How business responded to the general election results
2020 GDP set for smallest rise in over a decade
GDP growth is forecast to slow from 1.3% in 2019 to 1% in 2020, the smallest increase since 2009, finds the latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast. Anna Tobin reports
Steer your firm through Brexit uncertainty with these tips from Boyes Turner
Barry Stanton, partner and Claire Taylor-Evans, senior associate, at Reading-based law firm Boyes Turner have these tips for helping businesses navigate the uncertainty surrounding Brexi
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook finds firms struggling to fill jobs
The Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, published by the British Chambers of Commerce and TotalJobs, finds businesses struggling to fill vacancies. The BCC calls for Government intervention in the lead up to Brexit. Anna Tobin reports
Quarterly International Trade Outlook gloomy for manufacturing exports
The Quarterly International Trade Outlook for quarter three 2019, published by the British Chambers of Commerce and DHL shows a slide in manufacturing exports. Anna Tobin reports
BCC urges all political parties to reignite business confidence and investment
Avoiding No Deal and delivering a confidence boost to business through action on infrastructure, immigration, skills and business costs must be at the forefront of the next Government’s agenda says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Anna Tobin reports
Agriculture and business respond to Johnson’s deal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed a deal with the EU. He still has to get it through parliament, but what has been the response from farming and business? Anna Tobin reports
UK exports being suppressed by Brexit warn BCC and Bibby Financial Services
Research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Bibby Financial Services finds that Brexit uncertainty and exchange rate volatility are holding back many UK exporters. Anna Tobin reports
41% of UK businesses have not carried out a Brexit risk assessment
The British Chambers of Commerce has found that 41% of UK firms have not done a Brexit risk assessment. Anna Tobin reports