Local Support, International Reach
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The latest ONS data shows a fragile economy weighed down by geopolitical tensions and domestic cost pressures. “With GDP growing by 0.7% in...
Read moreResponding to the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, Kate Shoesmith, Policy Director at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There were clear themes in tonight’s speech by the Chancellor that businesses will hope are carried on by Andy Burnham’s new administration. “Over the last two years, the Chancellor has supported...
Read moreThe future of skills in the county has taken a major step forward with the launch of the new Greater Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2026-2029. Essex is one of 39 areas targeted nationally for the mandated programme of work laid out by Government. Fronted by the Essex...
Read moreNew plans published on 10 July will make sure local training equips people with skills needed by local employers. A total of 39 Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), covering the upcoming three years, have been unveiled across England. They provide detailed insight and analysis into what priority economic sectors...
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 moreResponding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland CBE, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s King’s Speech had some positives for business with action to tackle late payments, simplify trade with the EU and strengthen apprenticeships. “These steps can make a real difference to cashflow and confidence...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging Government to prioritise the UK’s economic security, after 10 years of geopolitical shocks have repeatedly damaged growth. Businesses in the UK have been left permanently bruised by the Pandemic, Brexit, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, supply chain chaos and...
Read moreThe Government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 businesses through the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves today [16 April] confirmed electricity bill cuts for over 10,000 manufacturers as the next phase of the Government’s plan to boost...
Read moreThe Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. Businesses across the UK are being backed to roll out electric vans and trucks with £1 billion of funding – saving them cash, cleaning up...
Read moreGovernment departments have, for the first time, set individual spending targets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver over £7.4 billion a year to small businesses by 2028. Small businesses across the country are set to receive over £7.4 billion a year from Government spending by 2028, boosting...
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