Economy Group
Suffolk Chamber’s Economy Group offers a forum for discussion and knowledge transfer, serves as a catalyst for launching and monitoring the organisation’s campaigns, and lobbies on issues related to fiscal and monetary policy. It forms part a key element in the policy and lobbying work of the Chamber, feeding into our wider engagement with key stakeholders.
Meeting twice a year, the Group regularly hears from expert speakers on topics such as Business Rates reform, the impact of interest rate changes and key points arising from the Suffolk Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES).
Previous Economy Theme Group Meeting notes
13 February 2024 - Presentation by Jonny Haseldine; Presentation by Dr Kakia Chatsiou; Presentation by Steve Elsom
31 October 2023 - Presentation by Steve Elsom; Presentation by Paul Sullivan
9 February 2023 - Economy group meeting notes
For further information about this group and joining please contact: Paul Simon
Suffolk Chamber Economy Group Drives Forward Economic Initiatives
As a crucial component of Suffolk Chamber's thematic policy groups, the Economy Group continues to excel in facilitating effective knowledge transfer, holding external policymakers accountable, and scrutinising initiatives while actively supporting the progress of relevant Chamber campaigns, member organisations and business community.
R&D Tax Reliefs - A Good System Gone Bad
A new report from Suffolk Chamber of Commerce suggests that recent changes in practice and personnel at HMRC and a ‘wild west’ regulatory system is undermining confidence and take-up.
Chamber R&D Tax Relief Report Reveals Systemic Issues Hurting Small Businesses
Your Suffolk Chamber is calling on the Government to urgently implement reforms to a longstanding tax relief scheme that is now hurting the very small companies it was set up to help.
Matt Moss (Chair)
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