UK Exports To US Hit 3-Year Low Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Tariff effects are clearly being felt by companies exporting to the US. Total goods exports across the Atlantic for Q2 2025 were 13.5% lower than a year...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on MPs to support key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, when it returns to the Commons. Several changes to the legislation, which were proposed during this week’s Report Stage in the House of Lords, have the backing of the BCC....
Read moreResponding to the deal agreed at the UK-EU Leaders’ Summit, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s summit marks a turning point in UK/EU relations which puts our trade relationship at the forefront of our partnership going forward. “For four years, businesses have fought...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce is calling for Monday’s EU reset summit to mark a sea change in the UK’s trade relationship with Europe so business can prosper. The BCC wants to see seven vital changes made to the Brexit deal which are based on its four years of...
Read moreYesterday, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the latest labour market data including insights on the unemployment rate, economic inactivity, vacancies, and pay growth. Recruitment experts, Pertemps, have produced a summary of the data for small businesses. Overall trends – February 2025 Market Overview: Between October and December...
Read moreToday, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the latest labour market data including insights on the unemployment rate, economic inactivity, vacancies, and pay growth. Recruitment experts, Pertemps, have produced a summary of the data for small businesses. Overall trends – January 2025 Market Overview: Between September to November...
Read moreThousands more apprentice construction workers will be hired each year to build homes and kickstart growth, through new skills hubs funded by industry leaders. 5,000 more construction apprenticeship places will be made available per year thanks to £140m industry investment to get Britain building again. A total of 32...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce Essex County Council as the headline sponsor of this year’s Festival of Business. Taking place at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Wednesday 13 November, the event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from across the county and beyond,...
Read moreThe Government have announced an overhaul to apprenticeships to support opportunity. The first report from Skills England, the government’s new body for the skills system, has also been published which you can view here. Joanne Giles, Director of the Essex LSIP said: “Skills shortages are a major concern for Essex businesses,...
Read moreThe government has invited local areas to put forward expressions of interest in negotiating devolution deals and Essex is expected to submit a proposal by 30 September, covering the whole of Essex, that is Essex County (with its twelve districts) and the unitary authorities of Southend and Thurrock. Essex...
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