder. He is a chartered certified accountant, computer specialist, securities professional and management consultant. His talk was an amalgamation of capabilities built up across a broad spectrum career. Being highly successful in your career is a great contributor to exuding quiet confidence as a speaker.  Often, when we are making our careers, we may be trying to be a bit too strong, a bit too strident, too loud, too forceful because we are in a hurry.  Bringing these attributes into the speaking world is not a great idea.  Professor Mainelli's demeanor was that of a person with good levels of self-awareness and an unhurried manner.  That unhurried manner was very convincing.  He didn't come across as trying to be persuasive, but was persuasive.  I was thinking about that for myself.  I am a very high-powered presenter, well that is always the feedback I get after my presentations, so I take it at face value.  However, can I learn something here and take a leaf out of his book?  Obviously, throughout his career, Professor Mainelli has had numerous opportunities to speak in public, and it shows.  What we see today is the accumulation of all of those years of speaking, and it is a very polished example of how to be persuasive.  Was he like that at the beginning?  I doubt it because this is a finite skill we develop, not something we are born with.  We all benefit from substantial practice of any art.  Perhaps speaking opportunities were thrust upon him and he learnt how to become better.  I should have asked him, shouldn't I, when I was chatting with him after the talk.  I will remember that for the next time I meet someone who is so highly skilled. What can we take away from his example?  Firstly, study the art or do as much speaking as possible and keep adjusting your techniques on the basis of your evolution as a speaker or even better – do both.  This sounds simple, except I ran away from every speaking opportunity until my early thirties.  I was terrified of public speaking and would have been one of those people ranking it in surveys ahead of death!  You may also be an avoider like I was.  If you want to become competent as a speaker, you have to give talks.  It is like trying to teach someone to swim on the deck of the pool.  It is a great theory, but nothing happens until you dive into the water and get wet and start swimming around. Grab the slightest chance of speaking in public.  Yes, it is terrifying at the start, but it gets less so as your frequency mounts up.  Tony Robbins, in one of his books, talks about how he purposely decided to speak as much as possible.  He realised that most speakers only get a few chances a year and he could match their annual total experience in just weeks, if he got enough speaking spots.  He went for it and has turned that speaking facility into a career, business and massive wealth. Being nine feet tall probably helped too. Getting proper coaching is also the quickest way to get much better.  I have done some public speaking training with different organisations, but nothing has matched the High Impact Presentations course that we teach. I don't say that to sell training, but as an objective statement based on my experiences.  My broader point is to go get the training.  I lost a decade of potential experience and career advancement because I let fear rule me. I didn't engage my brain and say, “the way to overcome the fear I have is to get proper training”.  I was too stupid for that logical consequence of having a problem and needing to fix it.  Don't be like Greg! I still look for any chance I can get to speak, because I know this will help me to keep pushing myself and keep improving. My records tell me I have delivered 558 public speeches so far.  Am I satisfied with that?  No, I am certain that I can still improve and get a lot better. All I need is the chance to keep polishing and keep improving.  I now aim to achieve the zen like “mind of no mind” effortlessness that the Lord Mayor of the City of London displayed in his remarks.  What about you?  What are you going to do to become competent and comfortable as a speaker, someone highly persuasive and influential with those around you?    

South Africa's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep interest rates on hold at 8.25% in their recent gathering, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management, Kevin Lings speaks to Bruce Whitfield to shed light on how regular South Africans are affected.   Chair of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa and Dean and director of Henley Business School Africa, Jon Foster-Pedley joins Bruce Whitfield to address why executives need to eliminate all the fluff and be direct when it comes to effective communication and leadership within companies.   Bruce Whitfield is in conversation with CEO at Aurik Business Accelerator, Pavlo Phitidis on crucial lessons from the businesses that thrived post riots, floods, uncertainty and self-doubt. Maya Fisher-French, a Personal Finance Journalist at Maya on Money, joins host Bruce Whitfield to examine the advantages and disadvantages of Crowd Farming as an investment option. Additionally, they address the necessity of regulation and measures for safeguarding investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chair of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa and Dean and director of Henley Business School Africa, Jon Foster-Pedley joins Bruce Whitfield to address why executives need to eliminate all the fluff and be direct when it comes to effective communication and leadership within companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martha Lane Fox was first catapulted into the public eye during the dot.com boom as co-founder of lastminute.com the online agency she set up with Brent Hoberman in the late 1990s.It was valued at three quarters of a billion pounds when it floated on the London stock exchange in 2000. She then experienced a life change road accident while on holiday in Morocco when she was thrown from the passenger seat of an open-top car. She says she very nearly died. ‘They rank you in trauma I was a 37, 39 is dead'Her career has ranged from launching karaoke chain Lucky Voice to serving as the government's digital champion and being on the board of twitter, during one its most complex times. She is currently the President of the British Chamber of Commerce Evan asks about the key personal and business-related decisions that got her to where she is today.A Long Form Audio Production for BBC Radio 4.

This week on the podcast we talk sustainability in Japan with Heather Prosser from Morrow Sodali Japan. In the episode we discuss what sustainability is and how Japanese corporations can start to initiate sustainable change in their workplaces. If you are a business leader in Japan considering the benefits of making your company more sustainable, or if you are an employee wondering how you can influence your employer to make meaningful changes, this is the episode to listen to!In this episode you will hear:How Japan compares to the rest of the world in terms of sustainabilityHow business leaders can institute formal sustainable change within their companiesWhat smaller sustainable actions employees can take in their workplaceWhere you can go to find out more about sustainabilityWhat Heather has learned about doing business in JapanAbout Heather:Heather has over 15 years of impactful experience in the Asia-Pacific financial services and sustainability sectors. Having worked in Tokyo and Hong Kong, she has a strong track record of significant contributions to business development, advisory, strategy, fundraising, and investor relations.Heather joined Morrow Sodali Japan after playing a crucial role in launching and growing the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team at EY Japan from 2015 onwards. She excels in navigating Japanese companies towards ESG risk mitigation, driving sustainable initiatives, and harmonizing environmental responsibility with corporate growth.Originally from the United States, Heather embarked on her career in venture capital in Silicon Valley, before moving to Japan in 2001. As a committed community leader, her contributions include board member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), leading the ACCJ Sustainability Committee, and Executive Committee member of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ). Her philanthropic efforts include board membership for Shine On! Kids, a charity supporting children with long-term illnesses in Japan. Heather's dynamic career spans the media industry, including as a regular guest presenter on NHK's 'Cool Japan' program since 2007.Heather Prosser has earned the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.Connect with Heather:Morrow Sodali Japan: https://morrowsodali.com/Shine On! Kids: https://sokids.org/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heather-prosser-350bba1aCorporate email address: h.prosser@morrowsodali.comConnect with David Sweet:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejp Facebook: :https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/ Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/ “Doin' the Uptown Lowdown,” used by permission of Christopher...

John Maytham speaks to Jon Foster Pedley, Chair of British Chamber of Business Southern Africa about the importance of bringing about change in South Africa's schooling system, in order to nurture entrepreneurship and contribute towards job creation in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Iain Dale for this Budget Day special Cross Question panel are economist Ann Pettifor who co-authored the Green New Deal and used to advise John McDonnell, Shevaun Haviland from the British Chambers of Commerce, author and Oxford University economist Linda Yueh and financial entrepreneur and former Bank of England adviser Roger Gewolb.

On Budget Day, Labour's Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes your calls!Joining Iain Dale for this Budget Day special Cross Question panel are economist Ann Pettifor who co-authored the Green New Deal and used to advise John McDonnell, Shevaun Haviland from the British Chambers of Commerce, author and Oxford University economist Linda Yueh and financial entrepreneur and former Bank of England adviser Roger Gewolb.

Join us for a dynamic conversation on returning to work with Katy Holmes, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce, Dubai, and Rowen Astrom of Beyond Careers. They advocate for hiring women returning to work and provide coaching for successful reintegration. Kori Lindsay, a catalyst for positive change, shares his initiatives from South London to Dubai, including Mentality. Plus, Grace Marabe offers insights into Investing 101, drawing on her extensive strategy and project management experience at LMG Management Consultants. Dr. Thoriaya, clinical psychologist at the Human Relations Institute & Clinic, explores the ever-relevant question: Are our attention spans truly shrinking?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BizCrush Sponsored by the SLC Group: https://slcgroup.co.za Come along on a journey with me as we delve into the African business world with Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi. With over 20 years of expertise, he's the man and founder behind Tribe Africa Advisory, crafting business programs for major companies across the continent.   Beyond the suits and strategies, he also wears hats as the non-exec director of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa and the Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce Digital Forum Committee.   Rutendo recently gifted us with his latest book, "Reflections Of A Son Of The Soil: A Collection Of 55 African Proverbs." and that was also the starting point of a fun and laughter episode as we delve into his vast experience, the nuances and opportunities of doing business in Africa.  

Today, we look at the government's budget plans, after the chancellor said there is likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the March Budget than there was last autumn.The Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott is in the studio to discuss.Also joining James and Chris are former Conservative cabinet minister David Gauke, and Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Connaissez-vous notre site ? www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr Une émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée en public à l'Ecole alsacienne le 7 janvier 2024. Avec cette semaine : Nicolas Baverez, essayiste et avocat. Jean-Louis Bourlanges, président de la Commission des Affaires étrangères de l'Assemblée nationale. Béatrice Giblin, directrice de la revue Hérodote et fondatrice de l'Institut Français de Géopolitique. Lucile Schmid, vice-présidente de La Fabrique écologique et membre du comité de rédaction de la revue Esprit. L'HÉRITAGE EUROPÉEN DE JACQUES DELORS À L'HEURE DE L'IMPÉRIALISME RUSSE Jacques Delors l'ancien président de la Commission européenne s'est éteint, le 27 décembre, à 98 ans. Entré en fonction à Bruxelles en janvier 1985, l'ancien ministre des Finances français prévient « L'Europe n'a d'autre choix qu'entre la survie et le déclin. Il occupera son bureau bruxellois durant dix années consécutives, et marquera la construction européenne de son empreinte, au point que la presse américaine le baptise le « tsar de Bruxelles ». Son impulsion est décisive dans l'adoption de l'Acte unique, qui donne naissance au marché unique européen. Dans ses Mémoires, Jacques Delors donne à ce marché une triple fonction : organiser « la compétition qui stimule, la coopération qui renforce et la solidarité qui unit. » Suivront le traité de Maastricht, la monnaie commune, la création des fonds de cohésion pour soutenir l'élargissement de l'Union à des entrants moins bien lotis économiquement que les membres fondateurs, ou encore le programme d'échanges universitaires Erasmus. Jacques Delors était devenu le partenaire de nombreux chefs d'État et de gouvernement engagés comme lui en faveur de la construction européenne : le Chancelier allemand Helmut Kohl, le Premier ministre belge Jean-Claude Dehaene, le chef du gouvernement espagnol Felipe Gonzalez et François Mitterrand. En 2015, il a été nommé « citoyen d'honneur de l'Europe » troisième personnalité à être ainsi distingué, après Jean Monnet en 1976 et Helmut Kohl en 1998. Si Jacques Delors quitte Bruxelles, en janvier 1995, avec la satisfaction d'avoir rempli sa mission, il s'en va aussi avec le regret de constater, comme bien d'autres mais en l'ayant vécu de l'intérieur, à quel point l'Europe reste un nain politique. Il reste donc un long chemin à parcourir. Il va s'y employer, dans la mesure de ses moyens, avec sa fondation, Notre Europe. En 2021, il finira par porter sur l'Union européenne un regard critique, dans son interview testamentaire au Point constatant qu'« À vingt-sept, on s'éloigne des projets qui étaient ceux de Jean Monnet ou Robert Schuman. Du moins, on les rend beaucoup plus difficiles. Rien que le fonctionnement d'une Commission européenne à vingt-sept, déjà... » Pascal Lamy, son ancien directeur de cabinet, confie que Jacques Delors avait conscience de la difficulté de la situation actuelle, dans laquelle un seul des 27 peut jouer contre les 26 autres, voire, comme l'a fait récemment Viktor Orban monnayer son vote sur l'adhésion de l'Ukraine. Au moment où Jacques Delors disparait, deux questions se posent : face aux régimes illibéraux « la compétition qui stimule, la coopération qui renforce et la solidarité qui unit » va-t-elle passer du marché aux marchandages ? Face à l'impérialisme russe l'Europe est-elle toujours un nain politique ? *** LE NAUFRAGE DU BREXIT Le 1er janvier 2021 la Grande Bretagne est sortie de l'Union européenne. Sept ans après le référendum qui a vu les partisans du divorce l'emporter, un sondage de l'institut Opinium publié par « The Guardian » note que les Britanniques ne sont désormais plus que 22 % à juger que la séparation a été une bonne chose pour le Royaume-Uni. L'institut a demandé à 2.000 électeurs de juger si la sortie de l'UE avait eu un effet positif ou négatif dans différents domaines. Résultat : les avis positifs ne l'emportent pour aucune question. Seul un sondé sur dix estime que la sortie de l'UE a amélioré sa situation financière personnelle ou optimisé les salaires, quand 63 % la rendent responsable d'une partie de l'inflation. « Une nette majorité de l'opinion publique estime désormais que le Brexit a été néfaste pour l'économie britannique, a fait monter les prix dans les magasins et a entravé les tentatives du gouvernement de contrôler l'immigration », résume le quotidien. En 2023, 29.437 migrants ont fait la traversée, contre 45.774 en 2022 qui avait été une année record, selon des chiffres du ministère de l'Intérieur publiés le 1er janvier. Une autre enquête, menée auprès des entreprises, montre que les sociétés travaillant avec l'UE se plaignent des nouvelles règles douanières. Christopher Hayward, le président du conseil d'administration de la City of London Corporation, l'organisation qui gère le quartier financier de Londres, estime que « Le Brexit a été un long et douloureux divorce. La confiance a été anéantie. » Selon un sondage de la British Chambers of Commerce de décembre, 2023, 60 % des exportateurs vers l'UE estiment que les échanges commerciaux sont plus difficiles qu'il y a un an. Or, toutes les obligations liées au Brexit ne sont pas encore en place. Les contrôles sanitaires sur les importations n'entreront en vigueur que cette année. Pour le gouvernement de Rishi Sunak, 2024 s'ouvre dans l'appréhension d'une défaite électorale, sur fond de prédictions économiques moroses et d'un retournement d'opinion sur le Brexit Quelques sondages mesurent même un « Bregret », le regret du Brexit… Après quatorze ans au pouvoir, cinq premiers ministres, un Brexit et divers scandales, les tories sont devancés d'au moins quinze points par le Labour dans toutes les enquêtes d'opinion. Toutefois, contrairement aux précédentes le Brexit ne devrait pas s'imposer comme un thème central des élections législatives qui auront lieu cette année.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr

A conversation with Mike Sunda - Managing Director and Strategy Director at Push Japan creative media agency who at the time of the interview in November 2023 had just produced the latest music video for musician Jacob Collier, and won Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) British Business Awards 2023.  Sunda talks about how Japan has informed his and his clients creative sensibilities, shares something he loves about Japan and something shocking he does not enjoy, and selects some all-time favourite music from his creative journey.

Martha Lane-Fox, president of the of the British Chambers of Commerce, said she sees Brexit as the main issue facing UK businesses. “Brexit affected the skills base full-stop,” she said on this week's episode of In the City. Fox joined NFX General Partner Pete Flint for a panel discussion hosted by Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll at the GROW Summit in London. Flint said he's optimistic about the UK's chances of replicating a San Francisco-style hub of business success, describing the country as “a great environment for immigrants to come.” But there's still a way to go, he added. “I would absolutely not advise any company that I'm backing to go public in the UK.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suella Braverman's newspaper article criticizing the police has rounded off a week of controversy for the Home Secretary. But how should the Prime Minister respond? We get a view from Tony Blair's former political secretary John McTernan, now a senior adviser at BCW. He says it's better to sack Braverman now than be forced to do it later. Plus: How can the government help startups to grow the economy? Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll asks the president of the British Chambers of Commerce, Martha Lane Fox, and serial entrepreneur and investor Pete Flint. Hosted by Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Conservative Party conference about to commence, host Aggie Chambre asks the question on everyone's lips: What the hell is the point of the conference season anyway? She speaks to former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Hesiltine about what conferences used to be like in years gone by. Sky News' Sam Coates and POLITICO's own Jack Blanchard talk about their importance for journalists, and how and when conference events can shape the narrative.The Spectator's Fraser Nelson tells Aggie about his magazine's legendary conference drinks parties, and how grassroots members are no longer the central focus for conference organizers. Finally, British Chamber of Commerce director general Shevaun Haviland talks about why businesses go to party conferences ... while former CCHQ chief executive Mark MacGregor explains why they probably shouldn't bother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today on episode 56 of the podcast is Professor Jon Foster-Pedley.Jon is the Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa, chairman of the British Chamber of Business in South Africa. He is also chairman of the Association of African Business Schools.We discuss all matters about the value of an MBA in today's society, What you should look at when choosing a business school, diversity within a business school and  lifestyle when studying.You can reach Prof Jon Foster-Pedley here:https://www.henleysa.ac.zaYou can reach me here:https://www.highimpactmedia.io/Buzzsprout gets your show listed on every major podcast platform.You'll get a great-looking podcast website, audio players that you can drop into other websites, detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more. Podcasting isn't hard when you have the right partners.The team at Buzzsprout is passionate about helping you succeed.Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.Click here to upgrade ==>https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=265955If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review here:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-thrive-factor/id1475695133Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/79qbDmAVtQjBp4BAl8qyvzBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show

How to regenerate the economy Andy Haldane in conversation with Shevaun Haviland, director-general, British Chambers of Commerce; Sebastian Payne FRSA, director, Onward; and Jo Swinson FRSA, director, Partners for a New Economy.Become an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/ueembDonate to The RSA: https://utm.guru/udNNBFollow RSA Events on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/Follow the RSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theRSAorgLike RSA Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/Listen to RSA Events podcasts: https://bit.ly/35EyQYUJoin our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join

Job seeking? What ADEM can offer, plus MBA at Liège Luxembourg & IDCN for a new network. Plans for the weekend? Try Luxembourg Polo Club 10th Anniversary. This week I have a packed show! Ever walked past an 'ADEM' building and wondered what it is? Well, director Isabelle Schlesser, its director tells us all about this organisation which helps job seekers and also employers. Isabelle explains that unemployment is not as low as one might suspect in a country such as Luxembourg. About one third of job seekers are Luxembourgish, one third are Portuguese and one third are 'all the rest'. ADEM is open for registration to anyone with Luxembourg residency and they have great links to training resources such as languages and IT skills. Mario Della Schiava tells us about the seven agencies around the country and the advantages of being registered with ADEM. Inès Baer, Head of ADEM's Data Department, talks through the situation of the labour market, which jobs are most common and those that have the greatest shortages. ADEM have worked directly with the Digital Learning Hub to create precise training courses to fill the needs of Luxembourg's job market. Ageism in the job market does exists People aged 45+ find it harder to get jobs and language skills are also an issue, with French and English being the most asked for requirements on the Luxembourg market. Isabelle advises that the hopeful new legislation to come should help open up working opportunities to 'third-country' spouses. She also reminds employers that it's a legal obligation to register their job openings, which will produce a more transparent database from which Luxembourg can also learn where the gaps in the market are, and therefore address them. HEC Liège Luxembourg Pratiksha Misra is the Recruiting Manager at HEC Liège Luxembourg and talks about the course opportunities plus links with internships. Pascal Wiscour-Conter, a Luxembourger who spent the bulk of his career in the USA, returned just before COVID to get his Visa. However, lock-down meant he and his wife ended up 'stuck' here by chance. With this experience, Pascal felt what it is like to be an 'ex-pat' in Luxembourg. Pascal has brought his vast experience of working with start-ups, being an entrepreneur and writer himself, to teach the Strategic Communications course at HEC Liège Luxembourg, himself being an alumni of the business school in Liège. International Dual Career Network International Dual Career Network, or IDCN, is a global non-profit association of companies, NGOs and academic institutions, which works closely with the corporate members to make sure the dual career partners have a successful transition to provide them with networking and development opportunities in Luxembourg. Zehra Gozukara - the Partner President for IDCN Luxembourg talks about their links with companies such as Amazon, ArcelorMittal, British Chamber of Commerce, European Investment Bank, European Stability Mechanism, Ferrero, PwC,Vodafone, University of Luxembourg and HEC Liège Luxembourg. Zehra herself benefitted from linking with IDCN when she moved to Luxembourg as a trailing spouse. Polo Club Luxembourg Erick Lauro and Pablo Casero come to the studio laden with polo shirts and paraphernalia. Erick started polo aged 60 at his daughter's insistence. She is now herself one of the best polo players in the country aged just 16, competing all over Europe. Pablo Casero started polo aged 11 in his homeland Argentina and has travelled the world playing and teaching polo since the age of 18. Now with his own two children, aged 5 and 1, they are already on horses! Join Erick and Pablo at the 10 year anniversary of Polo Club Luxembourg's annual Summer Polo Rendez-Vous on 7, 8 and 9 July. It will be a weekend of polo, food, sublime entertainment and great company. You can tune into Lisa's shows on Today Radio Saturdays at 11am, Sundays at noon and Tuesdays at 10am.

This week on the podcast we are all about mountains and mushrooms! I am talking with the wonderful Alison Beale about her weekly trips to the mountains around Tokyo and why she has become rather addicted to these hikes. Alison shares with us some of the physical, mental, emotional and social benefits she has experienced on her trips to various mountains and why she loves discovering all the wonderful biodiversity on the mountains, including mushrooms! In this episode you'll hear:How rehabilitating an injury led Alison to weekly mountain walksWhy Alison enjoys finding different types of mushrooms while hikingAdvice on how to keep yourself safe while walking in the mountains aloneWhat Alison learnt about fear and ways to use that in everyday lifeThe community aspect of hiking and how life affirming it can beAbout Alison:Alison is Director of the University of Oxford Japan Office. She came to Japan immediately after graduating from Oxford and has had a long career in international education and cultural relations, mostly with the British Council. She worked for the organization in various cities in Japan, and then in Trinidad and Tobago and Shanghai China, before coming back to Tokyo. She then decided to ditch her peripatetic life, and now heads up the representative office of the University of Oxford in Japan. Alison is passionate about building links between the UK and Japan and holds a number of voluntary positions for example as Vice-President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan and Executive Director of the Japan-British Society. She is also a fan of the performing arts and is on the Board of the New National Theatre Tokyo.Things mentioned in the Episode:Blog post about Unconscious Processing: https://jennifershinkai.com/2020/01/07/need-inspiration-pop-to-the-loo/Connect with Alison:Instagram: www.instagram.com/aliyama_japanBlog: https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/author/alison-beale/Connect with Jennifer:Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershinkai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach Website: https://jennifershinkai.com/

Business leaders tell us the UK economy is going off course.Caroline Hepker brings us her conversations with Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman, British Chambers of Commerce chief Martha Lane Fox, and former CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Xavier Rolet. Meanwhile in Westminster, Rishi Sunak faces more internal Tory party turmoil after the resignation of Boris Johnson and two allies from parliament. Our political reporter Alex Wickham discusses the fallout. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Mandelson says China has asked him to help them attract more foreign investment. We bring you our exclusive interview with the former trade secretary. Back in London, the British Chambers of Commerce is making a pitch for the CBI's place as the voice of business. Our UK Business Editor Julian Harris tells us about the aims of the BCC's new business council. Elina Ganatra reports on more young people dropping out of the workforce due to ill health, while our City Editor Katherine Griffiths brings us better news on the UK attracting foreign direct investment in financial services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Central Bank and the Bank of England have raised interest rates again, one day after a similar move by the US Federal Reserve. But amid those big players, Britain seems in particular trouble, with the International Monetary Fund warning it will be the only major economy to shrink in 2023. In the UK, the pain and anger poured into the streets on Wednesday when the country saw its biggest strikes in a decade, with as many as half a million workers walking out, from transport to teachers. There's little light at the end of the tunnel, with a cost-of-living crisis forcing around four million children into poverty. Correspondent Nada Bashir was there on "walkout Wednesday."  Also on today's show: Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce; Stephanie Flanders, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg; Gina Prince-Bythewood; Director, “The Woman King”; Yascha Mounk; Author, “The Great Experiment” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

                                                                  Karen Loon shares her lessons about how "Our future is shaped by our past", that "Imposter syndrome is normal", why you should not "be scared to look in the mirror" and more. Hosted by Jeffery Wang  About Karen Loon Karen Loon is passionate about ensuring that both women and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are given the right opportunities to thrive within their organisations. Combining her business and governance experience as Non-Executive Director (NED); her 29 years working with the world's leading financial institutions as a senior relationship and assurance partner at PwC; her knowledge gained from leading change initiatives in diversity; and her academic research in system psychodynamics, Karen delivers research-based and yet practical advice to the organisations she works with. Karen is a recognised thought leader and speaker on workplace diversity and inclusion. She was formerly PwC's Singapore and Asia-Pacific Diversity Leader and a member of its Global Diversity Leadership Team and Global Financial Services Diversity Steering Committee. Under her leadership, PwC won the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore's 2017 Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Award. She was also awarded a certificate at the 2017 Singapore Committee for UN Women HeForShe Awards to recognise her work to promote gender equality in Singapore. Karen regularly shares her views on enhancing diversity with leading organisations and professional and industry bodies in Australia and Singapore. She is also a commentator on governance and culture matters.   Karen is a NED on several for-profit, professional, and educational organisation boards. She has an Executive Master in Change from INSEAD, a Master of Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management, and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney. In addition, Karen has several post-graduate qualifications in accounting, finance, corporate governance, and culture. Karen's current book Fostering Culturally Diverse Leadership in Organisations-Lessons from Those Who Smashed the Bamboo Ceiling, examines how successful culturally diverse leaders at work resolve the contradictions and tensions of their identities within organisations. Episode Notes Lesson 1: Life is full of patterns that we continuously repeat 03:05 Lesson 2: Your family will always be your biggest cheers squad 06:32 Lesson 3: Our future is shaped by our past 10:47 Lesson 4: If you're not networking, you're not working 13:55 Lesson 5: Imposter syndrome is normal 17:52 Lesson 6: Don't be scared to look in the mirror 20:59 Lesson 7: Embrace negative capability 23:49 Lesson 8: Invest in ‘me' time 25:52 Lesson 9: Stay hungry, stay foolish 26:55 Lesson 10: The best way to bond is over food 29:17  

Steven Lynch, Managing Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, discusses business sentiment on China's reopening. He spoke with hosts Doug Krizner and Paul Allen on "Bloomberg Daybreak Asia."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based in the UK, Jim James is the Champion of the UnNoticed Entrepreneur. That's because he's been one since 1995 when he set up EASTWEST Public Relations in Singapore. Living in Beijing, China, from 2006 to 2019, he set up a number of other businesses including the import of Morgan Motor company cars, the Beijing chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization, and played a role as Vice Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce. Jim also set up the British Business Awards in China in 2008 and played the role of interim CEO of Lotus Cars in China. As a youngster, he lived in Africa and America and studied in America as an undergraduate. As a result Jim has friends and associates around the world, and this is reflected in the guests and listeners of his show, The Unnoticed.Now he is back in the UK, and in pursuit of the next round of being an entrepreneur. He sold his PR Agency, playing the role of Chairman, and is focused on The UnNoticed Entrepreneur project. The genesis was helping fellow entrepreneurs during COVID, including my sister.  Jim is the proud father of two amazing daughters and a handsome beagle called Binkie, who ensures that they go for walks no matter what time he finishes in the studio. Connect with Jim through Linktree at https://linktr.ee/jimajames where "I've listed all my bits and pieces" said Jim on his website https://theunnoticed.cc#thebusinesschoppodcast #entreprenuerlife #theunnoticedBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDesignrr Get Instant Transcripts from your Podcast, Video, or Webinar Altogether Domains, Hosting and More Bringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Riverside.fm Professional Remote Content Creation StudioDigital Business Cards Let's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPlease Rate & ReviewVisit Altogether Marketing LLC

John Stopford, Head of Multi Asset Income at NinetyOne Prof Adrian Saville Investment Specialist at Genera Capital and Leon Ayo, President of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa discuss the sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng as the finance minister for the UK after a six week stint. Friday File - A look at the business of African Fashion through a book titled, "Africa in Fashion: Luxury, Craft and Textile Heritage" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to figures released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US added 263,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate dropped from 3.7% to 3.5%. Joining us to discuss the latest numbers is Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter.  Also on today's show: Board of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Director General Shevaun Haviland.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Evan Davis asks why there are more job vacancies in Britain than there are people looking for work. Unemployment used to be a big problem, but now businesses say they're struggling to recruit enough staff. Guest list: Jane Townson: CEO of The Home Care Association Will Beckett: CEO of Hawksmoor restaurants Jane Gratton: Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce Jon Wilson: CEO of TotalJobs online recruitment agency. Production Coordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross and Siobhan Reed Sound production: Neil Churchill & Graham Puddifoot Research: Louise Byrne Producer: Nick Holland Editor: Richard Vadon Presenter: Evan Davis

As Liz Truss takes the top job at Number 10, we unravel what 'Trussonomics' could be with John Longworth, former chairman of the British Chambers of Commerce and former Conservative Party Member, and Russ Mould discusses why the pound struggled on the day a new Prime Minister was announced. As energy prices continue to rise while the Nord Stream 1 remains closed, we speak to energy consultant Kathryn Porter on how the week may look for energy and gas. And, joining us in the show is a panel of three small businesses as we hear what they would like to see from Liz Truss. Could cash be making a comeback? We hear from John Howells, Chief Exec of LINK, the UK's cash machine network, on why more banking hubs that allow people to access cash will be cropping up across the country.

Boris Johnson is set to announce reforms to lending rules to increase home ownership in the UK as higher fuel and energy costs put pressure on household budgets. The same economic conditions have put more businesses off investing for the future, according to the latest British Chambers of Commerce UK economic forecast, which shows GDP is expected to contract.