Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The inflation warning lights continue to flash, with July’s rate being slightly higher than most analysts had forecast. Prices are now rising at the fastest rate...
Read moreResponding to the latest GDP data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Better than expected data for both Q2 and the month of June are welcome – but the numbers mask the underlying pain being felt by businesses...
Read moreOver two fifths (41%) of businesses have increased their requirement for onsite working over the past year, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). While most of the firms (67%) who require onsite working say it hasn’t impacted recruitment or retention, one in ten relevant...
Read moreLocal rail operator c2c Railway has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding, securing full re-accreditation as part of the 2025/26 Safeguarding on Rail Scheme (SRS), scoring 92% in the assessment audit. The Safeguarding on Rail Scheme (SRS) is a joint initiative awarded by the British Transport Police (BTP) and Department...
Read moreResponding to President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low value goods entering the US, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “This development has been coming for several months but is still a major blow to UK exporters to the US. Smaller firms and sole traders, who...
Read moreUK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country. Small businesses across the UK will benefit from the most comprehensive support package in a generation, as the government launches a bold new plan to give small businesses the tools to thrive and drive economic growth...
Read moreResponding to the launch of the Government’s Small Business Plan, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a much-needed step forward in recognition and support for SMEs, which are the backbone of the UK economy. Late payments, access to finance and business support are all issues...
Read moreA major new Retail Investor Sentiment survey, carried out for the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, immediately after the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, shows increased optimism that could be harnessed to grow the UK economy. Over 2,500 investment platform users were polled by Find Out Now on...
Read morePassengers across London and Essex will be travelling on publicly-owned train services from this Sunday (20 July 2025), as c2c’s services become the next to be brought into public ownership through government plans to restore pride in the railways. From Sunday, c2c services operating from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness...
Read moreResponding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies fall again, and wage growth slows. However, pay...
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