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Is the UK Stuck in a Low-Growth Trap? 

The British Chambers of Commece has released it’s latest ecomomic forcast. 
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Fed up with late payments?

This government is committed to tackling the scourge of late payments, which costs the UK economy almost £11 billion per …
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  • Dorchester’s Shire Hall Museum to close on Thursday 8 Oct after years of financial struggle
    by Steve Bulley on October 6, 2026 at 7:02 pm

    Dorchester's Shire Hall Museum  dedicated to the history of justice, and home to the courtroom where the Tolpuddle Martyrs were tried, is set to close on Thursday 8 October, following years of financial difficulty. The post Dorchester’s Shire Hall Museum to close on Thursday 8 Oct after years of financial struggle appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Blanchards Bailey recognised across six practice areas in Legal 500 2027
    by Steve Bulley on October 6, 2026 at 6:38 pm

    Dorset law firm Blanchards Bailey has secured rankings across six areas of law in the Legal 500 UK 2027 guide, alongside three of its lawyers being recognised as regional leading experts in their specialism. The post Blanchards Bailey recognised across six practice areas in Legal 500 2027 appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Improved Self Assessment registration service launched
    by Steve Bulley on October 6, 2026 at 6:28 pm

    Anyone who has income to declare for the 2025 to 2026 tax year encouraged to register for Self Assessment now. The post Improved Self Assessment registration service launched appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Businesses urged to attend Bournemouth expo
    by Steve Bulley on October 5, 2026 at 6:14 pm

    Bookings have opened for Dorset Chamber’s final Business Expo of the year, with more than 60 stands among the attractions at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth. The post Businesses urged to attend Bournemouth expo appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

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