Nottingham

EU ‘reset’ talks should bring greater clarity over export requirements says Chamber

Marking the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 UK-EU referendum, East Midlands Chamber has renewed its call for anticipated UK Government ‘reset’ talks with the bloc to prioritise improving trade terms to ease the burden on exporters. East Midlands Chamber Head of International Trade Lucy Granger said: “Exporters need to be able to trade with EU countries easily, free of any barriers that hinder trade or create a headache, like unnecessary costs or complex requirements to adhere to. While the expected […]

23 June 2026 19

Derbyshire

CrossCountry celebrates International Women in Engineering Day with Derbyshire engineer leading major fleet improvement programmes

A Derbyshire engineer who “just enjoyed making things” explains how she came to oversee the refurbishment of an entire train fleet, as CrossCountry marks International Women in Engineering Day (IWED) which was held on Tuesday 23rd June. This year, long-distance train operator CrossCountry is showcasing the story of Head of Industry Projects, Kerry Childs, whose journey from a Matlock classroom to leading major fleet improvement programmes stemmed from a lifelong curiosity about how things work, and how things can be […]

23 June 2026 16

Cricket

Derby to get state-of-the-art cricket dome thanks to funding boost

Derby is to receive government funding to improve cricket facilities across the city and make the sport more accessible than ever before. The city has been chosen as one of five locations to benefit from a further £3 million injection to open up access to year-round cricket in even more communities. This figure will be matched by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The investment will see a cricket dome built in Derby, in collaboration between Derbyshire County Cricket Club and the Derbyshire […]

19 June 2026 44

Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Derby

No interest rate cut from 3.75% means no relief yet for businesses looking to borrow

The Bank of England’s announcement to hold the interest rate at 3.75% could add to the frustration of firms looking to invest to grow by borrowing, the East Midlands Chamber has said. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “With inflation having remained static at 2.8% in the latest data published this week, it was generally expected the Bank of England would not announce any cut in the interest rate just yet. For businesses looking to […]

18 June 2026 16

Derby

Unchanged 5.5% East Midlands unemployment means skills reform must step up

After the latest estimated data showed unemployment in the region has remained at 5.5%, East Midlands Chamber has renewed its call for skills investment, to better match candidates with roles. The latest estimated figure from the Office for National Statistics for over 16s in the East Midlands covers the period between February and April 2026. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “Less than half of East Midlands businesses have attempted to recruit and of those […]

18 June 2026 13

Derby

Inflation holding at 2.8% will help reassure business

The East Midlands Chamber has said inflation holding at 2.8% will reduce anxiety for firms, amid what has been a challenging trading climate. The latest estimated figure from the Office for National Statistics covers the 12 months to May 2026. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “While still above the Bank of England’s 2% target, firms will welcome inflation having held steady, when it was widely expected to increase. For those looking to borrow, there […]

17 June 2026 28

Derby

Falling sales and confidence, rising price pressure – new East Midlands research reveals tough trading

Respondents of East Midlands Chamber’s second Quarterly Economic Survey of 2026 have reported sharp drops in sales and orders, both in the UK and overseas; reduced expectation of an increase in profitability or turnover across the next 12 months and there has been a slight increase, to five out ten, in those considering price increases. On recruitment, the majority, six out of ten, are still struggling to find suitable staff but the figure was below Q1 of 2026, at seven […]

15 June 2026 17

Derby

Impact of Middle East conflict shows in 0.1% shrinking of economy

The East Midlands Chamber has said the war in the Middle East is likely to have influenced the first contraction in GDP in months and renewed its call for greater support to help the region’s businesses during tough trading conditions. The latest estimated figure for April, published by the Office for National Statistics, follows growth of 0.3% in March. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “While a contraction in GDP was widely anticipated by economists, […]

12 June 2026 24

Derby

Resident doctors to take industrial action from 15th – 19th June

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that resident doctors will take industrial action from 7am on Monday 15th June until 7am on Friday 19th June. During the strikes, there may be fewer doctors working than usual, and services will prioritise life saving and urgent care. As with previous periods of industrial action, this may mean longer waits for less urgent care and some disruption to planned appointments. NHS organisations have plans in place to ensure emergency care is prioritised […]

11 June 2026 16

EU ‘reset’ talks should bring greater clarity over export requirements says Chamber

CrossCountry celebrates International Women in Engineering Day with Derbyshire engineer leading major fleet improvement programmes

Derby to get state-of-the-art cricket dome thanks to funding boost

No interest rate cut from 3.75% means no relief yet for businesses looking to borrow

Unchanged 5.5% East Midlands unemployment means skills reform must step up

Inflation holding at 2.8% will help reassure business

Falling sales and confidence, rising price pressure – new East Midlands research reveals tough trading

Impact of Middle East conflict shows in 0.1% shrinking of economy

Resident doctors to take industrial action from 15th – 19th June

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