Commenting on the Chancellor’s Fiscal Statement, Shevaun Havilland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:  “Businesses will welcome many of the measures announced today that should boost economic growth, relieve cost pressures and encourage...

DRINK UP! MERMAID GIN GETS EVEN STRONGER The Island’s boutique gin is now an international concern – with an expanded product range and global distribution. Isle of Wight Distiller co-founder Xavier Baker talks to Tom Stroud “When Conrad Gauntlett and I started the...

Smile! The IW Lottery helps the Island Photo Company to grow with a £15,000 interest free loan Island photographer Robin Crossley is expanding his business. He’s launched the Island Photo Company, investing in an innovative mobile studio, described as an “open air...

Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Sarah Howard, Chair of the BCC, said: “We would like to congratulate Liz Truss on running a successful campaign to become the UK’s new Prime Minister. “She must now take immediate steps to support the...

The BCC expects the UK economy to plunge into recession before the end of 2022, with inflation spiking to 14% and lingering weakness in growth expected to continue into 2024 UK Economic Outlook – 2022 The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has again downgraded its...

BCC proposes five-point plan to offer businesses immediate support Measures include Covid-style support by introducing Government Emergency Energy Grant for SMEs Government urged to give Ofgem further powers to strengthen regulation of the energy market for businesses...

Join us on Wednesday 14th September at the Lakeside Park Hotel in Wootton Doors open at 10am and entry is free for everyone – don’t miss the opportunity to take part in the Island’s biggest business networking event Sponsored by WightFibre, with supporting sponsors...

Thanks to all of our members who joined us at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes for our Cowes Week BBQ and drinks event with Red Squirrel Property. [gallery...

Measures for inflation are at the highest levels on record with 2 in 3 (65%) firms expecting to raise prices and no sign this is levelling off More than 4 in 5 (82%) cite inflation as a growing concern for their business, also an historical high Three quarters (75%)...