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Responding to the adoption of the EU Public Procurement Act, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “UK firms will breathe a sigh of relief, for now, that they are not targeted by the proposals contained in the EU Public Procurement Act. “Although...
Read moreResponding to the Chancellor’s speech on growth, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce welcomes the Chancellor’s recognition of the resilience and challenges facing British firms, and his backing for business to deliver growth. “He rightly recognised that growth across...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement. With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give firms the ‘breathing space’ they need to create jobs,...
Read moreThe latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests the outlook for the UK will remain uncertain. While the economy was more resilient in Q2 than expected, higher energy and business costs are likely to keep growth weak this year and next. The key points in the forecast...
Read moreUrgently tackling the jobs crisis facing young people should be part of a wider rethink on lifelong learning, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). With Alan Milburn’s final report into the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) due...
Read moreIn previous years, we have avoided holding physical events in August. It’s holiday season for many of our members with family commitments, but our recent evening at the wonderful Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre made the whole team reconsider our future summer event programme. What a fantastic venue to welcome...
Read moreEssex Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce that this year’s flagship Festival of Business will now take place at the stunning Braxted Park Estate, on Wednesday 11th November, 10.00am – 3.00pm. The Festival remains the county’s largest business showcase, bringing together businesses from across Essex and beyond for...
Read moreReacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Although unemployment has held steady at 4.9%, this cannot hide the wider problems bedeviling the UK’s jobs market. “Business confidence is at a post-Pandemic low and the squeeze on firms’ finances...
Read moreRail passengers planning to travel through Wickford are being advised by Network Rail and Greater Anglia to expect disruption to train services for at least a week and to only travel on this route if their journey is essential. Following the derailment of one carriage of a Greater Anglia...
Read moreReacting to the release of new government research on the costs involved with planned changes to zero hours contracts, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “The increased cost to businesses of the proposed changes to zero hours contracts will be a further hammer blow for many...
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