BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals

31st May 2023

Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said:

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Industrial action to affect Greater Anglia services on 31 May and 1/2/3 June

31st May 2023

Rail passengers in East Anglia are advised to check before they travel on 31 May and 1, 2 and 3 June.

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Government puts business first with Brexit regulation shakeup

24th May 2023

Plans unveiled to ease costly reporting burdens on business, freeing up companies to focus on growth.

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Inflation Eases But Cost Pressures Remain

24th May 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS inflation figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: 

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Semi-conductor Strategy ‘A Welcome Start’

19th May 2023

Reacting to the release of the Government’s semi-conductor strategy, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said:

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SHEVAUN HAVILAND: A CRITICAL TIME FOR BUSINESS TO BE HEARD

17th May 2023

Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth.

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Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy

12th May 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:  “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds. 

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WEAK FIRST QUARTER FOR UK EXPORTS

12th May 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS Trade data, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The picture for global trade in the first quarter of 2023 is creating serious challenges for UK exporters,

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Industrial action to affect Greater Anglia services on 12/13/31 May and 3 June

11th May 2023

Industrial action to affect Greater Anglia services on 12/13/31 May and 3 June. Action short of a strike will also cause some cancellations from 15-20 May inclusive.

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Interest Rate Rise A Fresh Headache For Firms

11th May 2023

Reacting to the Bank of England decision to raise the base rate to 4.5%, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said:

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