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EU Council: Joint statement from five business groups
The British Chambers of Commerce, Confederation of British Indistry, EEF, Federation of Small Businesses and Institute of Directors comment on the statement from the EU Council.
“We welcome the fact that the European Council has approved the progression of talks to the discussion of a transition period, and a...Read More »
BCC comments on labour market statistics December 2017
Commenting on the labour market statistics released today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“While the UK unemployment rate remains historically low, the second successive drop in UK employment suggests that labour market conditions are moderating...Read More »
BCC and six national Chambers across Europe urge politicians: move talks to transition and trade now
- Unprecedented joint statement from national Chamber organisations bordering the North Sea
- Leading business organisations representing businesses in seven countries that account for 70% of EU-UK trade
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today joined with national Chamber organisations from six countries bordering the North Sea, on the United Kingdom and the...Read More »
BCC forecast: Uncertainty constraining UK economic growth
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today slightly downgraded its three-year outlook for the UK economy, cutting growth expectations from 1.6% to 1.5% in 2017, from 1.2% to 1.1% in 2018, and from 1.4% to 1.3% in 2019.
The slight downgrade to the leading business group’s forecast is...Read More »
BCC: Business cheers negotiations breakthrough in Brussels – and urges swift start to trade talks
Director General Adam Marshall comments on the news that the UK and the EU have reached an agreement to conclude the first phase of Brexit talks.
“Businesses will be breathing a sigh of relief that ‘sufficient progress’ has been achieved. After the noise and political brinksmanship of recent days,...Read More »