Responding to an update on possible self-isolation exemptions for key workers in critical services, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “While the announcement of a process which may exempt […]
MoreProportion of UK exporters reporting increased export sales (27%) rises from Q1, but proportion reporting decreased sales (28%) remains historically high Manufacturing exporters were more likely to see rising sales than exporting services firms B2C services exporters […]
MoreCommenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for July 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The significant rise in payroll employment suggests that UK jobs market continued to improve as […]
MoreResponding to the publication of Government guidance for businesses ahead of the full reopening of the economy, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “It is important that everyone understands that […]
MoreThe outlook is tough; however here’s one simple step to control your outgoings We have all heard about how the high street is under immense pressure, with smaller retailers taking […]
MoreReacting to the Prime Minister’s statement today, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a much-needed step on the road to normality and we welcome the Prime Minister setting out the direction of travel in advance of […]
MoreSignificantly more firms reporting improvements in key indicators, such as domestic sales and business confidence with some measures returning to pre-pandemic levels However, these rises come from the lowest base in the 31-year history of the QES, and business conditions remain fragile The balance […]
MoreResponding to the update of the ‘green list’ for international travel, British Chambers of Commerce Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “Government must work with businesses, the aviation industry and international partners to uncover solutions to further […]
MoreThe impacts of the pandemic will be felt well into the future but for now, businesses are taking their first steps in gradually reopening. Coffee shops and cafes are welcoming […]
MoreThe new Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, will today (THURSDAY) set out the action needed to help firms and communities rebuild. In her first speech at the BCC’s Global Annual Conference, Haviland will argue that key steps are […]
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