Business Hoping For End To Rate Rises

03rd August 2023

Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest rise in the interest rate to 5.25%, Vicky Pryce, BCC Economic Advisory Council member, said:

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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: People Problem Key To Tackling Inflation

02nd August 2023

The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, a survey of 4,800 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce reveals there is still no easing in the record high difficulties in finding staff. 

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Leading national experts and businesses join BCC Workplace Equity Commission

31st July 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce has announced the launch of the BCC Workplace Equity Commission

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BCC WELCOMES ELECTRONIC TRADE DOCUMENTS ACT

21st July 2023

Commenting on the Electronic Trade Documents Act receiving Royal Assent, BCC Head of Trade Policy William Bain said:

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Inflation Still Stubborn But Glimmers Of Hope

19th July 2023

Reacting to the latest GDP data from the ONS, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said:

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TURKEY TRADE NEGOTIATIONS A KEY STEPPING-STONE 

18th July 2023

Responding to the launch of a UK Government consultation on negotiations for an upgraded trade agreement with Turkey, BCC Head of Trade Policy William Bain said: “It is good news to see this statement of intent to deepen UK trading terms with Turkey. It is our 18th largest bilateral...

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BCC announces leaders to chair National Business Council work

17th July 2023

   Baroness Ruby McGregor Smith CBE and entrepreneur Michael Hayman MBE will be amongst those chairing the work of the British Chambers of Commerce’s new National Business Council.

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Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist

14th July 2023

According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s Insight Unit, the vast majority of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees.

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BCC Trade Manifesto International Trade Vital For UK Growth

13th July 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce has called for Government to focus on boosting services, advanced manufacturing, green and digital trade if it wants to hit its £1tn trade target.

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ECONOMY REMAINS ON SHAKY GROUND

13th July 2023

Reacting to the latest GDP data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:

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