SHEVAUN HAVILAND: A CRITICAL TIME FOR BUSINESS TO BE HEARD

17th May 2023

Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth.

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Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy

12th May 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:  “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds. 

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WEAK FIRST QUARTER FOR UK EXPORTS

12th May 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS Trade data, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The picture for global trade in the first quarter of 2023 is creating serious challenges for UK exporters,

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BCC Welcomes Fresh Tack On EU Regulation Reform

11th May 2023

Reacting to news of planned changes to the Government approach on EU regulation reform, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said

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Interest Rate Rise A Fresh Headache For Firms

11th May 2023

Reacting to the Bank of England decision to raise the base rate to 4.5%, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said:

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BCC WELCOMES START OF TRADE DEALS WITH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

04th May 2023

Reacting to the news that the trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will come into force on May 31, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:

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Business Would Welcome Removal Of REUL Sunset Clause

02nd May 2023

Reacting to reports that the sunset clause might be removed from the Retained EU Law Bill, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:

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Reform Needed To UK Labour Market Access

02nd May 2023

Responding to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee report on the future of the UK-EU relationship, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:

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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: No sign of hiring difficulties easing 

24th April 2023

The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes by the British Chambers of Commerce reveals businesses are still facing record high difficulties in hiring new staff.

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Former PwC leader Richard Collier-Keywood joins the Board of the British Chambers of Commerce

20th April 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Collier-Keywood to the organisation’s board.

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