Category Archives: Business News
Business News
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TRADE STATS SHOW PANDEMIC MASKING BREXIT EFFECTS – BCC
Responding to today’s ONS trade statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The pandemic and the shift to new trading conditions in […]
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BCC SAYS MANY BUSINESSES FACE DIFFICULT WEEKS AHEAD DESPITE PLAN FOR SELF-ISOLATION EXEMPTIONS
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 […]
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BCC Research: Nearly 3 in 4 Exporters Report No Sales Growth in Q2
Proportion 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 […]
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BCC RESPONDS TO ONS LABOUR MARKET STATS FOR JULY
Commenting 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 […]
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BCC RESPONSE ON BUSINESS GUIDANCE FOR JULY 19 REOPENING
Responding 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 […]
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How smaller retailers can avoid spending more than they have to
The 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 […]
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BCC SAYS QUESTIONS REMAIN AS GOVERNMENT SETS OUT PLANS FOR REOPENING
Reacting 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 […]
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Quarterly Economic Survey Q2: Marked Improvement in Business Conditions but Inflation Concerns Hit Record Highs
Significantly 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 […]
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Government Must Work with Industry and International Partners to Find Solutions for International Travel – BCC
Responding 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 […]
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How businesses can manage their cashflow as they start to reopen
The 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 […]
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