Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important plan with Chamber members. “Our network of 53...
On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a ground-breaking survey of 1,000 businesses – mostly SMEs – by the British Chambers of Commerce Insight’s Unit shows 40% of companies don't know any details about the UK’s net zero...
Responding to today’s statement, Chief Executive of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber Carrie Sudbury said: “With an election looming on the horizon, it’s perhaps no surprise that the chancellor has announced a number of measures today which at face value offers some hope for already squeezed...
Reacting to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to help businesses deal with the current economic challenges. Our Chamber network called on Jeremy Hunt to offer ‘much needed solutions to Britain’s...
Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “An improved trade deal with South Korea would be very welcome. It could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and services...
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation data, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy and Insights at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s news that CPI eased to 4.6% in October, the lowest level in two years, is encouraging. However, the reality for consumers is that prices are still...
