Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Highest level of recruitment difficulties on record

03rd February 2023

A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce reveals firms are facing the highest level of recruitment difficulties on record.

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Interest rate rise a further squeeze on firms

02nd February 2023

Commenting on the Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:

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Industrial action affecting Greater Anglia services on 1 and 3 February

27th January 2023

Rail passengers in East Anglia are being reminded about industrial action which will affect Greater Anglia services at the beginning of February.

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Chancellor’s Economic Vision Missing Two Vital ‘Es’

27th January 2023

Reacting to the Chancellor’s speech setting out his vision for economic growth, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:

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Trade Secretary: My top five priorities for trade

25th January 2023

The Secretary of State's speech to the trade community on her top five priorities for trade, delivered at Lancaster House.

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SME EXPORTERS UNDER TIGHTENING PRESSURE

19th January 2023

A survey of more than 2,300 UK SME exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year.

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Inflation Peaked But Economy Still On Shaky Ground

18th January 2023

Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for December 2022, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said:   

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Relentlessly tight labour market hindering business growth

17th January 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said:     “Today’s figures will come as no surprise to businesses up and down the country who are desperately trying to fill record numbers of vacant roles.

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easyJet relaunches route from London Southend to Amsterdam

17th January 2023

Flights are on sale from today!

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Skidmore Review: Government must prioritise pragmatic measures for businesses

13th January 2023

Reacting to the publication of the Net Zero Review by Chris Skidmore MP, Alex Veitch Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the BCC said:    

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