At this time of crisis, it is necessary to get close to the Italian industry because companies are confused by the jungle of laws, decrees, measures and ordinances that chase each other in a regulatory vortex by Giampiero Zurlo* When I have to tell university students...
On Wednesday 8th April 2020 the BCCI in collaboration with Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Studio Legale hosted a webinar on Smart Working. Feel free to download the presentation below. SLIDES: Smart Working during Coronavirus and beyond [PDF]...
Results from the second BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that most businesses have not yet successfully accessed the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the grants for small businesses. Just 1 per cent of firms had...
Yesterday evening, Her Majesty the Queen delivered a striking, powerful and moving televised message. At once reassuring, inspiring and hopeful, her words invoke the national spirit of unity during World War 2, while noting that now "we join with all nations across...
Results from the BCC’s first Covid-19 Business Impact Tracker paints a concerning, if unsurprising, picture for business communities affected by Coronavirus. Sharp and significant fall in domestic and overseas revenue for UK businesses The majority of firms (62 per...
British Embassy Rome - Issue No. 16 To British Nationals in Italy, Coronavirus and local measures I know this is a worrying and difficult time for many of you. The Coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented situation and Italy has been hit hard. As you know, the...
Dear Members and friends, please find below a PDF document written for parents regarding how best to handle children during this difficult period of home schooling. It was written by the British School of Milan’s psychologist for school parents, yet its content, with...
Intertek Academy's training courses are now available on line with live teachers, real-time interaction and verification of factual knowledge acquired during the course. Go to courses calendar TOPICS: Health & safety in the workplace, automotive, risk management,...
Commenting on Business Secretary Alok Sharma’s announcement on the relaxation of the insolvency rules, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “Businesses will welcome the government’s sensible steps to amend insolvency laws to help protect companies...
On Wednesday 25th March 2020 the BCCI in collaboration with Vodafone Business, Gi Group and AstraZeneca hosted a webinar on Smart Working. Feel free to download presentations of speakers below or watch the full video of the conference. L'Osservatorio Smart Working di...
Join Director General Dr. Adam Marshall as he explains what action the British Chambers of Commerce is taking in Westminster to support its members and hears directly from the business community about the issues they are facing. UK Chambers and member businesses...
With the rapid spread of coronavirus and increasing impact on businesses, people and operations, Hogan Lovells has launched the COVID-19 hub which assesses the potential impacts ahead across all industries and sectors The cross-disciplinary hub include stools for...
Let us share a message of hope for our dear friends all over the world...From Milan, one of the most affected zones, we want to tell you that you are not alone. That we are facing, and we will overcome, this crisis together. That we will come out stronger and more...
On Monday 23rd March 2020 the BCCI and Giambrone & Partners LLP hosted a webinar on the Coronavirus COVID-19 and its effects on supply chain contracts in Italy: "Misure Urgenti e Conseguenze Economiche sulle Attività Produttive e Professionali in Italia:...
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus this evening (Monday 23rd March), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses must play their part to help limit the spread of Coronavirus. As the UK...
Commenting on the further measures announced by the Chancellor to help businesses hit by the impact of Coronavirus, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “The Chancellor has given businesses desperately needed breathing room at this critical moment. The deferral...
Hult-Ashridge is pleased to offer all BCCI Members free access to its webinars presenting a snapshot of leading business school content on topics relevant for organisations during these turbulent times.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many Chamber Members are currently experiencing limitations to the range of activities they can carry out. Even though this situation imposes some unwelcomed constrains there are some upsides. Besides being able to spend more time at...
According to Deloitte's experts five fundamental qualities of resilient leadership distinguish successful CEOs as they guide their enterprises through the COVID-19 crisis. Design from the heart … and the head. In crisis, the hardest things can be the softest things....
In the Budget, the Chancellor set out a £12 billion package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, individuals and businesses through the economic disruption caused by coronavirus. >Read guidance of the Department for International...
UK economic growth is expected to slow sharply in 2020 amid disruption caused by the impact of Coronavirus, according to the latest economic forecast by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The leading business group has downgraded its UK GDP growth expectations...
Communication knows no limits and neither do the online language courses offered by ILS International Language School! Just like Italy, our courses do not stop thanks to online tools such as Skype and Google Meet. Our lessons carry on remotely. Contact ILS for...
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The new coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, first identified in Wuhan, China, on December 2019, has spread to dozens of countries around the world, infecting many of people and causing several fatalities. In addition to the humanitarian and public health dimensions, the...
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LABLAW has created an Operation Guide for Employers (in Italian) to assist businesses. The document contains shared guidelines for the adoption of safety protocols.Download document
Important call with the US headquarters? Follow-up meeting with the foreign office? Company training with international speakers? We know very well that due to the difficult time we are experiencing, all of these activities are significantly limited, if not even...
The situation is moving very quickly in Italy and it is a challenge for Employers to keep up with the changes which seemto be happening almost every 48 hours.What we do know is that the restrictions on movement in Italy have slowly been tightened more and more over...
On 11 March, the Italian government announced new measures closing all non-essential business across Italy with immediate effect. All shops will be closed apart from pharmacies and shops selling food and other basic necessities. Essential public services, transport,...
In lieu of the current health situation in Italy, and taking into consideration the recent quarantine, our Special Sustaining Member Tutor You has made the decision to switch its Spring IB & IGCSE Revision Courses from face-to-face to online: 15 hours of intensive...
The Covid-19 outbreak in Italy is a very critical issue that companies are facing. It is essential that all staff and employees have faith in corporate ability to manage a crisis. To this end it is fundamental that all stakeholders are informed, as to company...
Andrea Vasapolli, BCCI Honorary Regional Secretary for Piedmont, and Vasapolli & Associati are pleased to inform you that from this year the book "Dal bilancio d'esercizio al reddito d'impresa" (“From Financial Statements to Business Income”) by Guido and Andrea...
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against all but essential travel to Italy, due to an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) and in line with various controls and restrictions imposed by the Italian authorities on 9 March. > Read more here -...
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel to a number of areas in northern Italy, due to an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) and various control and isolation measures imposed by the Italian authorities on 8 March: Lombardy...
British Embassy Rome - Issue No. 15 To British Nationals in Italy, The UK has left the EU with a Deal – a formal Exit Treaty, referred to as the Withdrawal Agreement, and has just entered negotiations with the EU over the future relationship. I would like to update...
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has set up a business helpline to help companies working with China to adapt in light of the difficult situation. It’s now been extended to support UK businesses working with Italy / Italy businesses working with the UK as...
Public Health England (PHE) have now issued further best practice guidance for employers and businesses on COVID-19. The guidance gives headline information about the disease, advises staff on how to prevent the spread of all respiratory infections, what to do if...
British nationals travelling to Italy: FCO travel advice (in English) All travellers to the UK: gov.uk COVID-19 (in English) All travellers to/from Italy: FCO Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Italia page...
TRAVEL UPDATES ● Latest information and advice, including advice for travellers, from UK Government (Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England) are available here. ● Latest information in Italian from the Italian Embassy in London are available...
Dear Members and friends, We would like to inform you that in accordance with the Ordinance Ministry of Health and the Lombardy Region, the events scheduled for the week 24-28 February will be postponed. New dates will be communicated as soon as they are available. ...
As the Covid Pandemic was expanding across Italy and disseminating fear and uncertainty, the Co-Chairs of BCCI Inclusive Finance community decided to send a message of hope and the members of the Community joined in and sent the message: "Andrà tutto bene!" As...
On the evening of February 6th, during a gala dinner in London, LABLAW Founding and Managing Partner Francesco Rotondi was presented with the Client Choice Award for his work in the field of Italian Employment & Labour Law. Established in 2005, the Lexology Client...