BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Downgraded as Firms Struggle to Invest and Export
Thu 6th March 2025
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2025, as firms deal with a raft of rising cost pressures.
Fresh Uncertainty On US Tariffs
Wed 5th March 2025
William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, reacts to the latest remarks by the US President on tariffs
Freeths supports ‘Spot the signs’ campaign
Wed 5th March 2025
Freeths’ Partner Louise Lewis has been announced as an ambassador for STEP, the professional body for trust and estate practitioners, on its new ‘Spot the signs’ campaign aiming to raise awareness of financial abuse.
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs
Fri 28th February 2025
The overwhelming majority of businesses say the rise in employer National Insurance contributions will force them to change their plans, according to new research by the BCC Insight’s Unit, in partnership with professional services firm AAB.
Encouraging Signals On US Trade
Fri 28th February 2025
William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, reacts to tonight’s remarks by the US President and UK Prime Minister on tariffs and trade deals
University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment
Wed 26th February 2025
The University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment, according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy
Fri 14th February 2025
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, reacts to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today
Goods Exports Underperform in 2024
Fri 14th February 2025
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, responds to the latest ONS data on trade
Economy Grows but Chill of Uncertainty Remains
Fri 14th February 2025
Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to the latest GDP data released by the ONS this morning
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