Wage Pressure A Headache For Firms
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data published this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy has released a press release.
Chancellor Meets BCC Business Council
Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, met with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Business Council this morning (Wednesday 11th Dec), to discuss October’s Budget and the Government’s long-term plans to boost growth.
BCC Economic Forecast: Rising Business Costs to Hit Wider Economy
Our latest Quarterly Economic Forecast was published on Thursday – with some great media coverage. The forecast highlighted improved growth in 2025 and 2026 – but largely down to increased government spending
Industrial Strategy Must Benefit All Parts of the UK
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Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said…
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Fewer Firms Recruiting
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Employment Reform Must Work For Business
Responding to the unveiling of the Government’s legislation on employment reform, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said...
Planning Reform Must ‘Move Ahead at Pace’
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for swift action by the Government to reform planning in England, to help stimulate business investment and unlock growth...
Apprenticeship Plans Must Provide Opportunities for All
Reacting to further detail on the announcement of reforms to the apprenticeship system in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said...
Flexibility and wellbeing: How to stand out in a crowded job market
BCC’s survey of 1300 businesses reveals how employers can set themselves apart to attract the best candidates...
Strong Month For UK Goods Trade
Responding to the latest trade figures published by the ONS, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said...
Rate Cut Could Give Firms Welcome Breathing Space
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to cut the interest rate, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said…
Planning Framework Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
Responding to the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said…
BCC: Ready to work in partnership with Labour Government
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy.
King’s Speech: Industrial Strategy Can Release Business Ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said…
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Construction Suffers As Hiring Difficulties Rise
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of more than 4,700 UK firms of all sectors and sizes, by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, reveals hiring problems have increased across all sectors.
Post General Election summary
Following the results of the general election last Friday, the BCC team has put together a pack to support Chambers…