Update from British Chambers of Commerce
Disappointing trade figures highlight need for relentless focus on boosting exports
Commenting on the January trade figures published today by the ONS
Government must do more to support an export-led recovery
If the government is serious about encouraging British exports as a major source of job creation and economic growth, it must resolve problems around export trade finance, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
BCC downgrades medium-term GDP expectations as risks of a setback heighten
BCC Economic Forecast – March 2010
MPC must maintain expansionary approach given continuing threats to economy
Commenting on today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision
Business coalition: “Say no to employer National Insurance Contributions increase”
The UK’s leading business groups have formed a unique coalition promoting an internet petition that calls for the 1% employer National Insurance Contributions increase - planned for April 2011 - to be scrapped.
Fall in business investment heightens long-term threats to the economy
Commenting on the preliminary business investment figures for the fourth quarter of 2009
EU protection for pregnant workers must not result in new costs for UK Government and businesses
Following the amendment of the Pregnant Workers Directive in the European Parliament today
Key transport projects would deliver £86.3 billion benefit to UK economy
Prioritising thirteen crucial transport projects over the life of the next Parliament - twelve regional and one national - would bring the UK economic benefits
Decline in retail sales highlights threats to the economy
Commenting on the January retail sales figures published today by the ONS
Disappointing borrowing figures highlight need for a credible spending plan
Commenting on the January public finance figures published today by the ONS
Resilient labour market figures still mask worrying trends
Commenting on the labour market figures, published today by the ONS
MPC must keep its nerve in the face of temporary inflation rise
Commenting on the January inflation figures, released today by the ONS
The message from business is clear: reduce the deficit and scrap the NICs hike
While the political parties continue to squabble over the urgency and severity of spending cuts to bring down the UK’s ballooning budget deficit, British business has sent politicians a clear message.
Bank should give greater weight to countering risks of double-dip recession
Commenting on the Inflation Report published today by the Bank of England
Improved manufacturing output must be nurtured
Commenting on the manufacturing output figures for December 2009, published today by the ONS
Rebalancing of UK economy is not progressing quickly enough
Commenting on the December trade figures published today by the ONS
MPC must concentrate on countering threat of double-dip recession
Commenting on today’s Monetary Policy Committee decision
Osborne strikes right note with business, but will need to deliver
The Shadow Chancellor, George Osborne, has outlined the Conservative Party’s eight economic benchmarks today. Commenting, Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce
MPC must maintain expansionary position
Commenting on the choices facing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
Big challenges facing economy, despite end of recession
Commenting on the preliminary GDP figures for the fourth quarter 2009, published today by the ONS
