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Reacting to the government’s announcement on a cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy and Insight at the BCC, said: “While news of a carve out for pubs, clubs and music venues is welcome, there are many other smaller hospitality companies...
Read moreResponding to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While businesses will welcome news that CPI cooled to 2.6% in June, the inflation thermometer remains vulnerable to further spikes in the months ahead. “Today’s data...
Read moreReacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s labour market data is a stark example of the challenges awaiting Andy Burnham as he settles into Number 10. “While unemployment appears to have stabilized at 4.9%, our expectation...
Read moreResponding to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister in Downing Street, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce would like to congratulate Andy Burnham on being appointed Prime Minister. “The Chamber Network is ready to work in partnership with...
Read moreResponding to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Leader of the Labour Party, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce would like to congratulate Andy Burnham on his successful election as Leader of the Labour Party. “We stand ready to work...
Read moreCommenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Goods exports fared well in May with a 5.2% increase in volume, particularly in chemicals exports to the rest of the world. By comparison, goods exports to the EU rose more modestly...
Read moreNew research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving over 2,400 exporters, shows overseas exports have fallen dramatically in the second quarter. The survey, carried out between Monday 11 May and Monday 9 June, found that just 16% of exporters reported an increase in export orders, while 26% reported a fall, and 58% reported...
Read moreResponding to the latest GDP data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The latest ONS data shows a fragile economy weighed down by geopolitical tensions and domestic cost pressures. “With GDP growing by 0.7% in...
Read moreReacting to the UK-India trade deal entering into force, Steve Lynch MBE, Director of International Trade at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It has been a tough few years for UK traders but there is a real buzz among businesses about this deal entering into force. It is...
Read moreResponding to the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, Kate Shoesmith, Policy Director at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There were clear themes in tonight’s speech by the Chancellor that businesses will hope are carried on by Andy Burnham’s new administration. “Over the last two years, the Chancellor has supported...
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