Government takes action to back small businesses and tackle late payments

03rd October 2023

Government announces measures to tackle late payment of invoices to support small businesses and grow the economy

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Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment

28th September 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK.

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Half Of Businesses Have No Plans To Use AI

26th September 2023

The BCC’s new Digital Revolution Challenge has held its first meeting to discuss ground-breaking research on how businesses are using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The survey, by the BCC’s Insight Unit - of more than 700 firms, mostly SMEs, found that: 'Almost half of all firms (48%) have no plans...

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Firms Need A Clear Roadmap As Rates Are Held

22nd September 2023

Reacting to the interest rate decision, Shevaun Haviland the Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:

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Essex & Suffolk Water appoint new CFO

22nd September 2023

Essex & Suffolk Water has appointed Matt Williams as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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Business Confidence In Net Zero Plans Is Vital

21st September 2023

Responding to the announcement of changes to several key Net Zero policies, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:  

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Inflation measures gradually easing

20th September 2023

Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

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BCC Greets New Era Of Digital Trade

20th September 2023

The BCC is urging businesses who want to boost their exports and reduce costs to quickly embrace a new era of digital trade.

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Fresh Insight Into Interest Rate Pain For Business

19th September 2023

Ahead of this week’s interest rate decision, new research by the BCC Insights Unit shows nearly half of firms say the cost of borrowing is negatively impacting their business.

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Chamber Network Reacts To Latest HS2 Speculation

19th September 2023

Following the update in the House of Commons on HS2, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy and Insights at the BCC, said:

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