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BCC WELCOMES FURTHER INTEREST RATE HOLD

Reacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research…

King’s Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that…

Help lead the change on skills!

The Skills Commitment Partnership is a vehicle for collective action in response to the issues…

BCC REACTS TO SHADOW CHANCELLOR’S SPEECH

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Shadow…

CHAMBER NETWORK RESPONDS TO HS2 ANNOUNCEMENT

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following recent speculation, businesses remained hopeful the…

QUARTERLY RECRUITMENT OUTLOOK: LABOUR COST PRESSURES BITE AS HIRING ISSUES REMAIN

Nearly three quarters of firms attempting to recruit have faced difficulties (73%) Hospitality firms remain…

Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Labour Cost Pressures Bite As Hiring Issues Remain

Nearly three quarters of firms attempting to recruit have faced difficulties (73%) Hospitality firms remain…

Half of businesses have no plans to use AI

The BCC’s new Digital Revolution Challenge has held its first meeting to discuss ground-breaking research…

BCC reacts to Conservative Party conference speeches

Following the Chancellor’s announcement of an increase in the living wage, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director…

Unlocking the planning system to boost investment

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock…

Cambridge Science Centre’s ‘Stem in the Fens’ initiative garners support from Combined Authority

Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) proudly welcomed Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, earlier…

Launch of the Skills Commitment Partnership

The Skills Commitment Partnership (Partnership) is a vehicle for collective action in response to the…

Fragile Economy Stuck In First Gear 

The BCC has marginally upgraded its 2023 GDP forecast to 0.4%, but economic activity will remain very weak throughout 2024…

Three Key Fixes Needed For SME Finance

The BCC has called for action to improve the availability of finance for SMEs as accessibility, awareness and…

Unlocking The Power Of British Business

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic…

Business Needs An Integrated Transport Plan From Government

The British Chambers of Commerce has called for an integrated national plan from government on transport infrastructure, focused on…