26/07/2010
Government action must improve relationship banking with business
The Business Secretary has today released a joint consultation paper with the Treasury which sets out options to help boost lending to businesses. Commenting, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce
26/07/2010
Business support for decisive deficit reduction
A clear majority of businesses surveyed believe the emergency Budget struck the right balance between spending cuts and tax rises, according to the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest Monthly Business Survey
23/07/2010
Strong GDP figures must not lead to early interest rate rise
Commenting on the preliminary GDP estimate for the second quarter of 2010, published today by the ONS
22/07/2010
Strong skills base essential for growth of UK firms
The Government has launched a consultation on the future direction of skills policy, called “Skills for Sustainable Growth”
22/07/2010
Positive retail sales must not lead to complacency
Commenting on the retail sales figures for June published today by the ONS