Chamber News

BCC: Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports

11 April in Business News, Chamber News, International Trade

Commenting on the data Head of Trade Policy at the BCC William Bain said:  “The effects of data collection changes still unwinding make monthly comparisons impossible, but taking a longer snapshot there are still issues of concern for businesses. EU exports were 0.3% lower in February...

South Yorkshire Chambers urge government to act on cost-of-doing business crisis

01 April in Chamber News, Member News

In a joint statement by the CEOs of Doncaster, Sheffield and Barnsley & Rotherham Chambers of Commerce, they said: ‘It’s a testament to the strength of our businesses in South Yorkshire that despite the tough backdrop, many remain optimistic about their prospects for growth. Investment plans...

Joint SY Chambers response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement

23 March in Business News, Chamber News

Responding to the UK Government’s Spring Statement today, the CEOs of South Yorkshire’s Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement ‘South Yorkshire businesses will welcome some of the measures announced today, especially those designed to blunt the increase in energy, recruitment, and fuel costs. Our...

BCC Forecast: UK economic growth to halve this year as domestic & global headwinds soar

04 March in Business News, Chamber News

UK economic growth is expected to halve this year amid soaring inflation, major tax rises, and global shocks - including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. UK Economic Outlook – 2022 The British Chambers of Commerce has downgraded its expectations for UK GDP growth in 2022 to 3.6%, from 4.2%...

Ambition Welcome but Key Questions Remain – BCC on Living with Covid Strategy

22 February in Business News, Chamber News

Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement to Parliament on the ‘Living with Covid’ strategy, BCC Co-Executive Director, Claire Walker, said:  “Businesses will welcome the ambition of the Prime Minister, which inches us closer to pre-pandemic trading conditions. However, for many firms, this move will not be without its challenges...