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Our Client Relationship Manager, Nick Brown, recently told guests at a networking event that, during his seven and a half years with Essex Chambers, he has occasionally arrived at an organisation and immediately sensed that it was a business that truly gets it. A company where staff are happy...
Read moreReacting to the announcement of new US tariffs under section 301 of the Trade Act 1974, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It is no surprise that the US is taking action, before its temporary section 122 measures expire, to make its...
Read moreThe latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests growth will remain subdued in 2026 and 2027, as the reverberations of the Middle East conflict continue to be felt. The BCC is predicting weak business investment, higher inflation and falling exports. The key points in the forecast are:...
Read moreResponding to publication of the Milburn Review interim report, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Milburn report must be a wakeup call for policymakers about the crisis of young people not in employment, education and training. “Unless urgent comprehensive action is taken a...
Read moreFor the past 12 months it has been an immense pleasure to raise awareness and funds for our nominated charity of the year, Open Road. Through our teams’ efforts, we are proud to announce we have raised an incredible £3,900! The campaign of collaboration and support for Open Road...
Read moreIran conflict impacts Four fifths of firms (80%) report an existing or expected impact from the Iran conflict, according to research by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Energy price increases and shipping costs were the direct impacts most frequently cited by surveyed businesses. Over 800 firms took part in...
Read moreResponding to measures announced by the Chancellor, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said “It’s important to remember that the cost of living and the cost of business are two sides of the same coin. “While most of today’s statement was consumer focused, some...
Read moreDirect public sector procurement spend with SMEs hit a six year high of 21% last year, according to the latest report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and public procurement intelligence provider Tussell. The BCC and Tussell’s SME Procurement Tracker – now in its fourth year – is...
Read moreResponding to the news that a free trade agreement has been made with the six Arab states which comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council, William Bain, Head of Trade Policyat the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This deal is great news for the UK economy; it will open up new opportunities for...
Read moreReacting to the government announcement on a series of pilot schemes on fit note reform, Hannah Larsen, Policy Officer at the BCC said: “This is an important first step in reforming the broken fit note system. Our research shows that one in ten businesses are being seriously impacted by sickness absence. “Firms have told us that fit notes often sign people off work indefinitely, without...
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