Commenting on the latest ONS Labour Market statistics released today, BCC Head of People Policy, Jane Gratton, said: “The labour market remains incredibly tight adding to the growing list of concerns businesses are facing. This is a ticking timebomb for firms up and down the country. “Today’s...
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...
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...
Dear Conservative Party members of South Yorkshire, You have the great responsibility of selecting a new leader not only for your party but also the country at what is a critical time for our economy. As you consider your choice we ask that you keep the...
