British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey
26/05/2025
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the UK’s largest and longest-running independent survey of business sentiment.
New Premier Inn in Dorchester Town Centre Approved
20/05/2025
The Dorchester Chamber for Business is delighted to hear that the former Marks and Spencer building will get a new lease as a Premier Inn
UK economy has grown more than expected
15/05/2025
The UK’s economy grew by more than expected in the first three months of 2025 according to the latest official figures
The Employment Rights Bill, NICs, and tariffs: How will they impact you?
13/05/2025
Economic developments are moving at a rapid pace. The annual British Chambers of Commerce Workforce Survey is one of our most influential pieces of research on labour market issues.
A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year
13/05/2025
Thousands more people are choosing to file their tax returns during the first week of the new tax year (6 to 12 April), with an extra 28,503 filing in 2025, compared to 270,916 people in 2020.
Dorchester Town Council hold an Informal Annual Meeting
18/04/2025
Dorchester Town Council has announced the date for this year’s Informal Annual Town Meeting being held at the Corn Exchange on Friday 9 May from 11am-1pm.
New Dorset Council Chief Executive announced
02/04/2025
Dorset Council has announced that Dr Catherine Howe has been unanimously recommended by the cross-party Staffing Committee as Dorset Council’s new Chief Executive.
Spring Statement 2025 – The full report
27/03/2025
The government is focused on securing Britain’s future through its Plan for Change – driving economic growth, building an NHS fit for the future and keeping the country safe.
HMRC launches Help for Side Hustles
20/02/2025
HMRC launches Help for Hustles campaign to help people earning extra income understand their tax obligations. Anyone generating more than £1,000 from their side hustle should check their tax obligations.
Coming soon business grants from Dorset Council
14/02/2025
Act now: New business grants from Dorset Council. To be eligible, projects must be completed by 28 March 2025. This round will close for applications at 11:59pm on 24 February 2025.
Dorset not accepted into Devolution Priority Programme
05/02/2025
The Wessex area has not been included within the Devolution Priority Programme announced by the Government Wednesday 5 Feb. Council leaders say the announcement is “Extremely disappointing”.
Government puts AI to work for bakers, road workers and more
14/01/2025
Small businesses across the country will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency through AI tools set to be trialled – from tech that predicts potholes before they form, to AI models that help farmers make their dairy cows produce greater yields.
Financial services optimism falls as Autumn Budget measures loom over investment plans
13/01/2025
Optimism in the FS sector fell at the quickest pace since September 2022, according to the latest CBI Financial Services Survey. That is despite business volumes growing at a faster pace in the quarter to December.
Survey reveals business confidence has declined significantly
06/01/2025
A survey by the British Chambers of Commerce has revealed business confidence has declined significantly with 49% of responding companies expecting their turnover to increase over the next twelve months.
Business crime figures hit record high in 2024
02/01/2025
Businesses across the UK experienced an alarming surge in robberies last year, with an average of 33 incidents occurring daily. Data from the Office for National Statistics. A study by Usdaw, the union representing shop workers, also found that one in five retail employees faced violent assaults in the past year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
23/12/2024
Wishing all our past, present and future members Seasons Greetings and a prosperous New Year.
Dorchester Chamber enters it’s 109th year in 2025, celebrate at our January Breakast being held at The Kings Arms, Hotel on Tuesday 114 Jan 0745-0900.
