You have come from Hungary, where you were the British Ambassador from 2012, to Poland, so you know Central Europe well.
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Interviews
Chairman & CEO Note
Chairman's and CEO's note
The Annual General Meeting has just taken place at the British Embassy in Warsaw, traditionally the time to report on BPCC’s work. There was a good turnout, indicative of the interest in the Chamber and its affairs among our membership – or maybe an expression of members’ eagerness to meet the new British Ambassador to Warsaw, Jonathan Knott, who addressed the meeting.
Interviews
Dynamic development in Poland’s south-east corner
Last December, the BPCC’s Krakow office hosted representatives of Podkarpackie Marshal's Office at a gala dinner attended by Her Majesty’s Ambassador.
PAIiIZ
Investors’ confidence in Poland is well grounded
All is well with foreign investment in Poland. That’s the picture emerging from a survey conducted by foreign chambers of commerce, as well as from the list of inward investment projects PAIiIZ is currently working on.
British Investment
The UK can help Poland go global
2016 marks the 25th anniversary of a revival of Polish-UK close cooperation after the political and economic transformation in Poland, which laid the foundations for a new era of our bilateral relations.
British Investment
The local roots of international success
The UK is one of the most thriving business incubators in the world.
British Investment
An exemplar of British manufacturing
Bodycote is the world’s largest and most respected provider of thermal processing services which form a vital link in the manufacturing supply chain.
British Investment
How the BP brand played a part in the history of Polish transformation
Twenty-five years ago BP became involved in the process of setting standards for premium fuel stations in Poland. Today, retail sites have evolved into small hubs serving drivers.
Trade
An overview of UK-Polish trade
Over the past 25 years, international trade emerged as one of the main drivers of Poland’s economic growth. Between 1992 and 2015, the value of Poland’s imports rose by 1,500% and exports by 1,800%.
British Investment
21 years of innovation in Polish retail
Tesco was founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen from a market stall in London’s East End. Over the years our business has grown and we now operate in 12 countries around the world, employ over 530,000 people and serve tens of millions of customers every week.
British Investment
Imperial Tobacco Polska – a modern tobacco company
There are two companies from the Imperial Brands which operate in Poland: Imperial Tobacco Polska SA, with its headquarters in Tarnowo Podgórne near to Poznań, and Imperial Tobacco Polska Manufacturing SA, with headquarters in Radom.
PAIiIZ
British investment in Poland
The UK is one of Poland’s key political and economic partners. Our countries share many common values and goals.
British Investment
GKN – a global force in manufacturing, developing strongly in Poland
Every day, GKN drives the wheels of hundreds of millions of cars, helps thousands of aircraft to fly, and delivers the power to move earth and harvest crops.
British Investment
How we revolutised Poland’s transport industry
The PolskiBus.com company debuted in the Polish market on 18 June 2011, and has been successfully operating for almost five years.
British Investment
BSI – past and future
One of the ways in which human civilisation has advanced over the past few decades has been the introduction of standards into many business processes, starting with manufacturing industry, leading to far greater reliability built into the things we use.
British Investment
How Poland’s real estate market matured
1989 in Poland marked the beginning of the expansion of numerous international companies – including investors, manufacturers and other businesses from the UK.
Events coverage
Wrocław Agglomeration Real Estate Forum analyses city’s development directions
The BPCC’s fifth Wrocław Agglomeration Real Estate Forum took place on 19 April 2016 at the Ibis Silver Tower hotel in Wroclaw in cooperation with Wroclaw Agglomeration Development Agency, CBRE, Echo Investment, Kinnarps, Knight Frank, Reesco, Sotheby’s, Vantage Development and Vastint.
Events coverage
Changes are coming - protection of personal data under the EU's planned regulatory regime
The BPCC's TMT policy group met on 15 March 2016 at the British Embassy in Warsaw to consider forthcoming changes to EU-wide Regulations affecting personal data protection.
Trade
Getting your freight to market – Poland and UK
Getting your freight to market – Poland and UK
Trade
BPCC showcases the Best of British at World Food Warsaw
From 19 to 21 April 2016, the BPCC along with AHDB (the UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) took part the third World Food Warsaw International Food & Drinks Exhibition.