The political map of the United Kingdom and of Essex has changed dramatically following the general election. Congratulations to all the successful candidates and commiserations to those who have been unsuccessful. As an apolitical organisation Essex Chambers of Commerce will continue to work with all parties for the betterment...
Read moreDirector General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy. She made the promise after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, officially conceded the election result this morning, and said: “Congratulations...
Read moreWe have been made aware by Cadent, the owners and maintainers of Essex’s gas network, that there will be upcoming gas works taking place along Southchurch Road, in Southend-on-Sea. Cadent will be undertaking a large gas pipe replacement project from 22 July for 20 weeks at Southchurch Road. This...
Read moreDirector General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has urged the next Government to stop treading on eggshells around trade with the EU if it wants to grow the UK economy. She will make the plea at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference 2024 on Thursday June 27....
Read moreReacting to the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision was widely expected, and it’s clear the Bank of England is taking a cautious approach before making a much-anticipated rate cut. “Yesterday’s data showing CPI...
Read moreResponding to the latest inflation data published by ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing CPI easing to the Bank of England’s 2% target, is a further sign that the UK is exiting the inflation crisis which began in late...
Read moreBe aware of false claims about deadlines to appeal the 2023 list for business rates. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is aware of false claims that the deadline for appeals to the 2023 rating lists is 30 June. This is not true. You should be wary of anyone making...
Read moreResponding to the latest trade data published by the ONS this morning, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Services continue to perform particularly well among UK exports, with solid increases in the past three months. Goods exports performed less well in April,...
Read moreResponding to the latest GDP data published by ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While there was no growth in April, it’s important to focus on the broader trend, rather than volatile monthly movements. “Growth of 0.7% in the three...
Read moreResponding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There are further signs that the labour market is cooling as vacancies continue to fall and unemployment ticks up. However, this has...
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