Only a fifth (20%) of procurement spend from the wider public sector, including central government, went to SMEs in 2024. That’s according to the latest report by the British Chambers of Commerce and data provider Tussell, in partnership with AutogenAI.
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 4.25%, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
Leading law firm Freeths has received the accolade of Law firm of the Year at the prestigious national City AM Awards 2025. This comes less than a year after being awarded Law firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards.
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC reacts to news of a trade deal in principle with the US
Championing global success for South Yorkshire business, the South Yorkshire International Trade Conference (SYITC) returns bigger and bolder on May 14.
President of the BCC, Martha Lane Fox, will use a speech at Mansion House to urge the government to commit to free trade and to pursue an improved EU deal.
South Yorkshire business leaders are urging the government to consider the critical role that international students play in the growth and success of UK businesses when developing the forthcoming Immigration White Paper.
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British Chambers of Commerce reacts to news of an agreement in principle for a free trade deal between the UK and India