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The labour market remains incredibly tight, in many cases affecting firms’ ability to maintain profitable operations. Although the latest ONS Labour Market figures show the employment rate has risen, it is having no noticeable
The labour market remains incredibly tight, in many cases affecting firms’ ability to maintain profitable operations....
New figures released by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveal firms’ recruitment struggles remain at record high levels. BCC proposes a three-point action plan to tackle the huge number of unfilled vacancies. This
New figures released by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveal firms’ recruitment struggles remain at...
Today's monthly GDP growth figure of 0.5% is welcome news but masks serious underlying issues of growing imbalances within the economy. Worryingly, our most recent quarterly economic survey also showed that longer term business
Today's monthly GDP growth figure of 0.5% is welcome news but masks serious underlying issues of...
Overall, on goods exports growth, the pace of recent progress is being maintained, although goods export trade with the EU was not as strong as in April 2022. Of concern is the widening trade
Overall, on goods exports growth, the pace of recent progress is being maintained, although goods export...
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2022 – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – shows key economic indicators flashing red. The
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2022 – the UK’s largest independent survey of...
The Spring Statement was a missed opportunity. We saw some support for business, but the lack of a clear strategic direction meant it did not give clarity or confidence. This has to change as
The Spring Statement was a missed opportunity. We saw some support for business, but the lack...
These negotiations are likely to be more complex than the others recently undertaken by the UK Government. But they also have the potential for a greater uplift for exporters across the UK, particularly in
These negotiations are likely to be more complex than the others recently undertaken by the UK...
Inflation is set to continue upwards, with a further rise in the energy price cap yet to come, leaving businesses with mounting economic uncertainty, alongside labour shortages.
Inflation is set to continue upwards, with a further rise in the energy price cap yet...
There is some way to go before businesses will have complete assurance about the operation of the new markings systems.
There is some way to go before businesses will have complete assurance about the operation of...
June is a month when we see businesses across the UK painting their usually untouchable brand livery all shades of rainbow in support of LGBTQ+ employees, customers and stakeholders.
June is a month when we see businesses across the UK painting their usually untouchable brand...
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