Investment In Skills Vital As Vacancies Continue To Fall

12th December 2023

Responding to the latest Labour Market figures from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

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Business Council Focuses On Workforce Issues

12th December 2023

Workforce issues were the focus of the BCC’s second Business Council meeting.

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BCC Economic Forecast: Economic Growth Stuck In A Rut

07th December 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast but lowered the outlook for 2025, as economic growth for all three years flatlines.

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Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports

04th December 2023

A survey of almost 650 UK businesses by the BCC, has shown that customs checks, tariffs and regulation are the top three barriers to exporting.

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Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business

23rd November 2023

Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:

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South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK

21st November 2023

Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:

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Inflation Easing But Business Still Struggling To Invest

15th November 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce said:

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Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business

14th November 2023

Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

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BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič

14th November 2023

BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade.

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Mexico Cliff Edge Avoided But Canada Looms

10th November 2023

Reacting 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.

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