Category Archives: Business News
Business News
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BCC Economic Forecast: Upgrade to GDP but UK economy flatlining
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) upgrades its 2023 GDP forecast to 0.3%, but economic activity will remain weak throughout the year, according to the organisation’s latest Quarterly Economic Forecast. […]
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BCC Welcomes Atlantic Declaration
Reacting to news of the Atlantic Declaration, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is an important milestone in developing ever closer trade, investment and […]
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BCC announces Business Council as part of new national offer
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced a new Business Council, comprised of prominent UK business leaders, to design and drive the future of the British economy. The founding […]
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Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards return for 2023
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber have today announced the launch of the 2023 Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards, the prestigious awards event aimed at recognising and celebrating the remarkable achievements of […]
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BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals
Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “A new era of international trade will […]
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Inflation Eases But Cost Pressures Remain
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s CPI rate of 8.7% indicates, that after several false starts, the peak in […]
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SHEVAUN HAVILAND: A CRITICAL TIME FOR BUSINESS TO BE HEARD
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth. She will speak out […]
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Semi-conductor Strategy ‘A Welcome Start’
Reacting to the release of the Government’s semi-conductor strategy, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “The fact the UK now has a National Semiconductor Strategy is a welcome first […]
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South Yorkshire Chambers Welcome Extension to Bus Fare Cap, After Lobbying Government
Having previously lobbied the government for an extension, the three Chambers of Commerce for South Yorkshire welcome today’s news that the £2 cap on bus fares will be upheld until […]
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Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Leaders Attend 2023 British Chamber of Commerce Conference
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that CEO Carrie Sudbury, along with Vice Presidents Matt Travis and Hayley Koseoglu, participated in the prestigious 2023 British Chamber […]
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Signs Express Celebrates 20 Years of Chamber Membership and Local Business Engagement
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Signs Express has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce for 20 years in 2023. This is a […]
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WEAK FIRST QUARTER FOR UK EXPORTS
Reacting to the latest ONS Trade data, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The picture for global trade in the first quarter of 2023 is creating […]
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