Update from British Chambers of Commerce
Revised GDP figures highlight major challenges facing the economy
Commenting on the revised and delayed GDP figures for the first quarter of 2010
Rebalancing the economy towards exports must accelerate
Commenting on the May trade figures published today by the ONS
BCC supports decision to keep interest rates on hold
Commenting on today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision
Manufacturing recovery is on the right track
Commenting on the manufacturing output figures for May
BCC Economic Survey points to continued UK growth
Results from the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest Economic Survey suggest that the UK economy saw further growth in the second quarter of 2010, building on the improvement in the first three months of the year.
Low interest rates are critical to recovery
Commenting on the choices facing the Monetary Policy Committee at its July meeting this Thursday
BCC helps launch new ‘Health for Work Adviceline’ for small businesses
For the UK’s millions of small and medium-sized businesses, the impact of employee absence through illness can be huge.
Improvement in business investment must be sustained
Commenting on the revised business investment figures for the first quarter of 2010
BCC reaction to abolition of Regional Development Agencies
At its regional Cabinet meeting in Bradford today, the Government confirmed its intention to abolish Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) in England, and its intention to replace RDAs with Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).
BCC disappointed with decision to abolish Infrastructure Planning Commission
Commenting on today’s announcement that the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) will be abolished
Government must get balance right on non-EU migration limit
Commenting on the government’s decision to hold a 12-week consultation period with business on the details for a non-EU migrant cap
Default Retirement Age should rise to promote fairness and reduce deficit
Commenting on the Government's decision to scrap the Default Retirement Age
BCC Budget speech reaction
Responding to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Emergency Budget
Chambers of Commerce dedicated to boosting British exports
Chambers of Commerce from across the UK met at a unique two day conference dedicated to international trade promotion this week.
Borrowing figures offer hope on deficit
Commenting on the public finance figures for May, published today by the ONS
Business submits views on tax ahead of austerity Budget
Nearly half of UK businesses are concerned about the prospect of Capital Gains Tax rising in next week’s Budget
Labour market figures reinforce need to create private sector jobs
Commenting on the labour market figures published today by the ONS
New inflation figures will help MPC to keep interest rates low
Commenting on the inflation figures for May published today by the ONS
New OBR forecasts are more realistic but still ambitious
Commenting on the new pre-budget forecasts published today by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)
BCC Budget Submission: Chancellor urged to drop unsustainable ring-fences ahead of crunch Budget
The British Chambers of Commerce has challenged the Chancellor to drop unsustainable ring-fences on health and overseas aid as he seeks to slash spending in next week’s Budget.
