Electrification and decarbonisation emerge as lucrative ventures in the race towards a sustainable future. But what does it take to turn the tide toward net zero? And how can we navigate the turbulent waters of green transition? On 13 June, we are delighted to invite you to the second seminar in a series of events addressing the complexities of the world ahead, this time in Gothenburg. Join us as we delve into ...
Read MoreEurope’s economy is recovering from years of volatility but is hardly out of the woods. What is the current state of Europe? Where is the European economy heading? And what are the challenges and opportunities? On 21 May, BSCC is delighted to invite you to a breakfast seminar hosted by Intrum. During the seminar, we will discuss the current trends in the European macro landscape together with Anna Zabrodska-Averianov, Senior Economist, ...
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On 24 May, the BSCC welcomed members to the second event on Legal AI, Copyright Implications of Machine Learning. Together with Imogen Ireland, Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells, Tobias Kempas, Counsel at Vinge, Lavan Thasarathakumar, Senior Advisor at Hogan Lovells, and Alastair Shaw, Counsel at Hogan Lovells, we discussed the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property (IP), and regulatory frameworks. The event featured a series of insightful presentations that addressed both the challenges and ...
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The Policy Watch is a weekly update which aims to provide concise insights into the current policy landscape. Tailored for our members and individuals interested in international affairs, this update offers a brief yet comprehensive summary of key developments affecting policy decisions and political trends in the UK, Sweden, and the EU.UK REJECTS EU'S OFFER ON POST-BREXIT YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME The UK Government has rejected an EU proposal to facilitate easier ...
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UK Government postpone post-Brexit border controls The UK government has informed port authorities that critical health and safety checks for EU imports will not be implemented when post-Brexit border controls begin this month, citing the risk of significant disruption. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) outlined a plan to avoid queues of lorries at ports, proposing a phased implementation approach to the new border measures to prevent potential ...
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The Policy Watch is a weekly update which aims to provide concise insights into the current policy landscape. Tailored for our members and individuals interested in international affairs, this update offers a brief yet comprehensive summary of key developments affecting policy decisions and political trends in the UK, Sweden, and the EU.UK CONFIRMS RAF TYPHOONS DOWNED IRANIAN DRONES PM Rishi Sunak confirmed the involvement of RAF Typhoons in shooting down Iranian ...
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UK economy grows for 2nd consecutive month in February A lucrative couple of months for the manufacturing industry has resulted in the UK economy growing for the 2nd month in February. According to the latest Office for National Statistics figures, GDP rose by 0.1% between January and February. In February, manufacturing output increased by 1.2%, marking a significant increase in the likelihood of an overall economic expansion during the first quarter, ...
Read MoreH.E. Ms. Judith Gough, British Ambassador to Sweden and the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially invite all members to the AGM followed by a drinks reception at the British Ambassador’s Residence. We are pleased to welcome Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab as guest of honour and speaker. Mr. Johansson will be addressing Collaboration in a New Geopolitical Reality. We are also honoured to welcome H.E. Ms. Judith Gough, ...
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On 9 April, the BSCC, together with Business Region Gothenburg, InPress, Invest in Skåne, and Stockholm Business Region, welcomed members and partners to the first seminar in our series of events addressing the complexities of the world ahead. Together with Niklas Persson, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for BU Grid Integration at Hitachi Energy, Alasdair Ross, Countries Editor at The Economist, and Pia Sandvik, CEO at Teknikföretagen, we discussed ...
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The Policy Watch is a weekly update which aims to provide concise insights into the current policy landscape. Tailored for our members and individuals interested in international affairs, this update offers a brief yet comprehensive summary of key developments affecting policy decisions and political trends in the UK, Sweden, and the EU.UK AND US ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO ADDRESS AI SAFETY CONCERNS The United States and Britain have announced a collaboration aimed ...
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