Category Archives: Business News
Business News
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Trade Mission Germany March 2024-Master Cutler
Trade Mission to Germany March 2024 In association with SCC, SCCI, ITF and MiS, I am leading a trade mission to Germany over the week 3-8 March 2024. The provisional […]
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Tough Year Ahead As Interest Rate Stays High
Reacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While a cut in the interest rate […]
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Businesses Say Hybrid Working Is Here To Stay
New research by the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit and technology firm Cisco, shows less than 30% of firms expect their workforce to be fully in person over the […]
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Second Poor Month For EU Exports
Reacting to the ONS trade data for October 2023, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “Weak economic growth globally, but particularly in Europe, continues to affect UK trade […]
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Growth Problem Remains As The Year Ends
Responding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data from the ONS showing 0.0% GDP growth […]
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Investment In Skills Vital As Vacancies Continue To Fall
Responding to the latest Labour Market figures from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Labour market data continues to […]
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BCC Economic Forecast: Economic Growth Stuck In A Rut
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast but lowered the outlook for 2025, as economic growth for all three years flatlines. […]
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Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports
• Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to exporting. This rises to 62% for manufacturers • Taxes and duties, due to tariffs, […]
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Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan
Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan […]
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Businesses Still Struggling To Understand Net-Zero Target
On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a ground-breaking survey of 1,000 businesses – mostly SMEs – by the British Chambers of Commerce […]
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Reassuring that chancellor has responded to challenging times, says Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber
Responding to today’s statement, Chief Executive of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber Carrie Sudbury said: “With an election looming on the horizon, it’s perhaps no surprise that the chancellor has announced […]
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Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business
Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to help businesses deal with the current […]
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