The focus of the BCC Annual Conference on the 5 March 2020 in London was placed on the key issues facing Britain’s community. Adam Marshall, Director General for the British Chambers of Commerce, states that the key priorities of our Chamber business communities for 2020 and beyond is to seize new opportunities and help the UK rise to new challenges. Economic performance depends on business confidence and it’s important to ...
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Financial Forecast with Christian Keller, Managing Director and Head of Economics Research, at Barclays. The global economy is in a slowdown. Barclays global growth forecast projects real GDP will rise from an estimated 3.1 percent in 2019 to 3.2 percent in 2020 and 3.5 percent in 2021 – which is a slight downward revision of previous projections. The global economic slowdown is a consequence of rising trade barriers, geopolitical uncertainties and ...
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The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to a Seminar on the 'Essentials when Down-Sizing' at Verto Konsult on 18 February. A well-executed down-sizing process makes it easier for companies to recruit when it is time for it, to maintain productivity and to increase the likelihood of past employees becoming ambassadors for their previous employers. Alison Sjöström, Senior Outplacement Consultant, will discuss Anglo-Swedish cultural differences, the global trends ...
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The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Breakfast Seminar on 14 February with Christian Keller, Head of Economics Research at Barclays and Peter Ruskin, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Stockholm. Christian will discuss the outlook for global growth, key drivers, risks to monitor and expected central bank behaviour in light of ongoing political uncertainties going into 2020. Also, we are pleased that Peter Ruskin will share ...
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his vision for a trade deal with the EU, stating that he wants a comprehensive trade agreement. The PM has suggested that he wishes to see a trade deal similar to that of Canada or Australia. Boris Johnson says in his speech that there is no need for a trade agreement between the UK and EU to involve an acceptance of EU rules ...
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2020 marks the beginning of a new decade and an important moment in time where many elements will remain uncertain. Europe now has a “moment of opportunity” to tackle global challenges, as Chrisitne Lagarde expressed it in her first speech as the new president of the European Central Bank (ECB). The year ahead will likely be dominated by EU-UK Brexit negotiations, the US presidential election and an increasing anxiety about ...
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The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to an exclusive guided tour of 'The Power of Hands' exhibition at Fotografiska on 3 February at 17.00 hosted by Essity. The leading hygiene and health care company Essity is committed to promote the global dialogue on how health standards can be increased and how we all can contribute to the United Nations Sustainability goals. The tour will be followed by a drinks reception in the ...
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The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you 'Behind the Scenes' at Grand Hôtel Stockholm on 27 January 2020. The Grand Hôtel in Stockholm has been home to celebrities, high-profile events and everyday bon-vivants since 1874. We are happy to invite you to an exclusive guided tour “Behind the Scenes” at Grand Hôtel. The tour will be followed by a drinks reception. We are happy to Share a Grand Experience with you. The ...
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The Conservatives, led by Boris Johnson won a resounding mandate to 'get Brexit done' in the British general election 2019. As Labour strongholds fell to the Conservatives Boris Johnson now holds a large majority in the parliament. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that this was a mandate to take the UK out of the EU by next month "no ifs, no buts". Boris Johnsons victory is the biggest majority for ...
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