The Farming Community Network (FCN) has introduced the Greenzone Checklist, a valuable resource designed to enhance both business and personal resilience for farmers and farm businesses. This checklist assists in identifying strengths and areas where additional information or support may be beneficial.
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay. The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary convened a meeting with trade unions and business leaders in a first-of-its-kind meeting on 14 August.
It has been a week of financial numbers for members to digest with inflation and UK economy growth both rising.
The 0.6% expansion in the UK economy during Q2 2024 signals a positive trajectory, reaffirming its recovery from the previous recession. This was widely expected and the markets have reacted positively.
The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity. Steve Bulley, President of Dorchester Chamber for Business, said: “The adoption of AI is not just a trend, but a strategic investment that can spur efficiency, innovation, and growth. It’s time for SMEs to overcome barriers and harness the power of AI or be left behind.”
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, has made a statement to the House of Commons about the state of public finances this week. Dorchester Chamber for Business President Steve Bulley summaries what we heard in this article.
