Update from British Chambers of Commerce
British Chambers of Commerce and EHRC publish equal pay guide for small businesses
The Equality and Human Rights Commission and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today urged small and medium size businesses to examine their pay systems to ensure they comply with equal pay laws.
BCC upgrades UK short-term economic prospects
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published its latest Economic Forecast today (Monday) and raises its expectations for UK GDP growth to 1.7% for this year, and to 2.2% for 2011.
BCC: Strong GDP figures should not mask the challenges ahead
Commenting on the revised GDP figures for the second quarter of 2010
Borrowing figures highlight major challenge ahead
Commenting on the public finance figures for July, released today by the ONS
Positive retail sales hint at continued recovery
Commenting on the retail sales figures for July, released today by the ONS
Minutes reassure business that interest rates will stay low
Commenting on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) minutes, published today by the Bank of England
Interest rates must stay low despite stubborn inflation
Commenting on the July inflation figures, published today by the ONS
Coalition’s first 90 days “has been encouraging”, says BCC
In a review of the Coalition Government’s first ninety days in power, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has argued that there have been a number of positive and encouraging decisions, but there are still areas requiring urgent action before the end of the year.
Strong German export performance holds important lessons for the UK
Commenting on today’s GDP figures for Germany and other eurozone economies
Inflation Report emphasises need for low interest rates
Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest Inflation Report published today
Positive labour market figures still mask worrying trends
Commenting on the labour market figures published today by the ONS
Time to Train regulations should be scrapped
The Government is launching a five week consultation on the Right to Request Time off to Train on Wednesday. Commenting, Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce
Improvement in trade figures must be consolidated
Commenting on the UK trade figures for June, published today by the ONS
Modest manufacturing recovery must be supported
Commenting on the manufacturing output figures for June
Important step forward on reducing the red tape burden
The Business Secretary has today announced a package of measures intended to reduce the burden of red tape on businesses. Commenting, Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce
Decision to leave interest rates unchanged was the right one, says BCC
Reacting to today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision
Raising interest rates should be off the table until 2011
Commenting ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision on Thursday
Bank lending to business is complicated, says BCC
Commenting on the current situation surrounding bank lending to business
Phasing out Default Retirement Age restricts employers’ ability to manage workforce
Commenting on the government’s plans to phase out the Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65 by October 2011
Government action must improve relationship banking with business
The Business Secretary has today released a joint consultation paper with the Treasury which sets out options to help boost lending to businesses. Commenting, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce
