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December
7th
BCC Economic Forecast: Economic Growth Stuck In A Rut
The British Chambers of Commerce has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast but lowered the outlook for 2025, as economic growth for all three years flatlines.
December
4th
Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports
A survey of almost 650 UK businesses by the BCC, has shown that customs checks, tariffs and regulation are the top three barriers to exporting.
November
30th
Essex Chambers helps launch Labour’s Small Business Plan
Jonathan Reynolds, Shadow Secretary of State for Business & Trade visits Basildon based business to launch new plan.
November
28th
Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action
From Friday 1 December to Saturday 9 December inclusive, there will be action short of a strike by members of the ASLEF union.
November
27th
Safety and Security for Business – Middle East Tensions
To offer reassurance and for ease of reference, the NBCC have compiled a range of open source advice and guidance on safety and security for businesses.
November
23rd
Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business
Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:
November
21st
South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK
Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:
November
15th
Inflation Easing But Business Still Struggling To Invest
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
November
15th
Specialist team work with retailers to drive down knife crime
Specialist officers dedicated to working with businesses across Essex to drive down crime have engaged with retailers over the sale of knives.
November
14th
Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business
Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
November
14th
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade.
November
13th
MEMBERS ENJOY A GREAT EVENING OF NETWORKING AT IPECO HOLDINGS LTD
Ipeco Holdings hosted a networking event for over 50 Essex Chambers of Commerce Member companies.
November
10th
Mexico Cliff Edge Avoided But Canada Looms
Reacting to news of an extension on cumulation trade terms with Mexico, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “The BCC has been urging the UK Government to reach bridging arrangements with Mexico and Canada for some time on extended cumulation within the rules of origin.
November
10th
UK Trade Falls In September As Global Economy Falters
Reacting to the ONS trade data for Q3 and September 2023, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:  “Economic woes at home and abroad are weighing heavily upon UK trade. September saw substantial falls in both imports and exports. Total goods trade values across Q3 this year also showed a
November
10th
GDP Figures Underline Need For Bold Autumn Statement
Responding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, Alex Veitch Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today's preliminary estimate, showing GDP failed to grow in Q3, provides further evidence of the difficulties the UK economy faces. Weak growth in construction
November
10th
Essex Chambers of Commerce welcomes announcement of £5.5m skills funding package for Essex
The Department for Education (DfE) announced today a £200m package of skills funding to support colleges, universities and independent training providers to offer more training opportunities in key industries, such as the growing green sector.
November
8th
King's Speech: A missed opportunity to help businesses in these challenging times
Responding to yesterday’s King’s Speech, Denise Rossiter, CEO of the Essex Chambers of Commerce, said: “An aspiration for economic growth was given prominence in yesterday’s King’s Speech but there was very little by way of new announcements to back this up or to convince businesses that
November
8th
BCC Brings Politicians Together In Push For Export Growth
The BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers to push for export growth.
November
3rd
King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth
The BCC is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech that gives firms confidence to invest.
November
2nd
BCC Welcomes New Phase In Turkiye Trade Negotiations
Responding to the launch of the call for evidence on a new trade agreement with Turkiye, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said