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Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to exporting. This rises to 62% for manufacturers.
Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to exporting....
An improved trade deal with South Korea could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and services providers, as well as locking in record inward investment into the UK.
An improved trade deal with South Korea could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector,...
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade.
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission,...
This will allow for EU content in UK exports to Mexico to continue to form part of longstanding supply and sourcing chains without tariffs being applied.
This will allow for EU content in UK exports to Mexico to continue to form part...
Economic woes at home and abroad are weighing heavily upon UK trade. September saw substantial falls in both imports and exports.
Economic woes at home and abroad are weighing heavily upon UK trade. September saw substantial falls...
The BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers to push for export growth. 
The BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers...
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest.   
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives...
Global trade has evolved since the current trading terms between the UK and Turkiye were put in place
Global trade has evolved since the current trading terms between the UK and Turkiye were put...
The UK’s picture on exports has been broadly static since the pandemic, with the number of SMEs reporting decreased sales now regularly 10 percentage points higher than in 2017/18.
The UK’s picture on exports has been broadly static since the pandemic, with the number of...
August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU and rest of the world trade.
August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU...

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The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest.   
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives...
The BCC’s new Digital Revolution Challenge has held its first meeting to discuss ground-breaking research on how businesses are using Artificial Intelligence (AI). 
The BCC’s new Digital Revolution Challenge has held its first meeting to discuss ground-breaking research on...
This new era begins in the UK, but it can also act as a beacon, leading towards further digitalisation of trade across the world.
This new era begins in the UK, but it can also act as a beacon, leading...
The British Chambers of Commerce are focussed on making the UK the best place to start and grow a business – building networks, supporting companies and giving them a local and national voice. 
The British Chambers of Commerce are focussed on making the UK the best place to start...
Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth. In her keynote address at
Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to...
A new survey of almost 1,000 UK firms, from all sectors and sizes, has revealed that more than half believe their IT systems have been left more exposed to attack following the huge increase in people
A new survey of almost 1,000 UK firms, from all sectors and sizes, has revealed that...
Karima-Catherine Goundiam (KC) is the CEO of B2BeeMatch & Red Dot Digital, Founder of Tech Canada Advocates and will be speaking at BCC's Global Annual Conference on 16 June 2021. Ahead of the event,
Karima-Catherine Goundiam (KC) is the CEO of B2BeeMatch & Red Dot Digital, Founder of Tech Canada...
Research from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Mobile UK, has underlined the importance of good quality mobile coverage to enable firms to restart and maintain operations successfully after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Research from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Mobile UK, has underlined the importance...
Welcoming the Government’s announcement today of a £1 billion agreement to take 4G coverage to 95 per cent of the UK landmass by the end of 2025, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said:
Welcoming the Government’s announcement today of a £1 billion agreement to take 4G coverage to 95...

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We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary to Essex this morning to launch this important plan with Chamber members.
We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary to Essex this morning to launch this...
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest.   
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives...
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system.
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the...
Ahead of this week’s interest rate decision, new research by the BCC Insights Unit shows nearly half of firms say the cost of borrowing is negatively impacting their business.
Ahead of this week’s interest rate decision, new research by the BCC Insights Unit shows nearly...
Increased speculation about further possible delays or changes to HS2 will start alarm bells ringing and raise fears that key links are in jeopardy.
Increased speculation about further possible delays or changes to HS2 will start alarm bells ringing and...
The BCC has held ​its inaugural​​ ​meeting of its new Business Council alongside Cabinet Minister, the Rt Hon Michael Gove and Shadow Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves. 
The BCC has held ​its inaugural​​ ​meeting of its new Business Council alongside Cabinet Minister, the...
ONS data showing GDP grew by 0.2% in the three months to July, with a 0.5% decline in July itself, underlines the precarious state of the economy.
ONS data showing GDP grew by 0.2% in the three months to July, with a 0.5%...
The BCC marginally upgrades its 2023 GDP forecast to 0.4%, but economic activity will remain very weak throughout 2024 and 2025. 
The BCC marginally upgrades its 2023 GDP forecast to 0.4%, but economic activity will remain very...
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth across the UK. Among the key asks: Better planning for business so that firms are not squeezed out
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth...
Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s news that consumer price inflation continued to ease in July is encouraging.
Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the...

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Today’s decision will be a huge relief to car and battery makers and consumers across Europe.
Today’s decision will be a huge relief to car and battery makers and consumers across Europe....
On the eve of the COP 28 research by the BCC's Insights Unit shows 40% of companies don't know any details about the UK’s net zero target.  
On the eve of the COP 28 research by the BCC's Insights Unit shows 40% of...
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest.   
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives...

Responding to the announcement of changes to several key Net Zero policies, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “If we are to meet the challenge of making the UK Net Zero by 2050 then we must have pragmatic goals, that

Responding to the announcement of changes to several key Net Zero policies, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC,...

The BCC has held ​its inaugural​​ ​meeting of its new Business Council alongside Cabinet Minister, the Rt Hon Michael Gove and Shadow Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves. 
The BCC has held ​its inaugural​​ ​meeting of its new Business Council alongside Cabinet Minister, the...
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth across the UK. Among the key asks: Better planning for business so that firms are not squeezed out
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth...
The British Chambers of Commerce has called for an integrated national plan from government on transport infrastructure, focused on at least the next 20 years. In written evidence to the Transport Select Committee, the
The British Chambers of Commerce has called for an integrated national plan from government on transport...
New report by the BCC and Lloyds Bank finds three key changes needed to help business hit Net Zero: Government should review its support and advice to SMEs on moving to Net Zero.   
New report by the BCC and Lloyds Bank finds three key changes needed to help business...
Business needs to see a deeper policy understanding from Government on how it plans to steer the economy towards Net Zero by 2050.  Firms wants greater certainty about the new technologies, systems and services
Business needs to see a deeper policy understanding from Government on how it plans to steer...
Business says a partnership with Government is vital to meet the UK’s commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. The proposal is a centrepiece of a new report from business leaders which recommends how
Business says a partnership with Government is vital to meet the UK’s commitment to be Net...

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To grow the economy, we must tap into the huge pool of people who want to work but need additional help and support to find suitable jobs. 
To grow the economy, we must tap into the huge pool of people who want to...
There are clear signs of a cooling off in the labour market, with vacancies continuing to trend downwards and unemployment remaining static.
There are clear signs of a cooling off in the labour market, with vacancies continuing to...
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives firms confidence to invest.   
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech next week that gives...
It’s disappointing to see the number of economically inactive again ticking up, reversing recent trends.  Employers need substantial flows of people back into job seeking and employment.
It’s disappointing to see the number of economically inactive again ticking up, reversing recent trends.  Employers...
A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission.
A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission....
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of nearly 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes, by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, reveals that many firms are still facing
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of nearly 5,000 UK firms of all sectors...
It’s important that wages rise proportionately to maintain living standards and that people can cope with the cost-of-living crisis.
It’s important that wages rise proportionately to maintain living standards and that people can cope with...
The BCC has held ​its inaugural​​ ​meeting of its new Business Council alongside Cabinet Minister, the Rt Hon Michael Gove and Shadow Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves. 
The BCC has held ​its inaugural​​ ​meeting of its new Business Council alongside Cabinet Minister, the...
Reacting to the latest ONS labour market figures, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today’s figures show pay for individuals may be improving, but the current situation
Reacting to the latest ONS labour market figures, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the...
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth across the UK. Among the key asks: Better planning for business so that firms are not squeezed out
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth...

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