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Suffolk businesses meet shadow business secretary in Westminster
Two dozen Suffolk organisations joined the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce for a House of Commons meeting with Andrew Griffith MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade.News
Suffolk's biggest energy users to meet at carbon reduction conference
The Suffolk High Energy Users' Network will host its first annual conference on 17th July, bringing together business leaders and policymakers to showcase progress in reducing industrial emissions.News
Government commits £14.2bn to Sizewell C nuclear power station
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce £14.2bn funding for the Suffolk nuclear site at the GMB union conference, fifteen years after the project was first proposed.News
Orwell Bridge lane closures start Monday as region snubbed by government on transport funding
The Orwell Bridge will face significant traffic restrictions from 16 June, with overnight closures and a contraflow system affecting journeys between Ipswich and Felixstowe. The "essential maintenance" starts just two weeks after the East of England was, yet again, overlooked by the government for desperately needed infrastructure investment.News
Business leaders call for more warning as Orwell Bridge repairs brought forward from 2027 to this June
Essential work to replace two westbound joints on the A14 Orwell Bridge will now begin this summer instead of 2027 as originally planned.News
Suffolk businesses face "most challenging environment since COVID"
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's latest survey reveals local business activity and future prospects have plummeted to their lowest point since 2020/21.News
Partnership to inspire Suffolk's next generation of female construction workers
A ground-breaking collaboration between Suffolk Chamber and Women in Construction Anglia aims to address the construction sector's skills shortage while increasing diversity in an industry where women currently make up only 15% of the workforce.News
Rail and A12 prioritised over Northern Bypass in transport bid
Transport East has submitted funding requests for multiple infrastructure projects in Suffolk, but an Ipswich Northern Bypass is a notable absence from its proposals.News
'Hearts sink when Orwell Bridge closes': Haulier backs bypass campaign
A Felixstowe logistics director has described how bridge closures create chaos for both port businesses and local commuters as he supports calls for an Ipswich Northern Bypass.News
Suffolk Chamber's A14 report reveals damning impact on Suffolk businesses as MPs speak out on proposed solutions
Suffolk faces a potential economic crisis as 83% of businesses say ongoing A14 disruption will force them to cut jobs unless significant improvements are made within the next decade.News
PM agrees to ministerial talks on Ipswich's Northern Bypass
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised to arrange a meeting about Ipswich's Northern Bypass, responding to mounting pressure over the town's traffic problems and a stark warning about the Orwell Bridge's future.News
Suffolk Chamber welcomes new patrons Scrutton Bland and Halo Service Solutions
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Halo Service Solutions and Scrutton Bland as new patrons, expanding its network of influential local businesses.News
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott calls for Northern Bypass to be given national priority status
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has written to the Prime Minister urging him to designate an Ipswich Northern Bypass as nationally significant infrastructure as the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce prepares to release damning evidence of A14 disruption's impact on the local economy.News
'It could be so much better': Local business leaders respond to sobering Suffolk Chamber economic survey
As the Suffolk Chamber's latest survey reveals business confidence is at a two-year low, local leaders speak out about navigating through mounting tax pressures and economic uncertainty.Feature
'There must be no further tax hikes' as Suffolk Chamber warns of 'grim' outlook for local businesses
The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's latest economic survey shows widespread pessimism and decline among local businesses, with more than 80% expressing concerns about tax levels.News
Concern as Port of Felixstowe loses major shipping routes to expanding London Gateway
The loss of major shipping routes to London Gateway highlights a growing infrastructure gap between Suffolk and Essex, with business leaders, experts and campaigners warning that the Port of Felixstowe's future depends on urgent transport improvements.News
Chamber launches new group as Suffolk businesses face tough choices over water use
Suffolk businesses must reduce their water usage by 9% by 2038 under government plans, in what is already the most water-depleted region in the country. A new chamber of commerce group aims to help companies meet this challenge.News
Suffolk businesses urged to join Chamber's fight to fix Suffolk's A14 problem – before it's too late
A new campaign to address persistent problems on Suffolk's A14 has been launched by the county's Chamber of Commerce. Local businesses are being asked to join the fight by sharing how road issues impact their operations.News
Suffolk leaders unite to boost county's influence on government
Over 100 leaders from Suffolk met last week to strategise how the county can better align with the new Labour government's priorities and get us to the "front of the Government funding queue.”News
Suffolk transport plan launched amid urgent calls for Orwell Bridge action
Suffolk County Council is seeking public feedback on its new Local Transport Plan, while business leaders demand immediate solutions for persistent Orwell Bridge disruptions.News
Thousands of young people to attend FutureSkills Fair in Ipswich
A major careers event aimed at inspiring 14-16 year olds is set to take place at Suffolk New College on 4 November, with 3,000 youngsters already signed up to attend.News
Suffolk Chamber slams Orwell Bridge closure as "bad for business"
The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has criticised the partial closure of Orwell Bridge, calling it "reputationally embarrassing for Suffolk" and demanding action from policymakers.News
Cybersecurity experts to host interactive business brunch in Ipswich
Local businesses can learn how to strengthen their human firewall against cyber threats at an upcoming interactive event in Ipswich.News
Suffolk Chamber and Combat2Coffee urge local businesses to support veterans by signing Armed Forces Covenant
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and Combat2Coffee are urging local businesses to support veterans by signing the Armed Forces Covenant, as only 0.48% of Suffolk businesses have pledged so far.News
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