10,000 jobs, including 1,500 apprenticeships, to be created as the government announces multi-billion investment to build Sizewell C. Ten thousand jobs will be created as the government announces a £14.2 billion investment to build Sizewell C nuclear plant as part of the Spending Review, ending years of delay and...
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 increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite with today’s data showing a rise in unemployment. “This year’s...
Read moreThe BCC is urging Government to help business boom as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday it has set out the key asks that business believe can help grow the economy. These include: Get Britain Thriving Get Britain Working Get Britain...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce has long supported the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, firmly believing that this transformative infrastructure will strengthen both regional and national logistics. Over the years, we’ve been proud to host events that connect our business community with the project’s leadership. Our latest event, held...
Read moreResponding to confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports, William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, said: “UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that tariffs will not double today. They now at least have...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025, but the UK economy will remain sluggish. Better-than-expected business investment in Q1 is forecast to boost GDP across 2025. Inflation is projected to increase further in the coming months, before slowing to 2%...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the Government to swiftly act to protect Britain’s domestic bioethanol industry. It follows warnings from the UK’s two largest producers that the removal of tariffs on US imports could leave them unable to compete. Vivergo Fuels in Hull and Ensus in...
Read moreResponding to the Government’s plans for apprenticeships in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Apprenticeships are high-quality, valued qualifications and businesses welcome the funding boost announced by Government. “The BCC has long called for flexibility in the Growth and Skills Levy for...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers team were delighted to host an amazing evening of networking and skills discussions at the elegant Wivenhoe House Hotel. There was a fantastic atmosphere as guests enjoyed connecting with fellow attendees in the wonderful historical surroundings of the hotel. With the sunshining bright, a few were...
Read moreResponding to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses are facing a perfect storm of cost-pressures which is fuelling inflation alongside rising household bills. While April’s jump was expected, the scale, to 3.5%, is...
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