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Chamber News

The state of the public finances summary

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.

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Electric bike hire coming to Dorchester

It’s been announced  by Dorset Council that it has finalised a contract with Beryl Bikes for the introduction and management of a bicycle hire scheme covering Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland.
Locations for the bicycle stands are still being worked on and an exact ‘go live’ date we will be announced soon.

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HMRC launches VAT registration estimator

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.

The VAT Registration Estimator has been developed after feedback from small businesses suggested an online tool would be helpful to show when their turnover could require businesses to register for VAT and its effect on profits.

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Members News

Cerne Abbas Giant Conference Coming To Dorset Museum & Art Gallery This September

Drawing upon recent excavations by the National Trust and subsequent new research, this special day-time conference on 28 September at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery offers the opportunity to explore the Giant and other significant hill figures in Wessex.
The Cerne Giant, located outside the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset, is one of the most iconic hill figures in the UK and is an important part of local culture and folklore.

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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.