Ipeco Holdings hosted a networking event for over 50 Essex Chambers of Commerce Member companies.
Read moreReacting to the ONS trade data for Q3 and September 2023, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “Economic woes at home and abroad are weighing heavily upon UK trade. September saw substantial falls in both imports and exports. Total goods trade values across Q3 this year also...
Read moreResponding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, Alex Veitch Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today's preliminary estimate, showing GDP failed to grow in Q3, provides further evidence of the difficulties the UK economy faces. Weak growth in construction offset a...
Read moreReacting to news of an extension on cumulation trade terms with Mexico, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “The BCC has been urging the UK Government to reach bridging arrangements with Mexico and Canada for some time on extended cumulation within the rules of origin.
Read moreThe Department for Education (DfE) announced today a £200m package of skills funding to support colleges, universities and independent training providers to offer more training opportunities in key industries, such as the growing green sector.
Read moreThe BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers to push for export growth.
Read moreResponding to yesterday’s King’s Speech, Denise Rossiter, CEO of the Essex Chambers of Commerce, said: “An aspiration for economic growth was given prominence in yesterday’s King’s Speech but there was very little by way of new announcements to back this up or to convince businesses that government truly understands...
Read moreThe BCC is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech that gives firms confidence to invest.
Read moreReacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
Read moreResponding to the launch of the call for evidence on a new trade agreement with Turkiye, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said
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