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BCC comments on inflation statistics for December 2017
Commenting on the inflation statistics for December, released today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Inflation has eased for the first time since June 2017, with air fares placing the largest downward pressure on price growth in December.
“It’s probable...Read More »
BCC: Immigration policy must support business
Commenting on the Home Affairs Committee’s report on immigration policy, published today, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“The BCC has long campaigned for an immigration policy that supports business and the economy, so we welcome the Home Affairs...Read More »
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Skills shortage biggest risk for business
Based on the responses of over 7,000 businesses, the survey shows that growth in the UK economy remains subdued, with almost all services indicators below their pre-EU referendum levels and the strong performance of manufacturers easing slightly in the final quarter of 2017.
The findings of the survey indicate the skills...Read More »
BCC: Securing a business-friendly trade deal with EU must be New Year priority
BCC and DHL release latest trade survey, focusing on priority markets for businesses over the next few years.
A future UK-EU trade deal must minimise barriers to trade says the British Chambers of Commerce, as it releases the results of its survey, in partnership with DHL, which finds UK...Read More »
BCC comments on broadband announcement
Responding to comments on a UK-EU transition period by Michel Barnier, the European Commission’s chief negotiator for Brexit, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“The Universal Service Obligation will be supported by business communities across the country, particularly in rural areas, who have...Read More »