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BCC: Action needed to sustain increases in real wages
Commenting on the labour market figures for April 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“The continued rise in employment, coupled with a further drop-in the unemployment rate, is further evidence that the UK jobs market remains...Read More »
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: UK economy treading water despite export boost
Based on the responses of over 7,100 businesses, the survey shows that UK economic growth remained subdued in the first quarter of 2018, despite a strong export performance.
In the service sector, a key driver of the UK economy, the proportion of firms reporting improved export sales and orders rose slightly,...Read More »
BCC: Government must establish permanent dialogue with business on future trade deals
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is today (Wednesday) intensifying its call for the UK Government to establish a formal, permanent dialogue with business, consumer and civil society organisations to ensure that trade negotiations – including those on Brexit – draw on the detailed knowledge, expertise and experience of...Read More »
BCC welcomes Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce into Network
The British Chambers of Commerce is pleased to announce that Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce has passed the accreditation process, to become the 53rd Accredited Chamber of Commerce in the UK.
The Chamber, led by Chief Executive Alison Henderson, successfully demonstrated that its approach to governance, resource management...Read More »
BCC: Clear focus of aviation strategy welcome, but pace needed
Commenting on the government’s response to the call for evidence on a new Aviation Strategy, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Businesses will welcome the clear focus on building a global and connected Britain, developing more trade and investment opportunities and...Read More »