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Major package of reforms to support small businesses

10 Downing Street Dorchester Chamber

Prime Minister to announce major reform package to boost apprenticeships and cut red tape for thousands of small businesses. Setting out a major package of reforms to support businesses to deliver more apprenticeship places, cut red tape for SMEs and leverage more private investment in female founders.

Presidents Blog: 5 ways small businesses can use AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept of the future. It’s here, and it’s transforming the way businesses operate. For small businesses in Dorset, AI offers a range of opportunities to streamline operations, enhance customer service, and drive growth.

Here our President Steve Bulley looks at five ways small businesses can leverage AI

Extra funding for road maintenance in the Dorchester area

As its annual programme gears up for spring, with extra funding Dorset Council is set to bolster its proactive measures to look after its roads. This includes more pothole repairs, resurfacing and  preventative treatments to manage road condition and maintain highway safety.

Budget summary March 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of this year’s Budget in the House of Commons.

It is the last scheduled Budget before the next general election, which is expected to take place later this year.

Dorchester Town Council News – British Science Week comes to Dorchester

Building on the success of previous hugely popular events, the Family Science Day will be taking place again at the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery on Sunday the 17th March from 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. This free (but ticketed) activity is sure to bring out the Marie Curie or the Albert Einstein in you!