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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Manufacturing boost fails to lift UK growth
Based on the responses of over 7,100 businesses, the survey shows that despite improvements in the manufacturing sector, the UK economy grew at a muted rate in the third quarter of 2017.
In the manufacturing sector, the proportion of firms reporting improved domestic sales and orders both rose in the quarter...Read More »
Adam Marshall: Great global trading nations need great foundations
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“Ladies and gentlemen, honoured guests – welcome to the British Chambers of Commerce International Trade Summit 2017.
It is fitting that we come together today in the Midlands – bringing global traders and the people who support them together in a part of the UK that is renowned for...Read More »
BCC comments on UK trade statistics for September 2017
Commenting on the trade statistics for September 2017, released today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“The widening of the UK’s trade deficit in August is disappointing, and signifies a much weaker trading position than the average for the...Read More »
BCC comments on trade and customs white papers
Commenting on the publication of the trade and customs white papers, Anastassia Beliakova, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“While the publication of the Trade White Paper is a first step toward the establishment of a independent UK trade policy, most businesses operating...Read More »
BCC comments on Prime Minister’s speech
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“It is concerning that a 21st century Prime Minister needs to stand up and defend the contribution of businesses, markets and trade to our country’s prosperity, but unequivocal backing for...Read More »