The UK risks falling behind in the global green innovation race because of significant barriers to low-carbon investment, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Research by McKinsey suggests the net zero transition could be worth over £1 trillion to UK business by 2030. With the UN Climate...
Read moreReacting to the news that the House of Lords has re-inserted key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy, said: “We are fast reaching the end of the road for crucial changes, that businesses desperately want to see, to be made to...
Read moreAssessing the mood of business ahead of President Trump’s discussions with China’s President XI this week, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Businesses will be watching these talks very closely in the hope of divining some certainty on the direction of travel for global trade. “There were some...
Read moreResponding to the latest GDP data published this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s data shows the economy picking up slightly, driven by services and construction. That will be welcomed by business, ahead of what is expected to be a challenging Budget next month. “However, growth of 0.3% in...
Read moreAndy Haldane CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) taking over from Baroness Lane-Fox He was elected by representatives of the accredited Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting, today (Wednesday 15th October). He will take up the role on Sunday...
Read moreThe UK’s largest business sentiment survey before next month’s Budget, shows most firms remain bruised, with no improvement to business sentiment. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 has found confidence and investment levels remain at 2022 levels. Less than half of responding firms...
Read moreResponding to Kemi Badenoch’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Tim Snowball, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We welcome the Leader of the Opposition putting economic stability at the heart of her speech and acknowledging that businesses are key to driving growth. ...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says the Autumn Budget must sharpen the UK’s competitive edge to stay ahead of the pack in an increasingly dog eat dog world. It is calling for immediate action to cut the costs deterring investment, simplify regulations to unleash business and update its...
Read moreShevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Prime Minister rightly recognised that so much comes down to growth and that this can only be delivered from the bottom up – by businesses across the UK. “The plans to boost apprenticeships and technical college education...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says the UK must tackle its status as the sick man of the G7 if it wants to grow the economy. Businesses want to see a major shake-up of the UK’s approach to ill-health which is excluding people from work and hobbling the...
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