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RESPONSE TO LATEST INFLATION FIGURES
Commenting on the inflation statistics for September 2021, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “September’s dip […]
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Response to Government Net Zero Announcements
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: On the Net Zero Strategy “This is a positive step on the journey to net zero, however many questions on how we will get there […]
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Quarterly Economic Survey Q3: Despite Fragile Recovery, Anaemic Cash Flow and Investment with Record Inflationary Pressures Places Economy Under Strain
Download the report Business activity improving as more firms report increased domestic sales (47%), the highest since the start of the crisis Inflation expectations hit record highs as 62% of […]
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South Yorkshire Chambers urge immediate action on labour shortages as landmark survey reveals widespread challenges
Highlights from the South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey: · Businesses are taking on more staff: 39% of responding firms increased their workforce over the last three months, the highest figure […]
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Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter
Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which […]
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BCC responds to LOTO Speech at Labour Party Conference
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Leader of the Opposition is right to focus on business conditions that would help small and medium-sized firms. Businesses will […]
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‘A THIMBLE OF WATER TO PUT OUT A BONFIRE’ – BCC ON TEMPORARY VISAS FOR DRIVERS AND FOOD WORKERS
BCC President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE said: “Government has made clear its priority is to transition from a reliance on EU workers to a focus on the domestic workforce, and businesses have […]
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BCC Forecast: business investment set to be left behind in record economic recovery
UK business investment is expected to decline this year despite the prospect of record economic growth, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast. The leading business group predicts […]
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Do you have enough on your plate running a business? A smart meter could help
Running your very own restaurant, coffee shop or bar might be a dream, but you are up against huge competition, and it can be tough out there. For survival and […]
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Announcement of Extension of CE Marking Easement – BCC Reaction
“The British Chambers of Commerce has led business calls for an extension of at least a year on the easement for CE markings on imported industrial goods, spare parts, and […]
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Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for August 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said:
“The latest figures confirm that the UK jobs market is recovering strongly as the boost to demand from the easing of restrictions helped drive higher payroll employment in July. “Record vacancies confirm […]
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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
National business survey finds vast majority of small businesses have yet to put targets in place to reduce their emissions – with the pandemic pushing climate action down the agenda Just 11% of […]
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