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The BCC believes the Workplace Parking Levy is a stealth tax which singles out business.
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British business is feeling the pressure of an ever increasing burden of red tape. The British Chambers of Commerce seeks to influence the Government to reduce this burden as well as providing support and advice to help businesses to help them comply.
The costs of congestion have risen from £17.55 billion to £23.2 billion between 2007 and 2008 a rise of £5.65 billion.
The British Chambers of Commerce has expressed strongly its concerns over the effects of recent announcements that increase tax burden on business in the UK
Small businesses are at the heart of their communities.
They have a strong record of contributing to their local communities. Many do not label this as ‘corporate social responsibility’ or see it ...
When the British Chambers of Commerce commissioned its last Crime Against Business Survey in 2004
A flexible supply of skilled labour remains essential for business success. The British Chambers of Commerce’s Burdens Barometer 2007 found that the total cost of all additional Regulations on busi...
Securing Britain’s Energy supplies
Britain is fast moving from a country which is self sufficient in its energy supplies to one which will increasingly rely on foreign imports. ...
In a global market place where economic competitiveness is key to securing business growth and development, a balance must be struck between environmental concerns and economic development
British business remains fully committed to Britain’s membership of the European Union.
But the EU has to increase its pace of change if it is to compete in world markets. The EU has ...
British business has always looked overseas for opportunities to expand and grow. The European Union provides marketing and sales opportunities too good to miss - including unrestricted access to mor...
Local Business growth can be supported or damaged by the policies Local Authorities pursue and the decisions they take.
Local government’s role in areas like regeneration, planning, education and...
The proportion of people in work relative to those that are retired is gradually decreasing
Finding new premises, expanding or improving properties or having the right infrastructure to support your business all require an effective planning process. The current planning system seeks to p...
Business growth needs to be supported across the country so that our regions can compete, not only with each other, but with regions across the world.
With the UK predicted to fall in terms of its...
Having the right skills at the right time is essential for any business.
Without the right skills, today’s challenge can become tomorrow’s headache. New sales opportunities can be lost. For a bus...
Starting and growing a business can be risky.
But small businesses are what drives the UK’s economy. There are around 4.5 million small and medium-sized companies in the UK. Between them, they emp...
The BCC is proud to work with SaBRE in supporting reservists and the organisations that employ them. Find out what your rights and responsibilities are as a small business owner.