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British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey

The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the UK’s largest and longest-running independent survey of business sentiment.
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UK economy has grown more than expected

The UK’s economy grew by more than expected in the first three months of 2025 according to the latest official figures
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Dorchester Chamber for Business

  • A new strategy to deliver economic growth in Dorset is agreed by Cabinet
    by Steve Bulley on July 1, 2025 at 5:48 pm

    Dorset Council's Cabinet approved a new Economic Strategy which is set to drive employment, investment, and innovation across the county. The post A new strategy to deliver economic growth in Dorset is agreed by Cabinet appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College celebrates strong Ofsted report
    by Steve Bulley on July 1, 2025 at 9:49 am

    Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College has hit the ground running following its recent merger – receiving a ‘Good’ rating in all eight categories of its first Ofsted inspection as a merged institution. The post Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College celebrates strong Ofsted report appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • DataGardener’s May 2025 Business Insights Report
    by Steve Bulley on June 16, 2025 at 4:09 pm

    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. The post DataGardener’s May 2025 Business Insights Report appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • REACTION: Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth 
    by Steve Bulley on June 11, 2025 at 3:38 pm

    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. The post REACTION: Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth  appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

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