Economic Growth 11 September 2026
Resilient Summer but Business Warning Lights Remain
Responding to the latest GDP data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
“Growth of 0.4% in the three months to July shows a more resilient economy than expected in the summer months.
Uncategorised 10 September 2026
‘Made In Europe’ Threat Remains
Responding to the adoption of the EU Public Procurement Act, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“UK firms will breathe a sigh of relief, for now, that they are not targeted by the proposals contained in the EU Public Procurement Act.
International 10 September 2026
US Trade Still A UK Priority
Speaking after attending the 10th UK-US SME Dialogues in Cardiff to discuss trans-Atlantic trade and investment, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers, said:
“Trade and investment links with the US certainly feel stronger than they did a year ago. The US is the largest inward investor in the UK, our largest individual trading partner and largest purchaser of our services.
Construction & Property, Economic Growth 9 September 2026
UK Housing Market Stagnates
The latest Lloyds House Price Index reports that average UK house prices fell by 0.2% in August and by 0.4% on an annual basis. This was the first year-on-year decrease since November 2023.
Economic Growth 9 September 2026
Inflation rises again in the Eurozone – should the ECB act to curb transitory inflation?
Inflation in the Eurozone has edged higher again, rising from 2.9% in July to 3.3% in August. This is a cause for concern – reinforcing worries that price pressures are proving more stubborn than policymakers would like and raising concerns that interest rates may have to rise again in the near future.
Construction & Property 9 September 2026
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Economic Growth 7 September 2026
Deeper concerns over household finances win out over summer retail bounce – Rajeev Shaunak, MHA
Rajeev Shaunak, Head of Consumer, MHA, comments on July’s ONS retail sales figures:
“The modest fall in July’s ONS retail sales figures although expected after a positive May and June will make uncomfortable reading for the sector, although there will be some comfort in the improved consumer confidence numbers released overnight.
Business Growth & Development 7 September 2026
Chancellor’s Focus On Growth Welcome
Responding to the Chancellor’s speech on growth, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“The British Chambers of Commerce welcomes the Chancellor’s recognition of the resilience and challenges facing British firms, and his backing for business to deliver growth.
Economic Growth 7 September 2026
Budget Must Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on Chancellor, John Healey, to ‘Back Business, Cut Costs and Deliver Growth’ in his first Budget statement.
With BCC research showing fragile business confidence, its budget submission asks the Chancellor to give firms the ‘breathing space’ they need to create jobs, invest and grow.