Inflation Cooling But Business Price Pressures Persist
Wed 17th April 2024
David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the latest inflation figures published this morning
Labour Market Continues To Slowly Loosen
Tue 16th April 2024
Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to the latest labour market data from the ONS
UK Trade Ticks Up As Global Demand Recovers
Fri 12th April 2024
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce responds to the latest ONS Trade figures published this morning
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Firms Treading Water on Investment
Thu 11th April 2024
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey – the UK’s largest and longest-running independent business survey – shows most firms reporting no improvement in investment levels, sales or cashflow in the first quarter of 2024.
Impact of Recent Immigration Changes on Increased Salary Requirements
Tue 9th April 2024
On 4 April 2024, the UK government implemented new immigration rules, which include raising minimum salary requirements, as part of an ambitious five-point plan aimed at decreasing net migration
Government Fails To Listen On Costly Import Charges
Wed 3rd April 2024
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chamber of Commerce reacts to details of the common user charge being introduced on animal and plant product imports into the UK later this month
Bold Thinking Needed To Keep UK At Top Table
Tue 26th March 2024
The British Chambers of Commerce has launched its Global Britain Challenge report to boost exports and channel overseas investment into the UK.?
Easing of Inflation Gives Some Relief
Wed 20th March 2024
David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS
Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed?
Fri 15th March 2024
The main negative effect cited by businesses was increased costs for new and current finance, which is either restricting investment or limiting cashflow.
