Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for June 2022, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Alex Veitch, said: “The rise in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 10.1% is the tenth monthly increase in a row and another record high. “This higher than expected inflation...
We recently launched our new Net Zero service to help members look for energy and carbon savings within their businesses. And with energy costs continuing to soar, finding new self-sufficient sources of energy wherever possible has to be a serious consideration for many. Chamber Energy...
A new era has begun for the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity following the opening of a new Charity Hub. The Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Tajamal Khan, and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s Deputy Chief Executive, Michael Wright, formally opened the brand new office space at...
Responding to the latest ONS data on the UK’s trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “June’s trade data ended what was a strong second quarter of the year overall with a damp squib. “The 8% fall in goods exports values in...
Responding to today’s ONS figures on the first estimate of GDP for Q2, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today's 0.1% fall in GDP data is yet another signal that the UK economy is moving in an alarming direction. “While some consumer-facing industries have...
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England's intention to get inflation under control. Spiralling prices are cited by businesses...
