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Budget 2017: Welcome action on business basics – but more to do on bigger picture
Giving his initial reaction to the Autumn Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Chamber business communities wanted the Chancellor to focus on the basics – rates, roads, and ringtones – and will be pleased that they will see some action on...Read More »
BCC: Government must provide clarity on future of UK’s VAT regime
Commenting on the publication of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill, Anastassia Beliakova, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Businesses will expect this Bill to provide continuity and alignment with the Union Customs Code, and help establish future customs cooperation with the EU. But...Read More »
BCC: Tackle broken business rates system, Chancellor
Ahead of the Budget on November 22, the BCC urges the Chancellor to freeze business rates to boost productivity.
Ahead of the Budget on November 22, the British Chambers of Commerce is urging the Chancellor to provide respite for businesses in every corner of the country by freezing business...Read More »
BCC comments on labour market and productivity statistics
Commenting on the latest labour market statistics, released today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“The historically low unemployment rate confirms that the UK’s jobs market remains in good health, however, the slight fall in employment...Read More »
BCC comments on inflation statistics
Head of Economics Suren Thiru comments on the latest inflation figures for October 2017.
“Inflation was surprisingly unchanged in October, as falling fuel and furniture prices helped to a keep a lid on overall UK price growth.
“It remains probable that even if inflation drifts above 3% in the coming...Read More »