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.?
South Yorkshire Businesses Call on Government to Cut Taxes and Red Tape as Confidence Hits New Lows
Thu 16th July 2026
The latest South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey paints a concerning picture for the region's economy, with business sentiment at some of the lowest levels seen in years.
Business Backs Focus On Trade and Devolution
Wed 15th July 2026
Kate Shoesmith, Policy Director at the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to the Chancellor's Mansion House speech
BCC Welcomes Enhanced Swiss Trade Deal
Tue 14th July 2026
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, reacts to news of an upgraded free trade agreement with Switzerland
Business Investment Plans Hit Post-Pandemic Low
Mon 6th July 2026
The proportion of firms planning to increase investment has fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic, according to the latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey.
EU Steel Quotas – The Final Jigsaw Piece
Tue 30th June 2026
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, reacts to today’s EU announcement on new steel quotas for UK exporters
Steel Quota Changes - A Step In The Right Direction
Thu 25th June 2026
Reacting to today’s government announcement of changes to its planned steel tariffs and quotas, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:
Time Running Out On Steel Quota Cliff-Edge
Tue 16th June 2026
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling on the government to change course on new steel quotas and tariffs which could decimate swathes of SMEs.
