Slowdown hits UK goods trade as impact of cost pressures grows

11th November 2022

Reacting to the ONS Trade data for September 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:   “The effects of higher inflation and reduced consumer spending globally on UK trade...

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OUTLOOK WORSENING AS PRODUCTION SECTOR OF ECONOMY HITS TROUBLE

11th November 2022

Reacting to the first ONS estimates on GDP for Q3 2022, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:  

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BCC urges world leaders to make a step change on green trade

08th November 2022

Reacting to the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) World Trade Report 2022 released at COP27, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:

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BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister

07th November 2022

The British Chambers of Commerce has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery.

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INTEREST RATES RISE A BLUNT INSTRUMENT AND FURTHER HEADACHE FOR BUSINESS

03rd November 2022

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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Greater Anglia appoints new Finance Director

31st October 2022

Michael Robertson appointed as new Finance Director

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Removing trade barriers key to boosting export growth of UK businesses

28th October 2022

While barriers to trade affect most firms, overcoming recent EU challenges has led some to expand into new markets.

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NEW PM MUST RESTORE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

24th October 2022

Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

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BCC statement following PM resignation

20th October 2022

Reacting to the PM’s resignation, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:

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Essex & Suffolk Water steps up support for struggling customers

19th October 2022

Essex & Suffolk Water is offering extra help and financial support for families in East Anglia as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

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