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December
20th
Easing Inflation Positive News But Long-Term Worries Persist
Responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
December
19th
Brexit At Three: Fresh Trade Challenges Growing
A new survey by the BCC’s Insights Unit of 733 businesses (97% SMEs) shows the difficulties facing British firms in using the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) have not eased.
December
18th
ESSEX CRICKET LEGEND ATTENDS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS NETWORKING
Attendees enjoyed a festive buffet and networking hosted at Sands by the Sea.
December
15th
Businesses Say Hybrid Working Is Here To Stay
New research shows less than 30% of firms expect their workforce to be fully in person over the next five years.
December
14th
Tough Year Ahead As Interest Rate Stays High
Reacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
December
13th
Growth Problem Remains As The Year Ends
Responding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
December
13th
Second Poor Month For EU Exports
Reacting to the ONS trade data for October 2023, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:
December
12th
Investment In Skills Vital As Vacancies Continue To Fall
Responding to the latest Labour Market figures from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
December
12th
Business Council Focuses On Workforce Issues
Workforce issues were the focus of the BCC’s second Business Council meeting.
December
7th
BCC Economic Forecast: Economic Growth Stuck In A Rut
The British Chambers of Commerce has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast but lowered the outlook for 2025, as economic growth for all three years flatlines.
December
4th
Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports
A survey of almost 650 UK businesses by the BCC, has shown that customs checks, tariffs and regulation are the top three barriers to exporting.
November
27th
Safety and Security for Business – Middle East Tensions
To offer reassurance and for ease of reference, the NBCC have compiled a range of open source advice and guidance on safety and security for businesses.
November
23rd
Autumn Statement Gives Hope To Business
Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:
November
21st
South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK
Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:
November
15th
Inflation Easing But Business Still Struggling To Invest
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
November
15th
Specialist team work with retailers to drive down knife crime
Specialist officers dedicated to working with businesses across Essex to drive down crime have engaged with retailers over the sale of knives.
November
14th
Labour Market Cooling But No Respite For Business
Responding to the latest Labour Market from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
November
14th
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade.
November
13th
MEMBERS ENJOY A GREAT EVENING OF NETWORKING AT IPECO HOLDINGS LTD
Ipeco Holdings hosted a networking event for over 50 Essex Chambers of Commerce Member companies.
November
10th
Mexico Cliff Edge Avoided But Canada Looms
Reacting to news of an extension on cumulation trade terms with Mexico, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “The BCC has been urging the UK Government to reach bridging arrangements with Mexico and Canada for some time on extended cumulation within the rules of origin.