How can we help you to fly?
03/07/2026
For 110 years, DCfB has promoted the interests of the business community in and around Dorchester, nurturing strong networking,
Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals
19/02/2026
Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches. Cyber threats cost UK businesses £14.7 billion a year, with half of small firms experiencing one in the last 12 months.
Prepare for 2026/27: Individuals
29/01/2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key changes affecting individuals from 6 April 2026, including increases to some of the rates of income tax and capital gains tax (CGT), as well as reforms to inheritance tax (IHT).
Companies House Identity Verification (Our guide)
01/01/2026
Dorchester Chamber for Business has created a guide to completing Compaines House Identifiaction.
Fully funded Business Support and Sales Skills Bootcamps for Dorset
22/09/2025
Fully funded Business Support and Sales Skills Bootcamps for Dorset available now.
Is the UK Stuck in a Low-Growth Trap?
09/09/2025
The British Chambers of Commece has released it’s latest ecomomic forcast.
Fed up with late payments?
15/08/2025
This government is committed to tackling the scourge of late payments, which costs the UK economy almost £11 billion per
Shape the future of self-driving vehicles
21/07/2025
A consultation has been launched by the government to assess attitudes from individuals and business on self-driving vehicles.
Illegally modified electric bikes, scramblers and scooters seized
20/07/2025
Dorset Police has launched a targeted operation to tackle the use of illegally modified electric bikes, scramblers and scooters in
A new strategy to deliver economic growth in Dorset is agreed by Cabinet
01/07/2025
Dorset Council’s Cabinet approved a new Economic Strategy which is set to drive employment, investment, and innovation across the county.
DataGardener’s May 2025 Business Insights Report
16/06/2025
A lot can change in just one month — and May was no exception. New businesses started, others closed, and key trends began to take shape across the UK. See Data Gardener’s report in full.
REACTION: Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
11/06/2025
Reaction: Rachel Reeves has announced an extra £29bn per year for the NHS in England, funding boosts for defence and housing, as she set out spending plans until the end of the decade.
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.