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Trade Talks with India launched

Negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India were launched in January 2022, with a first round already concluded by the end of the month. Both parties want to conclude negotiations by the end of 2022 and an Interim Agreement will be considered to deliver early benefits for both countries. The UK and India had already committed in May 2021 to an Enhanced Trade Partnership which could double trade by 2030.

First corporate sponsors of the Snowdogs Support Life, Kirklees art trail revealed

Set to launch in September this year, anticipation is building for Snowdogs Support Life, Kirklees which will see over 60 giant Snowdog sculptures unleashed across Kirklees as part of a spectactular free art event for our whole community to enjoy.

First Choice Recruitment Expands Their Team

First Choice Recruitment have expanded their team with 3 new brilliant Kickstarters.

Ambition Welcome but Key Questions Remain – BCC on Living with Covid Strategy

Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement to Parliament on the ‘Living with Covid’ strategy, BCC Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said:

New legislation on potential UK sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis

New legislation on potential UK sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis came into force last Thursday. The rules widen the range of actors and assets over which sanctions could apply

BCC RESEARCH FINDS LITTLE LOVE FOR EU TRADE DEAL

New research* carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce of more than 1,000 businesses has highlighted a host of issues with the UK’s trade deal with Europe. The BCC believes urgent steps should be taken to address these problems so the UK Government’s ambition to increase the number of firms exporting can be met.

Paxman become the first official sculpture sponsor for The Kirkwood’s Snowdogs Art Trail

Medical equipment manufacturer, Paxman, has become the first local business to stand side-by-side with The Kirkwood to support the charity’s much anticipated Snowdogs Support Life, Kirklees art trail, which will see large Snowdog characters appear across Kirklees next Autumn.