Major broadband boost for over 60,000 rural homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Thu 6th August 2026
Thousands of people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire can now stream, work, study and stay connected more easily, as over 60,000 homes and businesses benefit from faster broadband backed by the UK Government’s Project Gigabit.
EHRC Code Update 2026: What the New Guidance Means in Practice
Thu 6th August 2026
The Equality Act 2010 (Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations) (Revocation) Order 2026 takes effect on 5 August 2026.
Business Insight Key To Successful Devolution
Mon 3rd August 2026
Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to No10’s plans to hand Mayors a greater share of locally generated tax revenue
Rate Hold Puts Spotlight On Chancellor
Thu 30th July 2026
David Bharier, Deputy Director of Economics and Insight at the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to the Bank of England interest rate decision to hold
Business Rates Changes Must Go Further
Fri 24th July 2026
Reacting to the government’s announcement on a cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy and Insight at the BCC, said:
No. 10 North Can Be Catalyst For Effective Devolution
Fri 24th July 2026
Jonny Haseldine, Head of Business Environment at the BCC, responds to the launch of Number 10 North today
Weak Business Confidence Impacting Hiring
Tue 21st July 2026
Patrick Milnes,?Head?of?Policy for People and Work?at the British Chambers of?Commerce, reacts to the latest labour market data from the ONS
New PM Must Give Business ‘Breathing Space’
Tue 21st July 2026
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister in Downing Street
UK Exporters Floundering As Headwinds Build
Thu 16th July 2026
New?research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving?over 2,400? exporters,?shows overseas exports have fallen dramatically in the second quarter.?
