Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
Wed 16th April 2025
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
Exports To US Rose Ahead Of Tariffs
Mon 14th April 2025
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC. responds to the latest ONS data on trade
UK Tariff Pause Will Help Business and Consumers
Sun 13th April 2025
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to the news that the UK Global Tariff is being paused on dozens of products
Business Welcomes Export Support Package Amid Global Uncertainty
Sun 13th April 2025
Responding to the announcements from the Chancellor and Business and Trade Secretary to support UK exporters
Growth Returns But Firms Braced For Difficult Months Ahead
Fri 11th April 2025
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
Costs Pressures Hitting Workforce Growth
Wed 9th April 2025
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) reveals only a fifth (20%) of firms increased their workforce over the last three months.
Toxic Mix As Businesses Prepare for Tax Rise
Fri 4th April 2025
Ahead of the rise in employer national insurance (NI) contributions coming into effect this Sunday, the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1, shows business sentiment remains very weak as taxation continues to be the top concern.
US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy
Thu 3rd April 2025
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, reacts to news of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
Mon 31st March 2025
The Taskforce is an independent body, supported by the British Chambers of Commerce, which has brought together representatives from supply chain business, academia, environmental groups, and trade unions.
