On 13 March, the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Edrington Sweden welcomed members to the annual BSCC whisky tasting. During the evening, we learned about the history of the Macallan, the whisky-making process and tasted a selection of their single malt whiskys. We would like to extend our gratitude to Edrington Sweden for hosting us and for introducing us to the world of the Macallan whisky. We would also like to thank ...
Read MoreThe landscape of intellectual property law is constantly evolving in the age of rapidly advancing technology. As Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are becoming increasingly incorporated into our business activities, it becomes even more crucial to understand the intricate interplay between these cutting-edge technologies and copyright laws. The BSCC cordially invites you to an event that explores the complex world of the copyright implications of Machine Learning. Together with Tobias Kempas, ...
Read MoreIn a time marked by rapid shifts in supply chains, energy transitions, and concerns about national security, governments are increasingly called upon to act. On 9 April, we are delighted to invite you to the first seminar in a series of events addressing the complexities of the world ahead. We will discuss these issues alongside our expert speakers, Alasdair Ross, Countries Editor at The Economist, Pia Sandvik, CEO at Teknikföretagen, and ...
Read MoreUK shift in green policy Rishi Sunak has backed investing more in gas-fired power plants as he wants to take a cautious approach in tackling climate change. Sunak stated this week that he would not “gamble” with the UK’s energy security whilst still attaining the goal of decarbonising the electricity grid by 2035. The secretary of state also backed his support for energy security and claimed that we could expect blackouts ...
Read MoreThe 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.GOVERNMENT PRESENT ITS SPRING BUDGET On Wednesday, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the UK Government’s Spring Budget ...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, 6 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the UK Government's Spring Budget. In the Budget, the Government addresses various economic challenges, including post-pandemic recovery and global inflation. To tackle these issues, they're implementing policies outlined in their 2023 goals, such as reducing inflation, bolstering growth, and decreasing debt. The Spring Budget aims to continue this trajectory by introducing measures to further lower inflation, which will ...
Read MoreWe are are always curious about the challenges and possibilities our member companies are facing within their industries. This week we are happy to share updates from our new Patron member Groth & Co, ImagineCare, and BDO Sweden. In an interview with Swedish Marketing Federation, Karin Engström, Head of Marketing & Communications at Groth & Co, discussed her role, what Groth & Co does, and her outlook on the upcoming challenges ...
Read MoreOn 21 February, Sophie Dow was honoured with HM The King Carl XVI Gustaf’s medal of the 8th order, adorned with a high blue ribbon, in recognition of her ’substantial contributions to society.’ In 2018, Sophie Dow was awarded the BSCC Annual Award for her outstanding efforts in strengthening UK-Sweden relations. Throughout her professional career, Sophie has been devoted to supporting children with learning difficulties (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, OCD, Tourette syndrome ...
Read MoreWe are delighted to present our new Patron member, Groth & Co. Groth & Co has been creating and optimising intellectual property rights since 1869. This makes them Scandinavia’s first IP adviser. They are a modern and internationally awarded IP law firm offering personal advice in all IP areas. They have experts in trademarks, patents, designs, domain names, copyright, litigation, agreements, marketing law, watching, name creation and more. Their firm is represented ...
Read MoreThe 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.PRIME MINISTER SUNAK CALLS FOR UNITY AGAINST RISING EXTREMISM THREAT In a speech outside 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Rishi ...
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