Spring Statement 2025 – The full report
27/03/2025
The government is focused on securing Britain’s future through its Plan for Change – driving economic growth, building an NHS fit for the future and keeping the country safe.
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We are in our 109th year as the County Town Chamber, join us on Tuesday 8th April 07:45-09:00 at Kingston Maurward College.
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Chamber News
HMRC launches Help for Side Hustles
20/02/2025
HMRC launches Help for Hustles campaign to help people earning extra income understand their tax obligations. Anyone generating more than £1,000 from their side hustle should check their tax obligations.
Coming soon business grants from Dorset Council
14/02/2025
Act now: New business grants from Dorset Council. To be eligible, projects must be completed by 28 March 2025. This round will close for applications at 11:59pm on 24 February 2025.
Dorset not accepted into Devolution Priority Programme
05/02/2025
The Wessex area has not been included within the Devolution Priority Programme announced by the Government Wednesday 5 Feb. Council leaders say the announcement is “Extremely disappointing”.
Members News
Albert Goodman summerise the Spring Statement
27/03/2025
Albert Goodman summerise the Spring Statement. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Increase effective 1 April 2025
17/03/2025
With less than one month to go, the temporary relief on Stamp Duty Land Tax is due to end on 1 April 2025. This change is likely to impact most people wanting to move. Porter Dodson explain more in this blog.
What are the benefits of mediation for employers
11/03/2025
Mediation is a voluntary process through which a neutral third party can help to resolve a conflict or dispute and facilitate an agreement. Mediation can be used to resolve disputes in many areas including the workplace, in businesses, in civil cases, in families and can benefit employers.
Jurassic Coast Challenge fundraisers needed to help raise £25,000 for Dorset County Hospital
07/03/2025
Dorset County Hospital Charity is calling for participants to join the Jurassic Coast Challenge on 17-18 May 2025, to raise money urgently needed for the hospital’s Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit Appeal.
Dorchester Chamber for Business
We promote, support and influence the interests of our members
The Dorchester Chamber was founded in 1916 and plays an active role in the town and surrounding area helping to promote local business and encourage growth.
Our aim is to help local businesses work together to help each other and boost trade.
However we are only strong and influential with the support of local business people.
“Being a member of Dorchester Chamber for Business has expanded my network of local business contacts and provided me with a strong support system in my work."
“It connects me to like-minded business owners and as someone who generally works alone, it keeps my mind on the big picture.”
“Helps me link up with other professionals and ensures that I am known in the local business community.”
“I have been inspired by some of the speakers and met new people and previous acquaintances”
