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BCC welcomes ratification of UK-EU TCA but says work remains to be done
Speaking after news that the Trade and Co-operation Agreement has been ratified, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “While there may be relief that the ratification of the TCA […]
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BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The joint report: • Finds that new ways of working introduced during the pandemic offer opportunities for both employers and staff • Highlights how supporting employees’ mental wellbeing and digital […]
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BCC REACTS TO LATEST UK LABOUR MARKET FIGURES
Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for April 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms that the UK labour market remains subdued. While there was […]
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BCC: Concerns over Inflation Rise as Manufacturers’ Price Expectations Climb to 4-year High
Balance of manufacturers expecting their prices to increase highest since Q4 2017 87% of production & manufacturing firms cited pressure to raise prices from raw material costs Overall, 38% of […]
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BCC says modest growth in GDP offers some hope for the future
Commenting on GDP figures for February 2021 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms a modest return to growth in February. However, […]
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Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
Balance of UK firms reporting increased export sales drops, despite already being at historically low levels. Hospitality firms, caterers, retailers and wholesalers all most likely to report decreased sales. Advance bookings and export orders show no signs of improvement, indicating that […]
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2021: Firms Fighting for Survival but More See a Route Out of Crisis
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained historically poor in the first quarter […]
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More UK firms will be accessing finance in the immediate future, likely due to the impact of lockdown.
The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with moneycorp, surveyed more than 1,000 UK firms to understand the impact of both Covid-19 and Brexit on UK businesses. As Europe still […]
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BCC reacts to latest GDP and trade figures
Commenting on GDP figures for January 2021 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms a better than expected start to the year for the UK economy as the third […]
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BCC Chair calls on businesswomen across the world to celebrate their achievements for International Women’s Day on March 8
Sarah Howard MBE believes women in business have a lot to be proud of but more needs to be done to make sure their voices are heard, especially in company […]
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