Reacting 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 moreThe BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers to push for export growth.
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Read moreReacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
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Read moreA call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission.
Read moreReacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
Read moreThe Chancellor must take bold steps to unlock the untapped potential of UK business if the economy is to weather continued global headwinds.
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