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BCC: UK’s weak trade position shows no signs of improving
Commenting on the trade statistics for September, released today by the ONS, Mike Spicer, Director of Research Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“The deterioration in the UK’s net trade position in September was disappointing, and reinforces the overall weakness of our trade balance and external...Read More »
BCC comments on MPC decision
Commenting on today’s interest rate decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Mike Spicer, Director of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Our preferred outcome was for a further period of monetary stability, with interest rates steady over the near term. Today’s quarter point...Read More »
BCC: UK economy locked onto low growth trajectory
Commenting on the preliminary UK GDP figures for Q3 2017, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“While GDP growth in Q3 was a slight uptick on the previous quarter, the UK’s combined economic growth performance over the...Read More »
BCC Budget Submission: be bold, Chancellor, and ease business rates hardship
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget on November 22, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the government to take immediate action to halt the expected 3.9% increase in business rates valuations next year, as part of a bold Budget that seeks to boost the UK’s productivity.
The...Read More »
BCC comments on inflation figures for September 2017
Commenting on the Consumer Price Index for September 2017, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Inflation rose for the second successive month, confirming that price growth remains on an upward trajectory. The rise in September mostly reflects...Read More »