Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Unemployment continues to edge up while job vacancies continue to fall. These are clear signs that employers are holding back on recruitment...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to focus her second Budget on key growth drivers to lift the gloom that has settled over the economy. The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policies to encourage investment, strengthen the workforce, support exports and develop infrastructure. ...
Read moreThe UK’s largest business sentiment survey before next month’s Budget, shows most firms remain bruised, with no improvement to business sentiment. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 has found confidence and investment levels remain at 2022 levels. Less than half of responding firms...
Read moreResponding to Kemi Badenoch’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Tim Snowball, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We welcome the Leader of the Opposition putting economic stability at the heart of her speech and acknowledging that businesses are key to driving growth. ...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says the Autumn Budget must sharpen the UK’s competitive edge to stay ahead of the pack in an increasingly dog eat dog world. It is calling for immediate action to cut the costs deterring investment, simplify regulations to unleash business and update its...
Read moreShevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Prime Minister rightly recognised that so much comes down to growth and that this can only be delivered from the bottom up – by businesses across the UK. “The plans to boost apprenticeships and technical college education...
Read moreResponding to the Chancellor’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor was right to highlight the progress made on infrastructure, overseas investment and trade in recent months. These are key foundations for future economic growth, and we...
Read moreReacting to the Chancellor’s plans for a Youth Guarantee, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Business will welcome the Chancellor’s ambition to get more young people into work. The BCC has been calling for this as a matter of urgency. “A well delivered Youth Guarantee can help...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says the UK must tackle its status as the sick man of the G7 if it wants to grow the economy. Businesses want to see a major shake-up of the UK’s approach to ill-health which is excluding people from work and hobbling the...
Read moreOver a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Intuit, the global financial technology platform. The research, featured in a new report, also shows appetite for more...
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