BCC Welcomes Push For Growth

BCC Welcomes Push For Growth

Responding to the Chancellor’s speech in Oxford this morning, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Chancellor has laid down a clear marker on her intent to push for growth and these proposals can light the blue touchpaper to fire up the UK economy. “Expanding our international airport…

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Trade Strategy Must Deliver In A Changed World

  Results from the BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook survey for Q4 of 2024 found that: More than a quarter (26%) of SME exporters saw overseas sales decline Just over half (52%) reported no change in their exports and less than a quarter (22%) experienced a rise. The proportion of firms…

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Airport Expansion Vital to Boosting Growth

Responding to reports that the Chancellor is preparing to support expansion plans at three UK airports, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Expanding the UK’s airport capacity is vital to driving economic growth and it remains a top priority for business. “We wholeheartedly support a…

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Brexit At Four: Trade Reset Must Deliver

• Two fifths (41%) of exporters disagree the Brexit deal is helping them grow sales. • Almost half (46%) of businesses want the Government to make it easier for UK staff to work in the EU. • More than three quarters (77%) of traders are unaware of details about new…

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UK Economy Continues to Tread Water

Reacting to the latest GDP data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “With no growth in the three months to November 2024, and a very limited uptick for the month itself, it’s clear that the UK economy continues to be stuck in…

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Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain

Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the economy are clear following the Budget. The path ahead on interest…

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Taskforce Meets to Shape North Sea’s Energy Future

An independent taskforce has met for the first time to ensure the North Sea’s strategic transition from oil and gas to a renewable future, while safeguarding up to 200,000 jobs. The North Sea Transition Taskforce brings together a diverse group of experts from industry, sustainability, supply chains, academia, and unions.…

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Workforce Growth Struggles as Budget Costs Loom

The proportion of firms who increased their workforce falls to less than a quarter (24%) from 27% in Q3 Of those attempting to recruit 79% of firms faced difficulties, up from 76% last quarter 75% of firms say they are facing pressure to put up prices because of labour costs …

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