http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy <i>Campaigning on behalf of British business</i> en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 20 The Equality and Human Rights Commission and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today urged small and medium size businesses to examine their pay systems to ensure they comply with equal pay laws. http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/commission-and-british-chambers-of-commerce-publish-equal-pay-guide-for-small-businesses.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/commission-and-british-chambers-of-commerce-publish-equal-pay-guide-for-small-businesses.html Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:29:17 GMT Business The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published its latest Economic Forecast today (Monday) and raises its expectations for UK GDP growth to 1.7% for this year, and to 2.2% for 2011. http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/bcc-upgrades-uk-short-term-economic-prospects.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/bcc-upgrades-uk-short-term-economic-prospects.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT Business Commenting on the revised GDP figures for the second quarter of 2010 http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/bcc-strong-gdp-figures-should-not-mask-the-challenges-ahead.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/bcc-strong-gdp-figures-should-not-mask-the-challenges-ahead.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:56:08 GMT Business http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/reports/europe-2020-bcc-response.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/reports/europe-2020-bcc-response.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:44:59 GMT Business Commenting on the public finance figures for July, released today by the ONS http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/borrowing-figures-highlight-major-challenge-ahead.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/borrowing-figures-highlight-major-challenge-ahead.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:57:13 GMT Business Burdens Barometer 2010 http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/reports/burdens-barometer-2010.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/reports/burdens-barometer-2010.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:06:45 GMT Business Commenting on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) minutes, published today by the Bank of England http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/minutes-reassure-business-that-interest-rates-will-stay-low.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/minutes-reassure-business-that-interest-rates-will-stay-low.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:46:24 GMT Business A progress report of the Government's first 90 days in power http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/reports/90-day-progress-report.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/reports/90-day-progress-report.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:18:15 GMT Business Commenting on the July inflation figures, published today by the ONS http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/interest-rates-must-stay-low-despite-stubborn-inflation.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/interest-rates-must-stay-low-despite-stubborn-inflation.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:12:43 GMT Business In a review of the Coalition Government’s first ninety days in power, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has argued that there have been a number of positive and encouraging decisions, but there are still areas requiring urgent action before the end of the year. http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/coalition-s-first-90-days-has-been-encouraging-says-bcc.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/coalition-s-first-90-days-has-been-encouraging-says-bcc.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:49:53 GMT Business Commenting on today’s GDP figures for Germany and other eurozone economies http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/strong-german-export-performance-holds-important-lessons-for-the-uk.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/strong-german-export-performance-holds-important-lessons-for-the-uk.html Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:30:43 GMT Business Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest Inflation Report published today http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/inflation-report-emphasises-need-for-low-interest-rates.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/inflation-report-emphasises-need-for-low-interest-rates.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:55:21 GMT Business Commenting on the labour market figures published today by the ONS http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/positive-labour-market-figures-still-mask-worrying-trends_1.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/positive-labour-market-figures-still-mask-worrying-trends_1.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:49:18 GMT Business The Government is launching a five week consultation on the Right to Request Time off to Train on Wednesday. Commenting, Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/time-to-train-regulations-should-be-scrapped.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/time-to-train-regulations-should-be-scrapped.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:01:51 GMT Business Commenting on the UK trade figures for June, published today by the ONS http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/improvement-in-trade-figures-must-be-consolidated.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/improvement-in-trade-figures-must-be-consolidated.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:42:43 GMT Business Commenting on the manufacturing output figures for June http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/modest-manufacturing-recovery-must-be-supported.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/modest-manufacturing-recovery-must-be-supported.html Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:00:52 GMT Business The Business Secretary has today announced a package of measures intended to reduce the burden of red tape on businesses. Commenting, Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/important-step-forward-on-reducing-the-red-tape-burden.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/important-step-forward-on-reducing-the-red-tape-burden.html Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:33:00 GMT Business Reacting to today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/decision-to-leave-interest-rates-unchanged-was-the-right-one-says-bcc.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/policy/press-releases_1/decision-to-leave-interest-rates-unchanged-was-the-right-one-says-bcc.html Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:29:30 GMT Business