Ahead of the rise in employer national insurance (NI) contributions coming into effect this Sunday, the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1, shows business sentiment remains very weak as taxation continues to be the top concern. 59% of surveyed firms cite it as a worry (compared...
Read moreReacting to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Government has kept a cool head so far and must continue to negotiate. This is a marathon not a sprint,...
Read moreThe Taskforce is an independent body, supported by the British Chambers of Commerce, which has brought together representatives from supply chain business, academia, environmental groups, and trade unions. It also undertook a range of interviews with other interested parties, including industry bodies, NGOs, supply chain organisations, Government agencies, current...
Read moreAhead of the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords this afternoon, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While the government has consulted with business, and listened to concerns, the legislation still does not strike the right...
Read moreOur recent networking event at the Radisson Blu London Stansted Airport was nothing short of spectacular! The warmth and impeccable hospitality from the hotel were a real treat for our team and attendees, making this more than your standard networking experience. Conveniently located a short walk away from the...
Read moreReacting to the planned introduction of an extra 25 percent tariff on UK exports of cars and other automotives to the United States, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “Businesses were already looking with trepidation towards next week’s planned reciprocal tariffs before this fresh upheaval was announced....
Read moreThe Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement today and as expected it did nothing material to ease the current pressures on business, at least not in the short term. All the advance speculation and chatter was about cuts to welfare and increased defence spending and those were the dominant themes....
Read moreResponding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for 2025. It all paints a challenging spring landscape as businesses...
Read moreReacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the direction of...
Read moreIain McNab, Head of Policy at Essex Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the announcement that the Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project has been approved. “Essex Chambers of Commerce and the overwhelming majority of its membership has long recognised the need for a Lower Thames...
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