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MPC should increase Quantitative Easing but other measures needed, says BCC 
[08/02/12 16:35]

Commenting ahead of the MPC decision tomorrow (Thursday), David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “The financial markets widely expect the MPC to rais...

Apprenticeships are good for business, says BCC 
[06/02/12 17:13]

This week marks National Apprenticeship Week, designed to raise the profile of apprenticeships across the country. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today publishes its report “ Business is G...

Business is a force for good, says British public 
[01/02/12 10:00]

A survey of more than 2,000 members of the British public shows the overwhelming majority of people believe that businesses are ‘good’ for Britain as long as they comply with the law, pay their taxes,...

Growth in UK exports slows 
[01/02/12 00:00]

Export orders increase, although growth has slowed Exporters less confident about 2012 prospects, but muted expansion is expected Manufacturing industry sees some positive signs from ex...

"UK will miss out on investment because of poor air connections" say emerging market business leaders 
[26/01/12 11:41]

67% of business leaders in Brazil, China, India, South Korea, and Mexico say that better air connections from their home country to France, Germany and Holland mean they are more likely to do busin...

MPC should increase QE by £50bn in February, says BCC 
[25/01/12 10:49]

Commenting on the MPC minutes for January 2012, published today by the Bank of England, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Unsurprisingly, the minute...

BCC: Disappointing GDP figures reinforce need for growth-enhancing policies 
[25/01/12 10:38]

UK GDP in Q4 2011 down -0.2% in the quarter, up 0.8% in the year. Commenting on the preliminary estimates for GDP in the fourth quarter of 2011, published today by the ONS, David Kern, Chief Ec...

Deficit reduction plan making good progress, says BCC 
[24/01/12 10:27]

Public sector borrowing in December 2011 was £13.7bn, compared with £15.9bn in December 2010 Commenting on the public sector finance figures for December, David Kern, Chief Economist at the...

BCC: Economy faces serious challenges despite improved retail sales 
[20/01/12 12:13]

December 2011 retail sales volumes: up 0.6% on the month, up 2.6% on the year Commenting on the retail sales figures for December 2011, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Co...

Government must help businesses create more jobs, says BCC 
[18/01/12 16:30]

In the three months to November 2011, unemployment increased by 118,000 but employment also increased by 18,000 Unemployment at a level last seen in 1994 Unemployed people aged 16-24 incr...


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