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
New Era As UK-India Trade?Deal?Begins
Wed 15th July 2026
Steve Lynch MBE, Director of International Trade at the British Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the UK-India trade deal entering into force
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
Defence Spending Vital To Economy
Tue 30th June 2026
Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the release of the Defence Investment Plan
US Tariffs Set To Continue
Wed 3rd June 2026
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the new US tariff announcements
Steel Tariffs Risk Serious Damage To UK Manufacturers
Tue 26th May 2026
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that changes to UK steel quotas and tariffs could add millions of pounds to manufacturers’ costs.
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