Reacting to the introduction of 25 percent tariffs on exports of UK steel and aluminium to the United States, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “This is a difficult day for trans-Atlantic trade and plunges businesses, in both the US and UK, into a new age of...
Read moreResponding to the unveiling of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “It’s encouraging to see the Government has heeded our calls to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire up growth. “These reforms have great potential...
Read moreTrain operator secures unprecedented “treble treble” Greater Anglia has won three national awards for train performance for the third year in a row.At the Golden Whistles Awards 2025 – an annual event organised by Modern Railways magazine and the Chartered Institution of Rail Operators to celebrate excellence in UK...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on the Government to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire up growth. Among the recommendations in a new report the BCC is calling for ministers to: The report has been produced by the BCC’s Local Economy of...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the highly anticipated return of our Chambers Annual Golf Day, on Wednesday 25 June. We wanted to bring our players something new this year and so for the very first time we are delighted to be heading to Canons Brook...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2025, as firms deal with a raft of rising cost pressures. Business investment and exports are likely to suffer this year because of the impact of the National Insurance rise and global uncertainties....
Read moreReacting to the latest remarks by the US President on tariffs, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “Businesses have been plunged into more uncertainty around the future of tariffs on UK goods after the President’s announcements last night. “The signals from the White House, last week, had...
Read moreThe Government table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. On Tuesday 4 March the Government tabled amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following weeks of consultation and responses from business groups, trade unions and wider civil society. These amendments demonstrate the Government’s commitment to working in partnership with businesses...
Read morePenguin Random House is a name synonymous with literary excellence. From timeless classics to children’s favourites and bestselling cookbooks, the publisher’s iconic monochrome mascot represents quality. But did you know that every Penguin book you’ve encountered in the UK has passed through Essex on its journey to you? Tucked...
Read moreReacting to remarks by the US President and UK Prime Minister on tariffs and trade deals, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “The signals from the White House tonight would suggest this was a successful meeting from a UK trade perspective. “Businesses will be encouraged by the...
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