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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Government holds first Net Zero Council

10th May 2023

The Net Zero Council will support industry to help cut their emissions and develop greener practices.

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BCC WELCOMES START OF TRADE DEALS WITH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

04th May 2023

Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:

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Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause

02nd May 2023

Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:

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Reform Needed To UK Labour Market Access

02nd May 2023

Responding to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee report on the future of the UK-EU relationship, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:

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New service launched to make importing easier for UK traders

28th April 2023

HMRC launches the Advance Valuation Ruling Service to give importers legal certainty that their chosen customs valuation method is correct.

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Greater Anglia issues travel advice for King’s Coronation weekend

28th April 2023

Train operator Greater Anglia has issued advice for rail passengers travelling over the King’s Coronation weekend.

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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No sign of hiring difficulties easing 

24th April 2023

The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff.

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Former PwC leader Richard Collier-Keywood joins the Board of the British Chambers of Commerce

20th April 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Collier-Keywood to the organisation’s board.

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UK EXPORTS CONTINUE TO TREAD WATER

13th April 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS Trade data for February, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:“This latest data provides further evidence the UK is finding it tough to generate any sustained rise in exports. The overall picture for the last two years is broadly static, although this...

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