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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for the Prime Minister’s visit to China to be rooted in pragmatism and focused on delivering for the UK economy. As the UK navigates an increasingly fractured global trade landscape it cannot afford to ignore its third largest trading partner and...
Read moreReacting to today’s announcement of further transitional business rates relief for pubs and music venues, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “This is good news for pubs and music venues in England, but it does not go far enough to protect many other businesses which are...
Read moreUK banks agree £11 billion lending packages to support small business growth, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises. UK businesses to benefit from a landmark £11 billion lending package to help them invest and expand abroad, to grow their businesses and the economy. The lending commitment, from the UK’s five leading banks, is one of the largest collective moves by the banking sector in over a decade, representing an historic show of confidence...
Read moreBusinesses to receive boost to investment as a new first-year allowance took effect on Thursday 1 January, as the government continues its drive to make Britain the best place to do business. First announced by the Chancellor at Budget 2025, the government is continuing to offer greater upfront tax...
Read moreThe BCC has reacted to the Government’s recently released North Sea Future Plan. It commented after accompanying Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce to HM Treasury to hand in a letter signed by 7,000 businesses and workers calling for the windfall tax to be axed. Ben Martin, Policy Manager...
Read moreBillion pound boost for small businesses as councils get new powers to save contracts for local communities. Small businesses are set to benefit from £1 billion of funds every year through laws proposed today allowing local authorities to reserve some contracts for suppliers in their area. These reforms are...
Read moreReacting to the news that the Government has agreed to a six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal in the Employment Rights Bill, the six business groups involved in tripartite discussions, said: “Businesses will be relieved that the Government has agreed to a key amendment to the Employment Rights Bill...
Read moreIain McNab, Head of Policy at Essex Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the Chancellor’s Budget announcement and the impact it will have on the Essex business community. “There are positives and negatives in the Budget for Essex. The key positive is that the Chancellor has broadly accepted the demand...
Read moreResponding to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor has listened to our calls and made the right choice by not piling major new tax rises on businesses’ shoulders, which will calm nerves. “Firms will be pleased to see...
Read moreReacting to the planned increases in the National Living and Minimum Wages, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “People are at the heart of every thriving business, and employers want to ensure their workforce is happy, engaged and well paid. “However,...
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