ECONOMY CONTINUES TO SKIRT RECESSION

14th June 2023

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

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UPTICK IN EXPORTS BUT TRADE WITH THE EU REMAINS

14th June 2023

Reacting to the latest Trade data from the ONS, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, at the BCC, said: “The recovery in UK goods exports to the rest of the world in April after a disappointing first quarter of 2023 is welcome, but needs to be sustained.

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Labour market tightness persists, damaging economic productivity

13th June 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS labour market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

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BCC Economic Forecast: Upgrade to GDP but UK economy flatlining

09th June 2023

The BCC upgrades its 2023 GDP forecast to 0.3%, but economic activity will remain weak throughout the year, according to the organisation’s latest Quarterly Economic Forecast.

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BCC announces Business Council as part of new national offer

05th June 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce has announced a new Business Council, comprised of prominent UK business leaders, to design and drive the future of the British economy.

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BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals

31st May 2023

Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said:

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Inflation Eases But Cost Pressures Remain

24th May 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS inflation figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: 

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Semi-conductor Strategy ‘A Welcome Start’

19th May 2023

Reacting to the release of the Government’s semi-conductor strategy, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said:

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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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