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The UK’s biggest business survey is back and it’s time to make your voice heard
Our Quarterly Economic Survey is back and once again we’re asking you to contribute to…
Removing trade barriers key to boosting export growth of UK businesses
While barriers to trade affect most firms, overcoming recent EU challenges has led some to…
Anglian Water Unblocktober – Can you help please?
Unblocktober is a national campaign that runs throughout October to increase awareness around how we…
New PM must restore Business confidence
Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the…
British Chambers of Commerce statement following PM resignation
Reacting to the PM’s resignation, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC),…
No relief for business as inflation remains sky-high
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for September 2022, Head of Research, David Bharier,…
Staff Shortages Impacting Productivity – Quarterly Recruitment Outlook  
Manufacturing and hospitality firms are most likely to report recruitment difficulties, but 76% of businesses…
BCC response to Chancellor’s statement
Responding to the Chancellor’s statement this morning, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce…
Only one in five pounds of direct Government public procurement spending awarded to SMEs
Just over one in every five pounds (21%) spent by Government on public sector procurement…
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of…
British Chambers of Commerce Welcomes paperless Trade bill
Reacting to news of the introduction of the Electronic Trade Documents Bill, William Bain, Head…
Business uncertainty mounts as August GDP falls
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on GDP for August 2022, David Bharier, Head of Research…
Only one in five pounds of direct Government public procurement spending awarded to SMEs
Just over one in every five pounds (21%) spent by Government on public sector procurement…
Action needed as more SME Export report falling sales
Percentage of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) exporters reporting increased export sales drops to…
Relentlessly tight labour market stifling business growth
Commenting on the latest ONS Labour Market statistics released today, BCC Head of Research, David…
Energy and Fuel continue to influence Mixed Trade Picture
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for August 2022, William Bain, Head of…
Action needed as more SME exporters report falling sales
A survey of more than 2,200 UK SME exporters has revealed a worrying decline in…
Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye…
Business confidence declines significantly – Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2022
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q3 2022 shows a significant decline of key…
UK SMEs struggling to manage digital services amidst mounting economic challenges
A survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Vodafone, of almost 900 small…