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Difficult July for UK goods exports
Responding to the latest trade figures published by the ONS, William Bain, Head of Trade…
Services Sector continues to drive growth
Reacting to the latest GDP data released this morning by the ONS, David Bharier, Head…
Equity Commission Urges Action On Workplace Barriers
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more…
Inactive workers keep pressure on Labour Market
Responding to the latest ONS labour market statistics, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy…
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce kick-off board expansion plans with announcement of new Board Member Nel Woolcott
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce that Nel Woolcott has been appointed…
BCC Economic Forecast: Growth ticking up but major uncertainties remain
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has upgraded growth expectations for…
Call for new taskforce to protect North Sea Jobs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for an independent taskforce to urgently examine…
The UK’s hardest-working areas
New research has revealed the UK’s hardest working areas, with Mid Suffolk coming out on…
Strong month for UK Goods Trade
Responding to the latest trade figures published by the ONS, William Bain, Head of Trade…
Positive picture on growth continues
Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at…
Inflation ticks up but remains close to target
Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British…
Labour Market tensions remain
Responding to the latest ONS labour market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy…
Government Contracts Still Out of Reach for Many SMEs
Only 20% of direct procurement spend from the wider public sector (including central government) went to…
Bleak Trade picture for most SME Exporters
The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s Insights Unit, is a survey of just…
Rate cut could give firms welcome breathing space
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to cut the interest rate, David Bharier, Head…
Planning Framework Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
Responding to the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of…
Businesses Eager For Clarity
Responding to today’s statement by the Chancellor, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers…
New Digital Trade deal a big win
Reacting to the UK joining the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) E-commerce initiative, William Bain, Head…
Most SMEs Still Struggling to Embrace AI
The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by…
Barriers To Work Must Be Removed
Reacting to the launch of the Pathways Into Employment report and plans for a new…