BCC: GDP Latest Shows Economy Still Struggling

12th October 2023

Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on GDP, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:

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Recent UK Export Gains Reversed In August Downturn

12th October 2023

Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on Trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:

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BCC Reacts To Leader Of The Opposition's Speech

10th October 2023

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:  “Labour is right to say that reforming the planning system, speeding up energy grid connections and delivering the infrastructure this country needs to grow are key issues facing business.

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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Labour Cost Pressures Bite As Hiring Issues Remain

09th October 2023

The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of nearly 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes, by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, reveals that many firms are still facing problems hiring staff.

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BCC reacts to Shadow Chancellor’s speech

09th October 2023

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:

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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Investment Flatlining As Interest Rate Fears Climb

06th October 2023

The BCC’s QES for Q3 2023 shows the percentage of firms expecting to raise prices in the next three months has fallen for the fifth consecutive quarter.

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Chamber Network Responds to HS2 Announcement

04th October 2023

The Chamber Network responds to the Government's announcement on HS2.

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Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment

28th September 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK.

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Half Of Businesses Have No Plans To Use AI

26th September 2023

The BCC’s new Digital Revolution Challenge has held its first meeting to discuss ground-breaking research on how businesses are using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The survey, by the BCC’s Insight Unit - of more than 700 firms, mostly SMEs, found that: 'Almost half of all firms (48%) have no plans...

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Firms Need A Clear Roadmap As Rates Are Held

22nd September 2023

Reacting to the interest rate decision, Shevaun Haviland the Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:

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